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Well guys, I seem to have really done it this time. I was on 4.1.2 (9.16.6) on my HDMaxx and I was having problems gaining my root access. I used Voodoo to keep root and downgraded (while I was still on 4.1.1) back to 4.0.4 and gained root, then updated all the way back up. When I did the update to 4.1.2, I seemed to have some issues with root again. RootChecker said I have root, but all my root apps said otherwise, and I was unable to update SuperUser due to the fact that it was unable to get root access. I went through the post by Dan Rosenberg (http://www.droid-life.com/2013/04/0...r-hd-running-android-4-1-2-other-devices-too/) and it reported nothing but good news. Here's where the stupidity comes in: I didn't boot back up and test to see if the root was working. I was too excited by seeing that I could (finally) unlock my bootloader. I used the motopocalypse tool, and BAM! No recovery, no rom, no nothing. All I have is a screen that says "WARNING BOOTLOADER UNLOCKED" and if I want, I could get into AP Fastboot mode. All other options (recovery, wipe, etc.) just bring me back to the indefinite screen of the unlocked bootloader. Anyone by any chance know what I could have possibly done? Thank you in advance.
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Well guys, I seem to have really done it this time. I was on 4.1.2 (9.16.6) on my HDMaxx and I was having problems gaining my root access. I used Voodoo to keep root and downgraded (while I was still on 4.1.1) back to 4.0.4 and gained root, then updated all the way back up. When I did the update to 4.1.2, I seemed to have some issues with root again. RootChecker said I have root, but all my root apps said otherwise, and I was unable to update SuperUser due to the fact that it was unable to get root access. I went through the post by Dan Rosenberg (http://www.droid-life.com/2013/04/0...r-hd-running-android-4-1-2-other-devices-too/) and it reported nothing but good news. Here's where the stupidity comes in: I didn't boot back up and test to see if the root was working. I was too excited by seeing that I could (finally) unlock my bootloader. I used the motopocalypse tool, and BAM! No recovery, no rom, no nothing. All I have is a screen that says "WARNING BOOTLOADER UNLOCKED" and if I want, I could get into AP Fastboot mode. All other options (recovery, wipe, etc.) just bring me back to the indefinite screen of the unlocked bootloader. Anyone by any chance know what I could have possibly done? Thank you in advance.
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Should probably be in the Q&A section -
But try this..
see if you can mount ADB and flash a custom recovery. You will need to google search or thread search for CWM ro TWRP for the xt926 (vanquish) and see if you can flash it through ADB.
that might get you recovery back and if you have a ROM or something on your SD try that.
Action123 said:
Well guys, I seem to have really done it this time. I was on 4.1.2 (9.16.6) on my HDMaxx and I was having problems gaining my root access. I used Voodoo to keep root and downgraded (while I was still on 4.1.1) back to 4.0.4 and gained root, then updated all the way back up. When I did the update to 4.1.2, I seemed to have some issues with root again. RootChecker said I have root, but all my root apps said otherwise, and I was unable to update SuperUser due to the fact that it was unable to get root access. I went through the post by Dan Rosenberg (http://www.droid-life.com/2013/04/0...r-hd-running-android-4-1-2-other-devices-too/) and it reported nothing but good news. Here's where the stupidity comes in: I didn't boot back up and test to see if the root was working. I was too excited by seeing that I could (finally) unlock my bootloader. I used the motopocalypse tool, and BAM! No recovery, no rom, no nothing. All I have is a screen that says "WARNING BOOTLOADER UNLOCKED" and if I want, I could get into AP Fastboot mode. All other options (recovery, wipe, etc.) just bring me back to the indefinite screen of the unlocked bootloader. Anyone by any chance know what I could have possibly done? Thank you in advance.
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So go into ap fastboot and flash via rsd lite?
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Franzie3 said:
Should probably be in the Q&A section -
But try this..
see if you can mount ADB and flash a custom recovery. You will need to google search or thread search for CWM ro TWRP for the xt926 (vanquish) and see if you can flash it through ADB.
that might get you recovery back and if you have a ROM or something on your SD try that.
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dark_mirage said:
So go into ap fastboot and flash via rsd lite?
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ADB Keeps sending me messages saying "Command Restricted" and Remote Failure. RSD Lite gives me error messages. Very confusing.
Try DROID_RAZR_HD_Utility 1.1
See if this tool will recognize your XT926 & use the menu to go back to 4.0.4 (as last resort)..
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See if this tool will recognize your XT926 & use the menu to go back to 4.0.4 (as last resort)..
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Tried it. Same thing: FAILED (Remote Failure). Any ideas??
