yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Motorola Photon 4G] DWake014:
Thanks, unlocking this MoPho soon :D
[Motorola Photon 4G] bfd1513:
Tried it...didnt work. Got an unable to boot 4 message at the top of the screen. Had to go back through the first part of the unlock (rsd part) and then reinstall recovery. FYI. Thanks for the videos.
[Motorola Photon 4G] Himmad:
Hey QB, I am trying to get back to stock, I have tried your method but always get a TV like screen (fuzzy) and it just fails. I have tried switching wires, and no luck.
[Motorola Photon 4G] phyba:
does this work with the latest 198_7 sbf? tried unlocking but getting a "INFOUnique ID is invalid; aborting" error. tried using the derpunlock.sbf on the front of the pudding thread....
[Motorola Photon 4G] bearw815:
That error usually means you didn't type the id correctly. Try to copy and paste it
[Motorola Photon 4G] phyba:
i did that, and im still getting that message which is why im confused. haven't had this issue before. but i updated to the new 198_7 sbf and wasn't sure if the unlock works with that.

anyone have the original pudding unlock sbf instead of the derpunlock.sbf?
[Motorola Photon 4G] xTMFxOffshore:
The stock pudding unlock?
[Motorola Photon 4G] phyba:
Yea. The derpunlock.sbf not working for some reason.
[Motorola Photon 4G] xTMFxOffshore:
I have it. But it's 2.27 GB in size. So nit sure how to get it to you Man.
[Motorola Photon 4G] phyba:
Lmao! Wth? U wouldn't happen to have the original pudding unlock that was in the Op originally would ya? I had it but I must of accidebtky erased it or moved it to a folder by accident and can't find it.
[Motorola Photon 4G] phyba:
Wait, would me being rooted have anything to do with the unlock? I need to unlock, then root? Or does it matter?
[Motorola Photon 4G] xTMFxOffshore:
You can unlock rooted or not rooted but after I have unlocked for some reason I had to reroot.
[Motorola Photon 4G] xTMFxOffshore:
I think that is the only one. But gimme a few and I can check my computer.
[Motorola Photon 4G] phyba:
Thanks man. I don't remember it being that large of a file lol.
[Motorola Photon 4G] xTMFxOffshore:
So the smaller file I have is the derpunlock.sbf the larger is the pudding stock unlock file that one is 400 MB. So I gotta find a server that will let me upload it.....or a way to send it. Any ideas?
[Motorola Photon 4G] phyba:
Only think I can think of a free file sharing service like multi upload or something similar. The file I had was 400mb. I have no idea what happened to it....lol. why was it removed from the OP thread anyways? Just when I need it too lol.

If I unlock with this, will it keep me on 198_7?
[Motorola Photon 4G] xTMFxOffshore:
I'm not sure why it was removed. But let me see if I can find a way to upload it some place. If not, I'll see if I can find a program to compress it further.

Okay, so I found a site that will do it, but it's gonna take like an hour to upload. Lame. But I will have it uploaded and post a link probably after I get back from the gym this afternoon. So I'll get you that file might just take a little bit Man.
[Motorola Photon 4G] phyba:
That's cool man. I don't get off work until 8 so I can't do much until then lol. Thanks
[Motorola Photon 4G] ithink2020:
THANKS!!!

Rooted with WiFi Hotspot working!!

Thank you for the vids!
[Motorola Photon 4G] xTMFxOffshore:
No problem Man.

Good. But rooting doesn't break wifi Bud. Lol.
[Motorola Photon 4G] R2DeeTard:
Can you make a video helping people to unlock, flash a rom, and then relock to keep 4g? That would be awesome.
[Motorola Photon 4G] xTMFxOffshore:
I'm not sure how to relock...but I think qbking has one out actually
[Motorola Photon 4G] R2DeeTard:
There is not one in the OP.
[Motorola Photon 4G] xTMFxOffshore:
Yeah. But I think qbking77 had a video and probably a link to the relock sbf.
[Motorola Photon 4G] R2DeeTard:
Checked his youtube page and looked through all of the MoPho vids. Couldn't find one. I'm not saying that there isn't one, just saying that it isn't uploaded in the usual places.
[Motorola Photon 4G] xTMFxOffshore:
I may be wrong but thought he had mentioned it.
[Motorola Photon 4G] qbking77:
OP updated! BE SURE TO CHECK OUT THE ROM!

How to install the Magnifier Rom on the Motorola Photon 4G

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3edvwIRTL4
[Motorola Photon 4G] R2DeeTard:
Not a bad little rom. Nice and snappy. the blue color is cool as well, although it would be nice to remove the ACS logo from the lockscreen. Nothing against ACS, i just dont want it there.
[Motorola Photon 4G] xTMFxOffshore:
Yeah, It had a bit too much of the sprint bloatware in it for me. But it was stable and supported the OC kernels, so that's a plus I s'pose.
[Motorola Photon 4G] KTT16:
I was really interested to try this ROM out. At least with widget locker you can hide that lockscreen with the ACS logo...not sure about the notification menu..otherwise, I really like the look of the blue/fonts/dialer. Was swype.apk removed to allow installation of beta swype? I'm might just hold off here...but damn that dialer was slick. Nice work from the dev.
[Motorola Photon 4G] xTMFxOffshore:
I didn't get that far into it. Like my Alien theme too much.
[Motorola Photon 4G] REVREN:
Yo Qbking77 iam trying to root my friends photon using the photon 4g ocr file, but when its running the script it reboots during the process but no root.I tried like three times today at work with no luck.

the phone has the (system version #45.2.7.mb855)

Android 2.3.4, (build #4.5.1a-1_sun-154_6)

I have the right drivers installed for the phone 5.2.0.

