[GUIDE][N00B]Step-By-Step ROOT/Update/ROM Instructions + 902 Update Info (5/18/12) - Motorola Droid Bionic

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jmshupin said:
Just followed your instructions and it worked quickly and flawlessly coming from .902, you sir, tuckmobile, are a scholar and a gentleman
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jake1066 said:
It really is easy. This is coming from a guy that has never even rooted before and now I am running eclipse 2.2 thanks to your guide. Thank you tuck for your clear step by step guide that made this painless for even a noob like me.
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nobe1976 said:
I have to say this this is absolutely the best guide to get this phone rooted and customised. Got my Bionic on Monday and after a little bit of light reading on these forums I now have a rooted stock system and with Safestrap I have a system that I can mess around with.
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rtfelt said:
Thank you. Thank you, you are the man. I had rooted my bionic right after getting it in September 2011, but then with the automatic updates, I lost root and was unable to get it back. This guide worked perfectly!
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bjscrdt said:
Thanks for the great/easy instructions, it is like having a whole new phone after I rooted my Bionic. Running Eclipse now, very smooth
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Nice guide... very easy to follow!
I'm curious what happens if I follow this and I'm on .896. I'm already rooted, but nothing like roms, themes or mods have been installed.

Any objection with me making a video tutorial following all these steps?
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Is it good to do a factory reset before doing a root? Or any other tips or suggestions before starting?
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Pretty sure when you do this it will wipe you phone so factory reset eould be a wasteof time
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No need for a factory reset.
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CC Lemon said:
Nice guide... very easy to follow!
I'm curious what happens if I follow this and I'm on .896. I'm already rooted, but nothing like roms, themes or mods have been installed.
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No idea what .896 is.

thereisone said:
Is it good to do a factory reset before doing a root? Or any other tips or suggestions before starting?
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bfitzpatrickd2d said:
Pretty sure when you do this it will wipe you phone so factory reset eould be a wasteof time
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Darca said:
No need for a factory reset.
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You shouldn't reset anything before you begin. This method will create a backup of your stock system using SafeStrap. You can always return to your original setup using SafeStrap. Just reverse the toggle setting for Safe system (step 21). The wipe in step 22 is all you'll need.
I'd recommend reading a little about how SafeStrap works if you're feeling uncertain. There's a link to the Safestrap website in the "Credits" section of the OP.

Loving KIN3TX. Thanks Tuck! How do you know which themes we can run on this 901 version?
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ms0chez said:
Loving KIN3TX. Thanks Tuck! How do you know which themes we can run on this 901 version?
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I'm using [H]on3yScr3am: http://rootzwiki.com/topic/10340-tpax-hon3yscr3am/ (Props to MasturMynd).
I'm not sure its technically built for 901, but its working fine for me and looks awesome. Basic steps to installing are 1)Download .zip to SD-card 2)Backup (step 20 in OP) 3)Install .zip in Safestrap (steps 23 and 24 in OP). Wipe shouldn't be necessary for this theme, it is built into the script.
Always backup before you do anything.
Other themes ("Tpax") for Kin3tix are here: http://rootzwiki.com/forum/264-th3oryrom/
When I get some time I'll break this down further and add to OP.

K cool. Not to sound like complete dumbfounded noob but does it matter which we backup to? Meaning the internal sd and external sd?
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ms0chez said:
K cool. Not to sound like complete dumbfounded noob but does it matter which we backup to? Meaning the internal sd and external sd?
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Nope. I use the external sd cuz I have more room there. Just keep it organized.