Action123 said:
Well guys, I seem to have really done it this time. I was on 4.1.2 (9.16.6) on my HDMaxx and I was having problems gaining my root access. I used Voodoo to keep root and downgraded (while I was still on 4.1.1) back to 4.0.4 and gained root, then updated all the way back up. When I did the update to 4.1.2, I seemed to have some issues with root again. RootChecker said I have root, but all my root apps said otherwise, and I was unable to update SuperUser due to the fact that it was unable to get root access. I went through the post by Dan Rosenberg (http://www.droid-life.com/2013/04/0...r-hd-running-android-4-1-2-other-devices-too/) and it reported nothing but good news. Here's where the stupidity comes in: I didn't boot back up and test to see if the root was working. I was too excited by seeing that I could (finally) unlock my bootloader. I used the motopocalypse tool, and BAM! No recovery, no rom, no nothing. All I have is a screen that says "WARNING BOOTLOADER UNLOCKED" and if I want, I could get into AP Fastboot mode. All other options (recovery, wipe, etc.) just bring me back to the indefinite screen of the unlocked bootloader. Anyone by any chance know what I could have possibly done? Thank you in advance.
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Why are you trying to use voodoo to keep root and then downgrade/fastboot to stock? If you are downgrading and already had root on 4.1.1 you could downgrade without root, and even on 4.1.2 rooted and unlocked you just downgrade. You don't have to worry about root. Once the phone is back to stock upgrade to the latest 4.1.2 and then use the root and unlock bootloader if needed.
Is your bootloader already unlocked?
Even if your bootloader is locked you should have no problem rooting even on 4.1.2 with motochopper. And then unlock the bootloader with motopocalypse to be able to downgrade from 4.1.2.otherwose there is no downgrading. Motochopper must be used first if you don't have root or lost root on 4.1.2 in order to use motopocalypse .
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Why are you trying to use voodoo to keep root and then downgrade/fastboot to stock? If you are downgrading and already had root on 4.1.1 you could downgrade without root, and even on 4.1.2 rooted and unlocked you just downgrade. You don't have to worry about root. Once the phone is back to stock upgrade to the latest 4.1.2 and then use the root and unlock bootloader if needed.
Is your bootloader already unlocked?
Even if your bootloader is locked you should have no problem rooting even on 4.1.2 with motochopper. And then unlock the bootloader with motopocalypse to be able to downgrade from 4.1.2.otherwose there is no downgrading. Motochopper must be used first if you don't have root or lost root on 4.1.2 in order to use motopocalypse .
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I'm not having issues with that stuff anymore. What I am having issues with, Is that my phone is unlocked, no rom, no recovery, etc. All I get is a warning for the unlocked bootloader and AP Fastboot. Everything else in the boot menu doesn't work. I really need to get something figured out. Nothing seems to be working. Look at the above posts for more info on the situation.
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ADB Keeps sending me messages saying "Command Restricted" and Remote Failure. RSD Lite gives me error messages. Very confusing.
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Are your drivers updated on your computer?
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I understand your situation and I have read the posts. What I am trying to say is that you did something wrong, and that there is no need to try to preserve root when fastbooting or downgrading with any utility because you will loose root. Your first post is confusing. You say you were on 4.1. 2 then 4.1.1 and downgraded. Was your bootloader unlocked prior to all this? Once your bootloader is unlocked, you can root on any firmware and sbf to factory settings which should remove root also. You need to re root, and to with motochopper it's the easiest. If I were you I would just sbf using matts until 1.20, upgrade all the way to 4.1.2 then root with utility. I don't see how it's not working.
Or sbf 4.1.2 and just root like stated above...
In order to get into fb mode do a hard reset(hold over and vol - for 10secs then immediately hold power and vol+
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If you can get into fastboot and are status 3 unlocked just flash a custom recovery manually and be on your way. It's not hard...
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http://www.droidrzr.com/index.php/topic/15583-twrp-installation-on-unlocked-bl-razr-hdmaxx/
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Are your drivers updated on your computer?
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Everything is updated. I'm on OS X dual booting windows. Tried it from both OS's and still getting same problems.
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I understand your situation and I have read the posts. What I am trying to say is that you did something wrong, and that there is no need to try to preserve root when fastbooting or downgrading with any utility because you will loose root. Your first post is confusing. You say you were on 4.1. 2 then 4.1.1 and downgraded. Was your bootloader unlocked prior to all this? Once your bootloader is unlocked, you can root on any firmware and sbf to factory settings which should remove root also. You need to re root, and to with motochopper it's the easiest. If I were you I would just sbf using matts until 1.20, upgrade all the way to 4.1.2 then root with utility. I don't see how it's not working.
Or sbf 4.1.2 and just root like stated above...