Any idea why? I would appreciate.
[Motorola Photon 4G] xTMFxOffshore:
Do you have USB debugging? And I have had the same issue when trying. Use the photon-torpedo method.
[Motorola Photon 4G] REVREN:
where can I find that method?
[Motorola Photon 4G] xTMFxOffshore:
Let me see if I can find it from my phone. It's in the dev forums under photon torpedo.

I can't find it from my phone and sorry Man.
[Motorola Photon 4G] REVREN:
That's cool, I appreciate the help.
[Motorola Photon 4G] xTMFxOffshore:
No problem Man. I will check when I get on my comp. If you don't find it.
[Motorola Photon 4G] xTMFxOffshore:
I'm on my computer now, Did you find the Photon Torpedo root method?
[Motorola Photon 4G] jaidedfocus:
My wife and I just got the Motorola Photon 4G and I'll be rooting both of our phones after I've tested mine out some. Just switched from the HD2 and I'm gonna miss it but it was time to move on.
[Motorola Photon 4G] KTT16:
Nice! Hope you both enjoy your phones!
[Motorola Photon 4G] xTMFxOffshore:
Good choice of phone to switch to. :)
[Motorola Photon 4G] TheGman125:
Have you flash the new update for the photon and then try to root and unlock the devices aftet the update?

Because the devices is telling me that my photon is root and when I try the AIO it doesnt work at all.

I am having that same issue with the devices but my bloatloader is unlocked.
[Motorola Photon 4G] xTMFxOffshore:
What are you using to root? AIO? I personally haven't been able to get that one to work yet. I have to use Photon Torpedo Method.
[Motorola Photon 4G] Elite11b:
Someone needs to sticky this thread once again qbking your vids are top notch. Thanks.
[Motorola Photon 4G] oldpreowner:
Just want to thank qbking77, I was looking to get another phone and saw you had videos for the photon. It was a no brainer when I got one off of craigslist for such a good deal.

I sat down about 9 and by 11 I was unlocked, rooted, flashed cwm, flashed a rom, and a theme and not one problem. By the way I have never used the sdk or command line before. Thanks again!
[Motorola Photon 4G] deedscreen:
See my signature for the official XDA Developers Motorola Photon 4G Fan Group. The link is embedded in my signature. If you are not already a member, please become one.
[Motorola Photon 4G] qbking77:
OP updated!

How to install CM7!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCNLbCdMNuI
[Motorola Photon 4G] whitetiger2429:
help unrooting cant find working links

yes i need some help unrooting my photon. I rooted it using a one click root method and it worked, then i unlocked with the pudding method and it worked. tried to install clockwork thru the link on here, but when i tried to go in recovery i got the yellow triangle. do i need to unroot if so are there working links out there for it. if i dont need to unroot is there any other ways
[Motorola Photon 4G] jokersax11:
Any chance you could do this for some of my work.
[Motorola Photon 4G] pats4life100:
Is there any way the change the prl manual like u can do with eco and epic
[Motorola Photon 4G] casper97ta:
I followed the root video and everything worked perfect. not one problem or glitch. thanks a ton.
[Motorola Photon 4G] Dsparil:
I just switched from the Epic to the Photon. This will make the transition that much easier
[Motorola Photon 4G] RockoDev:
Welcome to the mopho
[Motorola Photon 4G] Beastn:
Hello everyone! I currently have the epic touch, Photon, and the Evo 3D. I was wondering how can I combine some of the features. HTC allows me to upload multiple pictures to Facebook and the gallery is better. You can look at all of your photos in one folder unlike the Epic where you have many folders.The photon does this cool thing when you go to text someone or email it gives you your most contacted friends first. I'm not sure if maybe there's a ROM out for any of the devices that covers all of the above. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks in advance!
[Motorola Photon 4G] lucidvtec:
do you have a vid for when RSD will not see my phone

i have tried un installing RSD the drivers....tons of restarts...not installing the drivers

yes the phone say "starting RSD protocol support"

tried all three of my USB ports.."laptop"

my computer recognizes my phone and a moto flash interface...but RSD will not

i just spent HOURS tryin to figure this out...even took out android sdk...back and forth

and i'm NOWHERE

PS Thx for ur hard work on these vids
[Motorola Photon 4G] jokersax11:
Sounds like a firewall/antivirus issue. You sir should google wubi. Youre welcome.

