[Q] XT1030 Rooted, 4.4 update keeps rebooting - Droid Ultra Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi guys.
So I purchased 2 of the Droid Minis for my kids. They are both on 12.15.15 (camera update) 4.2.2 and started bugging them to take the update to 4.4
Before letting them take the update, I wanted to root them both so I could install tracking software on them, so I followed the thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2509590
(for RockMyMoto)
PwnMyMoto never did anything but error, so I figured it was because of the camera update.
I successfully rooted BOTH XT1030 phones following the RockMyMoto OP, verified by installing SuperSU and double verified by installing TiBU from my license. Both phones are truly rooted as both asked me to grant or deny root access, and I've even checked via RootManager and it does indeed allow access.
So after following the link above and successfully rooting both phones, I started the 4.4 update on the first one and waited for it, but it just rebooted over and over, which made me stop in my tracks on the second phone.
Right now, the phone that was supposed to be taking the 4.4 update will boot all the way to a usable homescreen, but it reboots after about 20 seconds of having hit the homescreen. It's been doing this for about an hour now.
I've gotten enough time to get into Settings > About and check, and it's still on 4.2.2 (12.15.15), and even allows to check for updates before rebooting again (if I'm quick, I can even push the button to check for updates, but the device only lasts for 20 seconds before it automatically reboots.
I've tried booting into Recovery, but it just reboots into normal mode, lasts 20 seconds and reboots again.
I'm stuck, and would appreciate some help here. I'm not new to flashing, having been a crackflasher since the OG D1. Although, I have to say that these Droid Mini's are significantly harder to work with than my Note3, S4 and any of my previous phones...
help PLEASE?!
Obviously, my daughter has a bunch of games on her phone after having it since Christmas, and I'd definitely prefer not to lose her data. I had the foresight to make a TiBU backup before moving forward with the 4.4 update, but in it's current state of rebooting, it won't stay on long enough for me to copy the TiBU folder to my computer.
If I knew how to fastboot, perhaps I could fastboot the files for 4.2.2 back to the phone without losing her data - at least so I could transfer the TiBU folder over in case the phone has to be RSD'd back to stock...
If this is an option, please help me out with the exact commands that I might need. Thanks in advance!!
EDIT: I read how to fastboot (hadn't done it for a couple years) and found the correct files for the xt1030 here: http://sbf.droid-developers.org/phone.php?device=2
I downloaded and unzipped the 12.15.15 file.
I then used fastboot to push boot.img, motoimg.img, recovery.img successfully (although there is NO recovery no matter how I try to boot into it)
BUT, when I fastboot flash system.img, it comes up with several errors and fails, so I'm sure that the problem actually exists in the system image on the phone.
*** I DID NOT erase anything, only dirty flashed. I did this because I need to back up the user data before anything happens to it.
If I do erase system on the phone, will I lose her data? What about the other images that are still on the phone??
**EDIT: I found that I needed to use mfastboot instead of the standard fastboot to flash the system.img because it's apparently too big - mfastboot breaks it into smaller chunks and pushes them correctly, however, the phone still reboots.
This isn't considered a bootloop, it will boot all the way into the homescreen, stay active and live for around 20 seconds and then reboot.
I'm already going to be in trouble when she finds out she can't use her phone in the morning... PLEASE help a brother out!
Hope that info helps someone to help me better!

Unfortunately the Droid Mini and Max has yet to get their own device forums. So, I have moved the post to this forum in hopes some folks can help as the Ultra may share some characteristics as it's a relatively new device getting the 4.4 update as well.
MD

Moscow Desire said:
Unfortunately the Droid Mini and Max has yet to get their own device forums. So, I have moved the post to this forum in hopes some folks can help as the Ultra may share some characteristics as it's a relatively new device getting the 4.4 update as well.
MD
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Thanks MD.
I just now figured it out on my own.
I hope that this thread will serve to help anyone that may stumble across a similar problem on their XT1030 device - perhaps even other Moto devices.
WHAT I FOUND:
While fastbooting and mfastbooting files to the phone, I realized that it wasn't working because I was missing something somewhere, so I opened the XML file in the original 12.15.15 zip and went through it line by line.
The one thing that I had neglected to do while in fastboot was to ERASE CACHE.
Once I had erased cache via fastboot (and obviously after pushing all the proper img files), it all worked correctly after reboot - the phone no longer reboots on it's own and immediately started the download of the OTA 4.4.
I hope that this post helps anyone else that happens across this problem.

