I updated my rooted HD but, without thinking I updated before defrosting the bloatware and protecting and backing up root. Now my phone randomly reboots itself like 20 time per day. Its not important to me to have root but, it is important to me to have a clean install of 4.1.2. I already tried factory reset but, that didn't work. I have the Verizon consumer edition. Please tell me I'm not screwed.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2198350
check out matts post for firmware and get rsdlite off of forums too. delete the two lines in the xml and flash away. hope it helps
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Thank you. That helped. Now i have a clean 4.1.2 but, it is still rebooting itself several times a day. No root, just completely stock. What is going on? I've never had this problem and I've had the phone since September. Its never been dropped or abused. It doesn't even have any scratches on it. I'm becoming irritated.
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Thank you. That helped. Now i have a clean 4.1.2 but, it is still rebooting itself several times a day. No root, just completely stock. What is going on? I've never had this problem and I've had the phone since September. Its never been dropped or abused. It doesn't even have any scratches on it. I'm becoming irritated.
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Maybe try to format/wipe your sd card, make a backup first if necessary. Or you can try to wipe cache in factory recovery, there might be something left over from rooting that is effecting the phone which did not get deleted with sbf. But sbf should of cleared that. And last resort try factory reset in recovery also... To get in fact. rec. hold Vol+ and Vol_ then tap power and let go of vol buttons. Scroll using vol- to recovery, select it with vol+. Once android with ! is on screen, hold Vol- and tap vol+... Then scroll with vol buttons and select with power.
FYI: There is a way to update to 4.1.2, keep root with the ability to downgrade. You just have to follow this guide: http://www.droidrzr.com/index.php/topic/13644-keep-root-and-ability-to-downgrade/
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Hello all,
I recently rooted my Galaxy S3 only to have my Mic fail on me 2 weeks later... Very dissatisfied with my Samsung about that - even though I am loving the phone. Anyways, back to the issue. Verizon has agreed to send me a replacement and I have to send them mine back. The problem is that I know that if I send them a rooted phone they will not honor the warranty, and I am having a very hard time flashing the Verizon Stock rom.
More specifically, and to see if I am doing anything wrong.. I used ODIN to flash a custom rooted rom onto my phone which worked perfectly, and now I am once again trying to use ODIN in order to flash the stock rom which I downloaded from goo.im - the file that I am using is HOME_I535VRALF2_I535VZWALF2_618049_REV09_user_low_ship.tar.md5
Simple steps - reboot into downloading mode -> check auto-reboot and reset time on ODIN and choose the file above under PDA. All works fine, the phone reboots and I get a PASS, and yet my phone is stuck on the Verizon 4G loading intro. I think that's what they call a soft brick.
The first time this happened, I flashed a different rom and the phone loaded properly but it had the open lock symbol under Samsung which I think means that it was unlocked.. Either way, it was not the unrooted and official stock rom which is what I need on my phone in order to keep my warranty. The file that DOES work is COMBINATION_I535VRBLJ1_I535VZWBLJ1_381038_REV09_user_low_ship(NO_WIPE).tar.md5
I have followed the above steps over and over again and I always get the same result - stock doesn't work, the other one does.
Any ideas? What could the issue be?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1762709
Personally I would try the files found in section 5 of this thread.
According to Droidstyles guide before his recent edits, if it freezes on the boot logo after a successful Odin factory flash then you're supposed to pull the battery, boot into recovery, and do a factory reset. Try that.
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According to Droidstyles guide before his recent edits, if it freezes on the boot logo after a successful Odin factory flash then you're supposed to pull the battery, boot into recovery, and do a factory reset. Try that.
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Yes this works, also had this happen to me, and to boot to recovery just hold home+volume up+power button. It should work.
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You should probably factory reset after flashing, for you don't want to be running a buggy phone.
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Use a full wipe version and this would not happen...part of the reason why i removed nowipe versions such as f2. But yes as slimsnoop said, data wipe /factory reset will fix that.
