Any news or updates on the Photon 4G Unlocked Bootloader w/ 4G?
deedscreen said:
Any news or updates on the Photon 4G Unlocked Bootloader w/ 4G?
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We are all keeping it a secret and not posting about it.
Lol, just curious if any devs have news about this, like if it is still in the works, and possibly done, just not posted yet.
I'm with deeds on this one. With all of the recent updates and new kernels and whatnot, its hard to decipher exactly where we stand with this phone, as far as progress. A quick recap of whats been happening would be great.
I love your screen name, it is so awesome, lol.
Check out bravehearts&devs thread by joker he seems to be making progress with unlocked bl having 4g
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Jmaserang said:
Check out bravehearts&devs thread by joker he seems to be making progress with unlocked bl having 4g
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Link or where to find this ? I would unlock. but I live in a good 4G area.....
Update, its not fixed yet. Limited time plus lack of help= slow progress. However by unlocking you can have cm7, miui(oops secrets out), oc kernels, and other awesomeness. Imagine 60% increase in speed while increasing battery life massively. Thats how we mophos roll.
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jokersax11 said:
Update, its not fixed yet. Limited time plus lack of help= slow progress. However by unlocking you can have cm7, miui(oops secrets out), oc kernels, and other awesomeness. Imagine 60% increase in speed while increasing battery life massively. Thats how we mophos roll.
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I would like to have CM7 just the issue with 4G breaking is a deal breaker for me at the moment anyway I can help?
Jo_795 said:
I would like to have CM7 just the issue with 4G breaking is a deal breaker for me at the moment anyway I can help?
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Same here, no ROM on my phone until there's an unlocked bootloader from Motorola/Sprint that keeps 4G. For now, its just a rooted phone with ADW launcher.
jokersax11 said:
Update, its not fixed yet. Limited time plus lack of help= slow progress. However by unlocking you can have cm7, miui(oops secrets out), oc kernels, and other awesomeness. Imagine 60% increase in speed while increasing battery life massively. Thats how we mophos roll.
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I would like to know more. No 4G is stopping me as well. I'm not a programmer, but what kind of help do you seek?
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kusanagi-sama said:
Same here, no ROM on my phone until there's an unlocked bootloader from Motorola/Sprint that keeps 4G. For now, its just a rooted phone with ADW launcher.
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I'm with you on this one .. +1
Running Skinny4g ...until the unlocked bootloader 4g issue is resolved
better than stock to me
point me in the right direction!!
I have the photon with an unlocked bootlaoder, I had it rooted but for some reason couldn't flash cwm. So I tried unrooting and returning back to stock following qbking77s how to video. But it told me process failed and phone would just stick at motorola dual core screen. So I reflashed the unlocked version I had and can't undo it! Please help.
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I have the photon with an unlocked bootlaoder, I had it rooted but for some reason couldn't flash cwm. So I tried unrooting and returning back to stock following qbking77s how to video. But it told me process failed and phone would just stick at motorola dual core screen. So I reflashed the unlocked version I had and can't undo it! Please help.
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Did u try a hard reset ? My mopho got stuck in a boot loop and hard reset fixed it
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joshua.allen128 said:
I have the photon with an unlocked bootlaoder, I had it rooted but for some reason couldn't flash cwm. So I tried unrooting and returning back to stock following qbking77s how to video. But it told me process failed and phone would just stick at motorola dual core screen. So I reflashed the unlocked version I had and can't undo it! Please help.
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I suggest that you start your own thread, (I don't have an issue with you posting about this here), but you'd get more responses for help if you post in a new thread. The only people that will read this are the few with bootloader news, like I said, the few. But, if you ask for help in a new thread, chances are, you'll find what you're looking for. Good luck!
You can unlock your bootloader, flash cm7 (or your rom of choice), and relock your bootloader, and then voila.
CM7 with 4g.
But dont use those as exact intructions LOL.
Theyre are threads about it. Look in the dev section.
You might want to try that out before you suggest it.
