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uh oh....trying to put in a rom

Ive been flashing roms for some time, though this is my first attempt on the captivate.
Followed the instructions np.
Using rom manager backed up my stock rom.
made sure it saved to sd.
used titanium made sure all apps were backed up.
downloaded cogs newest version.
opened rom manager selected flash for captivate.
turned phone off.
rebooted into rom manager
wiped phone via directions.
selected cog via sd card
now Ive been sitting at the installing update window for roughly 20 minutes without the progress bar moving at all...
any advice?
I did just do a battery pull and it seems that im back to att stock. No rom.

ive just tried running it again and I just sit at installing update...
I did have ryan zas oclf on prior and I dont know if I removed. however since Im back to stock now shouldnt it be gone?
Wouldnt be able to prevent it now would it?

Been there done that
Usb debugging, enable it
Simple mistake man, no big deal
From a phone

Well turning on usb debug wasnt it but i did reinstall oclf and it shows its still active batteries just to low to remow waiting...

Ok any othet ideas? Oclf says its not inthe one running its a different one. Guess ill try to reflash agafin and install anyone else got an idea?

Finding
opening
installing
then it just sits forever
anyone?

Try to download the file again, it may have been corrupted during download
Edit...not clear are you booting into recovery, selecting the rom zip file, etc or actually rebooting phone and going into rom manager?
You need to boot into recovery and select the zip there if you are not doing it that way

Correct im in recovery and selecting it.

Download the stock ODIN 1 click and flash that then re-root and install ROM manager and then flash COG

sadly ive done this also.
used odin one click last night went back to stock then rooted again and tried and it still just sat at the installing line for an hour.
something is not working and I cannot figure it out.

1. make sure you move the zip (as you downloaded it, don't unzip) to the root of your sdcard.
2. open rom manager, flash CWM if you haven't already.
3. using rom manager, backup your current stuff under a name you'll recognize
4. turn off phone. boot into recovery
5. if it shows the 2e or 3e recovery, choose the 2nd option: "install update.zip", this should open up CWM recovery
6. from CWM recovery, go down to "install zip from sdcard"
7. then: "choose zip from sdcard"
8. then you select the zip that you moved to your sdcard in STEP 1.
that should do it.

waikuk said:
1. make sure you move the zip (as you downloaded it, don't unzip) to the root of your sdcard.
2. open rom manager, flash CWM if you haven't already.
3. using rom manager, backup your current stuff under a name you'll recognize
4. turn off phone. boot into recovery
5. if it shows the 2e or 3e recovery, choose the 2nd option: "install update.zip", this should open up CWM recovery
6. from CWM recovery, go down to "install zip from sdcard"
7. then: "choose zip from sdcard"
8. then you select the zip that you moved to your sdcard in STEP 1.
that should do it.
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every step done. Even a odin flash to stock prior. Locks up every time at installing update, it will sit there all night.

Thought I was reading on Cog's latest build a few people having issues installing using the latest ROM Manager and CWM.
I think this is the older version of the update.zip and maybe it will install Cog.
Also you can bypass the whole rooting/dowloading ROM Manager prior to flashing if you use this update.zip.
Odin 1-Click back to stock.
Put in the update.zip to your SDCard
Reboot into recovery.
Run the update.zip under recovery.
It will do a short reboot back to the screen.
Run it once more and you should be in Clockwork Recovery advanced menu.
Attempt to install the Cog.zip again and see if it works.
Unfort I'm running Assonance's latest build and didn't run into any issues.

Going to try it in a bit.

vapor311 said:
Going to try it in a bit.
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Check out the wiki thread for adam's Axura ROM. The process should be the same, just use the ROM of your choice. I'd try another download/different ROM, there may be an issue with your download, or a bug in the ROM possibly?
http://thwackd.com/axura/wiki/index.php?title=How-To:_Flash_Axura_CE_ROM

waikuk said:
1. make sure you move the zip (as you downloaded it, don't unzip) to the root of your sdcard.
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I screwed up before by forgetting to move the zip to the root of my sdcard. I don't quite understand why this is necessary, but I can confirm that it is.
vapor311 said:
Going to try it in a bit.
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Two suggestions - not sure if you've already attempted these.
1. Have you tried flashing an older version of Cognition? Possible that there is just something silly about your setup that is preventing you from flashing this specific version.
2. Along the same lines, have you tried flashing to Cognition using one of the Odin flashable ROMs? I'm personally a bit mystified by these, but I'm just a wimpy Mac user.
Older versions of Cognition here.

The version of CWM rom manager downloads should be okay. A master clear and stock fhlash should help
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I897 using XDA App

[Q] Update from FRG83D to Gingerbread

Hi,
I just wanted to update manually to Gingerbread.
But I am truly confused with all the version jibber jabber...
My Android version is 2.2.1, Build Number FRG83D and Kernel is 2.6.32.9-g6624e39 [email protected] #1.
My phone is from german Vodafone Company. Maybe it is because of the language? But I do not care about it, use only English anyhow.
Can I update?
Obviously I can not with the just released file, cause I get a "cannot verify".
Or do I have to wait for another file and why?
Thanks!

Do you have Vodafone or Stock Google Android installed? This update works not on the vodafone version.....

You're not even on the latest version of Froyo, of course you won't be able to use the Gingerbread update.