When it comes to the .901 file, the file reads Blur_Verzion.5.5.893.XT875.Verizon.en.US.zip
The file name makes it look like the one pre .901. Can you confirm the file is correct and just named wrong? With MegaUpload gone, I'm not sure the MediaFire link is correct. I'm looking for another source for .901, but in case I don't find it....

technomaje said:
When it comes to the .901 file, the file reads Blur_Verzion.5.5.893.XT875.Verizon.en.US.zip
The file name makes it look like the one pre .901. Can you confirm the file is correct and just named wrong? With MegaUpload gone, I'm not sure the MediaFire link is correct. I'm looking for another source for .901, but in case I don't find it....
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Motorola names their updates based on the filesystem they are REPLACING. So yes, this is correct. I did my homework before I wrote this up, promise

Thank you. I appreciate that. Seemed odd, but was thinking that exact thing. Running a backup with Bootstrap first, then will install this and move on to test out some ROM's.
Has anyone made progress with unlocking the bootloader? I just got the Bionic a few weeks ago. Sure isn't like the Xoom when it comes to customization.

I just wanted to thank you for the excellent guide. I'm now running the ROM w/ the HON3YSCR3AM mod. It's really cool. Apparently there's been some issues between the dev's who made some of this though.
I really hate that there is so little out there for the Bionic. Hoping the bootloader can be unlocked so we can see some real developments come about. I like Moto phone's, but will avoid anything with a locked bootloader in the future.

I followed the steps verbatim. I could have sworn that last night I was on 901 and now it shows me on. 893. Should I run the update again or what should I do? Eclipse is running.
I also am getting the default tether or mobile hotspot notification when I run wifi tether... Is there a fix for this?
I also usually run the application Klink by faveset and since the root it will not recognize my phone when I hook up the usb.
Any ideas.
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thereisone said:
I followed the steps verbatim. I could have sworn that last night I was on 901 and now it shows me on. 893. Should I run the update again or what should I do? Eclipse is running.
I also am getting the default tether or mobile hotspot notification when I run wifi tether... Is there a fix for this?
I also usually run the application Klink by faveset and since the root it will not recognize my phone when I hook up the usb.
Any ideas.
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Just explained in the several post above you but since you missed it. You are on 901 but for some reason when you flash a 901 compatible rom it'll say 893 in phone info. But if you had just did the update and boot up your phone before flashing a rom it would've verified you are actually on 901. Weird I know. I did this this morning cause I was worried too that I wasn't on 901.

Perfect thanks!
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Related

[Q] Installing themes on the Captivate

If this has been asked more than once, I apologize!
I got this phone couple days ago and I stumbled upon this forum to notice many different themes. I was wondering how you change it from the original Captivate theme to the themes the makers made here. Thanks
Are you rooted? Do you have a certain rom? Because you cant get a theme from developers until your rooted and have a Rom that the theme is for?
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Dupontrocks11 said:
Are you rooted? Do you have a certain rom? Because you cant get a theme from developers until your rooted and have a Rom that the theme is for?
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I am rooted (I think since I searched it up and did what the person told me) as for ROM, I'm not quite sure if I do.
yuhilicious said:
I am rooted (I think since I searched it up and did what the person told me) as for ROM, I'm not quite sure if I do.
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Here's an easy way to see if your rooted, go into your apps and see if you have an app called superuser. If you do, then you are rooted but if not then you are not. As for the rom I'm not sure as to what rom you have I'm not sure.
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Dupontrocks11 said:
Here's an easy way to see if your rooted, go into your apps and see if you have an app called superuser. If you do, then you are rooted but if not then you are not. As for the rom I'm not sure as to what rom you have I'm not sure.
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Oh, yes I'm rooted. I don't think I quite understand what you mean by rom ^^; Sorry. New to android.
yuhilicious said:
Oh, yes I'm rooted. I don't think I quite understand what you mean by rom ^^; Sorry. New to android.
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Don't worry about it haha we were all new once .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=884364
Read this guide over, it will explain how to install a custom rom, which is basically ( in very simplified terms) just a new very advanced theme that replaces the old stock one that comes with the phone. That link can tell you everything you need to know. Just be REALLY careful! the first time I tried to install a new rom my phone got messed up and i couldn't use it for three days. But anyways, have fun and welcome to the site!
Dupontrocks11 said:
Don't worry about it haha we were all new once .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=884364
Read this guide over, it will explain how to install a custom rom, which is basically ( in very simplified terms) just a new very advanced theme that replaces the old stock one that comes with the phone. That link can tell you everything you need to know. Just be REALLY careful! the first time I tried to install a new rom my phone got messed up and i couldn't use it for three days. But anyways, have fun and welcome to the site!
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Thank you!
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Thank you!
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I suggest Phoenix as your ROM. Its very simple to use and has good speed and good battery life. It's the first rom I had .
Here's the link http://www.phoenix-hq.com/ to the site with the downloads from everything from the Rom to Themes for the Rom to wallpapers.
If you need anything else feel free to PM me.