DethMetalz69 said:
You can unlock your bootloader, flash cm7 (or your rom of choice), and relock your bootloader, and then voila.
CM7 with 4g.
But dont use those as exact intructions LOL.
Theyre are threads about it. Look in the dev section.
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I was actually going to post my own thread for devs to give 4g updates hehe
I really appreciate what you devs are doing! Ill always be open to help if you need any, im not a developer but interested in learning and am pretty damn good at the basics of rooting/build.prop recovery etc..
One question (even though i should prob make my own thread im not in a hurry to get the answer plus its half the same subject) i have the cmw RECOVERY, ive been out of town and since im normally in kansas city (sprints headquarters, so perfect 4g everywhere) i just wanted to check, if i have cmw RECOVERY does this mean ive lost 4g?
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Nevermind! Saw some post on how to unlock your bootloader! Ive nevee had to do a bootloader unlock before thats why i was confused and ive rooted atleast 5 different devices.
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ok, 1st off i'm used to my Evo4G so i know very little about the Photon...yet. So my question is, right now as it stands, if i get the Photon I can root it & run all the root apps & functions & still have 4G, but from the bits i read, if I unlocked the bootloader as well, Ill lose 4G, can sumone clear this up for me?
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ok, 1st off i'm used to my Evo4G so i know very little about the Photon...yet. So my question is, right now as it stands, if i get the Photon I can root it & run all the root apps & functions & still have 4G, but from the bits i read, if I unlocked the bootloader as well, Ill lose 4G, can sumone clear this up for me?
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You are correct. But you can unlock the bootloader and then lock it back up. So its like this:
Root and Unlock Bootloader
Install CWM
Install one of the only two ROMS we currently have
re-lock bootloader
Install bootstrap recovery
install updates to whichever ROM you want through bootstrap
Enjoy custom ROM with locked bootloader and 4g love
It is really just an extra step until we get the kernel source code. This is an absolute great phone and we have great people in this forum to help you out. There are quite a few guides on how to do all of this, if you want to PM me I can help you one on one get it done if need be. Other than that, hope to see you around these parts
-DJ
So could i just wait for an easier method or do you not think there will be one
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Addictedtothegreenguy said:
So could i just wait for an easier method or do you not think there will be one
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I don't know, I find it pretty easy to do, and I'm not very good at adb stuff. I believe there is a one click root tool also and it only takes like 3 minutes to unlock the bootloader.
So I think the whole thing is pretty easy myself. Up to you really.
-DJ
One thing I want to ask.
This is what is keeping me from even rooting. how do I unroot? In case I return this phone?
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hayabusa1300cc said:
One thing I want to ask.
This is what is keeping me from even rooting. how do I unroot? In case I return this phone?
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Just flash the original sbf file through rsd lite.
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Djspinister said:
You are correct. But you can unlock the bootloader and then lock it back up. So its like this:
Root and Unlock Bootloader
Install CWM
Install one of the only two ROMS we currently have
re-lock bootloader
Install bootstrap recovery
install updates to whichever ROM you want through bootstrap
Enjoy custom ROM with locked bootloader and 4g love
It is really just an extra step until we get the kernel source code. This is an absolute great phone and we have great people in this forum to help you out. There are quite a few guides on how to do all of this, if you want to PM me I can help you one on one get it done if need be. Other than that, hope to see you around these parts
-DJ
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Thanks man, really appreciate it. I been wanting to get one & try see how i like it but i'm so used to being fully rooted, unlocked bootloader & all & running custom roms & didn't know much about it yet so I was unsure & that played a big part. But again, thanks alot!
Djspinister said:
I don't know, I find it pretty easy to do, and I'm not very good at adb stuff. I believe there is a one click root tool also and it only takes like 3 minutes to unlock the bootloader.
So I think the whole thing is pretty easy myself. Up to you really.
