The Razr is a very alien device for since it has so much limitations and need a lot of "winging it" in my opinion being a Nexus user and all.
But here's the question. How can I just flash ICS on this Verizon Razr as easy as possible.
Depends. Usually you can just go to settings, and about phone, and then go to check for updates.. That should upgrade you to ics if you are on the stock gingerbread.
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Chuckleb0ne said:
Depends. Usually you can just go to settings, and about phone, and then go to check for updates.. That should upgrade you to ics if you are on the stock gingerbread.
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OK well if I'm already rooted with a Verizon Droid RAZR with the RAZRX rom on it already. Then what do I do to get ICS on board????
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OK well if I'm already rooted with a Verizon Droid RAZR with the RAZRX rom on it already. Then what do I do to get ICS on board????
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as long as ur running stock rom it'll do just fine.. if ur not running stock rom reflash it, and then do wut previous post says settings>about phone> search for updates.. u'll have to re root tho... use matty's 1.7 just did it on mine and works fine..root access and all.
Edit: I just re-read post to make sure i covered everything.. since u have the razrx rom, (th3ory's, i was running too...one word... AWESOME!) flash back to the err.. what was last update...902 i think... just reflash stock rom, and search for OTA of ICS.. it's wut i did..
Alright so you are gonna want to do a search either here on XDA, or a google search and look for the stock RAZR 2.3.6 rom. And follow the instructions to install it and then as I said before go to settings, about phone, and click check for updates. And if that doesn't work tell me and I will give you instructions to install the stock ics manually.
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Alright guys thanks. I'll do this tomorrow.
Can't wait to see ICS on that Razr display.
dragn4rce said:
alright guys thanks. I'll do this tomorrow. :d
can't wait to see ics on that razr display.
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make sure battery is charged!!!!
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Alright guys thanks. I'll do this tomorrow.
Can't wait to see ICS on that Razr display.
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I can assure you that ICS on the Razr display is as sexy as it gets and it's quite nice with Motorola's changes to it. They seem to have left it relatively untouched, but what they did change was for the better in my opinion. If you don't like what they changed, I believe there are quite a few ROMs for a more pure ICS experience, and it will still be quite sexy
What other ROMS r there.. I live the sexyness of the new ICS..just don't like all the bloat..
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As for using the stock ics, bloat can be disabled, you go to settings/applications /manage applications/all then find the bloat you don't want, select it, uninstall updates, then you will find an option to disable. This will hide the app and disallow it to function, but it will still be in /system/app when an ota dose a file system check. If you're looking for cm9, I'd update to .211 install safe strap 2.0 for razr ics, then check out hashcodes cm9 build for the razr, you'll have to Google for it, it's not on xda. You will have to rsd back to stock before the update will install.
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The "disable" trick doesn't fully work I've found.. not on all of it.. too bad titanium backup freeze doesn't work anymore.. was easier/best way in my opinion..
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The "disable" trick doesn't fully work I've found.. not on all of it.. too bad titanium backup freeze doesn't work anymore.. was easier/best way in my opinion..
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What have you found that disabling doesn't work for? Some apps you have to uninstall the updates before the disable option will show up
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Device setup.. guided tours.. latitue.. crap like that.
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What other ROMS r there.. I live the sexyness of the new ICS..just don't like all the bloat..
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You can download Rom toolbox and delete them of you like. Just back em up if u feel u'll need em one day.
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You can download Rom toolbox and delete them of you like. Just back em up if u feel u'll need em one day.
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Thanks for the tip... may have to give it a try.
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Thanks for the tip... may have to give it a try.
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Or u can use a root explorer app and go to DATA\APP
Or if u can go System/APP for core apps.
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Or u can use a root explorer app and go to DATA\APP
Or if u can go System/APP for core apps.
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Nvr thought of that.. so used to titanium..
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Related
I am thinking about running the MIUI room that just recently came out on ROM manager, but I don't want to flash it if I cannot get back to stock and not receive the GB update when it comes.
Is there a reliable way to get back to stock yet? I have tried making a backup of my current state but every time that I do my X2 restarts...