In order to get into fb mode do a hard reset(hold over and vol - for 10secs then immediately hold power and vol+
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I rooted a while back. Before the 4.1.2 update came out. I was on the latest update (4.1.1) but the only way to root an HDMaxx at that time with 4.1.1 was to go back to the original 4.0.4, root, keep root using voodoo, then upgrade back to 4.1.1 again. This worked fine on 4.1.1. Then, I upgraded to 4.1.2 and I lost root (even using voodoo correctly). I tried to unlock, then wipe the phone and try to do the process over again, but now I am without rom and recovery. Plus, for whatever reason, my phone isn't responding to adb or fastboot commands. It's probably an amateur user error, but it would help if someone could point me in the right direction. My apologies for a bad initial explanation. Again, thank you in advance.
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If you can get into fastboot and are status 3 unlocked just flash a custom recovery manually and be on your way. It's not hard...
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http://www.droidrzr.com/index.php/topic/15583-twrp-installation-on-unlocked-bl-razr-hdmaxx/
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Tried and this is what I got back. Battery was charging all freakin night. So I doubt it's actually low.
Kim-Jong-Il:~ Cooper$ fastboot flash recovery /usr/bin/twrp-2.5.0.0-recovery-vanquish.img
(bootloader) Variable not supported!
target reported max download size of 31457280 bytes
sending 'recovery' (7428 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.629s]
writing 'recovery'...
(bootloader) Battery Low!!
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 0.750s
Just in case you overlooked the obvious, have you tried another USB port? My Mac only has one USB 2.0 when I boot it into Windows.
Another problem I have on occasion is that the USB cable just doesn't take for whatever reason. I have to unplug it and plug it back in and try again before anything can be flashed. The phone says its plugged but nothing transfers.
To repeat what's already been said, make sure you've gotten the updated Motorola drivers for Windows.
Make sure the Android SDK is installed and fastboot and adb are added to your PATH in Windows.
If still you have nothing, I only quickly read but I didn't notice that you'de attempted to flash a stock ROM for your carrier or not. It will wipe your data and internal SD, however it seems that whatever the problem is, that if you can get into recovery then something should work.
I'm really sorry that all I can offer is redundant and basic information but sometimes we overlook what's obvious or right in front of us, and good luck with it.
Edit: Sorry, I didn't see the battery low thing. Have you tried a simulated battery pull? Hold volume up and the power button for a bit. You're wanting to feel 10 quick vibrations.
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Just in case you overlooked the obvious, have you tried another USB port? My Mac only has one USB 2.0 when I boot it into Windows.
Another problem I have on occasion is that the USB cable just doesn't take for whatever reason. I have to unplug it and plug it back in and try again before anything can be flashed. The phone says its plugged but nothing transfers.
To repeat what's already been said, make sure you've gotten the updated Motorola drivers for Windows.
Make sure the Android SDK is installed and fastboot and adb are added to your PATH in Windows.
If still you have nothing, I only quickly read but I didn't notice that you'de attempted to flash a stock ROM for your carrier or not. It will wipe your data and internal SD, however it seems that whatever the problem is, that if you can get into recovery then something should work.
I'm really sorry that all I can offer is redundant and basic information but sometimes we overlook what's obvious or right in front of us, and good luck with it.
Edit: Sorry, I didn't see the battery low thing. Have you tried a simulated battery pull? Hold volume up and the power button for a bit. You're wanting to feel 10 quick vibrations.
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I think I figured out the sad truth. I take back my previous statement about charging. Since my bootloader and recovery image are not functional, in addition to not having a rom, my device is therefore unable to "accept" the charge. I'm sitting down to solder together a factory cable (which forces the device to accept the charge, by going directly into the battery). I found it here: http://droidrazrroot.com/droid-razr-hacks/how-to-make-motorola-factory-cable/
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I think I figured out the sad truth. I take back my previous statement about charging. Since my bootloader and recovery image are not functional, in addition to not having a rom, my device is therefore unable to "accept" the charge. I'm sitting down to solder together a factory cable (which forces the device to accept the charge, by going directly into the battery). I found it here: http://droidrazrroot.com/droid-razr-hacks/how-to-make-motorola-factory-cable/
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Just buy a factory cable from team Black hat everyone else does.
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koftheworld said:
Just buy a factory cable from team Black hat everyone else does.
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Soldered one together in about 10 mins. Worked as expected. I guess that was just the problem. I think I'll order a cable adapter from them. Thanks for the help
Action123 said:
Soldered one together in about 10 mins. Worked as expected. I guess that was just the problem. I think I'll order a cable adapter from them. Thanks for the help
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Most people are not so adept nor have the tools readily available to do as you did and make their own factory cable.
That's why we went to the trouble of producing the factory cable adapters so average users could have a safe and inexpensive solution to this problem and never have to worry about it.
It's the best $10 investment you can make for your Motorola device.
Congrats on being resourceful and fixing your phone yourself!
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Most people are not so adept nor have the tools readily available to do as you did and make their own factory cable.
