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Hello my name is Michka.
I just 2 days ago bought a defy and it works just perfect. I installes froyo paysrom and overclocked my phone to 1300 mhz vsel 70. But there is a but. I installed clockworkmod recovery and when i launch it with the app it boots up perfect but when i boot it up with voldown + power... Droid... Vol up + vol down i get a blue android recovery with a text the bottom that some folders didnt load like "caller or something".
Can someone tell what i am doing wrong or how to fix this cause i want make my own roms like i did for my wildfire but i want to be 100% i have a chance for retrieving backups.
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Thx in advance
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The clockworkmod used on motorola phones use a trap to boot up. Motorola's phone have a system that uses RSA encryption to avoid unlocking. That turn impossible you change recovery partions, bootloader and so on. So, you need to start your phone, open clockworkmod app and use it to boot up in recovery mode.
Sorry for my bad english.
So if something goes wrong i am screwed?
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can't a similar method be used to load-up custom OS and kernel? like booting from windows mobile into android?!
If something does go wrong you can flash an sbf file, as that will be motorola signed, thus you can boot up into the software you have just flashed. Then you can root and install the recovery, provided that the sbf you flashed is rootable.
kashavsehra said:
If something does go wrong you can flash an sbf file, as that will be motorola signed, thus you can boot up into the software you have just flashed. Then you can root and install the recovery, provided that the sbf you flashed is rootable.
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That i know but isnt what i exactly meant
Still what i heart is that it isnt possible to downgrade from froyo to eclair
I have a rooted razr maxx hd, and I received an upgrade notification last week. I used OTA rootkeeper to secure my root, and then upgraded to the latest OS. Once it upgraded, I used OTA rootkeeper to reinstate root.
I have had nothing but problems with the latest update. My phone freezes at least twice a day.
What can I do to fix this?
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Stockmoose16 said:
I have a rooted razr maxx hd, and I received an upgrade notification last week. I used OTA rootkeeper to secure my root, and then upgraded to the latest OS. Once it upgraded, I used OTA rootkeeper to reinstate root.
I have had nothing but problems with the latest update. My phone freezes at least twice a day.
What can I do to fix this?
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Unless you want to fast boot and lose root, I would install safestrap and flash a new rom
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Unless you want to fast boot and lose root, I would install safestrap and flash a new rom
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But how can I install a new ROM when I have the latest OS, which doesn't have root. Can I install safestrap on the latest OS and still go back to the previous OS? Or do I need to fastboot back to the old rom unrooted, then install safestrap, then install a rooted rom?
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But how can I install a new ROM when I have the latest OS, which doesn't have root. Can I install safestrap on the latest OS and still go back to the previous OS? Or do I need to fastboot back to the old rom unrooted, then install safestrap, then install a rooted rom?
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You said you reinstated root no? Update your super su binaries then install safestrap app and recovery. You can't go back to anything on the latest ota. what I'm suggesting is starting over with a fresh install of a new rom or a stock rom using safestrap. Your original install would remain untouched.
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I tried to use Safestrap and tried two different roms, but they failed to install. Now my phone won't restart at all, seems bricked. What can I do?
I have tried using safe strap with multiple roms. One of them installed but wouldn't recognize my sd card. Another just made my phone freeze.
The one I really want to install is is just 4.1.1 with root, but every version of that I've tried to install immediately fails. Don't know if I'm just finding flawed files, or if it's something I'm doing.
What are my options at this point?
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Bump. Can anyone help me? Please.
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Stockmoose16 said:
I have tried using safe strap with multiple roms. One of them installed but wouldn't recognize my sd card. Another just made my phone freeze.
The one I really want to install is is just 4.1.1 with root, but every version of that I've tried to install immediately fails. Don't know if I'm just finding flawed files, or if it's something I'm doing.
What are my options at this point?