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
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Yes you can get back to 100% stock.. There is a flashable SBF that does it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1175300
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I am thinking about running the MIUI room that just recently came out on ROM manager, but I don't want to flash it if I cannot get back to stock and not receive the GB update when it comes.
Is there a reliable way to get back to stock yet? I have tried making a backup of my current state but every time that I do my X2 restarts...
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
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I don't think MIUI is available for the X2. Check the X2 development forums. The SBF thread in particular. The answer yo your questions are there.
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I think the naming conventions of Droid's has caused a lot of confusion. Many things have been released for the Droid X and the Droid 2 at the same time, leading people to post about updates to the Droid X/2, which in fact is not the Droid X2.
I know MIUI is available, it is on ROM manager on my X2. And I found out about the imminent GB update on the X2 general forum.
So unless there are a lot more people than me "confused" by the names of Motorolas Phones, than I think it is probably true that GB will be here as a 2.3.4 build soon enough. I think that is why not much development has been done on this phone, why develop on Froyo when GB comes out so soon?
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SuBDivisions said:
Yes you can get back to 100% stock.. There is a flashable SBF that does it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1175300
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Thanks for this by the way!
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I know MIUI is available, it is on ROM manager on my X2. And I found out about the imminent GB update on the X2 general forum.
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I haven't heard of any X2 owner using ROM Manager. A far as I can tell, to date, there are only derivatives of that chinese ROM floating around. I would research more before you flash whatever you see in ROM Manager. Unless you are skilled enough to un-brick your phone.
But hey... Let me know how that works out for you.
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I haven't heard of any X2 owner using ROM Manager. A far as I can tell, to date, there are only derivatives of that chinese ROM floating around. I would research more before you flash whatever you see in ROM Manager. Unless you are skilled enough to un-brick your phone.
But hey... Let me know how that works out for you.
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I will see what the DEV part of the forum says, but I will probably try to flash it tonight.
I will let you know how it goes.
Rom manager its probably seeing your phone as the atrix. You don't want to download a rom for the atrix, it will not work and you will be forced to sbf back to stock. There is currently only one rom fire the x2 and at least 3 others in the works.
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Miui is most definitely not out for the x2.... but I guess it wouldn't hurt to try since you can easily unbrick
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Yeah, it didn't work. Reflashed to stock. At least I tried I guess. I cannot wait until GB comes out on this thing. I wanna play with some roms and customize this thing.
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I am thinking about running the MIUI room that just recently came out on ROM manager, but I don't want to flash it if I cannot get back to stock and not receive the GB update when it comes.
Is there a reliable way to get back to stock yet? I have tried making a backup of my current state but every time that I do my X2 restarts...
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
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I wish that that would work but miui's only for the driodx and droid2 ONLY
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I wish that that would work but miui's only for the driodx and droid2 ONLY
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Yeah I downloaded it from ROM manager and tried flashing it. It got about 2/3 of the way through the install and rebooted.
Had to go back to stock. A slightly annoying process, but i figured I may as well try and let the community know the results.
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Yeah I downloaded it from ROM manager and tried flashing it. It got about 2/3 of the way through the install and rebooted.
Had to go back to stock. A slightly annoying process, but i figured I may as well try and let the community know the results.
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There is only one rom currnently availiable
ericerk said:
There is only one rom currnently availiable
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Affinity was released we are now sitting on two!
DO NOT FLASH ATRIX!
I Did That Last Week Hearing How Much They're Similar, They Are And Then They're Not.
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DO NOT FLASH ATRIX!
I Did That Last Week Hearing How Much They're Similar, They Are And Then They're Not.
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Well at least GB is here. Eventually...
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http://www.droidrzr.com/index.php/t...s-61479-its-fastbootable-back-to-gingerbread/
Guys i got sick of waiting and searching the forums.
Did this and it is amazing. I wouldnt even care to be stuck on it. I had no idea what i was messing. I dont see how the real update can be any better.
Just make sure you flash to .181 root only dont install anything else. Then do as instructed. Zero problems battery life is good, camera all works.
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This is only for XT912 right?
cheekrox said:
This is only for XT912 right?
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Yes.