Psychlone said:
Thanks MD.
I just now figured it out on my own.
I hope that this thread will serve to help anyone that may stumble across a similar problem on their XT1030 device - perhaps even other Moto devices.
WHAT I FOUND:
While fastbooting and mfastbooting files to the phone, I realized that it wasn't working because I was missing something somewhere, so I opened the XML file in the original 12.15.15 zip and went through it line by line.
The one thing that I had neglected to do while in fastboot was to ERASE CACHE.
Once I had erased cache via fastboot (and obviously after pushing all the proper img files), it all worked correctly after reboot - the phone no longer reboots on it's own and immediately started the download of the OTA 4.4.
I hope that this post helps anyone else that happens across this problem.
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Glad you solved it. Yeah, cleaning cache is always a good thing.. Sure your daughters will be happy now!

You have to follow this guide here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2603358 to gain root after 4.4 Update.

Hatary said:
You have to follow this guide here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2603358 to gain root after 4.4 Update.
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Incorrect. That will not work for his device.

Topsnake said:
Incorrect. That will not work for his device.
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I have a Droid Mini too and followed this guide. Now i have a rooted Droid Mini with Kitkat.
If he is already on Kitkat, then you are right of course!He forgot to disable write-protection (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2551113) and flashing back to the camera update (12.5.5) and using SlapMyMoto (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2538896) before the Kitkat update.

Hatary said:
I have a Droid Mini too and followed this guide. Now i have a rooted Droid Mini with Kitkat.
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I don't see how, seeing as we cannot downgrade from 4.4 to 4.2.2
Maxx'd out Kit Kat

Topsnake said:
I don't see how, seeing as we cannot downgrade from 4.4 to 4.2.2
Maxx'd out Kit Kat
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Sorry i edited my post before! Of course it doesn't work when he updated already to 4.4

Hatary said:
Sorry i edited my post before! Of course it doesn't work when he updated already to 4.4
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I see. At any rate, ive streamlined the process for our phones here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2616104
Maxx'd out Kit Kat

Never take a ota update while rooted
Same thing happened to me but i learned the hard way that you should never take a OTA update while rooted because it screws things up and the phone is not stable enough to run Android OS without crashing and rebooting again. So what i did is i used RSD lite to reset to stock and after making sure root was gone i took the OTA update and now my DROID ultra is working fine . and FYI if you still want root when running KitKat use slapmymoto to keep root it requires you to have 4.2.2 already installed and then follow some steps so you can keep root in KitKat hope it helps!

What version of RSD Lite for XT1030?
droidusr2014 said:
Same thing happened to me but i learned the hard way that you should never take a OTA update while rooted because it screws things up and the phone is not stable enough to run Android OS without crashing and rebooting again. So what i did is i used RSD lite to reset to stock and after making sure root was gone i took the OTA update and now my DROID ultra is working fine . and FYI if you still want root when running KitKat use slapmymoto to keep root it requires you to have 4.2.2 already installed and then follow some steps so you can keep root in KitKat hope it helps!
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What version of RSD Lite did you use? I've tried 5.6, 6.4, 6.5, with different USB cables including the one that comes with the phone but I cannot get RSD Lite to recognize my device. I tried fastboot as well but it keeps giving me an error about missing XML files when I try to flash.

MINI root
Hatary said:
I have a Droid Mini too and followed this guide. Now i have a rooted Droid Mini with Kitkat.
If he is already on Kitkat, then you are right of course!He forgot to disable write-protection (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2551113) and flashing back to the camera update (12.5.5) and using SlapMyMoto (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2538896) before the Kitkat update.
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Hi, I have MINI with factory 4.4
How can I root it and have custom recovery ( TWRP )
I cannot find guide for XT1030...
THANKS

zsebob said:
Hi, I have MINI with factory 4.4
How can I root it and have custom recovery ( TWRP )
I cannot find guide for XT1030...
THANKS
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you can't root 4.4. You are stuck until (hopefully) someone releases a root exploit for 4.4
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mschwartz33 said:
What version of RSD Lite did you use? I've tried 5.6, 6.4, 6.5, with different USB cables including the one that comes with the phone but I cannot get RSD Lite to recognize my device. I tried fastboot as well but it keeps giving me an error about missing XML files when I try to flash.
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can you post a screen shot/picture of the error you are getting and also the cmd window where you are entering the fastboot commands?

