Hello,
I have been researching this for a few days and am not having much luck. My mopho has been unlocked for several month and I have been trying various custom roms without issue (from Th3Bill: CM10, CM10.1, Paranoid, etc...). I am trying to restore the phone to stock so that I can activate it on a different phone line within my Sprint account. When I try and flash 1FF-sunfire-user-2.3.4-4.5.1A-1_SUN-198_7-CM-release-keys-signed-Sprint-US.sbf via RSD Lite I get an error after it finishes creating the image and tries to reboot the phone.
The phone shows the following:
SVF:116:1:2
Failed to boot x2004
I have installed the stock recovery and done a complete wipe via that recovery. I have tried using RSD Lite 5.3, 5.5, and 5.7, and also tried doing it on a different PC. Again, all I am after is to get the phone activated on a different phone number with Sprint. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks in advance!
Try one of these and get back to me
https://sites.google.com/site/motosbf/photon-sbf-files
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no luck
Thanks for the reply. I tried all of 3 of the sbf files and am still getting the same error as before. Please let me know if you have any other ideas.
Thanks in advance!
Did it come with 2.3.4 or 2.3.5?
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MarcquisDale said:
Did it come with 2.3.4 or 2.3.5?
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The phone had 2.3.4 on it before I unlocked it and started installing the custom ROMs. The strange thing is that it is still unlocked and I can flash custom ROMs without issue.
Thanks again for the help!
Sorry i couldn't help much
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Thanks MarcquisDale for the help
Just wanted to update and say I was able to solve my issue. I found a backup that I had made back when I was on the stock 2.3.4, which I did not realize I had. Restoring that backup got me back to 2.3.4 stock so that I could active, while keeping my bootloader unlocked. That allowed me to active the device and then install a CM10 based ROM again. Not sure if this is something that will actually help someone else but figured I would post the update just in case.
Thanks again
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I seem to be having issues installing any of the available custom ROMS for my mopho.
I also had issues installing the latest 198_7 sbf. It wouldn't install OTA.
Coincidence? I think not.
I followed QBKing77's instructions to the letter for the magnifier ROM , and still ended up with a brick!
I purchased my phone late October.
Any ideas?
I've rooted, installed superuser, rom manager/premium, placed the ROM on both of the cards. Nothing works!
Luckily, Android installs and boots far faster than crackberry!
Is your bootloader unlocked?
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I get a big, fat old FAIL.
I've tried to derp it through rsdlite, and it fails.
If its pudding turn off the photon and it should say unlock at top left after than install cwm
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medic233 said:
I get a big, fat old FAIL.
I've tried to derp it through rsdlite, and it fails.
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It always fails. Just go ahead and do the moto-fastboot commands and you will be unlocked.
Grrrrr.
Thank you all for being patient.
Sporting ACS Magnifier.
SCHWEET!
Hi,
Could someone please help me? I'm trying to get back to full stock (well as close to it as possible) to either eliminate my problem or send back under warranty...my problem is detailed in this thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1500220&page=3# ...basically my Atrix just will mot stop randomly rebooting/locking up with the screen off (needing a batter pull).
I have tried running RSDLite 5.6 in exactly the same way I unlocked the bootloader but nothing seemed to happen...RSDLite went all the way to 100% but all my phone did was reboot normally. Weird thing was, I didn't get a reboot for nearly 24 hours....and then they started again, quite regularly. Did I do something wrong? I though that SBFing it through RSD would just reflash completely back to stock.
Also, in case I cannot get rid of this REALLY annoying problem, I want to hide the 'unlocked' text at boot ...how would I go about doing that?
Thanks,
Mark
Anyone?
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Are you using the correct SBF file?
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How could I tell? I have the IHOP _Bell file and the SBF file is just titled SBF_Flash
It worked a couple of months ago when I unlocked the bootloader
If you're trying to go back to stock then you have to find the official SBF. It sounds like you're using the same files that you used to unlock it in the first place.
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How could I tell? I have the IHOP _Bell file and the SBF file is just titled SBF_Flash
It worked a couple of months ago when I unlocked the bootloader
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Use a Fruitcake or you will brick
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Please don't spread misinformation. Using RSD does not automatically result in a brick. I have used it numerous times flashing Official (AT&T) SBF builds and I am still using the same phone.
