Whenver I tried to flash stock gb 2.3.6 to ICS 4.0.4 searet or mearet using RSD, I get error like mbmloader flashing error then flashing process stop. What is mbmloader? I tried flashing error using moto fastboot command then I get INFOimage and IC type differ-EMU vs. HS
Pls give me detail how to get success flashing to ICS I tried every possible way found in internet for whole 1 month. I tried ot from 2.3.6 searet same thing?? Any advice
You are on GB, and you want to go to ICS?
Do you know if you are trying to flash the correct firmware?
brianmoyano said:
You are on GB, and you want to go to ICS?
Do you know if you are trying to flash the correct firmware?
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Device from india,
I confirmed from motrolla using imei , they said asia retail
So i flashed searet
amritn said:
Whenver I tried to flash stock gb 2.3.6 to ICS 4.0.4 searet or mearet using RSD, I get error like mbmloader flashing error then flashing process stop. What is mbmloader? I tried flashing error using moto fastboot command then I get INFOimage and IC type differ-EMU vs. HS
Pls give me detail how to get success flashing to ICS I tried every possible way found in internet for whole 1 month. I tried ot from 2.3.6 searet same thing?? Any advice
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you can't fxz from gb to ICS. you must update normally.
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lkrasner said:
you can't fxz from gb to ICS. you must update normally.
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Thnx lkrasner for quick reply. I tried to take ota update, stuck in android is upgrading for half an hour, restarted the phone , did factory reset and wipe cache . stuck in M logo. I tried this 5 times. I can easily go back to gb of any region but cannot be upgraded by any means always soft brick.
I'm stuck in gb for more than 1 months.
3 days ago I tried to upgrade to ics leak cheesecake,searet one, it booted fine, but camera didn't work. So i restarted the phone and then the phone stuck in m logo. Within 1 month time i've tried every way and only 1 time it booted to ics and when i tried the same method next time it was soft brick.
Next is can we have stock ics kernel like other device do? How can i extract kernel from firmware zip folder. It is very easy in other decice but couldnot find kernel.img in any firmware.
amritn said:
Thnx lkrasner for quick reply. I tried to take ota update, stuck in android is upgrading for half an hour, restarted the phone , did factory reset and wipe cache . stuck in M logo. I tried this 5 times. I can easily go back to gb of any region but cannot be upgraded by any means always soft brick.
I'm stuck in gb for more than 1 months.
3 days ago I tried to upgrade to ics leak cheesecake,searet one, it booted fine, but camera didn't work. So i restarted the phone and then the phone stuck in m logo. Within 1 month time i've tried every way and only 1 time it booted to ics and when i tried the same method next time it was soft brick.
Next is can we have stock ics kernel like other device do? How can i extract kernel from firmware zip folder. It is very easy in other decice but couldnot find kernel.img in any firmware.
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You cannot flash a kernel on this device, which is why you cannot just fxz to ICS. it odes all these security checks in the upgrade. Not sure why that fails, but half an hour is not that long for it to hang, I remember mine taking at least an hour to finish.
My guess is, since you flashed different firmwares other than the specific one for your phone, something might be screwed up.
Give it to service and ask them to fix it.
If they can't make it, they might give you another phone. ( under warranty)
amritn said:
3 days ago I tried to upgrade to ics leak cheesecake,searet one, it booted fine, but camera didn't work.
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Just a thought:If you can get to the ICS leak 1 successfully, you should try OTA'ing from there as it will take you to the official ICS and hopefully everything will work from there.
BTW did you remove any bloatware or in any way modify any system files?coz that is the primary reason for OTA to fail.
Also check out the last_log file in cache/recovery,it might throw some insight as to what is causing the update to fail.
lkrasner said:
you can't fxz from gb to ICS. you must update normally.
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Are you sure???
Coz many have followed the fxz route when the update via other methods failed.
And technically why wouldn't the fxz work it will flash the new bootloader which is the main hurdle and other things.
Any insights as to why specifically can't we fxz from GB to ICS.
Not trying to be rude just trying to learn if i've missed anything.
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Thanks xda's. May be my device screwed up.
why i'm getting error mbmloader failed?