-DJ
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I just dont want to bork my phone ive had pretty good luck with my Og evo, epic, nexus s, and E3D this just seems a bit more scary never had to deal with a bootstrap
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Addictedtothegreenguy said:
I just dont want to bork my phone ive had pretty good luck with my Og evo, epic, nexus s, and E3D this just seems a bit more scary never had to deal with a bootstrap
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I had an ogEvo as well and new to the whole bootstrap but most of this stuff just sounds complex. Really isn't a huge deal once you get your feet wet. I had the same reservations when getting the ogEVO but over time ended up doing about everything to it. Never borked it once.
Addictedtothegreenguy said:
I just dont want to bork my phone ive had pretty good luck with my Og evo, epic, nexus s, and E3D this just seems a bit more scary never had to deal with a bootstrap
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Yea, it really isn't that bad, a bootstrap is more harmless than a real recovery actually. Its just like installing an app from the market really.
And on the borking the android phones. I think this is extremely hard to do because I had an OgEvo and I don't think I could have bricked that if I tried. I think Android is some of the most user friendliest software out there in my opinion. I even thought I bricked my Photon the other day, but I didn't, you always just find out it's user error 99% of the time!
At least for me it is. lol
As for the root/unlock process with the photon, I think it is very easy once you run through it a couple times. I may make a video so people aren't so scared to try it out.
-DJ
Okay so ive been reading since 3am trying to find if it is now possible to unlock the bootloader on 2.3.5 on my photon. I have rooted it fine but I would like to go to ICS. any help is appreciated guys!
jakobkay said:
Okay so ive been reading since 3am trying to find if it is now possible to unlock the bootloader on 2.3.5 on my photon. I have rooted it fine but I would like to go to ICS. any help is appreciated guys!
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im in the same boat as you buddy there isnt so im just gonna try and sell my photon for like $80 lol hate this thing i wanted to use at&t but nooooo the stupid bootloader is locked sorry bout that
I'll give you $80. Plus s&h.
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I'll give you $80. Plus s&h.
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i might lol the $80 offer was just kinda in the moment but i might well see you think you could do like $130? shipped
If there was a way to do it, we all knew it by now.
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Omar04 said:
If there was a way to do it, we all knew it by now.
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use jtag protocal to overwrite bootloader and nv memory of the phone
sunny530 said:
use jtag protocal to overwrite bootloader and nv memory of the phone
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can you give us the procedure??
Have you been able to unlock bootloader for 2.3.5 (upgraded from 2.3.4)?
If not, Is there any other way to do it?
Please help.
Think I read of jtag over USB
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Hey friends .... as earlier bootloader had been unlocked i.e. on 2.3.4....
That means this can also be unlocked...
Can we one thing, we can contact earlier developer who had unlocked it... n start unlocking this bootloader...
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Cooldevil1989 said:
Hey friends .... as earlier bootloader had been unlocked i.e. on 2.3.4....
That means this can also be unlocked...
Can we one thing, we can contact earlier developer who had unlocked it... n start unlocking this bootloader...
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It was a leak, we need a new leak from Motorola, this was not a hack at all so we can't just reuse something.
First of all, THANK YOU everyone for taking some time to answer every question. I really appreciate it. I have been reading, and reading for hours...my eyes are starting to bleed.
So... there is NO WAY we can get a better Android than the 2.3.5?
My build number says 4.5.1A_SUN_USC_19.0, that means I cannot unlock the bootloader, isn't it?
Is there another way (hack?) to improve the performance of the cellphone? I have root it, just to change some files I couldn't, e.g. the sound of the camera.
And finally... is it THAT bad being stucked on 2.3.5?
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First of all, THANK YOU everyone for taking some time to answer every question. I really appreciate it. I have been reading, and reading for hours...my eyes are starting to bleed.
So... there is NO WAY we can get a better Android than the 2.3.5?
My build number says 4.5.1A_SUN_USC_19.0, that means I cannot unlock the bootloader, isn't it?
Is there another way (hack?) to improve the performance of the cellphone? I have root it, just to change some files I couldn't, e.g. the sound of the camera.