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4.1.1 is not a rom, it is an ota... Im not sure what you are trying to do, but if you are on 4.1.2 OTA and kept root(restored root) and have safestrap installed you are good. There is no way to go back or downgrade to ICS with this latest OTA(4.1.2) yet. Once you are in safestrap I would create a back up of you stock slot, just hit boot options and make sure stock Rom is highlighted(it will also say Rom Slot: stock in red on top). Once that is done create a rom slot by going through boot options, rom-slot-1 and choose the size partition you want and then create rom slot. You can then restore the back up of stock slot you made before, just make sure you are on rom slot 1. Then wipe cache/dalvik/system/data, which are the top 4 options. Now you can install any rom which should be on your external sd card. There are some that are not daily drivers yet with things that are broken, but there are also fully functional ones. There are a couple other forums which have several roms that are only posted on those respective forums. You just have to look around.
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4.1.1 is not a rom, it is an ota... Im not sure what you are trying to do, but if you are on 4.1.2 OTA and kept root(restored root) and have safestrap installed you are good. There is no way to go back or downgrade to ICS with this latest OTA(4.1.2) yet. Once you are in safestrap I would create a back up of you stock slot, just hit boot options and make sure stock Rom is highlighted(it will also say Rom Slot: stock in red on top). Once that is done create a rom slot by going through boot options, rom-slot-1 and choose the size partition you want and then create rom slot. You can then restore the back up of stock slot you made before, just make sure you are on rom slot 1. Then wipe cache/dalvik/system/data, which are the top 4 options. Now you can install any rom which should be on your external sd card. There are some that are not daily drivers yet with things that are broken, but there are also fully functional ones. There are a couple other forums which have several roms that are only posted on those respective forums. You just have to look around.
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I have done all of the above. I have 4.1.2 and saved and restored root. I have also installed safestrap. The problem I'm having is that every ROM I've tried to install is flawed (e.g. doesn't recognize my SD card, won't boot past splash screen). I really just want to go back to 4.1.1 OTA + root, which I found in the XDA development folder. But when I try to load it in safestrap using one of the rom slots, I just get an error. I've tried multiple versions, same result.
Is there anything I can do?
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I have done all of the above. I have 4.1.2 and saved and restored root. I have also installed safestrap. The problem I'm having is that every ROM I've tried to install is flawed (e.g. doesn't recognize my SD card, won't boot past splash screen). I really just want to go back to 4.1.1 OTA + root, which I found in the XDA development folder. But when I try to load it in safestrap using one of the rom slots, I just get an error. I've tried multiple versions, same result.
Is there anything I can do?
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Like I said 4.1.1 is not a rom, it is a firmware and the file you are trying to install is a firmware upgrade. That post was for the jb leak, so you can download it when on ICS and upgrade to it while keeping root. To keep root you follow the steps in that post. Since you are rooted and on 4.1.2 now, you cannot go back to 4.1.1 on your stock slot. And there is no reason to try to flash a rom slot with a firmware upgrade because it will not work. So your phones main firmware is now 4.1.2 which can not be changed back to 4.1.1. If you need to sbf you will have to use the sbf file for 4.1.2 and that will restore your phone to stock 4.1.2 only and you will loose root for good. Or at least until there is a way to root on this latest ota which may not be for a while.
If you want a rom, it will say [Rom] in that title. Batakang, Inflicted HD and wWidow HD which are posted on this forum all work with no problems. Most of the others have either mounting(sd card), camera or something not working. And like I said there are some more out there on other forums that are fully functional as well, search... All of these roms are based off either ICS, or JB 4.1.1 and will work in safestrap on any rom slot except stock even though you have 4.1.2 on stock slot. Now if you are saying that even flashing roms which are listed as fully functional gives you an error then you are either doing something wrong, or have done something wrong when rooting.
Also if you created any rom slots, just delete them so you can start over. Create rom slot 1 and restore your back up of stock slot to it and wipe all 4 i listed above before installing the rom.
