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Can I upgrade my G1 but keep my phone unlocked?

Hello, recently I got my Google G1 unlocked and now i am running the phone using a foreign sim. The build on the phone is RC29 but I want to upgrade it to RC30. My question is, will I have to REunlock my phone if I install this update? Will the phone do a factory restore and start asking me for my google account info? If so, is there a bypass around this which DOES not include enabling wifi through adb, because I have tried it and my wifi is not working on this specific phone...Also what are the benefits of the update? Is anything new added? Thanks for any help in advance!

It should reset back to normal, so you will lose the unlock.

I would recommend running a rooted doughnut or eclair rom. I don't believe you will loose your unlock of you upgrade though. Why are you on such an ancient build?

Aiui SIM lock status has nothing to do with which set of ROMs you have installed, so updating should not lose your unlocked status. If you update with official ROMs & were rooted you will however lose root.

cauli said:
Aiui SIM lock status has nothing to do with which set of ROMs you have installed, so updating should not lose your unlocked status. If you update with official ROMs & were rooted you will however lose root.
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Ok first off thank you for replying... Well I understand that it will loose root if I upgrade it to a genuine RC30 and that doesn't pend a problem for me. BUT I need to know 100% that if I am to upgrade it via downloading off of my computer and installing it through the bootloader that I will NOT loose my unlock status. I really am not in the mood to pay to have it unlocked again. Thanks again!

I haven't done this myself so can't say any more than the following. Over the last two months I've read a large number of posts on xda & modaco. I've seen this question asked about half a dozen times. Not once has anyone posted a seemingly informed opinion saying ROM flashing will affect sim lock status. Each time there has been a response stating it won't be affected.
If you need more certainty than that you'll have to hope someone responds who has actually done this or who has familiarity with the underlying technology. Good luck.

cauli said:
I haven't done this myself so can't say any more than the following. Over the last two months I've read a large number of posts on xda & modaco. I've seen this question asked about half a dozen times. Not once has anyone posted a seemingly informed opinion saying ROM flashing will affect sim lock status. Each time there has been a response stating it won't be affected.
If you need more certainty than that you'll have to hope someone responds who has actually done this or who has familiarity with the underlying technology. Good luck.
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Well... I think there's only one way to solve this and that is to try it out and hope for the best . Hopefully everything will run smoothly but if it does loose the unlock status at least i will have learned something new! I will reply with the outcome in my next post.

Whats up guys

Just bought a Nexus s 4g today from sprint and got rid of my HTC EVO 4G which i had for almost a year and been rooted pretty much that whole time.
just a couple quick questions regarding the SNS.
Since this is internal memory and no sd card how do i add music bring all my pics and videos back from my computer? Only thing i could think of is download some sort of program. ( the one for evo was called "HTC SYNC")
And some other questions about root. Since i just bought it today and its at version 2.3.4 is it able to be rooted or am i locked out of it cause there last update?
i also saw the guide to root and saw that theres different versions ( like I90xxxx) how do i figure out which version nexus i have.
Thanks Guys, if i have anymore questions ill ask here.

It's just like any other phone. The "internal memory" is basically a integrated SD card that is irremovable.
Just plug your phone in via USB, mount USB storage. And copy paste it!
Or get Google Music (need to get invited to the beta).
It is a Nexus phone, it is a phone that provides a unlocked bootloader (you have to manually unlock it but its relatively easy). Nexus devices are encouraged to be rooted / played with.
The Sprint 4G version is not I9020A/I9020T/I9023
Root Guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1078213
Read the stickied threads. They'll help.

Edit: and which is the best root method to use.

zephiK said:
It's just like any other phone. The "internal memory" is basically a integrated SD card that is irremovable.
Just plug your phone in via USB, mount USB storage. And copy paste it!
Or get Google Music (need to get invited to the beta).
It is a Nexus phone, it is a phone that provides a unlocked bootloader (you have to manually unlock it but its relatively easy). Nexus devices are encouraged to be rooted / played with.
The Sprint 4G version is not I9020A/I9020T/I9023
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And will i be able to root with the lasted update? i know some people have been locked out because of it