That's why we went to the trouble of producing the factory cable adapters so average users could have a safe and inexpensive solution to this problem and never have to worry about it.
It's the best $10 investment you can make for your Motorola device.
Congrats on being resourceful and fixing your phone yourself!
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Ordered my adapter from you guys this AM
I am updated on 4.1.2 on my razr maxx hd. I dont know what happen, but I lost root, I use moto chopper 1.1 used matts utility and i still cant get root back. I already have a Super user app on, but every time i try to root with the programs mention above it says its complete then after reboot i open up super user to update binary and it fails.
So anyways I figured well i might as well return to stock to get rid of the original root app and start over fresh.
Well I download the stock version of razr maxx hd rom. I get rid of getvar in the xml file, I open up RSD Lite (newest version) put my phone in fastboot mode. and try to flash back to stock. After I many failed attempts i always get this error
"Failed flashing process. 5/27 flash tz "tz.mbn" -> Phone returned FAIL.
On your phone:
Security downgraded version
update TZ version failed
preflash Validation failed for TZ "
My bootloader is locked never messed with it, I am on 4.1.2 android. I have downloaded all the stock roms and I always get this error
I would use THIS utitlity to flash back to stock. Then I would use that utility to root. Then I would use Voodoo root keeper to backup and disable root. Then I would update. Then I would use Voodoo to restore root. Then I would jump for joy. Then I would go about my life as usual.
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I would use THIS utitlity to flash back to stock. Then I would use that utility to root. Then I would use Voodoo root keeper to backup and disable root. Then I would update. Then I would use Voodoo to restore root. Then I would jump for joy. Then I would go about my life as usual.
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I look forward to jump for joy tonight when I can try this, I appreciate the help(fingers crossed) I'll try this tonight.
greatnesstx said:
I look forward to jump for joy tonight when I can try this, I appreciate the help(fingers crossed) I'll try this tonight.
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Let us know how it goes. Another tip: If you are unable to get it to work, its the drivers. Even if you have downloaded them and installed them before, do it again.
Omg , that totally worked, I did get errors, but just left it alone and it flashed. Only thing thing that didn't work was the unlocked boot loader. But I am fine with that, since I don't flash roms on this phone
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greatnesstx said:
Omg , that totally worked, I did get errors, but just left it alone and it flashed. Only thing thing that didn't work was the unlocked boot loader. But I am fine with that, since I don't flash roms on this phone
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Since you took the OTA you are sol and will not be able to unlock your bootloader... ever. Sorry. However you do have a rooted phone and can say a dios to the bloatware and such.
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Can't seem to get phone unbrick
mentose457 said:
Let us know how it goes. Another tip: If you are unable to get it to work, its the drivers. Even if you have downloaded them and installed them before, do it again.
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So i'm getting this same error, but I have a Razr Hd, and its after i used that same utility to try and flash my phone back to stock rom.
Do you have any advice for me? I can't get out of it i try to power off my phone it goes back to the same Ap fastboot flash mode screen. Says "Fastboot Reason: Flash Failure"
Any help would be greatly appreciated
partial root?
STuGGG said:
So i'm getting this same error, but I have a Razr Hd, and its after i used that same utility to try and flash my phone back to stock rom.
Do you have any advice for me? I can't get out of it i try to power off my phone it goes back to the same Ap fastboot flash mode screen. Says "Fastboot Reason: Flash Failure"
Any help would be greatly appreciated
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I rooted my RAZR HD using the latest Samsung method and got it to root on 4.1.2 build 9.30 but it got sick on the same screen. Happens every time I reboot my phone. I get past this by doing the following from the ap fast boot screen:
Press and hold power and both volume buttons. When phone turns off release power and keep holding both volume buttons. It will boot into recovery. Release volume buttons when this screen appears and wait a few seconds. Phone will boot like normal.
Still trying to search firms to find a reason for this but closest I can come to is either moto drivers or an issue with rooting and build 9.30. Hope this helps!
fix is here .. use option B method it works
http://forum.xda-developers.com/dro...-bricked-razr-m-4g-xt907-hd-preflash-t3135462
for only razr m xt907
vysionsTEchGHana said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/dro...-bricked-razr-m-4g-xt907-hd-preflash-t3135462
for only razr m xt907
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Wrong device, wrong forum, and the thread was dead 10 months ago.
