[Q] I need detailed instructions on how to go from my current ROM to the ics leak! :( - Motorola Droid RAZR

I know this may sound ridiculous, but I'm unsure how I go about switching from my current ROM, eclipse, to ics without any chance of bricking my phone! I would really truly appreciate detailed instructions I'm just afraid of bricking my second razr in 2 months.. Hahah. And ics just seems way too epic to pass up... Help a noobie out!
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1427268
Have fun ;-)
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KingNoth1ng said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1427268
Have fun ;-)
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Thanks for that it helps a bit, but it doesn't tell the proper way to go from your custom ROM to the razr ics ROM.. and it also only has the files for stock and such for different phones.. :/
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Just download ics rom, and flash it via odin or cwm. Dunno whats the problem.
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I thought I read somewhere u have to side boot it or something whatever that means lol and do u have to wipe everything? I just know u have to do it a different way then how you would normally flash a custom ROM
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And like I used safeboot to come over from stock, couldn't I just do the whole disable safe mode thing instead of reverting back to stock and ota updating? Or do I do it another way? And if so do I delete safeboot? Idk I'm just scared I'm gonna screw something up hahah (
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Hehe you can find roms: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1518519 Just follow the instructions and everything gonna be alright
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KingNoth1ng said:
Hehe you can find roms: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1518519 Just follow the instructions and everything gonna be alright
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Oo ya I know I'm trying to flash the new ics leak on the razr but there's a special way to do it you don't flash it the traditional way you have to sideload the ROM in a less traditional matter which is probably the scariest part of it all to me I suppose. I mean I really truly want this ics ROM, but at the same time I would hate to put my phone in danger seeing as how I bricked my other razr not even 2 months ago. I must be traumatized... Hahaha :{
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Georgegore1990 said:
Oo ya I know I'm trying to flash the new ics leak on the razr but there's a special way to do it you don't flash it the traditional way you have to sideload the ROM in a less traditional matter which is probably the scariest part of it all to me I suppose. I mean I really truly want this ics ROM, but at the same time I would hate to put my phone in danger seeing as how I bricked my other razr not even 2 months ago. I must be traumatized... Hahaha :{
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You really need to search and find the information so you can understand what to do if you get in trouble somewhere. You want to put the leaked official ICS on your phone, that is what I am understanding? If you do, this is what you need to do.
http://www.droidrzr.com/index.php/topic/1635-successfully-sideloaded-the-ics-leak/
There are two different sites that you will need to get links from. Read this thread and everything about it if you want the official/unofficial leak for ICS.

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Ok well how do I get rid of my custom ROM? Do the fastboot thing?
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And should I use voodoo before I fastboot?
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Georgegore1990 said:
And should I use voodoo before I fastboot?
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Never mind I read a little closer and did some more research. So I uninstall safeboot, fastboot, motofail root, voodoo/ROM manager, then flash, get my root back, then reinstall cwm right?
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Georgegore1990 said:
Never mind I read a little closer and did some more research. So I uninstall safeboot, fastboot, motofail root, voodoo/ROM manager, then flash, get my root back, then reinstall cwm right?
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Do as the thread says to do. It can't be any easier than that. If you don't understand the process, don't do it. Why do you keep asking questions when it is completely laid out? I understand you might be a little nervous but the process is easy. I recommend updating the driver just in case as I had issues using the utility until I did. Hope this helps and I am sure if you have fully read that thread, you will be fine.

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Ok :s and my drive are up to date just did updates about a week ago. One more question though, do I need any specific files in order to use the utility to get back to .744?
See my questions are becoming more intellectual! Hahahah
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Georgegore1990 said:
Ok :s and my drive are up to date just did updates about a week ago. One more question though, do I need any specific files in order to use the utility to get back to .744?
See my questions are becoming more intellectual! Hahahah
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Using the utility in that thread will put you on .173. That is what you would want to be on.

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Ooh ok I thought I might have had to go to. 744 and then ota to .173 but ya thanks a ton! I'm planning on starting the process pretty soon here when my battery goes up a bit
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Read.... the ... threads... all the information is in those linjs users have posted. Read the entire thread, then read it again if you have too. Understand what you are doing before you do it. All your questions are answered there. Again, read the thread.

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Believe me I have been hahah that's what I've been doing for the past few hours trust me the LAST thing I wanna do is risk all my data apps info and phone. It already happened a few weeks ago I ain't gonna let it happen again
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Georgegore1990 said:
Believe me I have been hahah that's what I've been doing for the past few hours trust me the LAST thing I wanna do is risk all my data apps info and phone. It already happened a few weeks ago I ain't gonna let it happen again
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Agreed that all the info is in the thread, but here :
Based on the fact that you said you were on Eclipse 1.3 prior.
-Backup SMS messages to SD card, backup all apps and data with Titanium Backup, make sure to copy the directory to your SD card (to be safe).
-Fastboot back to .173, root, install voodoo rootkeeper, DO NOT install either safestrap or bootstrap with the Batman utility.
-make sure you update superuser in the market before you save with voodoo (to 3.0.3.2 or something like that)
-restore apps from TB and SMS from backup (the ICS update doesn't wipe data, so however you have your screens setup is the way they will be in ICS)
-save root
-copy ICS files (both .zip and .crc) to /cache directory
-install Rom Manager, but don't setup saying you have CWM installed, just install the .apk
-(here is where my option differs from original article) Using Root Explorer, nav to /cache dir, long press on .zip file. Now RE gives you some options, choose open with, then under general options select Open with default
-this will open ROM Manager, asking if you want to reboot into recovery.... Yes
-once it goes into 3e recovery press both vol buttons to see status.
-enjoy ICS

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I followed these instructions (the original OP):
http://www.droidrzr.com/index.php/topic/1635-successfully-sideloaded-the-ics-leak/
I didn't roll all the way back to 744, and it worked fine. Just make sure you're on stock 173 (aforementioned Bat Man utility (aka: Matts tool).
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