Even though the device is asia retail, I can flash chinese and hk/tw firmware easily but always fails
searet and mearet firmware which has mbmloader.bin.
deveshmanish said:
Just a thought:If you can get to the ICS leak 1 successfully, you should try OTA'ing from there as it will take you to the official ICS and hopefully everything will work from there.
BTW did you remove any bloatware or in any way modify any system files?coz that is the primary reason for OTA to fail.
Also check out the last_log file in cache/recovery,it might throw some insight as to what is causing the update to fail.
Are you sure???
Coz many have followed the fxz route when the update via other methods failed.
And technically why wouldn't the fxz work it will flash the new bootloader which is the main hurdle and other things.
Any insights as to why specifically can't we fxz from GB to ICS.
Not trying to be rude just trying to learn if i've missed anything.
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Well you can flash ICS directly from GB. At least on retail phones. Don't know much about att.
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Ravikirancg said:
Well you can flash ICS directly from GB. At least on retail phones. Don't know much about att.
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That's what I said....
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RDS lite used stock rom install Error:
falied flashing process.3/20 flash mbmloader ''mbmloader.bin''.Phone return FAIL
Help Please
Thanks
tr.sertac said:
RDS lite used stock rom install Error:
falied flashing process.3/20 flash mbmloader ''mbmloader.bin''.Phone return FAIL
Help Please
Thanks
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Too little information and rds lite does not exist.
Post the full details here including your base firmware version which rom you tried to flash etc etc
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Mui ICS rom install after reboot fail.
RSD tlie used stock rom,error Phone Return Fail
My Phone fastboot Screen
Battery OK
Ok to Program
Transfer Mode:
USB Connected
tr.sertac said:
Mui ICS rom install after reboot fail.
RSD tlie used stock rom,error Phone Return Fail
My Phone fastboot Screen
Battery OK
Ok to Program
Transfer Mode:
USB Connected
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u tried to flash miui? thats not even for rsd
Was you stock 2.3.5, 2.3.6 or on the ics leak before trying to fxz?
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Please search!
Ok, so this is how you fix your issue:
If you want to flash the MiUI ROM you NEED TO BE ON ICS (4.0.4) FIRST!
If you are on Gingerbread (2.3.5 or 2.3.6) the install the ICS leak for YOUR CARRIER.
There are a couple of different types of ICS leaks out there depending on your carrier, install the proper one for your phone.
Once you get on ICS the MiUI ROM is installed the BOOTMENU NOT RSD LITE. It's not even the right file type for RSD lite.
I will not give links as you can find them your self with the search bar. I would personally advise against the MiUI ROM as it is VERY buggy right now, and honestly man, if you don't know what I'm talking about you SHOULDN'T BE MESSING WITH YOUR PHONE.
Especially if you were trying to flash the damn thing through RSD lite... for pete's sake.
READ. SEARCH. RESEARCH.
THEN REPEAT.
+1 well put and agreed.
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One thing that I've found...be sure that your USB cable is plugged directly into the computer, and not into a hub. I can do everything through a hub with mine EXCEPT fxz back to stock...and so when I tried and it stuck on the same step that you're on, I (and pretty much everyone else that I asked) was stumped. With all the crap that I tried, it really was something that easy, and yeah, I'll admit it: dumb. There really is a reason that tech support people ask dumb questions to start off with.
I've tried everything but I can not friends.
I installed the ICS Mui and format / Webtop after having had this error please help
"Invalid CG Version" with the stock rom try to install rsd lite Phone Return'' failed'' error.
I do not know what to do
Breathe Fall....
Okay mate, one question at a time.
What are you trying to install? RSD lite is ONLY used for installing fxz files and other various file types.
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Sounds like he tried to fxz back and is getting the cg error Jim has a fix for in the stickies.
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I bricked my A2 need help plz, ve
hi, Last night i install update file which make me stuck in boot animation, I tried to flash FZX files by RSDlite5.6 but cant proced after satge 2 out of 18, i tried every thing i knew to flash it back but i couldn't, and also I tried to install a rom from recovery ( by holding volume UP and down and press power then recovery then again volume up +down and from option apply update from sccard, and it give me "E:signature verification failed install aborted". please can anyone help me, please.
my device is atrix 2 mb685 ATT
my rom is SCv5
Holy font sizes, Batman.
i have a motorola atrix 2 at&t(MB865).my phone was 2.3.6
1. I try to flash this firmware 5.5.1-EDEM-28-37-MEARET_cfc.xml.zip from this site http://sbf.droid-developers.org/edison/list.php with rsd.at 7/20 rsd was writting fail.i tried again with same result.after this my phone had problem with boot.the only method for boot was "vol down"+"vol up"+"power" and after i was pressing "Normal powerup".after all these my phone booted normal and worked normal.