Stockmoose16 said:
I have done all of the above. I have 4.1.2 and saved and restored root. I have also installed safestrap. The problem I'm having is that every ROM I've tried to install is flawed (e.g. doesn't recognize my SD card, won't boot past splash screen). I really just want to go back to 4.1.1 OTA + root, which I found in the XDA development folder. But when I try to load it in safestrap using one of the rom slots, I just get an error. I've tried multiple versions, same result.
Is there anything I can do?
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I'm on ota 4.1.2 + root with no problem at all, no longer lag with the stock launcher also.
At first the ota upgrade from 4.1.1 to 4.1.2 was failed, so i used the utility 1.1 to go back to stock 4.0.4, root, install voodoo ota, temp unroot, upgrade, restore root..
Hope it helps
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Stockmoose16 said:
I have a rooted razr maxx hd, and I received an upgrade notification last week. I used OTA rootkeeper to secure my root, and then upgraded to the latest OS. Once it upgraded, I used OTA rootkeeper to reinstate root.
I have had nothing but problems with the latest update. My phone freezes at least twice a day.
What can I do to fix this?
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You need to update to 4.1.2 using that factory fastboot files and then root again. I did the same and it made a noticeable difference in how my phone ran. I'll get you the windows link to the files. If you run Linux I'll have to upload what I've put together. Its based on mattlgroff HD utility but updates you to 4.1.2 and roots it.
Link for fastboot files. Install rsdlite and the moto drivers if in windows.
http://sbf.droid-developers.org/vanquish/list.php
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Would you mind quickly going over the steps for using this file? Do I download to windows instead of my phone?
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mikeyinid said:
You need to update to 4.1.2 using that factory fastboot files and then root again. I did the same and it made a noticeable difference in how my phone ran. I'll get you the windows link to the files. If you run Linux I'll have to upload what I've put together. Its based on mattlgroff HD utility but updates you to 4.1.2 and roots it.
Link for fastboot files. Install rsdlite and the moto drivers if in windows.
http://sbf.droid-developers.org/vanquish/list.php
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Do the files in that link include a fastboot that is ALREADY rooted? If not, how do I go about rooting once I install?
mikeyinid said:
You need to update to 4.1.2 using that factory fastboot files and then root again. I did the same and it made a noticeable difference in how my phone ran. I'll get you the windows link to the files. If you run Linux I'll have to upload what I've put together. Its based on mattlgroff HD utility but updates you to 4.1.2 and roots it.
Link for fastboot files. Install rsdlite and the moto drivers if in windows.
http://sbf.droid-developers.org/vanquish/list.php
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I followed your directions precisely, but once I used the fastboot files, the phone was NO LONGER rooted. How do I get root on 4.1.2? Your post gave the impression that if I installed the files you included, the phone should immediately be rooted.
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I followed your directions precisely, but once I used the fastboot files, the phone was NO LONGER rooted. How do I get root on 4.1.2? Your post gave the impression that if I installed the files you included, the phone should immediately be rooted.
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I never said that. And if you look at the thread right below this one you'll find your answer. BTW, your welcome.
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Stockmoose16 said:
I followed your directions precisely, but once I used the fastboot files, the phone was NO LONGER rooted. How do I get root on 4.1.2? Your post gave the impression that if I installed the files you included, the phone should immediately be rooted.
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did you figure it out?
rooted, unlocked, using the latest safestrap (3.12 i think) and ive tried EVERYTHING to get this to work.
Flashed multiple roms and all that ever happens is the bootloader splash screen shows, then a permanent black screen until i hard reset back into recovery and info the unsafe rom. WTF is going on. i've followed all instructions thus far and i've been screwed time and time again. suggestions?
If your bootloader is unlocked you shouldn't be using safestrap. Remove it an flash cwm or twrp. Then flash away.
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mentose457 said:
If your bootloader is unlocked you shouldn't be using safestrap. Remove it an flash cwm or twrp. Then flash away.