Update to FRG83G with the last link in this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=11618364&postcount=947
Direct link to FRG83G (from D) http://android.clients.google.com/p...igned-passion-FRG83G-from-FRG83D.2854b06b.zip

How do I switch to the lates stock version that I can update Gingerbread to?
I thought I updated manually to the latest version before...
I really hate this part of Android
edit: oh thanks to the above, guess I'll try that

Brownbay said:
Update to FRG83G with the last link in this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=11618364&postcount=947
Direct link to FRG83G (from D) http://android.clients.google.com/p...igned-passion-FRG83G-from-FRG83D.2854b06b.zip
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This fails to verify too

Can anyone lead me to a way to get to vanilla Android so I wont be bothered with this **** again?

DarsVaeda said:
Can anyone lead me to a way to get to vanilla Android so I wont be bothered with this **** again?
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it seems to me that you are not on the stock android ROM, but you are on a special vodaphone version of the ROM. if this is true, i highly suggest that you get rid of that ROM. that means you should root your phone, gain superuser acces, and install ROM manager.
ROM manager will now let you easily flash a variety of ROMs, just like an official OTA update, and including the stock ROM. so from ROM manager you could switch to stock if you wish, which would let you upgrade to gingerbread. or you can switch to cyanogen, or any other ROM you see in the list.
by far its the best thing to do.

Okay this are the steps I figured so far, if I follow them will I be able to update to Gingerbread?
Any step I forgot?
- Root with this method http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=959672 (yeah I'm on ubuntu)
- then I "download the FRG83 system image from http://developer.htc.com and use fastboot to flash over the system and boot images"
- then I run the update the Gingerbread update

DarsVaeda said:
Okay this are the steps I figured so far, if I follow them will I be able to update to Gingerbread?
Any step I forgot?
- Root with this method http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=959672 (yeah I'm on ubuntu)
- then I "download the FRG83 system image from http://developer.htc.com and use fastboot to flash over the system and boot images"
- then I run the update the Gingerbread update
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That is what I had to do to get mine working...

So you may help me out cause i'm stuck again.
I have rooted via SuperOneClick now, cause the linux one did not work, blame it on eclipse...anyway.
I installed RomManager as suggested above, but there is no FRG83 to choose from.
So i downloaded the FRG83 from HTC and choose that with RomManager. But it does not install, just backups then reboots and nothing changed.
I also tried to do it manually but if i go to fastboot i can not do anything.
There are only Bootloader, Reboot, Reboot Bootloader and Power Down.
I named the downloaded zip (http://dl4.htc.com/RomCode/Source_and_Binaries/signed-passion-img-FRG83_0923.zip), root.zip and placed it in the root of the sd-card.
What am i missing?

DarsVaeda said:
So you may help me out cause i'm stuck again.
I have rooted via SuperOneClick now, cause the linux one did not work, blame it on eclipse...anyway.
I installed RomManager as suggested above, but there is no FRG83 to choose from.
So i downloaded the FRG83 from HTC and choose that with RomManager. But it does not install, just backups then reboots and nothing changed.
I also tried to do it manually but if i go to fastboot i can not do anything.
There are only Bootloader, Reboot, Reboot Bootloader and Power Down.
I named the downloaded zip (http://dl4.htc.com/RomCode/Source_and_Binaries/signed-passion-img-FRG83_0923.zip), root.zip and placed it in the root of the sd-card.
What am i missing?
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I downgraded to stock from my laptop.
You go into fastboot on the device and then on your computer run commands like:
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
and
Code:
fastboot flash system system.img
.
Fastboot in this case is used to restore the stock images from your computer to the device.
You then need to re-apply all the updates.

Just flash the full stock Gingerbread ROM from the dev section. Easy peasy.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=968396

Hi all,
I have exactly the same problem as DarsVaeda, and also the same specs:
Nexus One (Vodafone NL)
Android version 2.2.1
Build Number FRG83D
Kernel version 2.6.32.9-g6624e39 [email protected] #1
HBOOT-0.35.0017
RADIO 5.12.00.08
I've been trying to find a solution for the problem but trying to update to FRG83G gives me the same error message:
Finding update package…
Opening update package…
Verifying update package…
E:failed to verify whole-file signature
E:signature verification failed
installation aborted
if someone has a solution, please post it here

I believe Vodafone tweak their ROMs, so you can't install the update. You will need to revert your phone to complete stock, or root and flash files through a custom recovery, our unlock the bootloader and fastboot flash...
Sent from my Nexus One using XDA App

Yep he's right.
I am on gingerbread now.
I rooted with super one click.
Then installed rom manager.
Flash a custom recovery (ie. at the bottom).
Downloaded stock FRG83G from HTC.
Booted into the recovery and installed the rom.
Afterwards I could update to gingerbread.
No downsides yet.
You can also flash the stock gingerbread rom now. Saves you one step.
It's linked here in the forum.
Sent from my Nexus One using XDA App

So there is no way around it? if I want Gingerbread on my Nexus I have to root it or wait for Vodafone.
I'm unsure about rooting, never done it before and I'm a noob in this field, but I really, really want the update
If you don't mind, DarsVaeda, and in the light of your success with that method, could you maybe post an even more detailed step by step instructions of how you did it?