And finally... is it THAT bad being stucked on 2.3.5?
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Some people are trying to use kexec, which is a way to bypass the bootloader and install a rom. it will take some time though. I'm not stuck on 2.3.5 so i cant comment on that.
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And finally... is it THAT bad being stucked on 2.3.5?
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Yes it is.......heh
My old foton crapped the bed, it was running The Bills(forgove me if name id wrong) JB and loved it, now all I can do is root, maybe a little more, I want more freedom.....
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lost my unlocked mofo,and now i must admit enjoying 4G on my 2.3.5 insurance replacement
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The only reason I'm still in GB.
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Screwed by Google. Canceled ICS upgrade on my Moto Photon. No Wow for us.
kdog350 said:
Some people are trying to use kexec, which is a way to bypass the bootloader and install a rom. it will take some time though. I'm not stuck on 2.3.5 so i cant comment on that.
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Thank you, I'll search about "kexec".
The reason I was asking if I was stuck on 2.3.5 was regarding to my build number. I don't know how to conclude it's an ota or not.
You can attempt the Pudding Bootloader unlock, it is unlikely to succeed, but it may be possible. You do risk bricking the device though.
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You can attempt the Pudding Bootloader unlock, it is unlikely to succeed, but it may be possible. You do risk bricking the device though.
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No, thanks .
I assume there is no possible way to tack it back to 2.3.4?
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No, thanks .
I assume there is no possible way to tack it back to 2.3.4?
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There are a few working on a way to install roms without unlocking the boot loader go check out the development section
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Well, it appears that I am still the only Photon owner around with 2.3.5 and an unlocked bootloader. Unfortunately mine was some sort of freak accident that it happened. I can run run custom recovery and flash all day long. Unfortunately if I install a ROM with any other version (or maybe it's the kernal) it will not work. It will boot up fine but nothing will connect at all. I've tried almost all of them........
Ok, I've been using my Photon for a while now. I've been running the Rocko Rom with a locked bootloader. The other day it basically threw a fit so I went to reflash and it soft bricked. I finally got it back to stock and I'm considering unlocking the bootloader and trying CM. I used to run it on my Evo and thought it was pretty nice. My question is, are the unlocked Roms worth the bricking risk while unlocking the bootloader and if so, what does everyone think is the best Rom and it's pros and cons. Thank you to anyone who takes the time to give their opinion.
Honestly, if your phone isn't on the 2.3.5 ota with locked bootloader, unlock as there are many ROMs worth flashing. Rocko ROMs aren't supported anymore and there is little risk of brick if done correctly.
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hoslayer13 said:
Honestly, if your phone isn't on the 2.3.5 ota with locked bootloader, unlock as there are many ROMs worth flashing. Rocko ROMs aren't supported anymore and there is little risk of brick if done correctly.
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Thanks for the reply. I'm currently running a completely stock 2.3.4. Would you recommend a certain Rom that you've liked better than others? I've read that some lose 4g. If the Rom is good enough, I can handle that but I would really like to keep Netflix and ffc - I've read that some of the JB Roms lose those? Also, there are a ton guides for unlocking the bootloader, could someone direct me to a step by step reliable one as I'm still new to that aspect of phones. Thanks again.
-Unlocking the bootloader disables 4g regardless of what you flash. For unlocking the boot loader check the stickies. Lokifish Marz has a complete guide, maybe outdated on few things, but still the best reference on xda.
-As far as roms, peetrs hybrid in the Development sub forum has the most stability and netflix.
-If the Atrix ICS leak is of any use, we may see Netflix and the camcorder working soon in all the JB roms. I'm currently on CNA 3.6.6 and it runs like a champ despite having some difficulty flashing it without losing data (Wiping and Double flashing made it work for me). Lastly, almost all GB ROMs should install without a problem.
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Forgot to mention that any guide you find on unlocking the bootloader should work. Qbking77 has a YouTube video that most have found very useful.