Okay to make this easier to understand Ill start from the beginning. I rooted my phone on june 20th of this year. Everything went smooth. I did a backup of my stock system although I didnt load any ROMs or unlock my bootloader. I tried updating to 9.18.79 and I get about 1/4 of the way through, maybe a 1/3 and it freezes, follwed by the dead droid icon and a reboot. I tried temporarily unrooting my device to install the update and I had the same issue. Then I unrooted my phone and delted the superuser backup and once again, the update failed. Ive tried to do a stock recovery from the boot menu only to get the dead droid icon. One of the other things I noticed is that my backup assistan icon is missing all of a sudden (maybe it was removed as an app Icon like the navigation, I dont know) but I still have backup assistant plus in my apps when I go to system settings. My question at this point would be how do I get this update to fully install? Do I necesarily need the update? Will it hurt jus having 9.16? Is my phone incapable of being saved? Before I get bullied about creating a thread thats already adressed I havent seen anyone in the same situation that Im in. Any help is greatly appreciated! Thanks.
If you update you won't be able to unlock your bootloader. So it's not really worth it. Nothing major in the update. If you insist flash the stock firmware back on your phone.
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deeje00 said:
If you update you won't be able to unlock your bootloader. So it's not really worth it. Nothing major in the update. If you insist flash the stock firmware back on your phone.
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I read you can't unlock the bootloader on 9.16 anyway with verizon. But alright. How could I flash the stock firmware back on? Will I be able to get updates in the future like 4.2 if we ever get it? And now Im trying to root again, In motochopper I dont get the option to run.bat file. It just says run, when I click on it and hit enter It says daemon is running. On my phone it isnt saying I have root at all though.
Just replaced Samsung Galaxy Nexus with this razor. Should be a step up right? Apparently I'm spoiled. Wife has the bionic so I'm familiar with the basic process.
Doing research, resetting the device like 15 times and reading a ton of threads in the last couple days, it looks like I have the phone itself actually rooted however I'm not able to fully install safe strap.
What's interesting to me is that I can use programs that require root access far as I can tell with no issue, root checker shows root is available as well. Trying to reboot into recovery though does not give me the safety strap splash screen to choose any kind of recovery option. Just rolls into DROID...
Is this pretty normal if the previous owner accepted the OTA update to take me to 9.18.79? Are we stuck?
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Did you open safestrap and install recovery?
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Sure did. Says installed and from all the videos I've seen explaining the install/usage and my wife phone installation, I'm quite sure it's installed.
I've tried multiple versions just to be sure clearing data and uninstalling previous versions etc.
At this point I'm just not sure if this is normal or not because of the OTA version that's on here.
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Thinking that the safe strap process should be the same but realized that there is a set of HD XT926 forums I should probably be posting in. Didn't realize the differences.
Mod move this post if needed.
Thanks anyways.
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You can prove with BMM hmmmmm!!!
vegaIT said:
You can prove with BMM hmmmmm!!!
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Tried to install bmm from the Play Store however it did not seem compatible with my XT 926. Am I missing something?
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Going to try something called philz touch. Let's see if I get better results. Anyone try it?
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Just wondering, it wasn't clear, are you on the 9.18.79 build or not sure? A screen shot of your "about phone" screen could tell unless someone rolled back. Only reason I ask is, safest rap is great if there are no options but unlocked is where the real profit is.
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bweN diorD said:
Just wondering, it wasn't clear, are you on the 9.18.79 build or not sure? A screen shot of your "about phone" screen could tell unless someone rolled back. Only reason I ask is, safest rap is great if there are no options but unlocked is where the real profit is.
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yep, that's the version I'm at. I think I mentioned that in the original post. From everything I'm reading I should be able to install and run safe strap with no issues but it just doesn't ever bring up the menu. At this point I'm looking for alternatives I guess.
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yep, that's the version I'm at. I think I mentioned that in the original post. From everything I'm reading I should be able to install and run safe strap with no issues but it just doesn't ever bring up the menu. At this point I'm looking for alternatives I guess.
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are you sure its not already unlocked?
if you havent already, i would flash back to clean stock, not just wipe/"reset", and try again. wiping wont get rid of or fix anything in the system directory.
First off don't attempt to flash any aftermarket recovery if your BL is locked, you might run into issues. Second, SafeStrap doesn't replace your stock recovery because you can't replace your stock recovery if you have a locked BL. To get into SS, just boot your phone normally. Once the phone boots, you'll get the SS screen that allows you to go into SS recovery or boot into OS normally. Once in SS, then you can start running backups, flashing, etc.
i didnt see anyone suggest he flash a stock recovery.
he got the phone used, maybe its already unlocked, i didnt see that possibility confirmed or denied.
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are you sure its not already unlocked?
if you havent already, i would flash back to clean stock, not just wipe/"reset", and try again. wiping wont get rid of or fix anything in the system directory.
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When you say UNLOCKED, are you referring to the Boot Loader? If so, I do not believe that it is, just Root at this time.
RikRong said:
First off don't attempt to flash any aftermarket recovery if your BL is locked, you might run into issues. Second, SafeStrap doesn't replace your stock recovery because you can't replace your stock recovery if you have a locked BL. To get into SS, just boot your phone normally. Once the phone boots, you'll get the SS screen that allows you to go into SS recovery or boot into OS normally. Once in SS, then you can start running backups, flashing, etc.
