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So I just got this phone and it already has the latest OTA update. Is there a root for this yet? If so, direct me to it as I see links for only the previous version.
themagicm said:
So I just got this phone and it already has the latest OTA update. Is there a root for this yet? If so, direct me to it as I see links for only the previous version.
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If you got the latest OTA update on your phone already, there currently is no root for that version yet. The latest OTA update made downgrading to ICS undoable. So, if you're on the newest OTA, you'll pretty much have to sit tight until it's possible to root on Jelly Bean itself.
Rhyylia said:
If you got the latest OTA update on your phone already, there currently is no root for that version yet. The latest OTA update made downgrading to ICS undoable. So, if you're on the newest OTA, you'll pretty much have to sit tight until it's possible to root on Jelly Bean itself.
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cool.. TY for taking the time to answer my question.
check this :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2118483
rooted XT 925 with it, gotta read bout 926
hbenz2008 said:
check this :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2118483
rooted XT 925 with it, gotta read bout 926
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I saw that thread before I created this one, but it wasnt definite that it would work with 926 and 4.1.2, the latest OTA.
hbenz2008 said:
check this :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2118483
rooted XT 925 with it, gotta read bout 926
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That only works on the developer edition according to the third or fourth post. There is currently no root method for 4.1.2.
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newmanx4 said:
That only works on the developer edition according to the third or fourth post. There is currently no root method for 4.1.2.
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Yep..thats the conclusion I came up with.
Just for future reference to anyone holding out on installing the update: I used voodoo ota root keeper to transfer my root across the update and that worked great!
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jeddster2013 said:
Just for future reference to anyone holding out on installing the update: I used voodoo ota root keeper to transfer my root across the update and that worked great!
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Even for those who are on 926, 4.1.2 latest OTA that have never rooted their phone? From what I read, nothing is avail yet.
I too am on the lookout for a root method for version 926. Seems like the Razr Maxx Hd had even more bloatware than the prior Razr Maxx.
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hitch365ayr said:
I too am on the lookout for a root method for version 926. Seems like the Razr Maxx Hd had even more bloatware than the prior Razr Maxx.
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Yea... I had a Razr Maxx and used Titanium Backup to remove lots of it. Looking forward to doing the same thing with Razr Maxx Hd
I also used Titanium Backup to freeze all of the bloatware. I took it a step further and created a filter and labels for frequntly used apps that eat up system resources and data. For example, I would unfreeze as needed Google Play store and Maps etc., then refreeze. I saw a huge increase in battery life etc.
Anywho... hopefully a root method is on its way soon.
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Hopefully? Iord I've been praying for it and even trying to pay for it lol. I was so focused on getting the 4.1.2 update that I rushed it and found out a day or few later as other people got it that you can't even downgrade to previous versions (son of a Bi***....) so I seriously regret taking the update as now we are on a long waiting list that may never come...
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I went back to stock. Hit the wrong button and installed the update. Now I am not rooted and hate everything!!! Any idea how long before I can root this poor phone so I don't hate everything about it and on it?:crying:
There's a good chance there won't be another exploit found. This Is thy you have to protect root.
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Well I guess just SOL. Guess I will have to live with it. Thanks for your help. I never had to use a root keeper before...
moonsbabe said:
Well I guess just SOL. Guess I will have to live with it. Thanks for your help. I never had to use a root keeper before...
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There is talk of a method to partially flash back to previous build using rsd, root, then update again over on droidrzr.com I will try to find it and link it for you.
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JungleKing76 said:
There is talk of a method to partially flash back to previous build using rsd, root, then update again over on droidrzr.com I will try to find it and link it for you.
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Not that I haven't been flashing stuff for years....just what is 'rsd'?
moonsbabe said:
Not that I haven't been flashing stuff for years....just what is 'rsd'?
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Rsd lite is a Motorola program used to flash xml files.
I was wrong, it wasn't droidrzr.com, it was right here on xda.
Post#78...here....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=43777980
He doesn't give specific instructions but others say he is reputable so if he says it worked, they believe him.
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realbbb is a very sharp guy and former Bionic owner who went through all of the "Cheescake" leaked update issues we had with that device while Motorola was struggling with the baseband firmware in the early rollout of VZW's LTE network.
This workaround is a version of the method we used when you got stuck on a non upgradeable test leak and had to revert to a prior version to move forward.
It is exactly the sort of creative thinking that is required in situations like this when you find yourself stuck by unforeseen circumstances.
This can easily and safely be tested by anyone who is currently on the update and has lost root, since the full XML.zip was released shortly after the update went live last week.