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APPRECIATE THE RESPONSE. PROBLEM SOLVED :good::good::good:
Dear guys, so here is my issue. I previously used the 4.2.2 rom by edison and has managed to flash it using the Atrix 2 bootstrap methodhttp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1346977. And now, I wanted to try out the 4.4 ROM using the same bootstrap method as well. However, after I pressed "Bootstrap Recovery" and "reboot Recovery", the phone reboots into the M logo, and then its screen just stays black and blank forever.
The first method I tried to fix it is by getting into the Recovery (Home+Vol Up+Vol Down), and after trying out several reboot options, still to no avail. And now, I have performed "wipe data factory" and "wipe cache" in the recovery option. So what should I do now? I cant access the CWM or bootstrap to install my ROM or to perform any restorations.
Sorry guys that I have to asked this, but I did it to prevent myself from further plunging into the hard brick state.
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Dear guys, so here is my issue. I previously used the 4.2.2 rom by edison and has managed to flash it using the Atrix 2 bootstrap methodhttp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1346977. And now, I wanted to try out the 4.4 ROM using the same bootstrap method as well. However, after I pressed "Bootstrap Recovery" and "reboot Recovery", the phone reboots into the M logo, and then its screen just stays black and blank forever.
The first method I tried to fix it is by getting into the Recovery (Home+Vol Up+Vol Down), and after trying out several reboot options, still to no avail. And now, I have performed "wipe data factory" and "wipe cache" in the recovery option. So what should I do now? I cant access the CWM or bootstrap to install my ROM or to perform any restorations.
Sorry guys that I have to asked this, but I did it to prevent myself from further plunging into the hard brick state.
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You installed rom with bootstrap. That's outdated method which only works with wang's CM10/10.1 builds. Newer builds is using BMM only. So with any 4.2< ROM you must use Boot Menu Manager. So you'll need to reflash stock rom via RSD Lite. By the way what's your phone model (MB865 Retail, ME865 China or MB865 at&t?)? First thing before flashing is correct fxz.
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You installed rom with bootstrap. That's outdated method which only works with wang's CM10/10.1 builds. Newer builds is using BMM only. So with any 4.2< ROM you must use Boot Menu Manager. So you'll need to reflash stock rom via RSD Lite. By the way what's your phone model (MB865 Retail, ME865 China or MB865 at&t?)? First thing before flashing is correct fxz.
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thank you so much for the prompt reply. So my location is in Malaysia>South East Asia, and it should be MB865. Do i use the 'Android 4.0.4
Blur_Version.67.220.3.ME865.Retail.en.05' file to fxz it? found from the sbf developer site
My previous OTA was 4.0.4, i was worried that if i used it on the earlier custom ROM 4.2.2 that i had, i will hard brick it. So will there be any cause for concern?
and what do they do with the .xml file in the file prior to fxz it? is it fine if i skip that step?
On the phone's back is written ME865 or MB865? Is there any AT&T logo on it? If your phone model is Retail MB - you should flash 6.7.2-EDEM-18.
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On the phone's back is written ME865 or MB865? Is there any AT&T logo on it? If your phone model is Retail MB - you should flash 6.7.2-EDEM-18.
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MB865, therefore i suppose it should be Blur_Version.672.1.18.MB865.PSHAsiaRetail.en.03. Unfortunately I had sent the phone to a repair guy, so no chance for me to try it out yet. Will update you tomorrow!