Joey_UFC said:
And will i be able to root with the lasted update? i know some people have been locked out because of it
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I just said,
It is a Nexus phone, it is a phone that provides a unlocked bootloader (you have to manually unlock it but its relatively easy). Nexus devices are encouraged to be rooted / played with.
And provided the root guide link. Please read that, I shouldn't have to repeat this.
This phone is not Motorola or HTC. Those phones come with a locked bootloader which disallows you to tamper with rooting / flashing ROMs. To do that on those phones, you need a exploit.
Now this is what i meant by.. the Nexus devices come with a unlockable bootloader. Just follow the guide.
edit: Best root method? Uh.. rooting couldn't get any easier than a Nexus device. It's ENCOURAGED to be tampered with.
1. get drivers installed
2. go into bootloader mode
3. fastboot oem unlock
4. accept the terms
5. fastboot flash recovery whatever-recovery-name-is.img
6. go into CWM and flash su.zip
7. done you're stock rooted.
optional: download ROM & kernel, radio update (if there is one. I don't follow NS4G)

zephiK said:
I just said,
It is a Nexus phone, it is a phone that provides a unlocked bootloader (you have to manually unlock it but its relatively easy). Nexus devices are encouraged to be rooted / played with.
And provided the root guide link. Please read that, I shouldn't have to repeat this.
This phone is not Motorola or HTC. Those phones come with a locked bootloader which disallows you to tamper with rooting / flashing ROMs. To do that on those phones, you need a exploit.
Now this is what i meant by.. the Nexus devices come with a unlockable bootloader. Just follow the guide.
edit: Best root method? Uh.. rooting couldn't get any easier than a Nexus device. It's ENCOURAGED to be tampered with.
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You have to repeat yourself because in your first post you didn't add a link to root until you edited it.

Joey_UFC said:
You have to repeat yourself because in your first post you didn't add a link to root until you edited it.
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So you want me to double post instead of editting it? (Like what you did?) It was a relatively quick edit in <20 seconds.
Yeah ok. The only edit I did was to make the job EASIER FOR YOU by linking the stickied thread. I didn't have to do it, but I did it because I wanted to be nice.
The term 'unlocked bootloader' as I mentioned (before the edit) explains it all.

zephiK said:
So you want me to double post instead of editting it? It was a relatively quick edit in <20 seconds.
Yeah ok.
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No one asked for a double post but with that stick up your ass you should be told that if you don't like repeating yourself then don't get all pissy if you didn't edit you first post fast enough by the time i replied.

Joey_UFC said:
No one asked for a double post but with that stick up your ass you should be told that if you don't like repeating yourself then don't get all pissy if you didn't edit you first post fast enough by the time i replied.
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Lol, Why are you getting upset? I gave what you asked for as well as including additional background information in regards to the bootloader. No reason to get a attitude. You didn't properly read what I said before responding.
You should double read things before you post. The only edit I did was to provide the link of the stickied thread to make the rooting process for YOU easier.
Nothing else was changed/removed. I included information saying that its a unlockable device, so the same rooting method will always work regardless of the Android verison before it was editted. And I edit my posts rather than double posting it because well, I believe its apart of the rules? And its apart of Forums 101. That's why the edit option is there.

zephiK said:
Lol, Why are you getting upset? I gave what you asked for as well as including additional background information in regards to the bootloader. No reason to get a attitude. You didn't properly read what I said before responding.
You should double read things before you post. The only edit I did was to provide the link of the stickied thread to make the rooting process for YOU easier.
Nothing else was changed/removed.
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lol come on now your saying i was the one getting upset? Don't try to turn the tables on me like that.
When you want to start a sentence by I JUST SAID... and I SHOULDN'T HAVE TO REPEAT MYSELF then expect some backlash.
Thanks for the info and ill even thank your posts, But next time don't keep editing your posts just like you did to your last one. even if they are quick, im a quick replier and i won't see your edit. you should also try to come out more polite then with a stick up your Va-Jay-Jay

Joey_UFC said:
lol come on now your saying i was the one getting upset? Don't try to turn the tables on me like that.
When you want to start a sentence by I JUST SAID... and I SHOULDN'T HAVE TO REPEAT MYSELF then expect some backlash.
Thanks for the info and ill even thank your posts, But next time don't keep editing your posts just like you did to your last one. even if they are quick, im a quick replier and i won't see your edit. you should also try to come out more polite then with a stick up your Va-Jay-Jay
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Turn tables? You're the one raising your "voice" towards me.
I answered your question in regards to the rooting process. I gave you what you wanted and this is how you repay me by talking "smack" to me because I told you to re-read what I said.
Try to help people and people don't even have the courtesy to say thank you.
Anyways, I'm done here. Take it how you want but I gave you the answers to what you were looking for and I don't think its fair to feed drama around the forums to this absurd argument.
Better get used to me being around the forums because I'm pretty active. No harsh feelings though. Good luck rooting and have fun with your new device