I have the Developer Edition RAZR HD with an unlocked bootloader. There is a new OTA (9-18-94 and 9-30-1) which failed to install correctly, sending me to the Fastboot screen "permanently".
All research points to needing to RSD-Lite the failed firmware (or newer). The trouble is, this is very new (11-5-2013), and I'm not finding the firmware. Can anyone point me to it, or do I just need to wait.
I can try going to Verizon, but that sounds awful.
Thanks all.
Is it the second one in this list?
http://sbf.droid-developers.org/vanquish/list.php
It's possible, since that list doesn't have dates on it of any sort. The new update is 9-18-94 and the 2nd list item says 9-8-94 (kind of). In any case, I'll try it.
EDIT: Naw, that one was posted in July. This new one literally push OTA on 11/5/13. Thank you though.
Pupalei said:
I have the Developer Edition RAZR HD with an unlocked bootloader. There is a new OTA (9-18-94 and 9-30-1) which failed to install correctly, sending me to the Fastboot screen "permanently".
All research points to needing to RSD-Lite the failed firmware (or newer). The trouble is, this is very new (11-5-2013), and I'm not finding the firmware. Can anyone point me to it, or do I just need to wait.
I can try going to Verizon, but that sounds awful.
Thanks all.
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Check out the Dev P3Droid's 11/4/13 Tweet with a link for a large file for the XT926. You may need to ask him for details.
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Thanks for the lead. The link he tweeted is "temporarily unavailable" so I've asked him about it. Seriously, thanks.
You're welcome! He's an awesome Dev IMO. Also, you could contact Shane Starnes (@Droidmodderx) to ask whether he d/l this file.
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Pupalei said:
Thanks for the lead. The link he tweeted is "temporarily unavailable" so I've asked him about it. Seriously, thanks.
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The file link mentioned by RikRong above should be the current build for VRZ XT926: 9.8.1Q-94 build at sbf.droid-developers.org. This build number matches the build number on my phone after the OTA. The system version starts with 9.18, but the build number starts with 9.8.
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OK, so even though the OTA came out 11/5/2013 and this firmware was added 7/11/2013, you think it's the same build?
More than happy to try it. Now I'm fighting RSD lite which is giving me Fastboot command not found errors. I'll try once my kids go to bed.
Thanks for the replies!!
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OK, so even though the OTA came out 11/5/2013 and this firmware was added 7/11/2013, you think it's the same build?
More than happy to try it. Now I'm fighting RSD lite which is giving me Fastboot command not found errors. I'll try once my kids go to bed.
Thanks for the replies!!
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Someone probably pulled the OTA on Nov 7. I would rely on the build number. I hope RSD lite starts working for you. You're welcome!
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i have the file P3 posted, the md5 is the same as the one you can get from sbf-dev.
OK, well I'm having no luck. I'm now getting the error: (bootloader) Invalid partition name sbl1
I'm not much of an expert on flashboot, so I don't know how to get a list of partitions from the phone, if possible.
I appreciate the verification that I have the right firmware, but it won't flash. Any ideas appreciated.
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See the following xda section: General discussion/Hardware hacking/El Grande Partition Table Reference DTD 10/28/2012. The chart shows sbl1 as secondary boot loader. I wish I had more expertise to resolve your issue. Here's hoping that someone has more info.
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In any case, it looks very much like I ought to have an sbl1. I found a thread in Spanish that I Google Translated™, and it's possible that it says the battery may not be charged enough to flash. In any case, the same "no sbl1" error was mentioned in the same thread as some battery discussion or another, lol.
The thing is, I don't know if my phone's battery is charging or not. But it's plugged in and I'll try in the morning.
I hope it works tomorrow.
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Well, no luck. It appears I'd have to re-partition the phone to flash anything to it. I can't believe this happened on a Verizon OTA. And since my bootloader was unlocked, I have no warranty.
Very frustrated.
Pupalei said:
Well, no luck. It appears I'd have to re-partition the phone to flash anything to it. I can't believe this happened on a Verizon OTA. And since my bootloader was unlocked, I have no warranty.
Very frustrated.
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I'm in the EXACT same situation.
Droid Razr HD Utility says "Unknown partition name system".
RSD Lite fails on step 1.
My bootloader was unlocked, but it says LOCKED in fastboot now.
It's stuck in fastboot, and I'm not able to enter recovery or anything...what to do?
You could check out droidrzr.com, particularly SamuriHL's RAZR HD Emporium.
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Jhall8 said:
You could check out droidrzr.com, particularly SamuriHL's RAZR HD Emporium.
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Shall do, although now my battery is showing "Low" instead of "OK".
Nexus 5 in my future?
Pupalei said:
Shall do, although now my battery is showing "Low" instead of "OK".
Nexus 5 in my future?