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100% agree with this, should be that simple. Happens properly on the Mrs Bionic so I'm familiar with that process. This phone doesn't produce the menu no matter what version of Safe Strap is installed (tried multiple).
bweN diorD said:
i didnt see anyone suggest he flash a stock recovery.
he got the phone used, maybe its already unlocked, i didnt see that possibility confirmed or denied.
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Planning to go back to stock stock, beyond the wipe. I believe a previous poster mentioned that the standard wipe doesn't remove root. A fresh start may be my next step. Hoping the 1.32 Droid Razr Utility by Mattlgrof http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2474393 will do that for me.
grnsl2 said:
When you say UNLOCKED, are you referring to the Boot Loader? If so, I do not believe that it is, just Root at this time.
100% agree with this, should be that simple. Happens properly on the Mrs Bionic so I'm familiar with that process. This phone doesn't produce the menu no matter what version of Safe Strap is installed (tried multiple).
Planning to go back to stock stock, beyond the wipe. I believe a previous poster mentioned that the standard wipe doesn't remove root. A fresh start may be my next step. Hoping the 1.32 Droid Razr Utility by Mattlgrof http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2474393 will do that for me.
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just boot into the bootloader screen (vol+power) and see if it says device locked or unlocked (may have to choose "fastboot", to see it i dont recall)
yes Matts utility will clean the phone for you, i updated it to 1.3+ for him
Used the utility to wipe the phone and reflash back to stock, at least that version. All seems good however moto chopper doesn't fully install root with superuser. I get the typical su binary needs to be installed and that fails.I did tried to run the updates in Play Store that was available as well as clearing data etc with no luck. I think the last time that I was able to successfully Foot I used a different Root program, razor maybe?
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Used the utility to wipe the phone and reflash back to stock, at least that version. All seems good however moto chopper doesn't fully install root with superuser. I get the typical su binary needs to be installed and that fails.I did tried to run the updates in Play Store that was available as well as clearing data etc with no luck. I think the last time that I was able to successfully Foot I used a different Root program, razor maybe?
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read the post from the utility, the root in the utility is not the one you need to use. the correct one is in the post. (it actually says it in the command window of the tool too)
when i get time, ill try to integrate the new root.
Okay, my apologies, I thought it was updated 2 or 3 times in the last couple days and thought that was updated that as well. :thumbup:
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Okay, my apologies, I thought it was updated 2 or 3 times in the last couple days and thought that was updated that as well. :thumbup:
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np, i did update it a few times, but working 6 days a week, i dont feel like messing with the root right now.
So I've just done option 1 with the factory reset, then ran moto chopper 1.32 and have good root. Confirmed. Ver. 9.20.1
Safe strap seems to be the only issue I keep having. The menu just simply doesn't come up while booting. Doesn't matter if the phone is completely shut off and turned on or rebooted.
Puzzled.
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bweN diorD said:
i didnt see anyone suggest he flash a stock recovery.
he got the phone used, maybe its already unlocked, i didnt see that possibility confirmed or denied.
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Grns did mention that he might try flashing PhilZ recovery, that's why I said what I did. His OP also mentioned that the previous owner took the latest OTA, so it's highly probably that he's locked up (though, not 100% certain). I'm only suggesting these things in advance, so that he doesn't run into problems.
As for your SS issues, that's kind of weird. You should get the options as soon as the phone boots up.
Hey everyone so i have a XT926
System version 9.18.79.XT926.Verizon.en.US
Android version 4.1.2
Build 9.8.1Q-79
Boot Mode 10.9B
AP Fastboot flash (device is locked status code 0
So about 6 months ago i tried to root and unlock phone, i rooted fine but messed up on the unlock. And the phone was stuck in boot loop. anyways i was able with help from here on XDA get it out of boot loop and working. My issue is a couple things.
1. Can it be unlocked (i have read and read and dont believe its possible)
2. It wont do a factory hard reset it errors out and just reboots.
3. I try to do the OTA and it just get the android guy with the red triangle and then reboots.
4. when i hold volume up and power and get the factory reset, normal boot etc options, any i select just reboot phone.
I would like to do 1 of the following things. and would prefer 1.:
1. if possible unlock and install custom rom.