I said thanks in my last post and here goes another for you so you don't get too upset, Thanks.
Enjoy your day

Joey_UFC said:
I said thanks in my last post and here goes another for you so you don't get too upset, Thanks.
Enjoy your day
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The guy goes through the trouble to answer your question and you tell him to stick what up his ass? I don't think you'll get much help around here with this approach.
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[Q] Development for LG-LS860

I have a LG Mach (AKA Cayenne, LS860) LG Apparently algo named the LU3000 "Mach" as well for w/e reason. There is a distinct lack of ANYbody developing for this phone. I would like to take on doing it myself, but I am unclear on how to start. I managed after about a week to root the stock rom, but I can't find any recoveries for it. How should I go about this?
I understand that this is a very in depth question and for most, it would be too much to tackle. However, I have a background in C++ and Visual Basic (though I am a little rusty). Any direction would be nice and I am willing and capable of learning anything necessary to accomplish this.
Thanks!

Well this is a combination of bump / information. Since there is a lack of information regarding this phone out here, I figured I would share the method I used to root this phone. It works on the stock 4.0.4 rom.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
I was thinking about compiling TWRP for this phone myself, but I would like input from everyone if CWM would be a better choice? Input welcome

CorySCline said:
Well this is a combination of bump / information. Since there is a lack of information regarding this phone out here, I figured I would share the method I used to root this phone. It works on the stock 4.0.4 rom.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
I was thinking about compiling TWRP for this phone myself, but I would like input from everyone if CWM would be a better choice? Input welcome
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I just won this phone, and I'm putting the term LG MACH ROOT/LG MACH BOOTLOADER in this thread so people can find it via google.
There is pretty much no developer love for this phone...
I don't care which way you do it. Personally I prefer TWRP because of it's touch controls.

Mgamerz said:
I just won this phone, and I'm putting the term LG MACH ROOT/LG MACH BOOTLOADER in this thread so people can find it via google.
There is pretty much no developer love for this phone...
I don't care which way you do it. Personally I prefer TWRP because of it's touch controls.
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Well, it looks like its up to me and you:
Im going to compile TWRP tonight for it, and if all goes well, I will create a new thread with the rooting method and recovery explained. However, know that you will officially be person #2 to use this recovery image. All warnings and potential problems will apply.
Up for some fun?

I haven't got the phone yet actually. Briefmobile informed that I won and that sprint will ship it. I don't know anything more than that :/ I hope soon. It'd be fun to mess with the phone while my college break is going on still.
Sorry about the really slow replies. I should subscribe so that tapatalk notifies me.
I don't know when it will get here :/
But since you have it, do you know if the bootloader is unlocked/unlockable? Google is surprisingly of little use with this phone. I'd love to dink around with this phone since it's not my primary one (and I can't use cellular services on it)

Mgamerz said:
I haven't got the phone yet actually. Briefmobile informed that I won and that sprint will ship it. I don't know anything more than that :/ I hope soon. It'd be fun to mess with the phone while my college break is going on still.
Sorry about the really slow replies. I should subscribe so that tapatalk notifies me.
I don't know when it will get here :/
But since you have it, do you know if the bootloader is unlocked/unlockable? Google is surprisingly of little use with this phone. I'd love to dink around with this phone since it's not my primary one (and I can't use cellular services on it)
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All good, it takes time to develop these things anyways. I should have a stable TWRP build within a few days, and a CyanogenMod 10.1 (Android 4.2) build complete in the next couple of weeks.
The bootloader is something I am going to tackle tonight. As you can tell, there is zero documentation on the web for this device. In fact, it received more attention when it was a concept than it does now. So for now, I have no answer on the bootloader. I hope so, or all my work is useless lol. However, root is obtained at a bare minimum
Anyone out there that comes across this thread that wants to find information on modding this phone, PLEASE post your interest here. Trust me, you won't find any other resources.

lg locked bootloaders
I have the lg motion, I don't know how close it is to the mach but I've been following a thread for several months that has been trying to figure out a workaround for the locked boot loader. Google all things root guide for lg motion and you might be able to find a decent starting point for your phones maybe even help them figure out the motion

Ok, well I think, for now at least, root is all we are getting . I have managed to develop and compile ClockworkMod Recovery TeamWin Recovery, and Cyanogenmod 10.1 for it, but realized after all that work that the bootloader is not only locked, but also signed with a digitally encrypted key. Basically in laymans terms: We are ****ed. So, if anybody manages to shmooze either Sprint or LG out of these unlock codes, let me know and I'll provide everything else. Otherwise, anything I have made will brick every LS860 it goes on. Sorry guys.