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Not fun for you. Crossing my fingers that you get your Dev Edition back in shape. Nexus 5 does sound great, though, if it comes to that.
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Pupalei said:
Shall do, although now my battery is showing "Low" instead of "OK".
Nexus 5 in my future?
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you can get a moto factory adapter from team black hat for $10 (google it).
it flashes the phone bypassing the battery.
Anybody else getting constant 3 times a day pushing to update. Towelroot last week and install native tether last week now pushes.
No push here. Download and catch that OTA, then post it here for us all.
Btw, it's still 4.4.2 but it has 4.4.4 security fixes, but that's it. No other 4.4.4 features, so it's not 4.4.4.
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[email protected] said:
Anybody else getting constant 3 times a day pushing to update. Towelroot last week and install native tether last week now pushes.
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Unlock the boot loader and take it.[emoji6]
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Lol, don't take the update until you push it for us all to grab first!
@iBolski - this isn't the supposed Motorola patch update, correct?
LifeAsADroid said:
Lol, don't take the update until you push it for us all to grab first!
@iBolski - this isn't the supposed Motorola patch update, correct?
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It could be. They don't tell us when they are going to push it out. As it is, I'm running gummy as the wifi is more stable than stock and it's currently broken on cm11s latest nightlies.
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I've tried the download, it comes up with (Info: The update could not be properly validated.) Please try again. 21.11.21 en.us Status Failed. Is this because I'm rooted. I'm running 19.6.3 Obake Build SU 2-3.3.
Verizon pushes this three times a day. Any thoughts on how to capture this any other way.
believe your in wrong forum, try http://forum.xda-developers.com/droid-ultra , but if your rooted yes the ota will fail
ncsuwolfs said:
believe your in wrong forum, try http://forum.xda-developers.com/droid-ultra , but if your rooted yes the ota will fail
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My phone is a RAZR Maxx HD, I think I'm in the right forum? Thanks for your reply, maybe I'll try unroofing to catch the OTA.
ok sorry when i google 19.6.3 Obake Build SU 2-3.3 links to razr ultra maxx come up,
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My phone is a RAZR Maxx HD, I think I'm in the right forum? Thanks for your reply, maybe I'll try unroofing to catch the OTA.
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Try using the app OTA Snatcher from the play store. Then download the update but don't install it.
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I've tried the download, it comes up with (Info: The update could not be properly validated.) Please try again. 21.11.21 en.us Status Failed. Is this because I'm rooted. I'm running 19.6.3 Obake Build SU 2-3.3.
Verizon pushes this three times a day. Any thoughts on how to capture this any other way.
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[email protected] said:
My phone is a RAZR Maxx HD, I think I'm in the right forum? Thanks for your reply, maybe I'll try unroofing to catch the OTA.
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You DO NOT have a Razr Maxx HD. You either have a Droid Ultra or Droid Maxx. (OBAKE)
19.6.3 Obake Build SU 2-3.3 - 4.4_r1 Droid Ultra/Maxx firmware.
21.11.21.obake - 4.4.4 Droid Ultra/Maxx firmware.
Motorola Droid MAXX (XT1080M)
http://sbf.droid-developers.org/phone.php?device=4
Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)
http://sbf.droid-developers.org/phone.php?device=1
No my new phone is a XT1080 Maxx, my old phone is XT926 RAZR Maxx HD. I do know that.
which one is getting the 3 times a day push to do an OTA update?
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I've tried the download, it comes up with (Info: The update could not be properly validated.) Please try again. 21.11.21 en.us Status Failed. Is this because I'm rooted. I'm running 19.6.3 Obake Build SU 2-3.3.
Verizon pushes this three times a day. Any thoughts on how to capture this any other way.
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Someone correct me if I'm wrong here, but how the FVKK are you getting a VERIZON update push if you're running a CUSTOM ROM?
LifeAsADroid said:
Someone correct me if I'm wrong here, but how the FVKK are you getting a VERIZON update push if you're running a CUSTOM ROM?
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19.6.3 Obake Build SU 2-3.3 is the stock Droid Ultra/Maxx firmware.
ATTACK said:
19.6.3 Obake Build SU 2-3.3 is the stock Droid Ultra/Maxx firmware.
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Well smack my @$$ and call me a b!+ch, lol.
...Still not the correct ROM for any Verizon push to a RAZR HD.
LifeAsADroid said:
Well smack my @$$ and call me a b!+ch, lol.
...Still not the correct ROM for any Verizon push to a RAZR HD.
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He's just in the wrong forum.
ncsuwolfs said:
which one is getting the 3 times a day push to do an OTA update?