2. Do the OTA update and have a fresh install
3. Do a factory wipe and sell phone.
Please any help would be great, as the phone has gotten super slow and i usualy like to do a factory reset every 4-5 months to wipe it.
thanks
#1= not possible on your build. you can only install safestrap roms which are limited and most commonly found over on razr forum.
to clean it up and go back to stock you could either, use rsd to reflash stock, or grab the one click utility from the dev forum to do the same. the one click utility is the easiest of the 2, just be sure to get the build that matches your system version or newer. you can flash the same version or newer only, trying to flash an older version will just result in a boot loop.
bweN diorD said:
#1= not possible on your build. you can only install safestrap roms which are limited and most commonly found over on razr forum.
to clean it up and go back to stock you could either, use rsd to reflash stock, or grab the one click utility from the dev forum to do the same. the one click utility is the easiest of the 2, just be sure to get the build that matches your system version or newer. you can flash the same version or newer only, trying to flash an older version will just result in a boot loop.
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Are you talking about DROID RAZR HD Utility 1.21 - Windows/Mac/Linux
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Are you talking about DROID RAZR HD Utility 1.21 - Windows/Mac/Linux
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for your build you would need version 1.33 found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=46269380&postcount=1
1.21 would bootloop because of the locked bootloader.
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for your build you would need version 1.33 found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=46269380&postcount=1
1.21 would bootloop because of the locked bootloader.
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Ok, i will give it a shot in the morning after full battery charge, i will let you know,,
thanks for your help.
bweN diorD said:
for your build you would need version 1.33 found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=46269380&postcount=1
1.21 would bootloop because of the locked bootloader.
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Everything went smooth with the #1 option and doing a factory reset etc.
thanks for your help.
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Everything went smooth with the #1 option and doing a factory reset etc.
thanks for your help.
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happy to help, glad you got it fixed.
Hi, I have a question.
I had a hard time getting any of the utilities to work initially. Booting up was just scrambled and broken. Anyway, I used v1.34 and it's made progress. It worked it's way through writing system and such. Now the phone is stuck on a bootloop. The phone cannot make it passed the red M before rebooting.
When the phone is plugged in and on an inescapable bootloop, is it charging? My battery was hovering above empty before the v1.34 utility brought me here.
soloblazer said:
Everything went smooth with the #1 option and doing a factory reset etc.
thanks for your help.
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So now that the OTA for kitkat is out, i tried to do it and it fails now. what do you suggest to get the newest OTA with kitkat?
thanks
soloblazer said:
So now that the OTA for kitkat is out, i tried to do it and it fails now. what do you suggest to get the newest OTA with kitkat?
thanks
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Are you rooted? If so, that is why.
Did you freeze or remove any apps? If so, that's another reason why.
In either case, you will have to FXZ back to stock, unrooted to take the OTA. However, you WILL lose root and there is no root exploit for Kit Kat unless you have an unlocked bootloader, which you already found out you can't have based on the version your phone was at (9.18.X). And, there is NO way to carry root over the OTA. Voodoo doesn't work with Kit Kat at all, and there is just no other way to keep root on locked bootloaders, period.
So, either hold off on the Kit Kat update and pray someone finds a way to root it for locked bootloaders, or else if you can't wait, then realize you may never see root on this phone again.
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Are you rooted? If so, that is why.
Did you freeze or remove any apps? If so, that's another reason why.
In either case, you will have to FXZ back to stock, unrooted to take the OTA. However, you WILL lose root and there is no root exploit for Kit Kat unless you have an unlocked bootloader, which you already found out you can't have based on the version your phone was at (9.18.X). And, there is NO way to carry root over the OTA. Voodoo doesn't work with Kit Kat at all, and there is just no other way to keep root on locked bootloaders, period.
So, either hold off on the Kit Kat update and pray someone finds a way to root it for locked bootloaders, or else if you can't wait, then realize you may never see root on this phone again.
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I am the one that started this thread, and i used DROID RAZR HD Utility to get my phone updated via the last update. i have not frooze or removed any of the stock apps. and i dont think i am still rooted. I dont care about having root anymore, so just would like to flash the newest OTA>
iBolski said:
Are you rooted? If so, that is why.
Did you freeze or remove any apps? If so, that's another reason why.
In either case, you will have to FXZ back to stock, unrooted to take the OTA. However, you WILL lose root and there is no root exploit for Kit Kat unless you have an unlocked bootloader, which you already found out you can't have based on the version your phone was at (9.18.X). And, there is NO way to carry root over the OTA. Voodoo doesn't work with Kit Kat at all, and there is just no other way to keep root on locked bootloaders, period.
So, either hold off on the Kit Kat update and pray someone finds a way to root it for locked bootloaders, or else if you can't wait, then realize you may never see root on this phone again.
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I am the one that started this thread, and i used DROID RAZR HD Utility to get my phone updated via the last update. i have not frooze or removed any of the stock apps. and i dont think i am still rooted. I dont care about having root anymore, so just would like to flash the newest OTA>
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I am the one that started this thread, and i used DROID RAZR HD Utility to get my phone updated via the last update. i have not frooze or removed any of the stock apps. and i dont think i am still rooted. I dont care about having root anymore, so just would like to flash the newest OTA>
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My bad for not realizing that.