Sure.
First of all I lost all data that was not saved remotely. Like SMS or application data from applications that do not remotely store data. Keep that in mind! But it's worth it.
I backup SMS to my google account anyway and delete them after some time from my phone, so I was fine with that.
As far as I know now you do not void your warranty if you root with "SuperOneClick". The root will also be gone after you flashed the rom. On my phone there is only a program called "superuser" left, but it's not usable since the phone is not rooted anymore.
Step by step:
before get all of this:
- get and install the USB Android drivers on your WindowsOS explained here (and download): http://developer.android.com/sdk/win-usb.html
- install "RomManager" from the market on your phone
- get "SuperOneClick" here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682
- get the Gingerbread Stock ROM: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=968396
- rename the stock rom to "root.zip" and place it on the SD-Card, top level
1. on your phone goto Settings -> Applications -> Development -> check "USB debugging"
2. connect phone with USB to your Windows machine (drivers above should be installed and Windows should recognize the phone)
3. fire up SuperOneClick and click "root", wait until it tells you it wants to run a test
3a. if it fails to root the first time, just hit root again (I had to do it, after second try it worked)
4. restart the phone after it is rooted
5. back in Android start RomManager
6. in RomManager flash a custom recovery, I took the one at the bottom (something with alternative recovery, second last entry)
6a. it might want you to install additional software, allow it
6b. it will ask you for rights, allow them
7. after the flash is finished boot into the recovery (second entry from top of rommanager)
8. in the custom recovery navigate to the point where you can apply an update with a zip file (in the one i took it was the second entry I guess)
9. after you choose the entry you can choose the zip, choose the "root.zip" and apply
10. now the installation should start with verifying and then actually applying the rom
11. restart the phone
11a. if you are now stuck in the start animation (the one with that floating x-thing) and it does not go on you have to reset all you data (factory reset)
11b. power off the phone and start it with pressing the power button and volume down
11c. a screen appears, navigate to "recovery" and hit the power button (you have to wait till it loads something, then you can press that)
11d. in the new screen there should be an option called factory reset, if not it is like "wipe all data" -> that's when you loose all your data (I had to do it)
11e. reboot the phone
12. Gingerbread should boot now
Feel free to ask any questions if you have. Hopefully I can help.
I did not use the stock rom directly, guess that saves you one step.
If it does not work, but I guess so you have to do the same as above but install this rom first:
http://dl4.htc.com/RomCode/Source_and_Binaries/signed-passion-img-FRG83_0923.zip
After you installed it boot the phone and check if the version is correct: Settings -> about phone.
If so get the Gingerbread update (http://android.clients.google.com/p...signed-passion-GRI40-from-FRG83G.81304b2d.zip) and place it on the SD-card as "update.zip".
Boot to the recovery, same steps as the factory reset. There will be an option "apply update.zip". Use that and after it you will also have Gingerbread.

Wow! thank you so much for the step by step guide, I really appreciate it now I feel more confident to attempt the feat of updating.

You don't need to root to update.
Follow the wiki guide to unroot/restore using the passimg method for FRG33, then install the updates to FRG83, 83D, 83G, then finally Gingerbread...
Sent from my Nexus One using XDA App

[I9020T][ROM][STOCK]Nexus S Android 2.3.1, Build GRH78 Factory Firmware

Please read this post in its entirety before downloading and flashing.
THIS IS FOR I9020T ONLY! IF YOU DECIDE TO GET BRAVE AND TRY THIS ON AN I9020A, I9023 OR D720, MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU. I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE CAUSED TO ANY PHONE BY USING THIS ROM.
YOU MUST FLASH THIS ROM USING CLOCKWORKMOD RECOVERY. THIS WILL NOT FLASH USING THE STOCK ANDROID 3E RECOVERY AS THE ZIP FILE IS NOT SIGNED. I HAVE NOT TESTED IT ON OTHER RECOVERIES.
This is probably more for posterity now than anything else, however I have created a CWM-flashable full on ROM for the Nexus S Gingerbread firmware, version 2.3.1, build GRH78. This is built exactly the same way that the full OTA ROM packages for 2.3.3 and 2.3.4 were built.
Some notes:
1. Flashing this ZIP will remove ClockworkMod Recovery on first boot. Android 2.3.1 introduced a script that automatically overwrites alternate recoveries with the stock Android 3e recovery each time you reboot your phone. The script is located in /system/etc/install-recovery.sh. If you root the ROM, you can rename this file to avoid flashing the stock recovery on each reboot.
2. Flashing this ZIP will overwrite your bootloader and radio, restoring them to I9020XXJK1 and I9020XXJK8 respectively. These are the versions that came stock with GRH78.
3. GRH78 is receiving OTA updates. As of this writing, the latest version of Android is 2.3.4, and Google is pushing an OTA update for 2.3.1 to 2.3.4.
4. This ZIP will NOT clear your user data or cache. For users running a stock ROM, I would highly suggest clearing your data and cache manually as sometimes downgrading without clearing data and cache can cause problems. If you are coming from a non-stock ROM, you are required to clear your data and cache or the ROM will not boot.
5. Since writing NFC tags wasn't introduced until GRI40/2.3.3, the Tags app is read-only.
6. There is no video chatting through Google Talk. This feature was not introduced until GRJ22/2.3.4.
Instructions:
1. Download the Stock GRH78 ROM package here.
2. Copy it to the root of your USB storage.
3. Reboot into ClockworkMod Recovery (or flash it).
4. Select "Install ZIP From SD Card"
5. Select "Choose ZIP"
6. Find the ZIP file and select it.
7. Wait for it to finish.
8. Wipe data and cache (optional but HIGHLY recommended for stock ROM users and REQUIRED for non-stock ROM users)
9. Reboot and have fun.