[Q] Revolt and Root

sorry for a dumb question, but I'm coming from Eris-land where custom ROMs required root.
Does Revolt require root ? or just boot with vol-down ?
cdjones said:
sorry for a dumb question, but I'm coming from Eris-land where custom ROMs required root.
Does Revolt require root ? or just boot with vol-down ?
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You need root to flash custom roms on any device, you can find pretty detailed info and instructions on how to root the Revo in the Development section... The only stupid questions are the ones blah bla blah...
Root Instructions
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=14366853
Revo Toolkit
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=15155216
Downgrade Instructions
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=16506464
VS910 4G [Revolt 1.5]
If you have trouble rooting after the downgrade to V4, download superoneclick root version 1.7 which has the rageagainsthecage exploit that you can use to root. The newer versions do not have this exploit, because it causes antivirus software flags. However the most recent version was unable to root my phone after the downgrade.
Make sure you disable ALL antivirus software, and run the superoneclick program as administrator
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If you have trouble rooting after the downgrade to V4, download superoneclick root version 1.7 which has the rageagainsthecage exploit that you can use to root. The newer versions do not have this exploit, because it causes antivirus software flags. However the most recent version was unable to root my phone after the downgrade.
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Good call, I completely forgot to mention the downgrade and superoneclick... I used 1.7 to root with hardly any trouble, I had to run it twice because it tends to hang halfway through the first attempt (i had the same problem before the update) but I got root the second time around with no issues.
[Don't forget to calibrate your battery, not doing this seems to be the cause of a lot of warranty replacements lately.]
VS910 4G [Revolt 1.5]
Thanks for the advice...
Downgraded, rooted, cwm'd, calibrated and now Revolt-ing !
Greeeat people here !
You'll love it!! Revolt is awesome. Granted...I only had the phone for two hours before it was rooted/CWM/Revolt...but it only took that long to get sick of the stock interface.
borborpa said:
You'll love it!! Revolt is awesome. Granted...I only had the phone for two hours before it was rooted/CWM/Revolt...but it only took that long to get sick of the stock interface.
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QFT. Remember to go to the themes section and pick up Revolted HD.
Downgrading .dll error!!!
I had a problem downgrading, and since i couldnt post in developer forums i decided to post in here. (I think it fits this topic) The .dll file wont register, i get an error. i saw the other comment on the downgrade forum but it didnt help...someoneplz help!!!!
Android Power said:
I had a problem downgrading, and since i couldnt post in developer forums i decided to post in here. (I think it fits this topic) The .dll file wont register, i get an error. i saw the other comment on the downgrade forum but it didnt help...someoneplz help!!!!
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Are you running everything as an Administrator? (Right-Click > Run as Administrator)
I did that and it worked thanks!!!
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jamRwoo said:
QFT. Remember to go to the themes section and pick up Revolted HD.
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How do you get the themes??? I'm running revolt 1.5
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Android Power said:
How do you get the themes??? I'm running revolt 1.5
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Read the first post of each theme. They have guides on how to do it
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TBH Tether Patch / Unpatch update