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hoslayer13 said:
-Unlocking the bootloader disables 4g regardless of what you flash. For unlocking the boot loader check the stickies. Lokifish Marz has a complete guide, maybe outdated on few things, but still the best reference on xda.
-As far as roms, peetrs hybrid in the Development sub forum has the most stability and netflix.
-If the Atrix ICS leak is of any use, we may see Netflix and the camcorder working soon in all the JB roms. I'm currently on CNA 3.6.6 and it runs like a champ despite having some difficulty flashing it without losing data (Wiping and Double flashing made it work for me). Lastly, almost all GB ROMs should install without a problem.
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Forgot to mention that any guide you find on unlocking the bootloader should work. Qbking77 has a YouTube video that most have found very useful.
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Great, thanks again. Do some of the Roms flashed bring back the 4g just out of curiousity or are they just gone? I'll probably try to unlock it over the next day or so and might come back here if I have questions as I don't have enough posts to ask questions in the dev forums. Thanks again.
Ok, little update. I've rooted my phone and everything worked fine. I then downloaded Titanium again and did a complete restore and have no again lost use of my home button. That is one of the original reasons that I attempted to reflash my rom. Problem is that I haven't put a ROM back on here, I've only rooted and restored.
4G will be lost when you unlock but is not a big deal for most people. You can get it back if you relock and flash back to stock.
Its not a ROM issue that causes 4G loss, its in flashing the bootloader through RSDlite. SBFing (like Odin and tar images) back to stock relocks the bootloader and makes it work again for some reason. I remember Joker saying its in the ril wrapper or something like that. What Kevets said lol
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Its not a ROM issue that causes 4G loss, its in flashing the bootloader through RSDlite. SBFing (like Odin and tar images) back to stock relocks the bootloader and makes it work again for some reason. I remember Joker saying its in the ril wrapper or something like that. What Kevets said lol
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Sorry to bother everyone again but I noticed that xda site that has the Pudding method for unlocking the bootloader has been closed because it bricks "most of the devices it was attempted on". Is there another method that you consider as reliable or just go deep and go for it? Thanks for your time again. Just trying not to brick my phone lol
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Sorry to bother everyone again but I noticed that xda site that has the Pudding method for unlocking the bootloader has been closed because it bricks "most of the devices it was attempted on". Is there another method that you consider as reliable or just go deep and go for it? Thanks for your time again. Just trying not to brick my phone lol
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!!!LOOK HERE FIRST!!! Motorola Photon Compendium a.k.a. all things MoPho 06/11/12
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!!!LOOK HERE FIRST!!! Motorola Photon Compendium a.k.a. all things MoPho 06/11/12
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Hello Loki. Good to see you're still working on the Photon. A while back you helped me on the Android forums when I thought I'd bricked my phone. Thanks again. I'll get to working on this and hopefully won't brick it again.
Success!
I just wanted to give another thanks out to everyone that helped guide me here and another to Lokifish as I followed your guide and am now unlocked. Now onto finding the best ROM - please keep sharing opinions on that if you want. Thanks to everyone again.
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I just wanted to give another thanks out to everyone that helped guide me here and another to Lokifish as I followed your guide and am now unlocked. Now onto finding the best ROM - please keep sharing opinions on that if you want. Thanks to everyone again.