So I bought the s3 Verizon it was rooted and switched to cricket pre paid before my friend sold it to me he tried to root back to Verizon but of course he failed, is there anyway to get the phone completelyback to stock even though he switched providers cuz the phone is stuck on the activating part I'm no noobe at rooting just don't know much bout this phone
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FhtmChandley85 said:
is there anyway to get the phone completelyback to stock even though he switched providers cuz the phone is stuck on the activating part I'm no noobe at rooting just don't know much bout this phone
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Follow section 5 of Droidstyle's (the guy above you) guide. Click the link in his signature. I'm not sure about how this handles modified network configuration though, that's not something I remotely know anything about.
I thought there was a way to bypass the activation screen? On older phones, you could tap the four corners of the screen or something like that? Anyone ever heard that before?
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I just hard bricked my sgs3. FIRST TIME EVER!! I've been flashing roms,kernels, etc since the MyTouch3.
Little back story.....
I flashed the LSmooth - Linaro 4.2.1 Jelly Bean Rom with CWM6. I noticed that I could not find my nandroid backups. Searched XDA and saw a thread that stated that TWRP is compatible with 4.2.1 and it will move the internal /sdcard from /0 back to its original file location, etc, etc. I went to GooManager, downloaded the twrp.tar (d2vzw), then went to MobileOdin, loaded the .tar file and flashed.
BOOM!!! No power, DOA. dead ass!! :crying::crying:
(( FACE SLAP )) then I remembered via build.prop it was configured as "maguro" and not "d2vzw". So, I'm assuming that since I failed to edit the build.prop before flashing the d2vzw TWRP recovery, it bricked my phone.
-- No power via wall, usb
-- No download / recovery mode
-- NOTHING!
My question is, if I were to call in and ask for a warranty exchange, what is the likely hood of Verizon troubleshooting, reviving my phone and figuring it out that its been rooted?
Or, should I just send my phone to someone that can JTAG it for me?
Idk if you're permanently hard bricked. Reason being is because this person flashed the latest twrp using GooManager but it installed the Maguro version. Different method but they were able to get out of it. Have you tried pulling the battery then booting holding all three buttons for like 15-20 seconds? Might take a few tries.
Verizon could care less I think.
I have had three droid razrs replaced just because of a boot loop and if they would look into the memory, they could clearly see I rooted if.
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Idk if you're permanently hard bricked. Reason being is because this person flashed the latest twrp using GooManager but it installed the Maguro version. Different method but they were able to get out of it. Have you tried pulling the battery then booting holding all three buttons for like 15-20 seconds? Might take a few tries.
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I saw that post, lol. I tried that, but I will try it again. thanks
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Verizon could care less I think.
I have had three droid razrs replaced just because of a boot loop and if they would look into the memory, they could clearly see I rooted if.
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Cool! Thanks!
MOD Close Thread, pls
MOD,
Can you close this thread please. Got my replacement today, so I'm Good.!!
Hello,
I have owned my Xoom for about 6 months. It came with ICS 4.0.4 stock. I am very much into technical/computer related stuff, but not so much on the programming side of things. I learned about rooting while i was researching which tablet I would purchase, however I never gave it much thought because the Xoom kept me busy and entertained just like it was. Well that is until about a month ago. I was looking into changing some things with the tablet's UI and realized in order to do anything spectacular i would need to root. So i read. And read, and read. After researching rooting my xoom for a month straight, I finally decided it was time to root yesterday. I was successful on the first attempt, and the damn thing hasn't left my hands since!
I downloaded several root apps, but never changed much because I didn't want to screw it up. The app I used the most is Rom Toolbox Pro. The only things I felt comfortable enough to change were the system fonts, the bootscreen animations, and I also freezes a few apps I didn't use. Also. I did complete an "online" nandroid backup.
For some reason a couple of hours ago I changed the boot screen again, however when I rebooted there was no animation at all. No big deal, I tried changing to a different one. Same thing - just a black screen as it was booting. This wasn't really a big deal to me as I rarely even turn the tablet off, it stays home while I am at work during the week.