....and I'm not sure why it's posted here in the development section.
Yeah sorry. Just thought it would help some people find it. I had a hell of a time. Mods move to where ya want i just feel like most of us cant find what we need. This is an extremely good build im very happy with it. Yes its for the cdma xt912....
If anyone needs help message me.
Easy to do once you get back to stock .181. I had to use matts utility to get back to stock. But RSD should be fine just get root then do exactly as instructed.
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Is it OK to flash back to .173 on utility 1.51
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dantonuci said:
Is it OK to flash back to .173 on utility 1.51
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Yup!
okay, so im on rooted .181 ota. i dont have safestrap or any of that installed. i WANT to be running this : http://www.droidrzr.com/index.php/topic/2769-rom-the-arctic-ics/ but i dont know how to get there from here.
also, if i use this : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1486718 tool, could it help me if something were to go wrong?
Anyone?
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Anyone?
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Ok, first things first. ICS is coming down the pipe in a few days maybe a week or 2, depending on how the soak test goes. Why do you want to flash a GB OS mod when ICS will be here soon? If you flash to that I don't believe you'll get the OTA update.
Second, you'll want to have RSDLite installed on your machine with a safe, working copy of your stock rom. This can be found in about 50 places on these forums. The only catch is that when ICS rolls out, more than likely, you won't be able to go back to GB due to the boot loader being signed with a new version (all the posts you see about getting "unstuck" are speaking of that very problem).
I'll be more than happy to walk you through the process, but it just doesn't seem to be the wisest course of action with ICS so close.
Lemme know!
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Ok, first things first. ICS is coming down the pipe in a few days maybe a week or 2, depending on how the soak test goes. Why do you want to flash a GB OS mod when ICS will be here soon? If you flash to that I don't believe you'll get the OTA update.
Second, you'll want to have RSDLite installed on your machine with a safe, working copy of your stock rom. This can be found in about 50 places on these forums. The only catch is that when ICS rolls out, more than likely, you won't be able to go back to GB due to the boot loader being signed with a new version (all the posts you see about getting "unstuck" are speaking of that very problem).
I'll be more than happy to walk you through the process, but it just doesn't seem to be the wisest course of action with ICS so close.
Lemme know!
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Isn't that rom ics? Its the .211 leak base correct me if I'm wrong.
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It might be. I'm not terribly familiar with it. I would just wait. May take you off the update path or cause other problems. Just my opinion.
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aktrazer said:
It might be. I'm not terribly familiar with it. I would just wait. May take you off the update path or cause other problems. Just my opinion.
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Well there's a method posted on that site that keeps full ota upgradeability. You use safe strap. I was gonna try that tonight.
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watt9493 said:
Well there's a method posted on that site that keeps full ota upgradeability. You use safe strap. I was gonna try that tonight.
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If you do let us know how it goes. I think a lot of people would be interested to know how that works!
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If you do let us know how it goes. I think a lot of people would be interested to know how that works!
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Ill post back in this thread when I'm done.
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http://www.droidrzr.com/index.php?/topic/2732-[Guide]-Gb2Ics:-Fastbootable-Ics-Leaks-4-All-Gb-Users
There's the link
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I heard there is leak original motorola rom for Rogers Droid Razr ICS.
Is there Rogers Droid Razr ICS OTA zip file that I can install on my phone without rooting my phone?
If there is please show me where I can find it because I am tired of waiting for Motorola to release ICS!!!
Hamelay said:
I heard there is leak original motorola rom for Rogers Droid Razr ICS.
Is there Rogers Droid Razr ICS OTA zip file that I can install on my phone without rooting my phone?
If there is please show me where I can find it because I am tired of waiting for Motorola to release ICS!!!
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Please check the thread in Droid Razr Development, that is where I posted it
Hamelay said:
I heard there is leak original motorola rom for Rogers Droid Razr ICS.
Is there Rogers Droid Razr ICS OTA zip file that I can install on my phone without rooting my phone?
If there is please show me where I can find it because I am tired of waiting for Motorola to release ICS!!!
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Why not root your phone? You can un-root at anytime. ICS is too good to wait for an actual release
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Please check the thread in Droid Razr Development, that is where I posted it
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Can you post or send me the direct link for that?