Reserved...just in case.

Hello,
I tried your ROM with my Nexus S (I didn't know the version exactly) and I have now a black screen and the phone won't boot or show me anything =(

OyoKooN said:
Hello,
I tried your ROM with my Nexus S (I didn't know the version exactly) and I have now a black screen and the phone won't boot or show me anything =(
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Aw come on man.......you gotta read! Can you get into recovery?
Sent from my Nexus S using XDA Premium App

Yes I know, I'm a dumb ass.
I have only access to fastboot (via Terminal only).

Try flashing Clockwork Mod Recovery with fastboot.
fastboot flash recovery.img

I did but I even don't know if I can boot into the recovery because the screen stay off.

Can you get to the bootloader? If you don't even see the bootloader screen, you may have bricked it.

I managed to fix it using ODIN.
Thanks.

Congrats Glad you got it working.

plz plz help begging u !
OyoKooN said:
I managed to fix it using ODIN.
Thanks.
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i made the same mistake plz plz help me ....
i m stuckkkkk !

Lol I can't help but say what a bunch of retards haha. Make sure you gave the correct version before flashing. Might give it a try one of following days
Sent from my Nexus S

[I9020T][ROM][STOCK]Nexus S Android 2.3.2, Build GRH78C Factory Firmware

Please read this post in its entirety before downloading and flashing.
THIS IS FOR I9020T ONLY! IF YOU DECIDE TO GET BRAVE AND TRY THIS ON AN I9020A, I9023 OR D720, MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU. I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE CAUSED TO ANY PHONE BY USING THIS ROM.
YOU MUST FLASH THIS ROM USING CLOCKWORKMOD RECOVERY. THIS WILL NOT FLASH USING THE STOCK ANDROID 3E RECOVERY AS THE ZIP FILE IS NOT SIGNED. I HAVE NOT TESTED IT ON OTHER RECOVERIES.
This is probably more for posterity now than anything else, however I have created a CWM-flashable full on ROM for the Nexus S Gingerbread firmware, version 2.3.2, build GRH78C. This is built exactly the same way that the full OTA ROM packages for 2.3.3 and 2.3.4 were built.
Some notes:
1. Flashing this ZIP will remove ClockworkMod Recovery on first boot. Android 2.3.2 contains a script that automatically overwrites alternate recoveries with the stock Android 3e recovery each time you reboot your phone. The script is located in /system/etc/install-recovery.sh. If you root the ROM, you can rename this file to avoid flashing the stock recovery on each reboot.
2. Flashing this ZIP will overwrite your bootloader and radio, restoring them to I9020XXJK1 and I9020XXJK8 respectively. These are the versions that came stock with GRH78C.
3. GRH78C is receiving OTA updates. As of this writing, the latest version of Android is 2.3.4, and Google is pushing an OTA update for 2.3.2 to 2.3.4.
4. This ZIP will NOT clear your user data or cache. For users running a stock ROM, I would highly suggest clearing your data and cache manually as sometimes downgrading without clearing data and cache can cause problems. If you are coming from a non-stock ROM, you are required to clear your data and cache or the ROM will not boot.
5. Since writing NFC tags wasn't introduced until GRI40/2.3.3, the Tags app is read-only.
6. There is no video chatting through Google Talk. This feature was not introduced until GRJ22/2.3.4.
Instructions:
1. Download the Stock GRH78C ROM package here.
2. Copy it to the root of your USB storage.
3. Reboot into ClockworkMod Recovery (or flash it).
4. Select "Install ZIP From SD Card"
5. Select "Choose ZIP"
6. Find the ZIP file and select it.
7. Wait for it to finish.
8. Wipe data and cache (optional but HIGHLY recommended for stock ROM users and REQUIRED for non-stock ROM users)
9. Reboot and have fun.

Reserved...just in case.

Thank You will post results if needed,i doubt it,again thank you very much,ping33tx

I can access the bootloader, I can access the clockwordrecovery, odin recognizes the device, but I can not access the intern sd.
I can only try to restore by odin
I'm looking rom to use the odin.
My nexus s is bricked, anyone help-me
I'm Brazilian and I used google translate, sorry.

i was googling for stock roms and found this
i had no idea if i have the i9020t or not
now my phone wont even turn on, no life
any ideas?
*EDITED: not sure which version i do have actually

SS2006 said:
this rom was bad...i was googling for stock roms and found this
i have the i9020t
now my phone wont even turn on, no life
any ideas?
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Wanted to flash this ROM, just wanted you to confirm that yours is an i9020A, not i9020T, therefore that's the reason why it won't turn on now.
Sorry for your phone by the way.

that could be the reason, i got this phone for very cheap and it was soft bricked so i had no idea if it was 9020a or 9020t (no box with it)
if this is the case, what can i do, USB jig or jtag?

Can you boot it to bootloader?
From off position, try Vol UP + Power.
If you can see the Android logo and 4 menu options, you got yourself a great deal.