Sorry for the long winded post, but here is my problem. I installed an app called Android Tweaker and it had an option for automatic customization to increase speed and performance. I did run that. A little later I decided I like ROM Toolbox a lot, so I purchased the Pro version. When I started the app, it said that it required root access which it was not detecting. I Googled for almost an hour on the problem and everyone else seemed to only get this problem after an OTA upgrade. I double checked and made sure I did not receive any updates. I went to my app drawer to check superuser and see if it listed Toolbox. First, superuser was not even in the drawer. I did have an icon on the homescreen though and Toolbox was not listed. Someone on another forum suggested uninstalling the app then reinstalling, and also to check and see if superuser needed to be updated in the market. It did, and I tried both things. No success. I ran bootchecker and it says not rooted. I then checked superuser again, and ALL the apps were now missing. Which was nor the case when I initially checked.
I am very thankful that I can still use the tablet, but I want root back! Anyone have any ideas what went wrong, and how to fix it? That is a relatively rhetoric question as from everything I have read here there are some really smart and knowledgeable members on the board. I hope someone is able to help.
Thanks!
No body? Someone has to know something .. I hope!!
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Did you make a back up you can restore? Have you tried rooting again?
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Did you make a back up you can restore? Have you tried rooting again?
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I have not tried rooting again because I wasnt sure where to start. I did a nandroid backup, is that what you mean? Sorry if I sound like I don't know what I'm talking about. I tried to learn as much as I could but it all didn't stick.
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Boot into recovery and restore the nandroid you made it should give you root back. You can boot into recovery by starting with your Xoom off press the power button 3 seconds after the logo appears press volume down, you should see Android recovery written in the corner if so press volume up to select.
OK after get to recovery how do I restore the nandroid backup?
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I can't access my nandroid backup because I don't have root. I tried using nandroid manager. Obviously I am missing something very simple here
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OK after get to recovery how do I restore the nandroid backup?
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First, root your device again and install a recovery.
If you're using CWM, touch or click down (Using the volume buttons) to Nandroid, select it with the power button or a touch, select restore (With the power button or touch), and select your Nandroid. As for TWRP, I don't use it so I can't really help you.
As a side note, you shouldn't need root to access your Nandroid. Find the service you stored the online Nandroid at and download it into your microSD Card. Note that you need the Nandroid on the microSD Card to restore it.
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First, root your device again and install a recovery.
If you're using CWM, touch or click down (Using the volume buttons) to Nandroid, select it with the power button or a touch, select restore (With the power button or touch), and select your Nandroid. As for TWRP, I don't use it so I can't really help you.
As a side note, you shouldn't need root to access your Nandroid. Find the service you stored the online Nandroid at and download it into your microSD Card. Note that you need the Nandroid on the microSD Card to restore it.
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So I do have to root again? I wouldn't be able to just follow dfib1 advice and restore without rooting again? Also will the nandroid backup file be obvious in recovery mode?
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Boot into recovery and restore the nandroid you made it should give you root back. You can boot into recovery by starting with your Xoom off press the power button 3 seconds after the logo appears press volume down, you should see Android recovery written in the corner if so press volume up to select.
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Also what is this file I found? A backup?
recovery-clockwork-6.0.1.1-ms695.img
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OK just finished rebooting after restore. STILL not rooted. What next?
Thanks so much for your help
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Got it. Just re-did the whole root process, other than unlocking fastboot. Sorry for being such a noob.
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Need some help here. I have the RAZR MAXX HD, and after updating to 4.1.2. I have been getting random reboots. I went to the Motorola forums and created a thread there about the reboots. One of their moderators suggested a few things, which I tried. None helped. I then tried their final suggestion, which was to do a factory reset. I tried this last night. Ever since I started, my phone has been stuck on the Android robot with the spinning symbol in his chest. Nothing seems to help. I have tried rebooting the phone doing the power and down buttons at the same time. This doesn't help. I have been able to do the power and up/down buttons at the same time, and have been able to get into the fastboot mode. I did try to get into the recovery mode, but that just takes me back to the robot screen. I booted up RSDLite, and tried flashing the most recent images I have. In the Status box, I keep getting a "Failed flashing process. Unknown fastboot command. (getvar). I have downloaded the files from this site here. http://sbf.droid-developers.org/vanquish/list.php Which is the correct file I should be flashing? Please help.