2.after i flashed the Blur_Version.55.13.25.MB865.ATT.en.US.zip (ics) from this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1779968 and my phone was working normal but with the same problem with the boot.
3.after i tried to use this utillity http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1805975 .this process had some failure and after this my phone is unable to boot.
with "vol down"+"vol up"+"power" i can choose normal power up, but phone stucks at boot image.in addition i can choose recovery and phone boots at recovery mode.i choose to update from sd with this file Blur_Version.55.13.25.MB865.ATT.en.US.zip but my phone writes that its unable to flash this.
4.after i try to flash InlineFlashing_edison_5.5.175.16_cfc_p3_APBP_CID28 5.zip with rsd.the rsd wrote fail at 3/20 in addition i use the replace.zip with the same result.
5.after i try again the 3rd step with same results.
can anyone help me?
This whole mess started when you tried to flash MEARET firmware on your AT&T phone. NEVER mix firmware!
And trying recovery at this point is not going to work, as the ICS zip is just a large patch file for 2.3.6. And since it failed on the fxz, a portion of your system is missing so ICS won't install. You need to fxz back.
What step is the script falling at? A screenshot would be helpful.
And for the future, please post questions in the Q&A form.
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you mean at 3rd step?
sorry.please move this thread at q&a
Yes the script from step three is what's going to save you here.
But we need to know where it's failing at.
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i can see that problem is with cbt, recovey and cdrom partition.
Uh oh.
Which ICS version did you install? Please show need the thread.
I need to know which leak it was.
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Blur_Version.55.13.25.MB865.ATT.en.US.zip
Well I hate to tell you man. But you are soft bricked until we find an fxz for ICS.
Recovery and cdrom are failing because cdt.bin isn't flashing. And we haven't found a fix for this yet.
Although the strange thing is that this shouldn't be happening on the first leak... but it is...
So you're bricked mate.
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ok, i will wait.
thanks.
but please explain to me.i had a motorola a1200 and a siemens sx1.when i flashed a firmware, all the flash memory erased and new data wrote at flash.if i had bootloader, all was fine.the only method to brick a phone was to replace the battery when flash the bootloader(or flash false bootloader).
at A2, why when i write a new bootloader and new mbr(and partition table?) is necessary to flash the same or newer edition of firmware?this is because bootloader is locked?
i thought when i flash a new firmware, all the flash memory erased and writes new data(at the begining the bootloader, after mbr with partition table, after the image(i think this is the kernel of linux) and all other the data)
macnick said:
i have a motorola atrix 2 at&t(MB865).my phone was 2.3.6
1. I try to flash this firmware 5.5.1-EDEM-28-37-MEARET_cfc.xml.zip from this site http://sbf.droid-developers.org/edison/list.php with rsd.at 7/20 rsd was writting fail.i tried again with same result.after this my phone had problem with boot.the only method for boot was "vol down"+"vol up"+"power" and after i was pressing "Normal powerup".after all these my phone booted normal and worked normal.
2.after i flashed the Blur_Version.55.13.25.MB865.ATT.en.US.zip (ics) from this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1779968 and my phone was working normal but with the same problem with the boot.
3.after i tried to use this utillity http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1805975 .this process had some failure and after this my phone is unable to boot.
with "vol down"+"vol up"+"power" i can choose normal power up, but phone stucks at boot image.in addition i can choose recovery and phone boots at recovery mode.i choose to update from sd with this file Blur_Version.55.13.25.MB865.ATT.en.US.zip but my phone writes that its unable to flash this.
4.after i try to flash InlineFlashing_edison_5.5.175.16_cfc_p3_APBP_CID28 5.zip with rsd.the rsd wrote fail at 3/20 in addition i use the replace.zip with the same result.
5.after i try again the 3rd step with same results.
can anyone help me?
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Use rsdlite and flash the Asian or Chinese stock firmware worked for me when I had this issue now I'm running 4.1.1 cm10 jb and its awesome!