BladeRunner said:
you can't root 4.4. You are stuck until (hopefully) someone releases a root exploit for 4.4
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can you post a screen shot/picture of the error you are getting and also the cmd window where you are entering the fastboot commands?
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Thanks! The downgrade to JB and root and update to 4.4 not working on Mini?

zsebob said:
Thanks! The downgrade to JB and root and update to 4.4 not working on Mini?
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downgrading isn't possible

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[Q][A700] Post OTA Update Rooting.

After the recent update (AV043_A700_RV07RC06_PA_CUS1 / AV043_A700_1.029.00_PA_CUS1) which wiped unlocked bootloader and root.....
I've re-unlocked my bootloader. Had a few issues with system hanging, that I didn't have before, but it seems the unlock was a success as outlined in the thread by alx5962.
I'm not prepared to root again using method 2 (which worked just peachy, by the way) until I hear if the existing files/method will work with the new OTA firmware or if I would end up bricked.
Has anyone tried to root since the OTA?
ExtremeRyno said:
After the recent update (AV043_A700_RV07RC06_PA_CUS1 / AV043_A700_1.029.00_PA_CUS1) which wiped unlocked bootloader and root.....
I've re-unlocked my bootloader. Had a few issues with system hanging, that I didn't have before, but it seems the unlock was a success as outlined in the thread by alx5962.
I'm not prepared to root again using method 2 (which worked just peachy, by the way) until I hear if the existing files/method will work with the new OTA firmware or if I would end up bricked.
Has anyone tried to root since the OTA?
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I was able to root the new update no problem with one of the scripts I downloaded here.
I can post it later after work if you want.
Its whichever one has the ICS Batch script in it that reboots your tablet into fast-boot, it worked.
Itchiee said:
I was able to root the new update no problem with one of the scripts I downloaded here.
I can post it later after work if you want.
Its whichever one has the ICS Batch script in it that reboots your tablet into fast-boot, it worked.
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Yes, please. Post script if possible.
Please also let us know of any post rooting issues with the new update.
OK, I'll post it up when I get home.
I haven't noticed any issues, but then I haven't been really using it much since I got my Nexus 7 ♥
Edit - OK, I used the attached zip file, extract, right click the flash-ICS-patchedBoot.bat file and run as administrator.
Make sure USB debugging is checked on the tablet before running this file.
After you run the script it will boot the tablet into boot loader mode, it will copy over a few files, then the tablet will reboot with the script saying waiting for device, and will wait and wait... Once your tablet is up again it will have SuperUser installed, then you can install Busy box if you wish, or my fave Root Explorer, and the script will still be waiting for device... You can close it.
Yep, confirmed Method 2 still works. Hooray! Was a pain in the butt not having Button Savior.