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Hey, just thought id say congrats, and welcome to the real photon. I recommend you look at all of Th3bills roms over in the developers forum. Personally, if you are not too familiar with the unlocked and rooted capabilities yet, that you run AOKP. The biggest difference between the roms are the options provided to you in the settings, and i think you would find AOKP offers a lot without completely overwhelming you. Not to mention the roms are currently JellyBean builds, so its great if you like the latest and greatest out. Remember to always follow the flashing instructions step by step to ensure there are no force closes, etc. Enjoy your "new" photon. =)
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Hey, just thought id say congrats, and welcome to the real photon. I recommend you look at all of Th3bills roms over in the developers forum. Personally, if you are not too familiar with the unlocked and rooted capabilities yet, that you run AOKP. The biggest difference between the roms are the options provided to you in the settings, and i think you would find AOKP offers a lot without completely overwhelming you. Not to mention the roms are currently JellyBean builds, so its great if you like the latest and greatest out. Remember to always follow the flashing instructions step by step to ensure there are no force closes, etc. Enjoy your "new" photon. =)
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Thanks. I actually found those very ROM's and I'm currently running miui.us. I can't believe how smooth it is. The biggest downside is that there is no app drawer so everything I download is on the homepages-too much like Apple, so I'm trying out Nova Launcher which is pretty slick so far. I'm still learning all of the jargon so would you mind explaining the difference between AOKP and others? Also, it really is like having a new phone, I can't believe the difference made between running locked roms and unlocked roms. It took my Antutu score from 50xx to 6687 lol.
Google Play Store (the latest versions) has the option to automagically put a shortcut/widget on the home screen(s) for new app installs, it's one of those things I can't stand personally and disable it. It's under the settings in Play, might help with that some.
The no app drawer is as miui feature, not something that can be disabled, I'm pretty sure
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Well, i got my photon fixed, and here's the kicker, the new one has 2.3.4 on it, and i know now to not accept the update, so what should i do guys? i'm already in the samsung family with my note 2, but i still have appreciation for my photon, so any suggestions for 2.3.4?
Root, unlock, find your choice of JB ROM.
wow...i never looked into it...the photon seems extremely difficult to unlock :/
Search youtube how to unlock bootloader photon by qbking77 it shold be helpfull
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MIONS said:
Search youtube how to unlock bootloader photon by qbking77 it shold be helpfull
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i checked it out and the other threads and i just tried for an hour or so, keeps failing in RSD and just won't unlock, so unless i'm doing something wrong, i think i can honestly give up here?
RSD always fails. Try looking through the big fancy Compendium at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1393519
Unlock isn't hard, but unlock and still keeping the WiMax is still impossible. If you don't care about WiMax then just use the Note II domestically and flash ICS/JB rom on the Photon for international use.
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RSD always fails. Try looking through the big fancy Compendium at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1393519
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Thats where i got all my files from to do this and still cant get anything to work
someone0 said:
Unlock isn't hard, but unlock and still keeping the WiMax is still impossible. If you don't care about WiMax then just use the Note II domestically and flash ICS/JB rom on the Photon for international use.
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I understand this, there's lte in my area so wimax isn't a breaker for me (plus the fact that I have 3 other 4g phones) but that's the thing, it really isn't that hard, I'm just running into a brick wall with the failing and I can't get it to work and can't find any info on anything, I'd really like to get my photon on at&t to be honest, but can't get this working :/
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did some more tinkering, got everything unlocked and working, now my photon is on at&t, and all is good, screw moto for saying these phones won't run JB!
Alright, I'm tired of this bootloader crap! I need anyone and everyone interested in helping me get this MoPho'in bootloader unlocked on 2.3.5!
We have WAY to many people stuck on GB (after Moto said we'd have ICS ) on this beast of a phone!
Before anyone asks, YES i have the skills to do this, just not enough to do it quickly.
With that said I do bring some skills to the table.
I can program in the Android language and port just about anything anyone can come up with.
I know my tech (to put it short)
Please anyone with the same feeling as me, come help me out in ANY way possible. Even if it's just testing. I would greatly appreciate it!
Please people!
I am not a dev. But I would be glad to help. As a suggestion, Perhaps we could start by finding a solution for unlocking mophos that were factory shipped with 2.35 such as is done with the electrify. It could provide a lot of insight.
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Awesome. I need time to check out the electrify system. I'll post my findings soon
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im not a dev either but if there's anything you need that i can help out with let me know.