Oh boy is like Motorola all over again... So no flashing recoveries even?
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Hey!
Sent from my LG-LS860 using Tapatalk 2

Mgamerz said:
Oh boy is like Motorola all over again... So no flashing recoveries even?
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2
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Thats correct. At least from my understanding. I could be wrong, but without the ability to unlock the bootloader i dont want to try flashing recovery. Too risky for me. Ill give anyone who wants to try my twrp build but i wont accept any repercussion for it doing anythin negative

Give me your twrp build then
I just rooted it. Was super easy.
Tried adb reboot bootloader. Did nothing. Tried adb reboot recovery. Recovered the device. Can't seem to figure out a way to have it download software. (like nvflash) Wonder if there's a special cable...
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So I already bricked two, lol. Not going for a third. I really wanna root this phone. I went as far as getting the firmware which is a cab file. But then I guess you have to convert that to a kdz file. Then decrypt the kdz file. Well it appears you need to be an LG Service tech to use the program. Was hoping there was work around for all this,
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LG_Mach said:
So I already bricked two, lol. Not going for a third. I really wanna root this phone. I went as far as getting the firmware which is a cab file. But then I guess you have to convert that to a kdz file. Then decrypt the kdz file. Well it appears you need to be an LG Service tech to use the program. Was hoping there was work around for all this,
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I rooted it, it was easy using the sony tool that does the adb backup remount bug, but that's as far as I got. I uninstalled a bunch of crap off of the system partition and its a lot faster now, too bad I can't get that activation screen to go away.

Just pulled the newest OTA. I found it in /cache. I tried to get the URL but instead I made it so it no longer sees there's an update... I have the zip file however, and inside of it there is patches to just about everything in system, and updates to magazines, chrome, and LGBookmarksProvider.
There's also a command to install a recovery image:
#!/system/bin/sh
/sbin/write_recovery /dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/recovery
Not sure if it's a good idea to flash that... forgot that it's still locked bootloader
EDIT: Finally figured out download mode... I just held all the buttons down when starting it and voila, it's there. I also hear you can use the LG Software update tool to flash back to stock, so we might finally have root that's safe

Does anyone have the BooksTablet.apk found in /system/app? I'm not sure why but it won't install the update cause the sha1 of that file fails I don't know where to find it.

Dont let this thread die! I noticed there was no dedicated forum for the LS860 development, I really enjoy this phone and would love some level of development for it. I can help as much as I am able.

jfm567 said:
Dont let this thread die! I noticed there was no dedicated forum for the LS860 development, I really enjoy this phone and would love some level of development for it. I can help as much as I am able.
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Can someone rip me their BooksTablet.apk and BooksTablet.odex from their LS860 and PM me a link to it? I really am pissed off at the update prompt (I'm not sure why it's not working, I haven't touched it and I made sure I backed everything up... It won't validate BooksTablet.apk) I'm on the stock original version of the software ZV6 or something... not the ZV7.
I really don't want to go into sprint that much, though I might have to do that soon.
Edit: Just called sprint. They won't do anything for me and I'm not going to pay money for someone to reflash my phone. It's pretty ridiculous how factory images for devices aren't released. You know how many issues this would solve? That's why nexus devices are great. They're practically unbrickable.

Hey guys, try posting the mach in here so maybe it can get a forum for it.... And possibly some development.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1660354

Hi, I have LG Mach (LG LS860) - the Root MANY ANDROID! [Upd: 17.04.2013] Sony method worked with software version ZV6, but I have purchased a new LG Mach with ROM version ZV7 (an update from Feb 20) - and this method runs but does not result in root - how can I roll this software version back or else get root in an alternative manner? - please help!

What is the best current way to root & unlock VZW S3?