If this works for you hit my thanks button
P.s phone must be in fast boot mode
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Code:
whiteboi-hakz
can you tell to me which firmware you mean? and where i can find.
Code:
Fall of Enosis
i forget to tell you that i did the ics ota update from at&t.
so maybe i have the same problem with others...
macnick said:
Code:
whiteboi-hakz
can you tell to me which firmware you mean? and where i can find.
Code:
Fall of Enosis
i forget to tell you that i did the ics ota update from at&t.
so maybe i have the same problem with others...
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http://sbf.droid-developers.org/edison/list.php
There is the firmware you wanted dude
Download retail Chinese
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macnick said:
Code:
Fall of Enosis
i forget to tell you that i did the ics ota update from at&t.
so maybe i have the same problem with others...
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If you did the OTA ICS update you WILL NOT be able to flash the FXZ back. We have no way out of this right now. And if you are bootlooping or stuck on the splash screen then you are bricked. Sorry mate.
Please read these threads:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1897042
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1882335
whiteboi-hakz said:
http://sbf.droid-developers.org/edison/list.php
There is the firmware you wanted dude
Download retail Chinese
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Whiteboi, thanks for your consideration of others but PLEASE, research before you try to help others. For one thing, he is on an MB865 AT&T phone and therefore MUST download the firmware for an AT&T phone. The international versions of the A2 are completely different, including radio, WiFi and the like. NEVER mix firmwares.
Also, he already flashed international firmware which is what got him into this predicament in the first place. He also installed the OTA update for ICS for which there is NO GOING BACK. Read the threads I gave him and educate yourself man.
I applaud you generosity, but if he wasn't already bricked, your advice would have surely/quite possibly bricked him. Be careful man.
Read, read, read!
Fall of Enosis said:
If you did the OTA ICS update you WILL NOT be able to flash the FXZ back. We have no way out of this right now. And if you are bootlooping or stuck on the splash screen then you are bricked. Sorry mate.
Please read these threads:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1897042
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1882335
Whiteboi, thanks for your consideration of others but PLEASE, research before you try to help others. For one thing, he is on an MB865 AT&T phone and therefore MUST download the firmware for an AT&T phone. The international versions of the A2 are completely different, including radio, WiFi and the like. NEVER mix firmwares.
Also, he already flashed international firmware which is what got him into this predicament in the first place. He also installed the OTA update for ICS for which there is NO GOING BACK. Read the threads I gave him and educate yourself man.
I applaud you generosity, but if he wasn't already bricked, your advice would have surely/quite possibly bricked him. Be careful man.
Read, read, read!
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Dude it works and he can then reflash his fw so what's the big deal the one I bricked was at&t non international and that method worked great but I'll take your advice man
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i tried your method without any Success.
so "fall of enosis" is right.maybe the solve of the problem is to find an ics firmware(from at&t????)
macnick said:
i tried your method without any Success.
so "fall of enosis" is right.maybe the solve of the problem is to find an ics firmware(from at&t????)
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OK well was worth a try I guess ay try his method and let's us know
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macnick said:
i tried your method without any Success.
so "fall of enosis" is right.maybe the solve of the problem is to find an ics firmware(from at&t????)
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Yeah man, if you OTA'd to ICS then I can almost guarantee it will fail at step 3 of the flash process which is the cdt.bin. If you are using the script it will also fail on the recovery portion and the cdrom portion. These are both because of the cdt.bin As of right now, we have no fix for this. Once again, this is the reason we are recommending people to ONLY use the first leak, and not OTA to ANYTHING unless it's 2.3.6 GB. Once again, reference the links I sent you.
You're bricked sir.
Until we find an ICS fxz. Which might be A LONG TIME.
Time to get a replacement/new phone.
Fall of Enosis said:
Yeah man, if you OTA'd to ICS then I can almost guarantee it will fail at step 3 of the flash process which is the cdt.bin. If you are using the script it will also fail on the recovery portion and the cdrom portion. These are both because of the cdt.bin As of right now, we have no fix for this. Once again, this is the reason we are recommending people to ONLY use the first leak, and not OTA to ANYTHING unless it's 2.3.6 GB. Once again, reference the links I sent you.
You're bricked sir.
Until we find an ICS fxz. Which might be A LONG TIME.