With that said, it is not recommended to use RSD (which I agree) but it can be used with caution and some knowledge/research in tow.
One precaution, do not flash previous builds (SBF).
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Use a Fruitcake or you will brick
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Ok, thanks for the info, just come back to this after being away...I have done a bit of research on fruitcake but I haven't been able to find too much...where can I find the latest?
My friend found the way to root OTA .629!
Make sure your phone working on .629,
1.Flash repacked .608 sbf
http://db.tt/xj6oos8G
(Never Try Full .608 SBF !!!)
2 .Download tool PetesMotorolaRootTools or SuperOneClick extract all and run.(Just like rooting .608）
Note : - FIRST - Please Enable USB Debugging , Then connect cable for usb type Charge only
3.Install app otarootkeeper(Can be found in Play Store,it's free),backup su, unroot.
4.Reboot to Motorola Recovery, Wipe, apply .629 OTA update.zip,reboot.
5.install otarootkeeper app again,restore su
Check your device, it should rooted
ATTENTION: Reapply .629 update is very important, when you flashed our repacked .608 sbf, your device is working on a unstable hybrid rom
Here's where my friend posted:
rootzwiki.com/topic/23207-stuck-at-rootless-629check-this/
try here.629 Root Exploit Development
thanks
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Anyone has .629 update.zip?
ravenhr said:
Anyone has .629 update.zip?
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http://rootzwiki.com/index.php?/topic/21934-4.5.629.zip-please-do-not-install,-only-for-developers
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Failed for me... First flash failed, everything else has followed that... Unable to root with SuperOneClick, reflashing with upadet.zip hasn't give any different output...
Oh, yes, Droid works, as I haven't done anything...
Are you sure you follow all step?
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Rooted.
But, now my GSM network keeps failing as Airplane mode keeps checking on/off every few seconds (interesting enough, wifi still works without problems)...
This works great, I was enable to flash the file unisng RSD Lite and after that root using zergrush without any problem. Only slight problem it that wi-fi dont work at the moment but will update when i flash it back to .629 .
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Rooted.
But, now my GSM network keeps failing as Airplane mode keeps checking on/off every few seconds (interesting enough, wifi still works without problems)...
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I didn't met this problem before. .Did you tried reboot your device?
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zyy757 said:
I didn't met this problem before. .Did you tried reboot your device?
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Yes, no help from it... still the same problem.
UPDATE: For all with some sort of problems (!), blindly follow guide from link, for RESTORING device... apply 608, apply repacked 629, (IMPORTANT) full wipe in recovery, root, unroot, flash update, re-root. Works like a charm, all radios are full to go!
Any roms work with this? I tried cm7 and got stuck at red m screen. Had to start all over. Anyone have sucess with a rom after on rooted 629?
Edit: cm9 worked after using droid 2 bootstrap.
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Yes, no help from it... still the same problem.
UPDATE: For all with some sort of problems (!), blindly follow guide from link, for RESTORING device... apply 608, apply repacked 629, (IMPORTANT) full wipe in recovery, root, unroot, flash update, re-root. Works like a charm, all radios are full to go!
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Thanks alot
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Now, rooted, I'm finally able to delete all those stupid Verizon bloatware (I'm not on Verizon, even more, I CAN'T use Verizon, I'm not in U.S.!) - got around 10-15% on speed (some things apparently are in startup and slowing the phone down).
Other thing, before this update, I had some minor and occasional problems with touch - like ghosts or something, after unlocking touch started to do weird stuff, opening apps by it-self, moving icons across the screen - no more, it works great (for now). This might be because of fresh and full install and wipe (yes, it's a hassle to do it, to install all apps again, set them up... but, it's kinda good solution...).
Enjoy yourself
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wawooo great
my d2g unbricked now many thank . and rooted now , coud i install custom rom ?????
weelcup said:
wawooo great
my d2g unbricked now many thank . and rooted now , coud i install custom rom ?????