SS2006 said:
that could be the reason, i got this phone for very cheap and it was soft bricked so i had no idea if it was 9020a or 9020t (no box with it)
if this is the case, what can i do, USB jig or jtag?
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See at the back of your battery....
reboot to boatloader..
hopefully you can still get to recovery...

al_madd said:
See at the back of your battery....
reboot to boatloader..
hopefully you can still get to recovery...
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He doesn't need to. If he can get to the bootloader, he can flash and boot a recovery via fastboot.

No guys, seems i got myself in a mess. It is indeed a i9020a (the info under battery was erased so i didnt know0 and i flashed the i9020t rom in this thread (different radios)
so this thing is HARD bricked, screen won't turn on, no bootloader, nothing, tried to get it into download mode (even without screen turning on) assuming it was working, but odin doesn't realize its there
so i think my only solution is jtag. I can buy a usb jig but I think that usb jigs dont do anything for hard bricked phones, am i right
Much thanks for your help.

[MODv7]Stock-Restore-CWMR&BOOTLOGO+SU-FLASH.VRZXT907_9.8.1Q-78 & 94 [Locked BL's Too]

[MODv7]Stock-Restore-CWMR&BOOTLOGO+SU-FLASH.VRZXT907_9.8.1Q-78 & 94 [Locked BL's Too]
Update: Change out the twrp for the newer ones here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=49493136&postcount=2
Added a PasteTo for 4.0.4 as several things need to be cut to get the script to work, Unlocked Boot only as are all PasteTOs.
PasteTO...94 Is updated to philz6079.
Substitute the ...94 for the ...78 in the following guide.
We have SafeRoot now.
But locked boots on ...94 CANNOT USE THIS GUIDE if you want to maintain root. Root is only maintained via VooDoo & the ota. If you break your radio on ...94 & have a locked boot you are forced to loose root to fix your radio.
Full 9.8.1Q-94xml version in attached.
New xml "guts" or stripped version for unlocked boots only 98.30.1. Paste & overwrite to the unzipped 9.8.1Q-94xml folder. Get the latest xml here. Mega is very fast now. Choose the ...mod7 xml from RSD lite.
That is for unlocked boots only. There is no root for 98.30.1 w/o a boot unlock. GO HERE for more locked news.
Why is a RSD restore needed? We have twrp & cwmr for custom rom users can't they just restore back to where they started, either stock or their first rom?
NO!
Our custom recoveries do not restore all the partitions. The most important one not restored is modem/radio.
Can I flash the newest radio to fix things?
Not always. The only sure way to the best call, 4g, 3g & wifi performance is, once something goes wrong, a RSD restore to the newest build.
This thread is "tough to read but worth the effort" The dramatic Smilies are used to show contrast in the 2 paths.
Not a comment on anyone's mental state. Then again if you develop empathy for my two characters it may be easier to follow the steps for you
Features for Locked users:
LOOK FOR_:crying:
*RSD restore of 98.18.78. Via the VRZ_XT907_9.8.1Q-78-1_1FF.xml (stock)
Features for Locked & Unlocked users:
LOOK FOR_:crying:
*Follow the steps & have all your apps (data) back without Titanium Backup.
*Update: added a deodexed & debloated version to flash before you restore apps/data. New version of roms: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2442384
Features for Unlocked users:
LOOK FOR_
*RSD restore of 98.18.78. [9.8.1Q-94] Via the VRZ_modv#_XT907_9.8.1Q-78-1_1FF.xml [VRZ_XT907_9.8.1Q-94-1_CFC.PhilzV6.LOGO.Full.xml] (modified for Unlocked users)
*Preloads CWMR Rcovery in place of stock recovery which allows you to flash UPDATE.SU from your SD to root before you boot.
*Has TWRP & CWMR Flash-able recoveries for your SD.
*Replaces bootloader warning with normal "M" logo.
*You can update to the: Avstralia Deodex Mod by ZaYAC for XT907 & take your data with you. Here is an alternate version of how to update this.
:crying:This is an easy way to do a (return stock to fix things that may have gone awry) restore to 9.8.1Q-78-1. Note: The system version shown in about phone depends on the source of your current system. 9.8.1Q-78-1 is the RSD XML source. 98.18.78 if OTA was taken.
DO NOT USE MATT'S UTIL. IF ON ...78
:crying:This is what you need if 4g or wifi is not holding-many things will break your radio. I am sure this is one of the biggest headaches passed on to vzw support by rooted users.
:crying: Obligatory warning: THIS WILL PREVENT A BOOTLOADER UNLOCK IF YOU FLASH IT TO A LOCKED PHONE. This present version of the official xml, including my mods, WILL NOT RELOCK ANY UNLOCK.
:crying:Not unlocked? Or need SafeStrap See Attachments.
Before starting backup your current rom with
CWMR or TWRP. You can swap them as needed from within the other.
OR
:crying: SafeStrap-TWRP .
:crying:All you need is RSDlite v615
If you have a mac use Parallels Desktop Win 7.
Here is a good tutorial how to get into fastboot and use Rsd:
(fxz = xml BTW)