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As I stated in my first post, my xt926 is receiving these pushes. My xt1080 is already on 4.4.4, sorry for pissing off this forum. I just thought Verizon must know more about what people are doing with their phones than needs be.
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As I stated in my first post, my xt926 is receiving these pushes. My xt1080 is already on 4.4.4, sorry for pissing off this forum. I just thought Verizon must know more about what people are doing with their phones than needs be.
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Okay, you have got me thoroughly confused now. Please answer the following questions:
Your xt1080 is running stock, correct?
Is your XT926 getting the constant OTA pushes?
Is your XT926 bootloader locked or unlocked (helps with the next question)?
What is on your XT926 currently (stock or custom ROM)?
If custom ROM, what is it?
If you are running a custom ROM on your XT926, and that's what's getting the OTA pushes, then the only way I could see this happening is if it's a stock-based ROM with the stock XT926 kernel. If it's an AOSP-based ROM (like CM10/CM11, etc) that's running a custom kernel, then I don't see how you would be getting the OTA push notifications. However, if your bootloader is locked, then you won't be able to run non-stock-based ROMs like CM10/CM11.
Not sure why you threw in the XT1080 as that has caused serious confusion, hence all the questions. You didn't tick off the forum, you just confused us thoroughly.
Bit of background...I've had Android phones since the OG Droid. All of them were rooted. The phone I have now is the Razr HD which I've never rooted. Guess I just got out of the game for a while. I want to root it now but unfortunately, it's been so long since I've been around the forums that I don't really know what anything is anymore or what does what.
I'm sure this has been asked before but every search I do, I come up with stuff that I don't understand. Can someone help out?
Phone is running 4.4.2
System version: 183.46.15.XT926
Thanks!
If your boot loader is locked, you can't do anything.
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maverick31210 said:
Bit of background...I've had Android phones since the OG Droid. All of them were rooted. The phone I have now is the Razr HD which I've never rooted. Guess I just got out of the game for a while. I want to root it now but unfortunately, it's been so long since I've been around the forums that I don't really know what anything is anymore or what does what.
I'm sure this has been asked before but every search I do, I come up with stuff that I don't understand. Can someone help out?
Phone is running 4.4.2
System version: 183.46.15.XT926
Thanks!
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Abstract: you wanna root your Motorola Razr HD (xt925) ?
You can't go anymore with the "gentle procedure" - which is using Motochopper, a way to root the 4.1.2 without tearing apart your phone.
So either you go back with a stock 4.1.2 and live happily with motochopper and a slow sys, or you follow Motorola instructions to unlock the phone. Be aware that once you enter the code Motorola will provide you'll void your warranty (if you still are under the grace period).
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Abstract: you wanna root your Motorola Razr HD (xt925) ?
You can't go anymore with the "gentle procedure" - which is using Motochopper, a way to root the 4.1.2 without tearing apart your phone.
So either you go back with a stock 4.1.2 and live happily with motochopper and a slow sys, or you follow Motorola instructions to unlock the phone. Be aware that once you enter the code Motorola will provide you'll void your warranty (if you still are under the grace period).
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You need to stop putting bad info out there, this unlock only works on the 925. The system version he shows is FW for the 926. You can't unlock the 926 via Moto.
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RikRong said:
You need to stop putting bad info out there, this unlock only works on the 925. The system version he shows is FW for the 926. You can't unlock the 926 via Moto.
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Isn't the Razr HD the xt925?
Or am I getting confused with all those names?
Edit: ah yeah, sorry, I've read only "RAZR HD", and I din't pay attention to sysver. My bad.
Graf Schmidt said:
Isn't the Razr HD the xt925?
Or am I getting confused with all those names?
Edit: ah yeah, sorry, I've read only "RAZR HD", and I din't pay attention to sysver. My bad.
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The 925 is the GSM variant and is unlockable through Moto. The 926 is the CDMA model that is typically used on Verizon and it's not unlockable through Moto.
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RikRong said:
The 925 is the GSM variant and is unlockable through Moto. The 926 is the CDMA model that is typically used on Verizon and it's not unlockable through Moto.
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Hi, RikRong. I'm also new to this XT926 and on the latest firmware I guess (183.46.15.xt926), is there's any new way to unlock bootloader and root this device? I read an old instruction in another post and just bought this device and now I'm so screwed over .
shallwedance said:
Hi, RikRong. I'm also new to this XT926 and on the latest firmware I guess (183.46.15.xt926), is there's any new way to unlock bootloader and root this device? I read an old instruction in another post and just bought this device and now I'm so screwed over .
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Unfortunately, right now there is no way to root or unlock that build.
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Is this still the case? My phone was auto-upgraded to 4.4.2... I'm stuck?