So no suggestions from anyone?
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evltwn72 said:
So no suggestions from anyone?
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This should solve the GETVAR-problem, everything you need is on this page
Try it, it helped me once i had to flash an sbf
esok44 said:
This should solve the GETVAR-problem, everything you need is on this page
Try it, it helped me once i had to flash an sbf
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Thanks but I just shipped the phone off to Motorola. We'll see what happens. I'm sure they'll have it for 2 weeks b4 shipping it back. I'll save this for any future problems.
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Just replaced Samsung Galaxy Nexus with this razor. Should be a step up right? Apparently I'm spoiled. Wife has the bionic so I'm familiar with the basic process.
Doing research, resetting the device like 15 times and reading a ton of threads in the last couple days, it looks like I have the phone itself actually rooted however I'm not able to fully install safe strap.
What's interesting to me is that I can use programs that require root access far as I can tell with no issue, root checker shows root is available as well. Trying to reboot into recovery though does not give me the safety strap splash screen to choose any kind of recovery option. Just rolls into DROID...
Is this pretty normal if the previous owner accepted the OTA update to take me to 9.18.79? Are we stuck?
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Did you open safestrap and install recovery?
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Sure did. Says installed and from all the videos I've seen explaining the install/usage and my wife phone installation, I'm quite sure it's installed.
I've tried multiple versions just to be sure clearing data and uninstalling previous versions etc.
At this point I'm just not sure if this is normal or not because of the OTA version that's on here.
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Thinking that the safe strap process should be the same but realized that there is a set of HD XT926 forums I should probably be posting in. Didn't realize the differences.
Mod move this post if needed.
Thanks anyways.
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You can prove with BMM hmmmmm!!!
vegaIT said:
You can prove with BMM hmmmmm!!!
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Tried to install bmm from the Play Store however it did not seem compatible with my XT 926. Am I missing something?
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Going to try something called philz touch. Let's see if I get better results. Anyone try it?
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Just wondering, it wasn't clear, are you on the 9.18.79 build or not sure? A screen shot of your "about phone" screen could tell unless someone rolled back. Only reason I ask is, safest rap is great if there are no options but unlocked is where the real profit is.
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Just wondering, it wasn't clear, are you on the 9.18.79 build or not sure? A screen shot of your "about phone" screen could tell unless someone rolled back. Only reason I ask is, safest rap is great if there are no options but unlocked is where the real profit is.
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yep, that's the version I'm at. I think I mentioned that in the original post. From everything I'm reading I should be able to install and run safe strap with no issues but it just doesn't ever bring up the menu. At this point I'm looking for alternatives I guess.
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yep, that's the version I'm at. I think I mentioned that in the original post. From everything I'm reading I should be able to install and run safe strap with no issues but it just doesn't ever bring up the menu. At this point I'm looking for alternatives I guess.
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are you sure its not already unlocked?
if you havent already, i would flash back to clean stock, not just wipe/"reset", and try again. wiping wont get rid of or fix anything in the system directory.
First off don't attempt to flash any aftermarket recovery if your BL is locked, you might run into issues. Second, SafeStrap doesn't replace your stock recovery because you can't replace your stock recovery if you have a locked BL. To get into SS, just boot your phone normally. Once the phone boots, you'll get the SS screen that allows you to go into SS recovery or boot into OS normally. Once in SS, then you can start running backups, flashing, etc.
i didnt see anyone suggest he flash a stock recovery.
he got the phone used, maybe its already unlocked, i didnt see that possibility confirmed or denied.
bweN diorD said:
are you sure its not already unlocked?
if you havent already, i would flash back to clean stock, not just wipe/"reset", and try again. wiping wont get rid of or fix anything in the system directory.