BE SURE TO DATA WIPE FROM YOUR RECOVERY BEFORE DROPPING TO BOOTLOADER/FASTBOOT.
BE SURE TO DATA WIPE FROM YOUR RECOVERY BEFORE DROPPING TO BOOTLOADER/FASTBOOT.
There are two versions to download: (registration needed) [full 9.8.1Q-94...MODv7... see attachments]
Full version 6, 600+ MB
Md5 : 1e7c2f72d5e58ba96ee75c0f4cafc527
DL count 250+
Ready to flash w/ rsd.
OR (Option to avoid registration)
Stripped: [pasteTO...9.8.1Q-94...MODv7 see attachments] just what you need to paste into your existing 9.8.1Q-78-1.xml folder.
Stripped Update: V6
Md5 : a4da5f748314bd3e44c84db0088b9ad3
DL count 240+
To make your own full ver:
:crying:Download and unzip THE STOCK XML [...78 OR ...94]
Paste the 3 files from (Stripped update above & unzipped) the folder "paste to existing xml file"
1) logo.bin,
2) recovery.img &
3) VRZ_MODv#_XT907_9.8.1Q-78-1_1FF.xml ( overwrite each one). Now you have a full version.
:crying:Open rsd and with your phone being recognized choose the (...) to select the
VRZ_modv#_XT907_9.8.1Q-78-1_1FF.xml Goto next
:crying:VRZ_XT907_9.8.1Q-78-1_1FF.xml
file which controls the restore.
:crying:Rsd will reboot the phone & You goto to obtain root.
Installation of SafeStrap is 2 steps. Install the apk then install the recovery from the apk. Now jump to the next :crying:.
Just watch the RSD working status and hold the volume up when it boots or just hold the up key til it boots. Don't push both!
I have a big hair clip that keeps the Vol+ on!
So you should be in cwmr now, if not, press & hold all 3 keys til blackout then let off pwr then the bootloader. Scroll is vol-. Select is vol+. Select recovery.
Flash the updateSU included in both versions.
[for ...94 Philz will check for root on exit, choose re-root]
Choose yes on reboot to protect recovery each time you boot the stock rom.
Once on a custom rom -no. The Deodexed is custom.
NOTE: To get 4G, wifi and phone working properly you must boot up to add partitions/prepare/activate the system (no need for google login). Say no to everything google. Do a test call. Browse the internet. Do something that needs root!
Only then can you go to recovery and restore your previous non stock rom the normal way.
Custom rom users, beta testers & etc: Get off here.
***unsolicited brash commentary***
If you think 4.2 + roms are are where you want to be. We are nothing but beta tester. If the Dev does not give a change log/list of working features & then ASKED YOU TO TELL HIM WHAT DOES NOT WORK....
A 2nd opinion
So pick your fav & stay with it! Go Miui!
***...***
:crying:The following step may be skipped.
RESTORE STEP 1:
Here is a deodexed & debloated ver to flash when you are back in recovery after the first boot.
Mount System. Install the following rom. More on this Rom.
Much Thanks to Moparman371 for the Clean Rom.
GOTO RESTORE STEP 3 to finish this step. OR add the next step.
The following steps may be skipped.
DO: RESTORE STEP 1 and a reboot.
RESTORE STEP 2:
Now run a Newer Kernel and have your external SD card as your default storage.
Avstralia Deodex Mod by ZaYAC for XT907. You can read the Op here
From TWRP (swap recovery out- that is why I gave you both!)
Restore the Op's system & boot.
I do the rar extraction on my M w/ RootExplorer & use the move command to put it where your other BUs reside.
I tried it on my Mac & got errors. PC can give errors too. Use on phone extraction!
Flash the Op's options: english dialer fix
Flash the 1% battery fix
Perform: RESTORE STEP 3 (which doubles as your activation)
Reboot ( Update v2.6 has not messed w/ the install-recovery.sh. Older TWRP's may mess with install-recovery.sh and kill the SD swap)
If you boot from CWMR while on this Avsitralia MOD you MUST always choose any NO to protect the install-recovery.sh file now used by the OP for non-recovery purposes.
Rule of CWMR reboot recovery protection:
Protect recovery on reboot when on our official Vzw Rom: Answer YES
All other times: NO.
DO NOT try activate this system with Google login as you would a normal Rom.
It must be activated via the previous data you saved before this restore:
Vzw users: You will never be able to do a privacy > factory data reset OR a recovery data wipe on this rom. Doing so & then rebooting will bork your radio partition OR result is 3g only, but this thread is the fix if you do.
Also stock messaging in not compatible with vzw- use Handsent!
:crying:RESTORE STEP 3:
For those that just want their data back onto stock rom YOU CAN abvanced restore only the data partition you saved prior to the data wipe. Be sure to wipe cache & delvik (advanced menu) before rebooting .
But why the round about way? Why wipe the data before the Rsd flash? Because wifi can break if a flash is done with data present.
( A lot of work for what?) You just fixed your Radio Partition the only sure way- a full restore.
Other Goodies Launchers, browsers & recoveries.
CWMR SOURCE
The oudhs (buttons work swipe does not) is used in this restore. The cwmr works also. The twrp does not work on the xt907.

Updated v3.

This is an easy fix for not holding 4g or wifi.

Full ver link fixed.