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Not sure, but I hear that cm9 is OK
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weelcup said:
wawooo great
my d2g unbricked now many thank . and rooted now , coud i install custom rom ?????
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read post 12
if you find a rom that works, let us know
So this is confirmes to work to regain root on a phone that is not bricked? My wife has a D2g.
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So this is confirmes to work to regain root on a phone that is not bricked? My wife has a D2g.
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sure. it work
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From memory, I will try to recall exactly what steps I have taken to reach this point.
1. I started off fine from 198_7 locked
2. still fine, unlocked and on joker's cm10
3. I decided to go back to locked for 4g. then factory reset from the cm10 settings
4. from my mac, I flashed stock recovery and sbf the nopudding4u
5. after reboot, I got error "Failed to boot 4 -- Starting fastboot" or something like that.
6. I stupidly followed this guide. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1797787
but now I believe I was a person on 2.3.4 and should have steered clear of that guide. hindsight....
7. after reboot, I got error "Failed to boot 1 -- Starting fastboot" also something like that.
8. few hours later I realized I could use RSD because without pressing any buttons, the "Failed to boot 1" started RSD mode and I tried
to use 198_7 and it failed.
9. I then felt I had to use the 2.3.5 sv2 update and tried to find an sbf for it. and found this guide.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1798145
10. upon reboot, I cannot seem to connect to any network other than wifi.
looking at *#*#4636#*#* i get "unknown" under network type.
in blue, that is my problem, thanks for reading. I keep seeing threads with similar issues with no straight forward answer and solution, which is why I am now writing a new thread.
thanks again, please help
You updated yourself to 2.3.5. To reconnect your going to have to flash the photon modules or flash a locked 2.3.5. Rom via bootstrap.
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mof9336 said:
You updated yourself to 2.3.5. To reconnect your going to have to flash the photon modules or flash a locked 2.3.5. Rom via bootstrap.
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would you care to say when I updated myself to 2.3.5? I feel step 6 was when.
also, I have flashed the stock 2.3.5 zipped rom and tried your mof 2.3.5 slim rom still no dice. maybe some specific instructions that I could follow? thanks.
Fixed.
Reflashed the modules separately thanks mof definitely
Yea step 6 if you read the top of the post it says not for 2.3.4. Users
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mof9336 said:
Yea step 6 if you read the top of the post it says not for 2.3.4. Users
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yeah I figured out after 5 minutes within finishing that guide. just understand, i was in a panic.
thanks for the help.
@MODS: change title head to [FIXED] thanks
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10. upon reboot, I cannot seem to connect to any network other than wifi.
looking at *#*#4636#*#* i get "unknown" under network type.
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What happens when you try to change network type to what you need (CDMA or GSM)?
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What happens when you try to change network type to what you need (CDMA or GSM)?
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It reverted back to "unknown" as if I didn't even tap any other network type.
Just know its all good now after reflashing the modules. Twice.
yup for the first time i'm stuck
well i made an account on here just to figure this out but i wanted to get free internet (which i now know is impossible) with my Photon. it is stuck in Network type: unknown and i don't understand you guys or a solution. all i tried was the *#*#4636#*#* andnow i won't find servises nor connect. i can only use wifi and nothing else. please help.
yes i know i'm a noob leave me alone
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well i made an account on here . . . .
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You probably are in the same boat as I am. Flashing the APPROPRIATE modules for the photon's radios is the key to fixing this problem. Basically two kinds pre and post 2.3.5 sv2 pre being something of the sort of 198_7. figure out which one you need and either flash the modules or flash a rom
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how do i flash one or the other. i only kno the RSD lite with the Derpunlock.sbf (which by the way failed)
Wanna try being as thorough as I was describing my situation in the OP? Can't really help without knowing your current status. Should start from the point you photon was last working.
Let's see it was working then I tried to see if I could get free internet. So I put in this code hmm can't recall (*#*#3646#*#*#)? I think but it took me to my network section and I changed a network to gmail and ever since it has never connected.:banghead:
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I have a MoPho with unlocked bootloader running 2.3.4 and everytime I try to flash back to my saved stock backup from any custom rom I keep getting an "error while flashing boot image" I tried to do an advanced restore and picked the files one at a time but I keep getting the same result. Can someone please help, thank you in advance...