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So this update patch does the radio hack without using radiocomm?
I thought half the fun was knowing you might brick your phone the process lol
This may work with the modified safestrap 1.08f as it allows you to flash to the non-safe system. Just a thought.
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buckmarble said:
This may work with the modified safestrap 1.08f as it allows you to flash to the non-safe system. Just a thought.
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Good thought, but I already tried with 1.08e and it didn't work; you're welcome to try with 1.08f, if it works let is know!
install update from sdcard? correct?
Jason Roach said:
install update from sdcard? correct?
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Yes, with Koush's clockwork recovery or Hashcode's tweaked clockwork recovery.
Ive already done the radiocomm hack, so i cant verify for you.
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Q9Nap said:
Good thought, but I already tried with 1.08e and it didn't work; you're welcome to try with 1.08f, if it works let is know!
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The install to unsafe didn't work with 1.08e but was fixed with 1.08f..
I can confirm it works
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ovelayer said:
The install to unsafe didn't work with 1.08e but was fixed with 1.08f..
I can confirm it works
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Are you confirming that you used 1.08f to install this tether patch or confirming that installing to unsafe mode works on 1.08f?
Q9Nap said:
Are you confirming that you used 1.08f to install this tether patch or confirming that installing to unsafe mode works on 1.08f?
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Just that you need 1.08f to flash to unsafe..I have had no need to do the radio hack as android-wifi-teather has always worked for me
buckmarble said:
Ive already done the radiocomm hack, so i cant verify for you.
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You could verify whether the unpatch works, & if it does you could repatch. I highly doubt it will work though.
Safestrap won't perform this update properly because it doesn't have the motorola.update_nv() function in its updater handling; however, it wouldn't be very hard to incorporate. (If you extract the updater-script from this .zip file and open it up in a text editor, you'll see what I mean.)
I'm hoping to bust out another release fixing a few more bugs, I'll see if I can squeeze this in there too. I don't have an XT862 to test this on unfortunately but any guinea pigs who want to help me test it out are more than welcome to PM me.
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Safestrap won't perform this update properly because it doesn't have the motorola.update_nv() function in its updater handling; however, it wouldn't be very hard to incorporate. (If you extract the updater-script from this .zip file and open it up in a text editor, you'll see what I mean.)
I'm hoping to bust out another release fixing a few more bugs, I'll see if I can squeeze this in there too. I don't have an XT862 to test this on unfortunately but any guinea pigs who want to help me test it out are more than welcome to PM me.
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See why your my hero lol...ya gotta love this guy! Im in for helping ya test things out.
Rick#2 said:
Safestrap won't perform this update properly because it doesn't have the motorola.update_nv() function in its updater handling; however, it wouldn't be very hard to incorporate. (If you extract the updater-script from this .zip file and open it up in a text editor, you'll see what I mean.)
I'm hoping to bust out another release fixing a few more bugs, I'll see if I can squeeze this in there too. I don't have an XT862 to test this on unfortunately but any guinea pigs who want to help me test it out are more than welcome to PM me.
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I'd be willing to test also, but looks like it may not be necessary; just saw this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=25553417
I knew about this method for unlocking tethering on razr but didn't even think about trying it on d3...
dsw361 said:
"I have not confirmed that this works for Droid 3 it may only work on Motorola 4g phones so maybe someone can confirm if it works or not as i have already done the radiocomm hack."
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I think he posted this as an idea, since it worked on another device, without verifying it worked on the Droid 3, then prematurely posted it to the other threads telling folks the other methods were not needed. There are at least two confirmed instances where it does not work on the Droid 3.
I am sticking with the radiocomm method.
Q9Nap said:
I'd be willing to test also, but looks like it may not be necessary; just saw this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=25553417
I knew about this method for unlocking tethering on razr but didn't even think about trying it on d3...
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entitlement check doesn't work for d3 i tried this back when it was out for the bionic
mattdavis523 said:
entitlement check doesn't work for d3 i tried this back when it was out for the bionic
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Thanks for confirming that method doesn't work; was going to experiment with it today & you saved me some wasted time.
So getting back to tweaked safe strap, Rick#2 please incorporate NV editing functionality into your next build!
Hey bud just ta let you know.
Last night i softbricked my phone and had to sbf somehow i lost the ability to wifi teather
So i tried to use your zip through cwm sence safestrap wont alllow it yet,and unfortuneately
It did not work for me..but i did find a solution i posted in my thread..
Just a heads up!
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Hey bud just ta let you know.
Last night i softbricked my phone and had to sbf somehow i lost the ability to wifi teather
So i tried to use your zip through cwm sence safestrap wont alllow it yet,and unfortuneately
It did not work for me..but i did find a solution i posted in my thread..
Just a heads up!
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Could you please be more specific on how it didn't work?