It was literally the third post down under Development....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1735746
Is there an easy and simple way to do this?
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Hamelay said:
Is there an easy and simple way to do this?
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yes. read the instruction in that thread. it is very easy. root. install required free app. run. profit.
it doesn't get any easier than that.
unless ur coming from an iPhone...
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Is there an easy and simple way to do this?
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Just did it myself, and it was extremely easy... I am a NOOB by the way... if I can do it, you can.
One suggestion... READ EVERY SINGLE WORD... then read it all again... and then 3 more times until you know it before you get to it... it will save you a lot of grief... trust me on this one...
I hate the new upgrade of Rogers Droid Razr ICS
I upgrade it finally but now I hate ICS.
After the upgrade my phone is to slow even if I reset it twice, flash player don't work at all, webtop act funny and totally different(I like the old one), Some of my apps don't work or crashes alot, its not easy to uninstall apps like 2.3.5&2.3.6, my wifi & GPS went on&off with out doing anything, my GPS apps doesn't work at all, ....
I like the new look of ICS but when its come to the function, its ****ed up!!!
Hamelay said:
I upgrade it finally but now I hate ICS.
After the upgrade my phone is to slow even if I reset it twice, flash player don't work at all, webtop act funny and totally different(I like the old one), Some of my apps don't work or crashes alot, its not easy to uninstall apps like 2.3.5&2.3.6, my wifi & GPS went on&off with out doing anything, my GPS apps doesn't work at all, ....
I like the new look of ICS but when its come to the function, its ****ed up!!!
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You should back up your data, boot into stock recovery or if you're using custom recovery (cwm/bootmenu) and do a factory wipe. It's painful as you'll have to set up your phone again from scratch but it will fix most of your issues with apps crashing.
Has anyone tried putting Google Now on the Razr HD? It can be run on ICS. I have had some trouble getting it to run properly.
Has anyone else given it a try?
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Has anyone tried putting Google Now on the Razr HD? It can be run on ICS. I have had some trouble getting it to run properly.
Has anyone else given it a try?
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RAZR hd is suppose to come with it stock
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No, it doesn't come stock. It comes stock in Jelly Bean, not ICS. There is a way to get it working on ICS but I can't get out to work on this phone. I also don't want to try anything too crazy until recovery is developed so I can Nandroid.
Forgot what it's like to not have a nexus phone...lol.
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No, it doesn't come stock. It comes stock in Jelly Bean, not ICS. There is a way to get it working on ICS but I can't get out to work on this phone. I also don't want to try anything too crazy until recovery is developed so I can Nandroid.
Forgot what it's like to not have a nexus phone...lol.
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P3droid is working or finished a recovery
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GraphicDemon said:
P3droid is working or finished a recovery
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I thought I read that too. P3 always comes out with these hacks so quickly. He'll probably have a Jelly Bean release soon enough. Recovery will be nice, so we can play around and know we have a nandroid. Also, with recovery, themes and roms are not too far off.
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Has anyone tried putting Google Now on the Razr HD? It can be run on ICS. I have had some trouble getting it to run properly.
Has anyone else given it a try?
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Here's the thread, and for all the weak at heart, they even have an app that will do the total install for you.
I did the manual install and it works flawlessly!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1747224
ATGAdmin said:
Here's the thread, and for all the weak at heart, they even have an app that will do the total install for you.
I did the manual install and it works flawlessly!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1747224
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And you have the Razr HD? Don't we need a recovery in order to install it? I'll try the manual route and report back.
I just read through the post and it says we have to be on a deodexed rom. I am on stock, rooted. Is that what worked for you?
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And you have the Razr HD? Don't we need a recovery in order to install it? I'll try the manual route and report back.
I just read through the post and it says we have to be on a deodexed rom. I am on stock, rooted. Is that what worked for you?
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I'm on the kissing cousin of the Razor HD, the Atrix HD, we don't have recovery yet either, I'm on a stock, rooted, odexed ROM, and the manual method worked great for me. Like I said, "Flawless". If you read through the thread, you'll see some that have installed on odexed ROMs with no problems. The OP stated that while it will work on an odexed ROM, he hasn't tested it out on one.