Guys, I have spent hours rooting and unlocking my S3. Reason it has taken so long is either I don't know what I'm doing or there are so many ways to do it, some may be outdated or something. I'll side with the first reason. But, I do have experience in rooting...kept my OG Droid rooted/overclocked/customized. Did the same with my Thunderbolt. Also rooted my S3 a few months ago after the VZW update that crapped out the radio. When they released the fix, I removed root and installed it. Got the urge for some new stuff and here I am...
Here is what I'm doing:
- Using CausalR795b. Seems quick and easy. Definitely provides root, but I'm not sure about unlocking the bootloader. What is the insecure aboot? Says it's ready to install it, but I can't find out what this is?
- Trying to install TWRP recovery. What is the easiest way to do this? The last time I did it with Goomanager, I got the Verizon Unauthorized Software message at boot.
- Trying to install the latest Hyperdrive ROM. Got it installed once and on reboot, got the VZW Unauthorized message again,
- Using ODIN 3.07 to flash a stock ROM after getting the error message.
Can anyone tell me a link with good directions, start to finish? Or, give me some advice? To me, at least, seems like VZW has made customizing the S3 unnecessarily complicated,
Thanks in advance.

Insecure aboot is the unlocked bootloader. Once you install that you will no longer get the VZW Unauthorized message.

First welcome to the community.
second, this is the wrong section.
third, you have to use D2VZW-CASUAL-R634b release to fully unlock bootloader

omair2005 said:
First welcome to the community.
second, this is the wrong section.
third, you have to use D2VZW-CASUAL-R634b release to fully unlock bootloader
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My bad...I did post in the wrong place. Wasn't even thinking about it. Had just spent so long in this subforum trying to find answers, must have lost my bearing.
I really appreciate your help! The older Causal did everything in one try with no hiccups whatsoever. Why isn't anything posted about this noted in the newer Causal thread? It might be in there somewhere and if I would have seen it, hours would have been saved.
Now rocking the newest Hyperdrive and probably going to try a few more ROM's. Thanks again!

[Q] About to unlock RAZR HD questions

I need to some help with making sure I am going the right way.
I've got a Razr HD - XT925 on the ROGERS/FIDO network.
The phone is rooted and I wanted to install Cyanogenmod on it. I used to have it on a Motorola Milestone and loved it. I would love to install Cyanogenmod on this phone as I liked the way you could tweak the phone more.
Android version is 4.1.2
Baseband - VANQUISH_U_BP_100700.220.65.33P
BUILD NUMBER - 9.8.2Q-8-XT925_VQL-12.2
SYSTEM VERSION - 98.21.12202.XT925.RCI.en.CA
Now I've had root for awhile now and ready to take the plunge. Here are the steps I think I should take.
1. Unlock with Motopocalyspe.
2. Install TWRP
3. Add Cyanogenmod img to SD Card.
4. Boot into recovery and install img file?
Given the type of phone I have will these steps be fine? I'd appreciate the help to know at least I am in the right direction. Thanks in advance!

i cant confirm your system version will let you unlock, but your steps are correct.

I've been to the Motorola site and it seems like I should be able to unlock. I would rather unlock using motopocalyspe though. Can anyone confirm?
Also regarding cyanogenmod, is it relatively stable? Camera works? Wireless? Which version is recommended?
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dbbreaker said:
I need to some help with making sure I am going the right way.
I've got a Razr HD - XT925 on the ROGERS/FIDO network.
The phone is rooted and I wanted to install Cyanogenmod on it. I used to have it on a Motorola Milestone and loved it. I would love to install Cyanogenmod on this phone as I liked the way you could tweak the phone more.
Android version is 4.1.2
Baseband - VANQUISH_U_BP_100700.220.65.33P
BUILD NUMBER - 9.8.2Q-8-XT925_VQL-12.2
SYSTEM VERSION - 98.21.12202.XT925.RCI.en.CA
Now I've had root for awhile now and ready to take the plunge. Here are the steps I think I should take.
1. Unlock with Motopocalyspe.
2. Install TWRP
3. Add Cyanogenmod img to SD Card.
4. Boot into recovery and install img file?
Given the type of phone I have will these steps be fine? I'd appreciate the help to know at least I am in the right direction. Thanks in advance!
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Can anyone confirm my system version will be able to be unlocked? That motocopolypse is the way to unlock this phone? 93 views and no one can bother with an answer? Cmon people a little help here

dbbreaker said:
Can anyone confirm my system version will be able to be unlocked? That motocopolypse is the way to unlock this phone? 93 views and no one can bother with an answer? Cmon people a little help here
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im here a lot, and i dont know, keep your panties on.
why dont you just try it and see if it works? there is no risk that im aware of, its either going to work or do nothing.