May as well start looking for a root exploit for JB. I

I managed to lose it during the update, i thought i did it right, but the results say otherwise.....
matt99017d said:
I managed to lose it during the update, i thought i did it right, but the results say otherwise.....
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I don't think many people are going to try and look for a new root method. Its been stated a thousand times on here how to RETAIN root. If you didn't follow those directions then you're not gonna find much sympathy.
BTW, is there a way to go back to ICS from JB 2nd leak ?
I have root if that matters.
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BTW, is there a way to go back to ICS from JB 2nd leak ?
I have root if that matters.
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Not that I know of. Any reason you want to go back?
Markyzz said:
I don't think many people are going to try and look for a new root method. Its been stated a thousand times on here how to RETAIN root. If you didn't follow those directions then you're not gonna find much sympathy.
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Not particularly looking for sympathy. Mistakes happen...IF one is found, GREAT if not then ohh well. I wish i was a bit more savvy in that department.
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Not that I know of. Any reason you want to go back?
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lapdock isnt really working, and thats one of my main uses ... so yea its a tiny problem
Markyzz said:
I don't think many people are going to try and look for a new root method. Its been stated a thousand times on here how to RETAIN root. If you didn't follow those directions then you're not gonna find much sympathy.
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they should, i followed it word for word and when i restored root it said it was successful, but when i try to run a root app it crashes.. so no root.
aarons6 said:
they should, i followed it word for word and when i restored root it said it was successful, but when i try to run a root app it crashes.. so no root.
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Did you update superuser and the binary before protecting root?
Markyzz said:
Did you update superuser and the binary before protecting root?
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Yes I did
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aarons6 said:
they should, i followed it word for word and when i restored root it said it was successful, but when i try to run a root app it crashes.. so no root.
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make sure superuser is updated and binaries updated
AFTER UPDATE ALSO
Root method would be awesome! After a few hours of the update failing, I got fed up and decided to flash factory, and update without root (and yes I followed all of Matt's instructions to a T).
Jelly Beaned up on the mAtrix HD
souljaboy said:
lapdock isnt really working, and thats one of my main uses ... so yea its a tiny problem
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I posted the lap dock problem in the lap dock thread in accessories long ago, and you even commented on it
Glad I'm back on ICS
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ATGAdmin said:
I posted the lap dock problem in the lap dock thread in accessories long ago, and you even commented on it
Glad I'm back on ICS
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I know I tried it myself(screen letterbox issue) and I went back to ICS after... but now I tried it again if its fixed in the ICS update 2... and forgot I cant go back from this one ... argggh.

Games not available???