Are you still getting the dead Andy screen after applying the OTA? If so, then you need to go back into the recovery as you did before and then apply the OTA again. This is a two-step process, especially if you applied the OTA manually rather than taking it automatically.
It's still waiting to continue the update for the OTA. So, go back into recovery and navigate to where you stored the OTA zip file on your external SD card and then apply it again and you should be good to go.
iBolski said:
My bad for not realizing that.
Are you still getting the dead Andy screen after applying the OTA? If so, then you need to go back into the recovery as you did before and then apply the OTA again. This is a two-step process, especially if you applied the OTA manually rather than taking it automatically.
It's still waiting to continue the update for the OTA. So, go back into recovery and navigate to where you stored the OTA zip file on your external SD card and then apply it again and you should be good to go.
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So just to be clear.
I go to settings/aboutphone/system update. It says checking for update. Update Available/ then i hit download, it downloads it. I click install now. Phone reboots and i see the android man, status bar starts going and gets about 1/3 the way and then get the red triangle in the stomach of the android man. and then phone reboots.
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So just to be clear.
I go to settings/aboutphone/system update. It says checking for update. Update Available/ then i hit download, it downloads it. I click install now. Phone reboots and i see the android man, status bar starts going and gets about 1/3 the way and then get the red triangle in the stomach of the android man. and then phone reboots.
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At that point when it reboots, it should continue on and you should see the android picture again as it continues on installing. This is the second stage of the install and can take up to 15 minutes to complete.
Are you saying it just keeps rebooting at that point and never completes? If so, then you need to go here and follow SamuriHL's directions to the letter to get you up and running -> http://www.droidrzr.com/index.php/topic/45494-how-to-xt926-upgrade-to-kitkat-ota/
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At that point when it reboots, it should continue on and you should see the android picture again as it continues on installing. This is the second stage of the install and can take up to 15 minutes to complete.
Are you saying it just keeps rebooting at that point and never completes? If so, then you need to go here and follow SamuriHL's directions to the letter to get you up and running -> http://www.droidrzr.com/index.php/topic/45494-how-to-xt926-upgrade-to-kitkat-ota/
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No after the android guy with the red triangle, it just does a complete reboot back into android. and then says update failed.
soloblazer said:
No after the android guy with the red triangle, it just does a complete reboot back into android. and then says update failed.
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Were you rooted at any point in time? If so, did you flash back to stock? Just uninstalling root will not work.
Your phone must be completely stock with no evidence of it being modified in order for the OTA to work. Rooting is one thing that will modify it to where an OTA will not take.
I had explained earlier that if you rooted and/or froze/removed any system/stock apps, you must use an FXZ image to put your phone back to stock. The link I supplied you with in that previous post will give you a stock Kit Kat image to flash to your phone. That is what you must do.
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So now that the OTA for kitkat is out, i tried to do it and it fails now. what do you suggest to get the newest OTA with kitkat?
thanks
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the razr utility has been updated since you started this thread, to KK.
just go back to the utility post from before, and you will see the new KK version at the bottom.
use it the same way you used the old one and you will be on stock KK. its the same as taking the ota update.
Hi there:
I've been following this thread, as I'm in a similar situation. I'm pretty sure I'm stuck with either rooted JB or unrooted KK, but just wanted to confirm.
Here's what I have:
-Phone: Razr HD
-System version: 9.18.94.XT926 (VZW US)
-Android: 4.1.2
-Rooted
-Locked bootloader
I'd love some clarifications/confirmations on the following, if anyone has them:
-There is no way to downgrade the system version to an unlockable version (like 9.16). Not even with flashing back to stock everything with the Droid Razr HD Utility.
-There is currently no way to root KK without an unlocked bootloader.
-If I unroot (flash back to stock) and upgrade, I will lose root and likely not get it back.
-The only way for me to currently keep root is to stay on JB.
I'm not interested in custom ROMs, just root.
Thanks in advance.
phraxen said:
Hi there:
I've been following this thread, as I'm in a similar situation. I'm pretty sure I'm stuck with either rooted JB or unrooted KK, but just wanted to confirm.
Here's what I have:
-Phone: Razr HD
-System version: 9.18.94.XT926 (VZW US)
-Android: 4.1.2
-Rooted
-Locked bootloader
I'd love some clarifications/confirmations on the following, if anyone has them:
-There is no way to downgrade the system version to an unlockable version (like 9.16). Not even with flashing back to stock everything with the Droid Razr HD Utility.
-There is currently no way to root KK without an unlocked bootloader.
-If I unroot (flash back to stock) and upgrade, I will lose root and likely not get it back.
-The only way for me to currently keep root is to stay on JB.
I'm not interested in custom ROMs, just root.
Thanks in advance.
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-correct
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