Hey man, thanks for this. Quick question...is this just the stock ROM with bloat removed? Sorry if this is a dumb question...I just couldn't find details on what this ROM is.

lostpilot28 said:
Hey man, thanks for this. Quick question...is this just the stock ROM with bloat removed? Sorry if this is a dumb question...I just couldn't find details on what this ROM is.
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This is return to stock in all the vzw glory!! But it is the only way to fix wifi or 4g.

aviwdoowks said:
This is return to stock in all the vzw glory!! But it is the only way to fix wifi or 4g.
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Hahaha! Thanks for getting back to me. OK, cool...I think. So maybe you can help me understand better, so I can make an informed decision. I'm currently on 4.1.2...system version 98.15.66.xt907.en.us.
I am ROOTED with UNLOCKED Bootloader.
I attempted to take the OTA update to 98.18.78.en.us but it fails. I had some bloat frozen, so I unfroze it...the update still fails.
My question is this - is your ROM going to get me the update I'm trying to download? Sounds like it, but I want to make sure that the baseband and everything else is the same. Being that my BL is unlocked, I'm not too worried about screwing anything up (maybe I should be)...but more than anything, I just don't want to spend several hours or days trying to "fix" my phone. I realize I'll have to reinstall everything from Titanium BU, but aside from that...this is the "latest stock ROM"...right?

lostpilot28 said:
Hahaha! Thanks for getting back to me. OK, cool...I think. So maybe you can help me understand better, so I can make an informed decision. I'm currently on 4.1.2...system version 98.15.66.xt907.en.us.
I am ROOTED with UNLOCKED Bootloader.
I attempted to take the OTA update to 98.18.78.en.us but it fails. I had some bloat frozen, so I unfroze it...the update still fails.
My question is this - is your ROM going to get me the update I'm trying to download? Sounds like it, but I want to make sure that the baseband and everything else is the same. Being that my BL is unlocked, I'm not too worried about screwing anything up (maybe I should be)...but more than anything, I just don't want to spend several hours or days trying to "fix" my phone. I realize I'll have to reinstall everything from Titanium BU, but aside from that...this is the "latest stock ROM"...right?
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This is an easy sure way but you need a PC.
No PC for the ota.
Edit sorry for this false statement:
Same results as the ota.
Correction : ota saves your current system. The op's restore does not.
Until I made this I was doing Matts + ota voodoo.....9 steps.
Bootlogo fix more steps.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=44213644&postcount=5

OK, cool...sorry again for the cross post in the other forum.
So, I'm looking at the Droid Developers link with the 5 different versions of XT907 ROMs. I want the 9.8.1Q-78-1 version, right? Thanks again for your help. Sorry for the dumb questions!

lostpilot28 said:
OK, cool...sorry again for the cross post in the other forum.
So, I'm looking at the Droid Developers link with the 5 different versions of XT907 ROMs. I want the 9.8.1Q-78-1 version, right? Thanks again for your help. Sorry for the dumb questions!
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Yes 2nd one. Link is in op. 98=9.8 typo ? But same thing.
I am changing the title to be more clear.

Another question before I pull the trigger on this thing...your post says "TWRP 2.6 flashable is in there also to jump to TWRP if your BUs are TWRP." I am using TWRP, and I do have a restore file that I'd use if things don't work right. But, how would I restore my TWRP backup if your ROM is loading CWM?
Thanks again...you've been very helpful!

lostpilot28 said:
Another question before I pull the trigger on this thing...your post says "TWRP 2.6 flashable is in there also to jump to TWRP if your BUs are TWRP." I am using TWRP, and I do have a restore file that I'd use if things don't work right. But, how would I restore my TWRP backup if your ROM is loading CWM?
Thanks again...you've been very helpful!
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Flash the zip while in cwr.
Install zip/choose from ext sd/advanced/reboot recovery.
Follow op exactly.

aviwdoowks said:
Flash the zip while in cwr.
Install zip/choose from ext sd/advanced/reboot recovery.
Follow op exactly.
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OK, you're going to shoot me...LOL. BUT, the OP isn't really clear because you have multiple files listed. The one I'm currently downloading is VRZ_XT907_9.8.1Q-78-1_1FF.xml.zip.
You also state that you have a V3 called MOD.CWMR.SU.flash.VRZ_XT907_9.8.1Q-78-1_1FF.xml.zip .
Do I need the V3 file?
Also, regarding the steps...I have no problem following them exactly, but I don't want to brick my phone. So, to help anyone else that may do this, I'm going to post what I *think* you mean because the steps are not clear. Tell me if I got anything wrong:
1. Download RSDLite and install (right click .msi file and "install")
2. Perform a data wipe (I'm assuming this is cache, dalvik cache, and a Factory Reset?)
3. Perform a backup in Recovery
4. Download VRZ_XT907_9.8.1Q-78-1_1FF.xml.zip
5. Connect phone via USB to computer, and run RSD. ?? Not sure of this step
5a. - Make sure you hold the Volume up button when the phone boots into recovery
6. Install the VRZ_XT907_9.8.1Q-78-1_1FF.xml.zip from the recovery screen.
7. Choose YES on reboot to protect recovery
8. Once booted, choose NO on everything
9. Do a test call. Browse the internet. Do something that needs root.
10. Then go to recovery and restore.?? - Totally lost on this one as I thought I would've already installed the ROM in step 6. -
I think I captured everything in your original post. Sorry, but it's not very clear at all.
Thanks!