Bricked MAXX, Need Help

Hello,
I have been crack flashing for a long time, but when I got the Droid Maxx from verizon I was disappointed at the lack of an unlocked bootloader. I had been running safestrap and was getting the phone ready to return for a refund so I can get the developer edition.
So, it looks like using safestrap I completely wiped the system partition. I can get the phone to boot to flashboot mode or to the safestrap flash screen but that is all.
Using RSDlite I attempted to flash 12.9.0, but get the return message "Failed flashing process. 2/17 flash partition "gpt.bin" -> Phone returned FAIL. On the phone it said:
"downgraded security version
update gpt_main version failed
preflash validation failed for GPT."
So it looks like the issue might be because I am flashing the FXZ file for 12.15.15, but I cannot find the FXZ file for it.
I also tried using House of Moto. Attached is a screen shot of what I get.
So basically it looks like I have no ROM whatsoever. Is there a way out of this so I can return the phone for a refund?
Thanks in advance!
I realized that I had not set things up correctly for House of Moto, I ran it, and boot.img, system.img, and motoboot.img are not loading because they are from the previous image and it will not allow a downgrade.
So, I guess I need to get the factory image of the latest update, or perhaps get those *.img files from someone with a working phone and drop them in to folder before flashing.
Anyone have the factory image after the OTA? Or perhaps the missing files I need (if dropping them will actually work, of course)?
kclantz said:
I realized that I had not set things up correctly for House of Moto, I ran it, and boot.img, system.img, and motoboot.img are not loading because they are from the previous image and it will not allow a downgrade.
So, I guess I need to get the factory image of the latest update, or perhaps get those *.img files from someone with a working phone and drop them in to folder before flashing.
Anyone have the factory image after the OTA? Or perhaps the missing files I need (if dropping them will actually work, of course)?
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I am having the same problem only I am on the Droid Ultra and not the Maxx, I too need the files for the latest OTA because the two older files are supposedly out dated for me, i get a bunch of failures. What sucks is some files were clearly restored because it erased Safestrap and now i have stock recovery but it didn't restore the OS or anything so i cannot boot up into anything but fastboot....hopefully someone uploads the latest ota to the site or even the forums....good luck to you. i need it as well.
ahjee said:
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I am having the same problem only I am on the Droid Ultra and not the Maxx, I too need the files for the latest OTA because the two older files are supposedly out dated for me, i get a bunch of failures. What sucks is some files were clearly restored because it erased Safestrap and now i have stock recovery but it didn't restore the OS or anything so i cannot boot up into anything but fastboot....hopefully someone uploads the latest ota to the site or even the forums....good luck to you. i need it as well.
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I'm in the same boat, but not quite as bad. I've got the mini, and it boots into the normal mode, but not all things work - touchless controls crash every time I try to open it, and my calendars won't sync. My recovery is gone, when I try to boot into it, I get an android logo with it's chest open with a red triangle.
I tried using RSD Lite and fastboot with the original stock image files, but the result are the same. I'm going to hold out for someone to post an image with the OTA included or another workaround. Amazing how we got the same problems at roughly the same time after the OTA.
rds217 said:
I'm in the same boat, but not quite as bad. I've got the mini, and it boots into the normal mode, but not all things work - touchless controls crash every time I try to open it, and my calendars won't sync. My recovery is gone, when I try to boot into it, I get an android logo with it's chest open with a red triangle.
I tried using RSD Lite and fastboot with the original stock image files, but the result are the same. I'm going to hold out for someone to post an image with the OTA included or another workaround. Amazing how we got the same problems at roughly the same time after the OTA.
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if yours boots into the OS maybe you can still root it, after you root it you can then modify system apps, getting rid of touchless control and then reinstall it, may fix the force close. also if you manage to gain root you could install safestrap. the android with the triangle is the stock recovery, i forget what buttons or button combination you have to hit to make the menu appear but that is the stock recovery by what you're describing
So I just got back from the Verizon store, I went in to see if they could flash the files I need. They told me they couldn't but gave me a number at motorola to see if they would e-mail the files to me.
Unfortunately that didn't work. Motorola said I could send the phone in for a repair, and that was my only option.
I think I'll take the second option and wait until someone posts the files and flash them with RSD Lite.
I just hope that happens soon, as I am wanting to return the phone and get the developer edition. I have until Saturday to return it and I doubt they will give me a refund with it in this state.
ahjee said:
if yours boots into the OS maybe you can still root it, after you root it you can then modify system apps, getting rid of touchless control and then reinstall it, may fix the force close. also if you manage to gain root you could install safestrap. the android with the triangle is the stock recovery, i forget what buttons or button combination you have to hit to make the menu appear but that is the stock recovery by what you're describing
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Here's the issue, I can't boot into write-protected off mode. When I tried running HouseOfMoto, I flashed stock recovery for pre-OTA; since I received the OTA, I can't install PwnMyMoto, which is what gave me the write-protection off mode in the first place. Now when I go from the bootloader into recovery, I get the dead android + red triangle, what you call stock recovery.
I have root level access, but it's all but useless since the system is write protected. In other words, no Safestrap. I'll have to live with what I've got until someone finds time and reason to upload the post-OTA image or something newer.
Edit: Fixed it, maybe it will work for you guys. Check the PwnMyMoto thread for the source, I can't post it due to being new.
jcase said:
If you used 1.1 and have a problem with recovery coming back, run the following command:
adb shell su -c "dd if=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/boot of=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/recovery"
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rds217 said:
Here's the issue, I can't boot into write-protected off mode. When I tried running HouseOfMoto, I flashed stock recovery for pre-OTA; since I received the OTA, I can't install PwnMyMoto, which is what gave me the write-protection off mode in the first place. Now when I go from the bootloader into recovery, I get the dead android + red triangle, what you call stock recovery.
I have root level access, but it's all but useless since the system is write protected. In other words, no Safestrap. I'll have to live with what I've got until someone finds time and reason to upload the post-OTA image or something newer.
Edit: Fixed it, maybe it will work for you guys. Check the PwnMyMoto thread for the source, I can't post it due to being new.
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With my issue I cannot even get to the point where I can use ADB. I am pretty much stuck with fastboot commands. I can get the bootloader and stock recovery, but nothing more.
Is there something that I can edit in the update file that would allow the version downgrade test to pass? I've played around with the XML file, but I am not having much luck.
kclantz said:
With my issue I cannot even get to the point where I can use ADB. I am pretty much stuck with fastboot commands. I can get the bootloader and stock recovery, but nothing more.
Is there something that I can edit in the update file that would allow the version downgrade test to pass? I've played around with the XML file, but I am not having much luck.
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Your only current options are to wait for a newer FXZ or have Motorola perform a repair on it.
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erishasnobattery said:
Your only current options are to wait for a newer FXZ or have Motorola perform a repair on it.
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Thanks, that was what I was afraid of. I guess now I will check obsessively for the new FXZ files. Got have some way to spend my day (you know, as opposed to doing my job ).