that guy wasnt able to repair it, so I did it myself using "Blur_Version.672.1.18.MB865.PSHAsiaRetail.en.03" as the sbf file, and TADAA, problem solved within 10 minutes! Thanks alot for the help, RSD is truly the all-in-1 safe kit
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that guy wasnt able to repair it, so I did it myself using "Blur_Version.672.1.18.MB865.PSHAsiaRetail.en.03" as the sbf file, and TADAA, problem solved within 10 minutes! Thanks alot for the help, RSD is truly the all-in-1 safe kit
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I'm glad you got it figured out. :thumbup:
TeamWin Recovery Project (TWRP) 2.7.1.0 for DROID RAZR HD/M
This is ONLY for users that have upgraded to stock KitKat
You must have an unlocked bootloader to use custom recovery
Download: TWRP2710-RAZR-HD_M-KITKAT.img
To install you must have fastboot set up on your pc and then:
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adb reboot bootloader
fastboot flash recovery ]TWRP2710-RAZR-HD_M-KITKAT.img
You can then flash the root package of your choice.
Enjoy!
Yay, I can go back to TWRP! Thanks dhacker!
EDIT: Flashed it successfully and made a backup with no problems.
killrhythm09 said:
Yay, I can go back to TWRP! Thanks dhacker!
EDIT: Flashed it successfully and made a backup with no problems.
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Thanks for the confirmation
dhacker29 said:
TeamWin Recovery Project (TWRP) 2.7.1.0 for DROID RAZR HD/M
This is ONLY for users that have upgraded to stock KitKat
You must have an unlocked bootloader to use custom recovery
Download: TWRP2710-RAZR-HD_M-KITKAT.img
To install you must have fastboot set up on your pc and then:
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adb reboot bootloader
fastboot flash recovery ]TWRP2710-RAZR-HD_M-KITKAT.img
You can then flash the root package of your choice.
Enjoy!
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Thanks also working for me, just a slight typo in the code to flash the recovery .IMG.
Is it possible to flash CM11 with this recovery or should we still wait?
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Works great! Thanks dhacker29 !
I do have a problem sometimes booting into recovery or restarting recovery while plugged into a power source. the xt926 will just get stuck either on the duel core logo or just stay on a black background. when I unplug the power source the recovery boots up normally.
Which isn't a big problem though everything else seems to be working great.
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Thanks I'll test that
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Flashed recovery successful. Flash supersu and root, successful. Back up, successful. I'll try restore someday during the week. So far so good.
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@dhacker29 I flashed this TWRP to Razr M and found issues - it`s xhdpi, but Razr M wants hdpi version ((
Can you make TWRP 2.7.1.0 hdpi for XT907?
Thank you dhacker29, just flashed it on my xt925.
It works well.
Made a backup, went back to 4.1.2 just for testing (full wipe with RSD), upgraded again to 4.4 and restored my backup.
Thanks
Worked perfectly!
Thank you. this thing was awesome. Used Matt's Droid Utility 1.4 to wipe from Cyanogen 11 to the Offical KK and then this for SuperSU and Titanium backup. whole thing didn't take an hour
It is SO nice to have TWRP back on my RAZR HD after upgrading to KitKat.
Thanks for much for this!
So what happens if we flash this over aosp kk instead of stock kk?
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Xplorer4x4 said:
So what happens if we flash this over aosp kk instead of stock kk?
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It won't work unless you have the new bootloader from stock KK.
I upgraded to the latest KitKat stock and have an itch to flash some of the custom Roms out there, but to my knowledge I think I would have to downgrade back to the old boot loader along with an older recovery in order to flash the older Roms.
Can anyone confirm?
For some reason this wont work on my xt926, it loops the Motorola boot logo forever.
Thanks anyway, DH. Going back to CWM for now.
Works well on my XT926, thank you so much!:good:
larsjameson said:
For some reason this wont work on my xt926, it loops the Motorola boot logo forever.
Thanks anyway, DH. Going back to CWM for now.
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Are you on the Motorola KitKat Update?
sunkim50 said:
I upgraded to the latest KitKat stock and have an itch to flash some of the custom Roms out there, but to my knowledge I think I would have to downgrade back to the old boot loader along with an older recovery in order to flash the older Roms.
Can anyone confirm?
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You can't downgrade the bootloader.
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Are you on the Motorola KitKat Update?
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Yes.