Time to get a replacement/new phone.
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Thanked you as earned it man
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Well, i recently installed the MIUI rom to see if the battery bug was fixed, but its not.
So, i was triyng to go back to the ics leak, as always.
But now, i don't know why, when i'm in the step 14/21 the program doesn't move.
I mean, the '>>' is still moving, but i left it about an hour and it's still there.
Any ideas?
brianmoyano said:
Well, i recently installed the MIUI rom to see if the battery bug was fixed, but its not.
So, i was triyng to go back to the ics leak, as always.
But now, i don't know why, when i'm in the step 14/21 the program doesn't move.
I mean, the '>>' is still moving, but i left it about an hour and it's still there.
Any ideas?
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Wait, you installed MIUI and now you're trying to use RSDLite to flash the ICS leak? That won't work. Which leak are you trying to flash? You're teetering on the verge of a soft brick if you go down this road. Not good...
Apex_Strider said:
Wait, you installed MIUI and now you're trying to use RSDLite to flash the ICS leak? That won't work. Which leak are you trying to flash? You're teetering on the verge of a soft brick if you go down this road. Not good...
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Oh crap ^^
Firts i flash the '5.5.1-EDEM-27-MEARET_cfc.xml' with RSD lite. Then, when i'm on 2.3.6 i uptadte something via OTA. And then, i flash via recovery 'Blur_Version.55.28.37.MB865.MERetail.en.06.zip'
So, what should i do now?
brianmoyano said:
Oh crap ^^
Firts i flash the '5.5.1-EDEM-27-MEARET_cfc.xml' with RSD lite. Then, when i'm on 2.3.6 i uptadte something via OTA. And then, i flash via recovery 'Blur_Version.55.28.37.MB865.MERetail.en.06.zip'
So, what should i do now?
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Uh oh... you installed an OTA from 2.3.6? Do you know what the update was for? If it was for the OTA to ICS, and you tried to flash a GB .xml or something lower than the official OTA to ICS, you likely have yourself one of those fancy non-FXA'able soft bricked devices...
Edit: If you were on MEARET you may stand a chance to FXZ back to GB, and try to re-OTA to ICS, as some users have noted success with. But, I'm not making any promises in your case...
@Apex, i tried the back to GB from ICS utility and I'm stuck at the dual core screen. I can access AP fastboot however. I was on the stock ICS leak, and i deleted safestrap, and logwrapper and logwrapper.bin files, and upon rebooting i was stuck at boot screen, now after trying the utility I am still in the same position... any help??
No, no. I doesn't installed anything yet. That was the steps that i do to go into ICS Leak, but now, y cant pass throught the first the step. When i flash the .xml it freeze at 14/21.
But, my other problem is that i don't have enough battery, and i think i'm going to the warrancy service.
Enzopreme said:
@Apex, i tried the back to GB from ICS utility and I'm stuck at the dual core screen. I can access AP fastboot however. I was on the stock ICS leak, and i deleted safestrap, and logwrapper and logwrapper.bin files, and upon rebooting i was stuck at boot screen, now after trying the utility I am still in the same position... any help??
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If you were on the first leak, and tried to FXZ back to GB, you still have a fighting chance. It's only when on the 2nd leak (as was my case) that's there's no known way out of that soft brick. I'm sure Jim or alteredlikeness will see this and figure out how to bring you back out. Sorry, I'm not much help without my knowledge of FXZ'ing back from ICS leak #1. You shouldn't worry too much, I think you're situation is 'fixable'...
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Apex_Strider said:
If you were on the first leak, and tried to FXZ back to GB, you still have a fighting chance. It's only when on the 2nd leak (as was my case) that's there's no known way out of that soft brick. I'm sure Jim or alteredlikeness will see this and figure out how to bring you back out. Sorry, I'm not much help without my knowledge of FXZ'ing back from ICS leak #1. You shouldn't worry too much, I think you're situation is 'fixable'...
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how can i be sure whether i was on the first or second leak? i used the Blur_Version.55.13.25.MB865.ATT.en.US to get ICS, is that the 1st leak?
Can you give us a link to a thread where you downloaded it from? It did you ota to it?
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http://www.grupoandroid.com/topic/52205-ics-filtrado-version-no-att/
This is the tutorial that i use. Is in spanish, but i guess that was extracted from here.