Hmm well I learned that sprint was a big reason the BL got locked. The Electrify sbf (Yes i flashed it) is unlockable easily however my radios dont work so i cant have that. I did find some cool things inside the System partition. I rooted it up and got a file browser (ES). The blocks where the BL is has a special file called infooemenc.encf assuming this has to do with our "fastboot oem unlock" command problem. That file however was a fluke. My phone soft reset itself (doesnt like the Electrify rom) and POOF gone... Very suspicious. i had to relock to go back to photon state though
Add me to the crew. I'm happy to help as a dev, or otherwise if we need something else.
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tdhite said:
Add me to the crew. I'm happy to help as a dev, or otherwise if we need something else.
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Sweet! The crew is growing! We may be able to get this done!
Could anyone try and help me find the 2.3.5 254_13 sunfire (Sprint) Sbf file i wanna compare the soak to the Electrify unlockable
JohnH4 said:
Perhaps we could start by finding a solution for unlocking mophos that were factory shipped with 2.35 such as is done with the electrify. It could provide a lot of insight.
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What's funny is that point exactly. We can unlock factory shipped electrifys and ones with the right sbf
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nickman529 said:
Hmm well I learned that sprint was a big reason the BL got locked. The Electrify sbf (Yes i flashed it) is unlockable easily however my radios dont work so i cant have that. I did find some cool things inside the System partition. I rooted it up and got a file browser (ES). The blocks where the BL is has a special file called infooemenc.encf assuming this has to do with our "fastboot oem unlock" command problem. That file however was a fluke. My phone soft reset itself (doesnt like the Electrify rom) and POOF gone... Very suspicious. i had to relock to go back to photon state though
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wait what?
you do realize the same phone shipped months earlier on a different carrier and was locked? (and then was released later too).
moto's first device to offer unlocking services was a sprint device. rather than jumping on teh locked samsung bandwagon they are still one of teh few companies that have most of their devices unlockable. as well as their tech support doesnt care if you are rooted as if its a software issue they are going to flash stock.
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wait what?
you do realize the same phone shipped months earlier on a different carrier and was locked? (and then was released later too).
moto's first device to offer unlocking services was a sprint device. rather than jumping on teh locked samsung bandwagon they are still one of teh few companies that have most of their devices unlockable. as well as their tech support doesnt care if you are rooted as if its a software issue they are going to flash stock.
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Yes I know but there was a slight difference in the 2.3.5 factory Electrify that somehow caused an exploit (when i said it was easy i meant it was for me)
But still on the current matter we want this BL unlocked and there HAS to be a way! That's why people are joining up. They wanna be out of the hole Moto decided to throw us into. (After lying about ICS)
nickman529 said:
Could anyone try and help me find the 2.3.5 254_13 sunfire (Sprint) Sbf file i wanna compare the soak to the Electrify unlockable
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Looking, but also found this along the away:
http://sourceforge.net/projects/photon4g.motorola/files/PHOTON-4G/4.5.1A-1_SUN-254_13/
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Looking, but also fund this along the away:
http://sourceforge.net/projects/photon4g.motorola/files/PHOTON-4G/4.5.1A-1_SUN-254_13/
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This is the Sprint version?! :victory::fingers-crossed:
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wait what?
you do realize the same phone shipped months earlier on a different carrier and was locked? (and then was released later too).
moto's first device to offer unlocking services was a sprint device. rather than jumping on teh locked samsung bandwagon they are still one of teh few companies that have most of their devices unlockable. as well as their tech support doesnt care if you are rooted as if its a software issue they are going to flash stock.
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Oh and also i just dont like how Moto and Sprint are just so mean to us :crying:
No, just files they had to supply as open source.
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No, just files they had to supply as open source.
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Dang I wanna get the full sbf lemme see what files they got here...
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I spy with my little eye a kernel file hehehe wonder what we might do with that??
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Is this the rom you are looking for?
Is this the rom you are looking for?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=30332325
To devs:
Instead of trying to find a way to crack the boot loader why can we make a boot able sdcard that works around the bootloader? Like for the nooks the bootloader is still locked but we can run custom ROMs off the sdcard without any problems.. Just a thought..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2063968
Subscribed, glad to see some new action around here.
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