[Q] Can you ROOT G2 4.4.2 yet? Tried with ioroot

I was wondering if rooting is possible on T-mobile's LG G2 yet on the 4.4.2 KitKat update. I had root privileges before and then when I updated I lost them. I'm not interested in going back to 4.2.2. Then I came across ioroot25, claiming to have added support for 4.4.2 devices. The process was only like 2 steps, the first being to root into recovery. Whenever I try to do that I see the little android dude on my screen for a fraction of a second saying something like installing system update (main point being, the root batch file from ioroot25 isn't getting the device to go into recovery, meaning I CAN'T accept the adb update, which was step two)
ANY SOLUTION?
tayloretl said:
I was wondering if rooting is possible on T-mobile's LG G2 yet on the 4.4.2 KitKat update. I had root privileges before and then when I updated I lost them. I'm not interested in going back to 4.2.2. Then I came across ioroot25, claiming to have added support for 4.4.2 devices. The process was only like 2 steps, the first being to root into recovery. Whenever I try to do that I see the little android dude on my screen for a fraction of a second saying something like installing system update (main point being, the root batch file from ioroot25 isn't getting the device to go into recovery, meaning I CAN'T accept the adb update, which was step two)
ANY SOLUTION?
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From what I understand, the d801 is the only device that there's this problem with. It doesn't work at the moment but they're working on a fix for it.
Freegee is working for recovery now tho once u get root.
Yeah, really sucks... T-Mobile is a no go atm. No way to boot into stock recovery from 4.4.2
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=51523100
Hey guys. Any update on the TMO 4.4.2 root or is it still unsolved?
deepac said:
Hey guys. Any update on the TMO 4.4.2 root or is it still unsolved?
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Very much not resolved yet...It is like candy got handed out to all the kids and we got skipped hahahaha!
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Well here we go... At least it is a fix of some kind.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=51566197
Still waiting :/
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Still waiting :/
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same here. where can we get an update?
buenarc said:
same here. where can we get an update?
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For all other G2 models, the ioroot method (version 25) works. One prerequisite for that method is access to recovery. We (d801 owners) do not have access to recovery. Attempts to access recovery are being documented in the thread titled "[Please Read] We need help to try and find out how to get into stock 4.4 recovery!" Keep your eye on that thread. If we can get access to recovery, we can use ioroot.

Is it possible to restore bloatware apps?