And, i use this MIUI.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1914096&page=11
Made it to ICS without looking at this thread
I ran into the same issue freezing at 14/21 and failing at 16/21. Being stubborn I continued installing updates.
When an update is ready to install and my phone restart and say flash failure, I would hold both volume buttons and press the power button, once to exit and again to reenter. Next I would scroll to recovery and the installation would continue.
First update 2.3.6 then ICS. During ICS update I had flash failure a couple time but I just redo the button combination the scroll to recovery, thinking everything would be wonderful.
Well I now have ICS installed but my ringtones and notifications won't stick. When I shut down my phone is goes back to the flash failure screen and will not charge automatically while off. These are the only issues I've noticed, I'm sure there is more...
Please help!
I have a rooted A2 (AT&T Branded RUNNING on Straight Talk)
Baseband Version LUD_EDISON_R1D7_PATCH_36_111116_2336
Webtop Version WT-1.3.0-176
Kernel Version 2.6.35.7-g98a0a06 [email protected]#1
Build Number 5.5.1-175_EDMR1.25
So, I got this phone a long time ago after breaking (physical damage) my old Samsung Infuse. I had the Infuse (and a Captivate before that) on custom ROMs and enjoyed it.
This phone is only rooted and I deleted some of the bloat-ware from ATT and Moto.
I got a pop-up yesterday to update (67.21.125.en.US - 299MB). However when I downloaded it, and tried to install, it just rebooted, and said install failed. I wen't on Moto's website and downloaded a "fix" (55.13.26.en.US - 57MB) and put it on the SD card. It also failed. From the reading I've been doing, i've found its probably because of deleting the Moto/ATT bloat-ware.
I want ICS (Or Jelly Bean if its available?) but I've read some threads here that it can be a bad idea... I have been looking at some ROMs but I'm still a little nervous because of the locked bootloader.
Should I reflash stock GB and upgrade to OTA ICS or should I just bite the bullet and ROM it with an ICS ROM? (If ICS ROM, which one do you recommend?)
S2005x said:
I have a rooted A2 (AT&T Branded RUNNING on Straight Talk)
Baseband Version LUD_EDISON_R1D7_PATCH_36_111116_2336
Webtop Version WT-1.3.0-176
Kernel Version 2.6.35.7-g98a0a06 [email protected]#1
Build Number 5.5.1-175_EDMR1.25
So, I got this phone a long time ago after breaking (physical damage) my old Samsung Infuse. I had the Infuse (and a Captivate before that) on custom ROMs and enjoyed it.
This phone is only rooted and I deleted some of the bloat-ware from ATT and Moto.
I got a pop-up yesterday to update (299MB). However when I downloaded it, and tried to install, it just rebooted, and said install failed. I wen't on Moto's website and downloaded a "fix" (55.13.26.en.US - 57MB) and put it on the SD card. It also failed. From the reading I've been doing, i've found its probably because of deleting the Moto/ATT bloat-ware.
I want ICS (Or Jelly Bean if its available?) but I've read some threads here that it can be a bad idea... I have been looking at some ROMs but I'm still a little nervous because of the locked bootloader.
Should I reflash stock GB and upgrade to OTA ICS or should I just bite the bullet and ROM it with an ICS ROM? (If ICS ROM, which one do you recommend?)
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You have to be on ICS to flash ICS or Jelly Bean ROMs. You either have the option of flashing back to stock gingerbread and applying the leak if you want to return to gingerbread at some point, or you can ota and be stuck on ICS permanently.
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Scottyfer said:
You have to be on ICS to flash ICS or Jelly Bean ROMs. You either have the option of flashing back to stock gingerbread and applying the leak if you want to return to gingerbread at some point, or you can ota and be stuck on ICS permanently.
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Thank you very much for the reply!
So no matter what, I have to reflash back to GB. I gotta go find out how to do that now... : \
Is this the HOW TO guild for the leak you'd recommend I use to get to ICS?
Found this in the Noob Thread. However, the 2 links to the FXZ files are no longer available/broken links...
*Ninja Edit* Found this thread, downloading now to try it out.
STEPS:
1) Have the correct Motorola drivers installed for your PC (i.e. x32-bit or x64-bit).