It's very easy, and painless if you follow the VERY simple instructions to the letter.
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Ok....hold off on this Razr owners. I tried installing manually and it installs, but force closes whenever I try to use it. I'm hoping to find a fix and assuming I do, I'll post it. If anyone installs without issue on the Razr, please let me know.
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Ok....hold off on this Razr owners. I tried installing manually and it installs, but force closes whenever I try to use it. I'm hoping to find a fix and assuming I do, I'll post it. If anyone installs without issue on the Razr, please let me know.
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Hmm just finished the manual install on my nephews Razr HD without a hitch, works perfect!?!
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ATGAdmin said:
Hmm just finished the manual install on my nephews Razr HD without a hitch, works perfect!?!
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Can you tell me whose version did you download? Or maybe just shoot me the link for it, if you don't mind. Maybe I need to try a different one. Thanks a lot for the quick feedback.
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Can you tell me whose version did you download? Or maybe just shoot me the link for it, if you don't mind. Maybe I need to try a different one. Thanks a lot for the quick feedback.
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V7. First one on the list. Just download the file, it's made to flash via cwm, but just install as per the manual instructions.
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ATGAdmin said:
V7. First one on the list. Just download the file, it's made to flash via cwm, but just install as per the manual instructions.
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I don't know what the hell I'm not doing. I tried the first version and got same result...lots of FCs. Maybe I'll just have to wait for this phone to get the Bean update. Hopefully it won't be too long.
If you can think of anything that I may be doing wrong please feel free to ask.
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I don't know what the hell I'm not doing. I tried the first version and got same result...lots of FCs. Maybe I'll just have to wait for this phone to get the Bean update. Hopefully it won't be too long.
If you can think of anything that I may be doing wrong please feel free to ask.
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The step by step instructions are right there bro. Did you set your permissions correctly on the files and folders per the instructions?
Once you set your permissions, reboot, and you should be golden.
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ATGAdmin said:
The step by step instructions are right there bro. Did you set your permissions correctly on the files and folders per the instructions?
Once you set your permissions, reboot, and you should be golden.
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I followed it but I must have made a mistake at some point. And if I try to go back, Google Search is totally gone.
I really need recovery! Lol
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nweaver11 said:
I followed it but I must have made a mistake at some point. And if I try to go back, Google Search is totally gone.
I really need recovery! Lol
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If you followed the directions step by step, you should only need to rename your googlesearch apk back to it's original name.
Maybe you should wait for a recovery so all you have to do is flash it
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If you followed the directions step by step, you should only need to rename your googlesearch apk back to it's original name.
Maybe you should wait for a recovery so all you have to do is flash it
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I went in and cleared data. It started up and I was so happy. It took me through the set up. Once I selected that I was in, force close. Arhhh!
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I'm on the kissing cousin of the Razor HD, the Atrix HD, we don't have recovery yet either, I'm on a stock, rooted, odexed ROM, and the manual method worked great for me. Like I said, "Flawless". If you read through the thread, you'll see some that have installed on odexed ROMs with no problems. The OP stated that while it will work on an odexed ROM, he hasn't tested it out on one.
It's very easy, and painless if you follow the VERY simple instructions to the letter.
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I did the manual install, and its working perfect. Also, could you share the quickview widgets from the Atrix? I think thats what they're called, where you can swipe and see a preview box of your inbox and all that
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I did the manual install, and its working perfect. Also, could you share the quickview widgets from the Atrix? I think thats what they're called, where you can swipe and see a preview box of your inbox and all that
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Glad to see someone can follow instructions lol
Attached to this post is the apk you requested
Not sure if it will/will not work on your phone?!?
ATGAdmin said:
Glad to see someone can follow instructions lol
Attached to this post is the apk you requested
Not sure if it will/will not work on your phone?!?
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FINALLY!!! Not sure what the difference was, but I used ES Explorer this time instead of Root Exporer and everything seems good. No Force Closes (yet) and voice rec is good.
Thanks for all the help, ATG. Greatly appreciated.