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When you say UNLOCKED, are you referring to the Boot Loader? If so, I do not believe that it is, just Root at this time.
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First off don't attempt to flash any aftermarket recovery if your BL is locked, you might run into issues. Second, SafeStrap doesn't replace your stock recovery because you can't replace your stock recovery if you have a locked BL. To get into SS, just boot your phone normally. Once the phone boots, you'll get the SS screen that allows you to go into SS recovery or boot into OS normally. Once in SS, then you can start running backups, flashing, etc.
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100% agree with this, should be that simple. Happens properly on the Mrs Bionic so I'm familiar with that process. This phone doesn't produce the menu no matter what version of Safe Strap is installed (tried multiple).
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i didnt see anyone suggest he flash a stock recovery.
he got the phone used, maybe its already unlocked, i didnt see that possibility confirmed or denied.
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Planning to go back to stock stock, beyond the wipe. I believe a previous poster mentioned that the standard wipe doesn't remove root. A fresh start may be my next step. Hoping the 1.32 Droid Razr Utility by Mattlgrof http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2474393 will do that for me.
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When you say UNLOCKED, are you referring to the Boot Loader? If so, I do not believe that it is, just Root at this time.
100% agree with this, should be that simple. Happens properly on the Mrs Bionic so I'm familiar with that process. This phone doesn't produce the menu no matter what version of Safe Strap is installed (tried multiple).
Planning to go back to stock stock, beyond the wipe. I believe a previous poster mentioned that the standard wipe doesn't remove root. A fresh start may be my next step. Hoping the 1.32 Droid Razr Utility by Mattlgrof http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2474393 will do that for me.
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just boot into the bootloader screen (vol+power) and see if it says device locked or unlocked (may have to choose "fastboot", to see it i dont recall)
yes Matts utility will clean the phone for you, i updated it to 1.3+ for him
Used the utility to wipe the phone and reflash back to stock, at least that version. All seems good however moto chopper doesn't fully install root with superuser. I get the typical su binary needs to be installed and that fails.I did tried to run the updates in Play Store that was available as well as clearing data etc with no luck. I think the last time that I was able to successfully Foot I used a different Root program, razor maybe?
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Used the utility to wipe the phone and reflash back to stock, at least that version. All seems good however moto chopper doesn't fully install root with superuser. I get the typical su binary needs to be installed and that fails.I did tried to run the updates in Play Store that was available as well as clearing data etc with no luck. I think the last time that I was able to successfully Foot I used a different Root program, razor maybe?
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read the post from the utility, the root in the utility is not the one you need to use. the correct one is in the post. (it actually says it in the command window of the tool too)
when i get time, ill try to integrate the new root.
Okay, my apologies, I thought it was updated 2 or 3 times in the last couple days and thought that was updated that as well. :thumbup:
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Okay, my apologies, I thought it was updated 2 or 3 times in the last couple days and thought that was updated that as well. :thumbup:
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np, i did update it a few times, but working 6 days a week, i dont feel like messing with the root right now.
So I've just done option 1 with the factory reset, then ran moto chopper 1.32 and have good root. Confirmed. Ver. 9.20.1
Safe strap seems to be the only issue I keep having. The menu just simply doesn't come up while booting. Doesn't matter if the phone is completely shut off and turned on or rebooted.
Puzzled.
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i didnt see anyone suggest he flash a stock recovery.
he got the phone used, maybe its already unlocked, i didnt see that possibility confirmed or denied.
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Grns did mention that he might try flashing PhilZ recovery, that's why I said what I did. His OP also mentioned that the previous owner took the latest OTA, so it's highly probably that he's locked up (though, not 100% certain). I'm only suggesting these things in advance, so that he doesn't run into problems.
As for your SS issues, that's kind of weird. You should get the options as soon as the phone boots up.