bweN diorD said:
im here a lot, and i dont know, keep your panties on.
why dont you just try it and see if it works? there is no risk that im aware of, its either going to work or do nothing.
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Well since this was a question and answer forum on Razr HD I thought it would be helpful if anyone else had any experience with this phone version and if any hiccups occured. So I would know what to expect. Obviously I could just try and see what happens as you say but given that I would be voiding my warrenty when I do unlock, I just wanted to hear from others with this phone. Also from reading some posts on these forums I wouldn't say unlocking is without some risks as you say. But thanks for your insightful and helpful comment.

dbbreaker said:
Well since this was a question and answer forum on Razr HD I thought it would be helpful if anyone else had any experience with this phone version and if any hiccups occured. So I would know what to expect. Obviously I could just try and see what happens as you say but given that I would be voiding my warrenty when I do unlock, I just wanted to hear from others with this phone. Also from reading some posts on these forums I wouldn't say unlocking is without some risks as you say. But thanks for your insightful and helpful comment.
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i do what i can to help this dying forum
my sarcasm is just a bonus

i have the same phone...did u motochopper for root? just got the phone and am trying to get my head around this...i'm still not sure if i'll return it so wondering as u are about unlocking the bootloader. the moto site disclaimer sounds like if u unlock, nothing will work again and i guess you'll be registered with big brother lol
dbbreaker said:
I need to some help with making sure I am going the right way.
I've got a Razr HD - XT925 on the ROGERS/FIDO network.
The phone is rooted and I wanted to install Cyanogenmod on it. I used to have it on a Motorola Milestone and loved it. I would love to install Cyanogenmod on this phone as I liked the way you could tweak the phone more.
Android version is 4.1.2
Baseband - VANQUISH_U_BP_100700.220.65.33P
BUILD NUMBER - 9.8.2Q-8-XT925_VQL-12.2
SYSTEM VERSION - 98.21.12202.XT925.RCI.en.CA
Now I've had root for awhile now and ready to take the plunge. Here are the steps I think I should take.
1. Unlock with Motopocalyspe.
2. Install TWRP
3. Add Cyanogenmod img to SD Card.
4. Boot into recovery and install img file?
Given the type of phone I have will these steps be fine? I'd appreciate the help to know at least I am in the right direction. Thanks in advance!
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peladoro said:
i have the same phone...did u motochopper for root? just got the phone and am trying to get my head around this...i'm still not sure if i'll return it so wondering as u are about unlocking the bootloader. the moto site disclaimer sounds like if u unlock, nothing will work again and i guess you'll be registered with big brother lol
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Hey
Yeah I used motochopper to root my phone. Didn't have any problems with that. I then tried motocopolyspe to unlock the phone and it went without a hitch. Motopocolypse does exactly what the official website would do. I was relieved that it was so painless. And the phone is working like a charm. No problems! I then installed TWRP. Didn't really have any problems with that other then getting a message that the image file was invalid. When I investigated the problem more I found for some reason the image file was not complete so I redownloaded it and it worked after that. I now have Cyanogenmod running on the phone since Saturday and so far things are running great and no crashes or resets! Going to play around it it more and let you know. Let me know if you need any help with the steps I took. So you have exactly same phone? On the Fido network?

hey!!!
yes sir...i have the exact phone as you and am on the rogers network. was relieved to see your post cuz i just received the phone last friday and am unfamiliar with motorola...have/had a samsung infuse and am much more familiar with the those rooting methods. i had asked on other threads about the process and have read up on rosenberg's tool that i have to root first then unlock but having read the ominous warnings on the moto site about unlocking i was hesitant to use that...i love the battery life on this thing but was concerned about the ease of customizing but if u say it worked for u i think i'll keep it and take the plunge lol. yeah that would be great if u could help out on the steps as well...
thx again!:good:
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Yeah I used motochopper to root my phone. Didn't have any problems with that. I then tried motocopolyspe to unlock the phone and it went without a hitch. Motopocolypse does exactly what the official website would do. I was relieved that it was so painless. And the phone is working like a charm. No problems! I then installed TWRP. Didn't really have any problems with that other then getting a message that the image file was invalid. When I investigated the problem more I found for some reason the image file was not complete so I redownloaded it and it worked after that. I now have Cyanogenmod running on the phone since Saturday and so far things are running great and no crashes or resets! Going to play around it it more and let you know. Let me know if you need any help with the steps I took. So you have exactly same phone? On the Fido network?
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So how are things with the flashing? I saw on YouTube the procedures for rooting unlocking and placing the recovery IMG file to make it stick...with fastboot...is that pretty much how u did it? I mean for twrp...
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