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Are you restoring using the same utility you did the nandroid backup with? Joker recovery vs twrp vs cwm recovery
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I created the back up using cwm and trying to restore through cwm...
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Stray2thaB said:
I created the back up using cwm and trying to restore through cwm...
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Are you using a working recovery? Jokers? Twrp? Photon3? Or the ROM manager one? ROM manager version does not work.
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As far as I know, I am using Clockworkmod Recovery v5.0.2.8. I've tried Rom Manager but I usually get an error while trying to perform a NANDroid backup...
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As far as I know, I am using Clockworkmod Recovery v5.0.2.8. I've tried Rom Manager but I usually get an error while trying to perform a NANDroid backup...
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as mentioned previously the ROM Manager one DOES NOT WORK. 5.0.2.8 DOES NOT WORK! you NEED to user Jokers, TWRP or the 5.0.2.7-photon3 recoveries ONLY. you can find the working recoveries on my site. choose which one suits you best! don't use Jokers V4 because it won't flash google apps properly.
http://www.motosunfire.com/clockworkmod-recovery/
Ok thanks a lot, I will try the two you just recommended...
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OK I downloaded the TWRP recovery you had suggested, I backed up my current from but when I tried to restore a different from I keep getting an error "the process com.android.phone has stopped working" and I have no service now...
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Stray2thaB said:
OK I downloaded the TWRP recovery you had suggested, I backed up my current from but when I tried to restore a different from I keep getting an error "the process com.android.phone has stopped working" and I have no service now...
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alright? well that doesn't say alot? as you could be using any one of 20 different ROMs. which are you using?
na7q said:
alright? well that doesn't say alot? as you could be using any one of 20 different ROMs. which are you using?
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I am running cm7, or rather was running cm7 coz now my phone is stuck in the boot loop limbo. Kept getting the error "com.android.phone stopped working" and I was unable to make or receive calls all day. So I thought relocking and unlocking the bootloader would do the trick but now I'm stuck on a rock and a hard place. Sssoooooo, do you have any tricks up your sleeves I could use, I would really appreciate it...
I've been able to run a hand full of fastboot commands to bring my phone back out of limbo, I am past the boot image and able to activate with the sprint network. Thank you all who took the liberty of viewing my post, I appreciate the help...
Stray2thaB said:
I am running cm7, or rather was running cm7 coz now my phone is stuck in the boot loop limbo. Kept getting the error "com.android.phone stopped working" and I was unable to make or receive calls all day. So I thought relocking and unlocking the bootloader would do the trick but now I'm stuck on a rock and a hard place. Sssoooooo, do you have any tricks up your sleeves I could use, I would really appreciate it...
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Stray2thaB said:
I've been able to run a hand full of fastboot commands to bring my phone back out of limbo, I am past the boot image and able to activate with the sprint network. Thank you all who took the liberty of viewing my post, I appreciate the help...
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hmmm... CDMA user? or GSM? i remember that bug being around in the very early builds of CM7. are you on the latest nightly or stable release?
i might also recommend changing some build prop info (which could be causing this?) to make sure it tells the radio to operate in the correct mode. gsm or cdma. if you look for ro.telophony.default_network=? the ? should be a 4 for CDMA or a 7 for GSM. change to your liking. then reboot. this was an issue in CM9 for the longest time and this is how it was resolved. it's possible it could be the same for CM7.
another option is to of course start over. wipe the cache,data,system partitions, possibly even twice. flash cm7. twice to be safe. then gapps. twice to be safe. then give it another shot.
other than that it might be a bad download or a bad build. so try another if it doesn't work. hope this helps you!
CDMA user, for now I am able to have my phone back on, but I will probably steer away from CM7 AND perhaps try CM10. All I keep finding is an unofficial release, is this the only one there is?
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Stray2thaB said:
CDMA user, for now I am able to have my phone back on, but I will probably steer away from CM7 AND perhaps try CM10. All I keep finding is an unofficial release, is this the only one there is?
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there will never be any officials releases unless somehow Motorola decides they want to give us drivers/source for ICS or JB. which is never. unless we get a leak.