Follow op exactly.
OK, you're going to shoot me
YES
You need examine the stripped OR full files first to see what is inside!!!
...LOL. BUT, the OP isn't really clear because you have multiple files listed. The one I'm currently downloading is VRZ_XT907_9.8.1Q-78-1_1FF.xml.zip.
OK
Unzip the above.
Unzip the stripped ver and paste into the above:
Paste the mods from the stripped ver., overwrite then choose the ...xml from rsd.
OR
You also state that you have a V3 called MOD.CWMR.SU.flash.VRZ_XT907_9.8.1Q-78-1_1FF.xml.zip .
This is the full ver NO DL OF STOCK XML NEEDED
Has all mods inside just unzip and choose the ...xml from rsd.
Do I need the V3 file?
You only need one moded xml to flash from rsd.
V3 full or v3 stripped pasted into the unmodded xml.
Also, regarding the steps...I have no problem following them exactly, but I don't want to brick my phone. So, to help anyone else that may do this, I'm going to post what I *think* you mean because the steps are not clear. Tell me if I got anything wrong:
1. Download RSDLite and install (right click .msi file and "install")
3. Perform a backup in Recovery
2. Perform a data wipe (I'm assuming this is cache, dalvik cache, and a Factory Reset?)
4. Download VRZ_XT907_9.8.1Q-78-1_1FF.xml.zip
Only to use as base to paste into from the stripped v3.
Use modded here NOT ORIG.
5. Connect phone via USB to computer, and run RSD. ?? Not sure of this step
PUT THE PHONE IN BOOTLOADER. ALL KEYS AT ONCE TIL BLACK THEN LET OFF PWR THEN VOL- TO SCROLL VOL+ TO SELECT. SELECT FASTBOOT THEN RSD SHOULD RECOGNIZE THE PHONE.
5a. - Make sure you hold the Volume up button when the phone boots into recovery
MAKES SURE YOU ENTER RECOVERY WHEN RSD IS DONE
5b install UPDATE.SU.zip
6. Install the VRZ_XT907_9.8.1Q-78-1_1FF.xml.zip from the recovery screen.
#6 is the rsd source file not used from recovery.
No need for a step here before reboot. I did mean that twrp could be installed as takeover for cwmr. Good on reboot recovery you will have twrp. Watch out for the wipe EXTSD BOX!
7. Choose YES on reboot to protect recovery
8. Once booted, choose NO on everything
9. Do a test call. Browse the internet. Do something that needs root.
10. Then go to recovery and restore.??
#3 ABOVE.
- Totally lost on this one as I thought I would've already installed the ROM in step
Sorry for the mess I am on my phone.

lostpilot28 said:
OK,Thanks!
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See above post.
I put my corrections in your Quote.

I learned that the update says that it failed but it really did install it. I have unlocked BL as well but took the update to receive the updated radio. After I got the same message that the update failed but once I checked the version number in the about phone it was in fact the updated radio and system version. Looks like the only thing that failed to flash was the updated bootloader
Sent from my XT907 using Xparent BlueTapatalk 2

aviwdoowks said:
10. Then go to recovery and restore.??
#3 ABOVE.
- Totally lost on this one as I thought I would've already installed the ROM in step
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I think I'm getting closer...haha. Except for the comment here...why would I restore the backup that I made in step #3? That would be of my old version.
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slogar25 said:
I learned that the update says that it failed but it really did install it. I have unlocked BL as well but took the update to receive the updated radio. After I got the same message that the update failed but once I checked the version number in the about phone it was in fact the updated radio and system version. Looks like the only thing that failed to flash was the updated bootloader
Sent from my XT907 using Xparent BlueTapatalk 2
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I don't think mine updated. Every time I attempt the update, it gets stuck in a bootloop, and I have to restore my backup from TWRP.
My current version in About Phone is 98.15.66 and the baseband version is SM_BP_101031.027.32.81p. Is this the radio version or is that somewhere else?
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Not to start any thread drift...but is there a way to download the 49.5 MB update and just install it from TWRP? I would prefer not to reinstall all my apps, etc...but I will if I have to. As I mentioned, the OTA update fails, so I'm wondering if I can side-load it from Recovery.

Are you trying to take the ota with twrp installed as your recovery?
Sent from my XT907 using Xparent BlueTapatalk 2

lostpilot28 said:
I think I'm getting closer...haha. Except for the comment here...why would I restore the backup that I made in step #3? That would be of my old version.
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I don't think mine updated. Every time I attempt the update, it gets stuck in a bootloop, and I have to restore my backup from TWRP.
My current version in About Phone is 98.15.66 and the baseband version is SM_BP_101031.027.32.81p. Is this the radio version or is that somewhere else?
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Not to start any thread drift...but is there a way to download the 49.5 MB update and just install it from TWRP? I would prefer not to reinstall all my apps, etc...but I will if I have to. As I mentioned, the OTA update fails, so I'm wondering if I can side-load it from Recovery.
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The #3 is the rom you were on previously.
You want to be back on it right?

Note to all.
This is not the same as the ota which assures you keep your data. It is a restore to out of the box stock condition. I will post an update on how to use recovery to restore your previous data.
Edit. Once you are back in recovery from testing and have established root you can do an advanced restore of previous data ontop of the system & boot you just came from. Just be sure to backup your just activated rom as a reference point because some stock rom data will "take" ontop of the newer system and some will not. Always wipe Dalvik and Cache before rebooting.
This is my Daily Driver http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2246081
But I could not get it to activate with 4g but by doing the same.