Here is the Motorola Driver site
http://www.motorola.com/consumers/v/...D&pubid=987654
2) Download RSD Lite & install on your PC.
Here is the latest version to download (RSD Lite 5.6)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/atta...7&d=1321414457
3) Choose the FXZ file to download
Android 2.3.5 ---- Blur_Version.55.11.16.MB865.ATT.en.US
InlineFlashing_edison_5.5.175.16_cfc_p3_APBP_CID28 5.zip
4) Make sure you alternatively boot into AP Fastboot mode by powering down (or pulling battery), then press and hold the volume up and down button while powering on.
5) Plug your phone into a back USB port on your computer.
Front USB ports are often unreliable when it comes to power levels. They should not be used for flashing.
6)Run “RSD Lite” on your computer
7)Press the “. . .” button next to the box labeled “Filename”
8)Browse and open the FXZ file or just just drag the FXZ file onto the file path bar in RSD Lite
9)Wait for the program to read the file, then choose “START”
10) Now, the device will slowly flash the FXZ file. BE PATIENT AS THIS MAY TAKE A WHILE!
11) Congratulations! You’ve restored your ATRIX 2!!
S2005x said:
Thank you very much for the reply!
So no matter what, I have to reflash back to GB. I gotta go find out how to do that now... : \
Is this the HOW TO guild for the leak you'd recommend I use to get to ICS?
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That's the correct ICS leak.
The fxz script is much easier to use, just don't use it after you've upgraded. You WILL end up with a hard brick. There's a different fxz here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1805975
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Scottyfer said:
That's the correct ICS leak.
The fxz script is much easier to use, just don't use it after you've upgraded. You WILL end up with a hard brick. There's a different fxz here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1805975
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Cool. Downloading now. Thanks again for your help Scott!
Scottyfer said:
That's the correct ICS leak.
The fxz script is much easier to use, just don't use it after you've upgraded. You WILL end up with a hard brick. There's a different fxz here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1805975
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That FXZ script is from ICS back to 2.3.5... I'm not on ICS yet...
I need one that gets me from 2.3.6 to 2.3.5...
Updating to ICS now
Already picked a ROM, and as soon as this finishes, gonna install that too
S2005x said:
That FXZ script is from ICS back to 2.3.5... I'm not on ICS yet...
I need one that gets me from 2.3.6 to 2.3.5...
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Here you can grab the GB to GB 2.3.6 fxz.
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Awesome.
Thanks guys!!! Got it working.
Running this ROM because its really close to stock, and it reminds me of my Nexus 7. Now I just gotta play with it, and set up my apps/widgets etc.
I really appreciate the help directing me to threads etc
I have installed the 4.2.2 CM 10.1 ROM on my Atrix 2 and need to return it to stock 4.04, I bought an S4
I can't for the life of me find anything concrete about flashing back to stock on the Atrix 2. A bunch of mumbo jumbo about "fxz" and "rsd" and "sbf"
Can someone please clear the air so I can get this phone safely back to stock??
EDIT: All I found is this video. . .
Read this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1396650
Use this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1961310
You do not need to patch the fxz, just load it into RSD and go. Just read the first link, it has all the need to know about flashing an fxz in it.
I Keep getting a Flash failure on MBM, MBMLOADER, lbl or System. After trying to revert back to Stock 4.0.4
Biom4st3r said:
I Keep getting a Flash failure on MBM, MBMLOADER, lbl or System. After trying to revert back to Stock 4.0.4
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Darn, the same thing happened to me 2 days ago, a flash failure that is. If you're able to get into ap fastboot still then you can try again to achieve a successful flash. That's how you generally overcome flash failures which worked for me.
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Biom4st3r said:
I Keep getting a Flash failure on MBM, MBMLOADER, lbl or System. After trying to revert back to Stock 4.0.4
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That almost definitely means you are using the wrong files. make sure you have the proper ones for your version of the A2. it must be the ICS one too, no way to get to GB if it is an ATT phone.
Problem is fixed. This issue was the battery was dying I had to MAcGyver style charge my battery
Biom4st3r said:
Problem is fixed. This issue was the battery was dying I had to MAcGyver style charge my battery
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Yup, that's a classic! Glad it all works, and inn the future, never start something that could brick you without a full battery. This has screwed us all at some point.
Haha i will keep that in mind. Thanks