Hello all.
I rooted my Razr HD after the most recent update (prior to KitKat), so I'm rooted but not unlocked. In my ultimate wisdom, I completely removed (did not merely freeze) some bloatware apps, and only today am learning they are necessary to receive OTA updates.
A factory reset did not restore the apps.
Is it possible to get these bloatware apps back onto my device, or am I pretty much screwed?
If there is a way to restore them, am I screwed anyway due to having previously rooted my device and not having a way to flash a ROM?
My apologies if these questions are dumb; I've been looking for information regarding this for a couple hours and have come up empty so far.
Depending on what version you are currently on, you will need to get the correct FXZ image to fastboot onto your device to return it to stock.
Go here to fix you right up:
http://www.droidrzr.com/index.php/topic/45494-how-to-xt926-upgrade-to-kitkat-ota/
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Thanks a lot for the advice and the links. The process seems to work ok up until it tries to flash system.img.ext4, at which point it returns the message "Phone returned FAIL.; phone connected". If I remove that one line from the XML file, everything else goes through with no issues, so that seems to be the last thing holding me back.
When I attempt to boot the phone, I receive the following:
No valid PIV block in SP for system
piv validation failed (system)
Fastboot Reason: Boot Failure
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I will double-check some things and try one more thing before I declare myself stuck again.
Well, I'm glad I ran my double-checks because I would have wasted someone else's time otherwise. After updating to a slightly more recent version of RSD Lite, it got all the way through the reflash process.
My phone boots now. The stock apps are back. I'm letting all my apps update before I attempt the KitKat update, but I'm feeling confident about this. iBolski, I can't thank you enough, and I will love you forever.
A little help..
Thanks for posting this! However I'm running into an issue. I downloaded the latest firmware for my XT907 as well as the latest version on RSD Lite, but when I go to flash the stock image I get an error message that says "unknown fastboot command [getvar]. Any ideas??
Worked for me
Thank you iBolski. The process failed the first time I ran RSD Lite, but it worked the second time. I did not unplug the phone or take it out of Fast Boot mode before trying it the second time. This is very helpful.
froyton said:
Well, I'm glad I ran my double-checks because I would have wasted someone else's time otherwise. After updating to a slightly more recent version of RSD Lite, it got all the way through the reflash process.
My phone boots now. The stock apps are back. I'm letting all my apps update before I attempt the KitKat update, but I'm feeling confident about this. iBolski, I can't thank you enough, and I will love you forever.
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Eustace2 said:
Thank you iBolski. The process failed the first time I ran RSD Lite, but it worked the second time. I did not unplug the phone or take it out of Fast Boot mode before trying it the second time. This is very helpful.
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Glad it helped.
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moodaddy said:
Thanks for posting this! However I'm running into an issue. I downloaded the latest firmware for my XT907 as well as the latest version on RSD Lite, but when I go to flash the stock image I get an error message that says "unknown fastboot command [getvar]. Any ideas??
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Go back to the following link and get the latest FXZ generator. SamuriHL has been updating it as people have been reporting issues:
http://www.droidrzr.com/index.php/topic/45349-rsd-script-generator/
He updated it yesterday to handle issues for your phone (XT907) and the XT926s as well. See if that fixes your issue. Otherwise, I'm not sure how else to help you.

Droid Mini/Ultra/Maxx SU6-7.7?