Ok so I restored my G2 to 26A. I'm noticing that most of the games I played before are now not compatible?? Simple games like Clash of Clans and Madden Mobile are no longer available for this phone. Anyone have any suggestions why? If my wife's phone can have it and it's older and running kitkat, why isn't it available for this phone?
spc_hicks09 said:
Ok so I restored my G2 to 26A. I'm noticing that most of the games I played before are now not compatible?? Simple games like Clash of Clans and Madden Mobile are no longer available for this phone. Anyone have any suggestions why? If my wife's phone can have it and it's older and running kitkat, why isn't it available for this phone?
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Why not update it to stock lollipop.
Everything works fine there.
iubjaved said:
Why not update it to stock lollipop.
Everything works fine there.
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I was trying to find out how to update, root, and ROM it but there are so many posts that I'm not sure how to. Right now the phone is on 26A so any help would be greatly appreciated. I basically just want to throw CM on it and be done with it. I'm already rooted thanks to Stump Root.
spc_hicks09 said:
I was trying to find out how to update, root, and ROM it but there are so many posts that I'm not sure how to. Right now the phone is on 26A so any help would be greatly appreciated. I basically just want to throw CM on it and be done with it. I'm already rooted thanks to Stump Root.
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I will try to help you out. May i know which G2 variant you are currently using?
Edit: My bad. You are using verizon g2.
Download this lollipop latest stock from here : http://storagecow.eu/index.php?dir=Xda/LG+G2/Stock/Verizon/Lollipop/
Then follow this thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2432476 , follow KDZ method to get it done.
Once you are on lollipop, Root again, install recovery using autorec ( if you happen to find an unresponsive button , lmk) and make a nandroid backup, then flash cm on it.
Lmk if you need further assistance.
iubjaved said:
I will try to help you out. May i know which G2 variant you are currently using?
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I'm using the VS980 (Verizon Variant) on Straight Talk.
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spc_hicks09 said:
I'm using the VS980 (Verizon Variant) on Straight Talk.
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Yeah i figured since you have posted on verizon Q/A, sorry.
I have edited my last post, please check.
iubjaved said:
Yeah i figured since you have posted on verizon Q/A, sorry.
I have edited my last post, please check.
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Thank you very much for all the help!
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spc_hicks09 said:
Thank you very much for all the help!
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Happy to help. Let me know if you need further assistance.
Regards
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Happy to help. Let me know if you need further assistance.
Regards
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Would I root 39A with Stump Root or something else?
spc_hicks09 said:
Would I root 39A with Stump Root or something else?
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Use lg one click root. Worked for me when i upgraded to stock on vzw variant : http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/general/guide-root-lg-firmwares-kitkat-lollipop-t3056951
iubjaved said:
Use lg one click root. Worked for me when i upgraded to stock on vzw variant : http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/general/guide-root-lg-firmwares-kitkat-lollipop-t3056951
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Got it all working. So CM13 should flash over this right? Sorry for all the questions. I switched to an iPhone for a while so I'm a little nervous now.
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spc_hicks09 said:
Got it all working. So CM13 should flash over this right? Sorry for all the questions. I switched to an iPhone for a while so I'm a little nervous now.
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Understandable, happens when u weren't in touch with sth specific for long cuz alot changes.
Install TWRP first . Then make a nandroid backup in case you ever need to go back the current state ( u dont wanna screw things up and do kdz all the way upto this) . Then download cm13, wipe data, cache, dalvik cache , do not wipe internal storage.
Thats it.
iubjaved said:
Understandable, happens when u weren't in touch with sth specific for long cuz alot changes.
Install TWRP first . Then make a nandroid backup in case you ever need to go back the current state ( u dont wanna screw things up and do kdz all the way upto this) . Then download cm13, wipe data, cache, dalvik cache , do not wipe internal storage.
Thats it.
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I get an error when flashing gapps and it says gapps install failed. I'm pretty sure I'm getting the right ones from here: http://opengapps.org/
I am selecting ARM, 5.0, and Full.
spc_hicks09 said:
I get an error when flashing gapps and it says gapps install failed. I'm pretty sure I'm getting the right ones from here: http://opengapps.org/
I am selecting ARM, 5.0, and Full.
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Hi,
Yes. Because cm13 is android marshmallow. You have to select arm, 6, full.
iubjaved said:
Hi,
Yes. Because cm13 is android marshmallow. You have to select arm, 6, full.
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Exactly why I was nervous doing this. Thank God for Nandroid's though! Thank you again for all of your help! I am now on CM13 and everything seems to be running great.
spc_hicks09 said:
Exactly why I was nervous doing this. Thank God for Nandroid's though! Thank you again for all of your help! I am now on CM13 and everything seems to be running great.
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Perfect! glad i could helped.
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