Just wondering if anyone has any insight on SU6-7.7 on the Droid line? Whether or not anyone know or hear anything about downgrading to a different SU version? I have the firmware file for the latest SU6-7.7 in case anyone wants it.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B7hPMTc_G5VPMFVqZmdMSXJEbjA
It would be nice if Motorola/Lenovo would let us do what we want with a phone they no longer "support".
Thanks, I was looking for this.
RichardCA said:
Thanks, I was looking for this.
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Sure thing! Let me know if you need anything else!
SalmanJohnson2011 said:
Sure thing! Let me know if you need anything else!
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OK, since you asked...
On a Motorola phones that still have their stock, factory install intact, they do this clever thing where they cycle between a few different boot logo's, with slightly different colors in the Motorola logo on each boot.
Is there any way to replicate that after you're unlocked?
RichardCA said:
OK, since you asked...
On a Motorola phones that still have their stock, factory install intact, they do this clever thing where they cycle between a few different boot logo's, with slightly different colors in the Motorola logo on each boot.
Is there any way to replicate that after you're unlocked?
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I believe that you can replace the stock boot logo with an unlocked or locked bootloader. There are a quite a few logos to choose from. When you pick one, you fastboot the image.
Oh, to answer your original question, SU6-7.7 appears to be the "terminal" KitKat release for the Droid Ultra/MAXX.
If you go to the Motorola web site you can get an earlier 2014 4.4.4 build, SU4.21 I think. I think that was the first 4.4.4, before any OTA's. This is why I was happy when you posted the more recent one.
https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/recovery-images
I've flashed both, they both seem to work just fine.
Did you have a more specific question?
RichardCA said:
Oh, to answer your original question, SU6-7.7 appears to be the "terminal" KitKat release for the Droid Ultra/MAXX.
If you go to the Motorola web site you can get an earlier 2014 4.4.4 build, SU4.21 I think. I think that was the first 4.4.4, before any OTA's. This is why I was happy when you posted the more recent one.
https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/recovery-images
I've flashed both, they both seem to work just fine.
Did you have a more specific question?
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Not sure at the moment. XD I'll reply back to this post or PM you if I do. Thanks again! If you have any more info, please let me know!
RichardCA said:
Oh, to answer your original question, SU6-7.7 appears to be the "terminal" KitKat release for the Droid Ultra/MAXX.
If you go to the Motorola web site you can get an earlier 2014 4.4.4 build, SU4.21 I think. I think that was the first 4.4.4, before any OTA's. This is why I was happy when you posted the more recent one.
https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/recovery-images
I've flashed both, they both seem to work just fine.
Did you have a more specific question?
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When you flashed it to your mini/ultra, where you on SU6-7.7?
SalmanJohnson2011 said:
When you flashed it to your mini/ultra, where you on SU6-7.7?
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I jumped around a lot. I was playing with marshmallow and lollipop builds and needed to revert back. But I was on the Motorola stock SU4.21 when I flashed it.
I used the process on this page, and got zero errors:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2580060
Help please!!!
Hi everyone im not so good at rooting and fllashing ect ect. iv done it before but always watching youtube videos lol. so i have the droid mini now its a verizon carrier unlocked with android 4.4.4 SU6.7.7 and i would like to install CM so i can customize my phone more also want to get rid of all the bloatware if anyone could please let me knoe if its possible and walk me through this i would really apreciate it!! Thanks in advance :fingers-crossed:
edgar1994 said:
Hi everyone im not so good at rooting and fllashing ect ect. iv done it before but always watching youtube videos lol. so i have the droid mini now its a verizon carrier unlocked with android 4.4.4 SU6.7.7 and i would like to install CM so i can customize my phone more also want to get rid of all the bloatware if anyone could please let me knoe if its possible and walk me through this i would really apreciate it!! Thanks in advance :fingers-crossed:
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To my knowledge, I don't think you can install custom roms once you install the latest SU update. Beings that you're on SU6-7.7 like me, there's not much you can do until someone comes out with another exploit.
Can I revert to su6-7 after having su6-7.7 update? I could do that after su6-7.3 update though.
ashal said:
Can I revert to su6-7 after having su6-7.7 update? I could do that after su6-7.3 update though.
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Nope. I've tried and it doesn't work.
SalmanJohnson2011 said:
To my knowledge, I don't think you can install custom roms once you install the latest SU update. Beings that you're on SU6-7.7 like me, there's not much you can do until someone comes out with another exploit.
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Man this really sucks i hope someone finds a way around this :crying:
edgar1994 said:
Man this really sucks i hope someone finds a way around this :crying:
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I Agreed dude. I'm with you! I don't know why I keep getting Verizon phones. XD Regardless of what I learned. Haha
SalmanJohnson2011 said:
Nope. I've tried and it doesn't work.
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Did you try downgrading directly from SU6-7.7 to SU6-7 or you went like SU6-7.7 to 7.3 to 7.2 to SU6-7?
Because for SU6-7.3 I downgraded one by one.
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Did you try downgrading directly from SU6-7.7 to SU6-7 or you went like SU6-7.7 to 7.3 to 7.2 to SU6-7?
Because for SU6-7.3 I downgraded one by one.
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For me, I tried going down one update at a time and it still doesn't work.
it says devoloper phones only
can I flash to my ultra even tho its not a dev phone??
RichardCA said:
Oh, to answer your original question, SU6-7.7 appears to be the "terminal" KitKat release for the Droid Ultra/MAXX.
If you go to the Motorola web site you can get an earlier 2014 4.4.4 build, SU4.21 I think. I think that was the first 4.4.4, before any OTA's. This is why I was happy when you posted the more recent one.
https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/recovery-images
I've flashed both, they both seem to work just fine.
Did you have a more specific question?
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In case this helps anyone: I recently updated to SU6-7.7 from SU4.21 following the guidance in this thread and referenced resources on a XT1030 (Moto Mini). Initially I tried to get cute and only flashed the system image and modem upgrades; was rewarded with a bootloader loop that did not resolve after a full TWRP restore of the previous build. Next take including everything in the zip except boot.img and recovery.img as my device is unlocked and wasn't sure if flashing boot.img would relock the bootloader. Also wanted to maintain a true recovery. Everything worked fine except the WiFi radio which refused to engage (Bluetooth was ok). After a bit of fiddling dropped back to fastboot and flashed boot.img. Device restarted just fine with bootloader remaining unlocked. Whohoo! I should also note the all of the above was a 'dirty flash'. Never erased the userdata partition; all apps came back just fine. Oh yeah, had to reflash SuperSU but that's pretty standard after a system wipe.
Thanks to all the key contributors in this thread and elsewhere in the forum. After some miserable bootloops a couple years back (foolishly accepted VZW OTA) I froze the rom and vowed never to update it. It's nice to be running the terminal release of KitKat for this device which as several stability/usability features baked in along with the usual security updates (now dated but better than 2014!). I had considered CM 12.1 and CM 13 but needed fully hardware functionality that only seems to come with stock builds.
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Davey126 said:
In case this helps anyone: I recently updated to SU6-7.7 from SU4.21 following the guidance in this thread and referenced resources on a XT1030 (Moto Mini). Initially I tried to get cute and only flashed the system image and modem upgrades; was rewarded with a bootloader loop that did not resolve after a full TWRP restore of the previous build. Next take including everything in the zip except boot.img and recovery.img as my device is unlocked and wasn't sure if flashing boot.img would relock the bootloader. Also wanted to maintain a true recovery. Everything worked fine except the WiFi radio which refused to engage (Bluetooth was ok). After a bit of fiddling dropped back to fastboot and flashed boot.img. Device restarted just fine with bootloader remaining unlocked. Whohoo! I should also note the all of the above was a 'dirty flash'. Never erased the userdata partition; all apps came back just fine. Oh yeah, had to reflash SuperSU but that's pretty standard after a system wipe.
Thanks to all the key contributors in this thread and elsewhere in the forum. After some miserable bootloops a couple years back (foolishly accepted VZW OTA) I froze the rom and vowed never to update it. It's nice to be running the terminal release of KitKat for this device which as several stability/usability features baked in along with the usual security updates (now dated but better than 2014!). I had considered CM 12.1 and CM 13 but needed fully hardware functionality that only seems to come with stock builds.
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Dear i have successfully rooted mine droid mini su6-7.7 with kingo root (not global) v3.4 successfully now i have superuser app in system directory
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Dear friends i have successfully root mini droid mini su6-7.7 with kingo root v3.4 (not kingo root global). actually i was trying to flash su4.21 over su6-7.7 with RSD lite v6.1 but failed with max get var and after that tried to flash with RSD lite 5.1 again failed without any error. after all of there method i thought of giving a try to kingo root. i downloaded 2 apps kingo root globalv4.9.7 and kingo root v3.4, kingo root global failed to root but.... kingo root v3.4 succeeded to roo. now i have superuser app in system driectory.
but problem is that after removing system app (amazon) when i restarted the phone all the apps came back and superuser app gone. i don't know why so my request to look into this method .
i have tested this method and worked 100% and i have no intention of making fun of me. i have both the apps but don't know how to upload here
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