Also try uninstalling rsd, turn off all antistuff and reinstall disconnect the internet if you gave to. Also when your phone is in rsd. Go to device manager and look for any improperly set up devices. Windows is sad, software to fix windows is sadder.
[Motorola Photon 4G] beartrap:
You might want to try reinstalling the drivers again.
[Motorola Photon 4G] lucidvtec:
I tried most of that including drivers and checking device manager

When my phone is plugged into the computer in rsd mode windows sees it as a moto flash interface ..but it never shows in rsd

Weird right...I will try wubi and my anti virus I use AVG

Thx for the help...I girling tired of waiting for a bootloader with4g...so I'm trying to unlock and get twrp

Thx again..and wish me luck
[Motorola Photon 4G] lucidvtec:
Ok still no luck on RSD. Got rsd to work no issuses on my girls laptop ...which is a lessrr ver of mine

I tried all sorts of stuff for whatever ver of rsd wont see my phone...no anti virus or anything was on..even durin install...had admin rights so weird

Another thing..i was able to use fastboot and the AIO root on my laptop so i know i have working drivers and good usb cable and all that

Stumped
[Motorola Photon 4G] jokersax11:
Update your bios and check for all driver updates.
[Motorola Photon 4G] moonzbabysh:
Any responses to this?? I can't get cwm to flash, and keep getting yellow triangle aswell.
[Motorola Photon 4G] GoTZeus:
I was trying to root my friends photon today and followed the first video exactly as the guy did. It didn't work and there was no super user installed. He was going through this apps about 8 hours later and found super user along with a few other apps that require a root. Can anyone explain to me how they weren't there immediately but showed up hours later and why the root failed?

Sent from my Xploded Dinc2

Edit: Got the root to work finally!!!
[Motorola Photon 4G] qbking77:
OP updated!

How to install TWRP 2.0 on the Motorola Photon 4G:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FxXfBByAlg

Review of TWRP 2.0 on the Motorola Photon 4G:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABGgR6CFZnc
[Motorola Photon 4G] qbking77:
OP updated!!

How to install the Alpha CM9 ICS rom:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwmjnqDEO-I

Review of the Alpha CM9 ICS rom:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xF6bW5CbAgg
[Motorola Photon 4G] my2cents:
qbking,

Are you taking requests? I was able to get the webtop over hdmi hack to work, but I think a lot of people would benefit from a how-to video. I actually did it all using root explorer because i don't like command lines so much, so maybe you could show it a couple of ways?? - You know, for the noobs like me! :p
[Motorola Photon 4G] krispuniq:
Hi.. I got my photon yesterday.. using it in India, interested only in the gsm mode anyway

today i tried to unlock bootloader, root and install a custom rom (rocko 1.1) but I am stuck at the recovery flashing step (via fastboot) here is a list of steps followed:

Start RSD lite 5.6 (C:\Root-Unlock-Relock\rsd\RSD.exe)

Select the 198_7 SBF and flash it (Root-Unlock-Relock\rsd\SBF's\)

After rebooting goto menu/settings/applications/development and enable usb debugging

Run shabby's AIO root (C:\Root-Unlock-Relock\AIO Root\root.bat)

Disconnect phone from the computer

Start RSD lite (C:\Root-Unlock-Relock\rsd\RSD.exe)

Reboot phone into RSD mode (power+vol down)

Flash durpunlock.sbf

reboot

Reboot phone into fastboot mode

Open command prompt in the moto-fastboot folder :

moto-fastboot devices

device is detected

moto-fastboot erase recovery

Fails: Error says some number: 10080001

moto-fastboot flash recovery recovery-red-photon3.img

Fails: Error says some number: 10080002

moto-fastboot reboot

after this, the CWM recovery isnt flashed, and hence if i fastboot and try to enter android recovery, i get to see a triangle and nothing else !!! So the recovery is not flashing and thus my step stops here. How to continue further ?

How do i know tht the phone has been unlocked for sure and where exactly is the process going wrong ? I tried it repeatedly 3 times and all the time ended with same unsuccessful result ! Plz help me guys

coming from a samsung fascinate, this whole things looks cumbersome to me and still wanna try loading a custom rom to my liking ! plz help
[Motorola Photon 4G] qbking77:
You forgot the last step of the unlocking proces.. you need to type moto-fastboot oem unlock.. just watch the end of my unlocking video.
[Motorola Photon 4G] Acvice:
Bump. This thread is too useful to fall back so far... Someone pin it.
[Motorola Photon 4G] raju_a:
How to Flash Stock Rom on Motorola Photon

I am faced with a peculiar situation where I am unable to Factory Reset my Motorola Photon. Whenever, I try to reset it wipes data & settings upto May 12, 2012. It would not delete/wipe anything prior to that date.

I have tried the following

1. Factory Reset method in the Settings-->Privacy

2. Android Recovery Method

3. Formatting internal storage

But still the handset returns to the state as it was on May 12, 2012. It has the call logs, data, apps updates etc. as on May 12, 2012. Everything after that stands deleted.

Also noticed that whenever I power off my device it returns to the May 12,2012 state.

It seems something like everything prior to May 12, is permanent and could not be wiped. While everything post May 12 is temporary which is wiped out if the device is powered off.

I think the next best alternative is to flash the Stock ROM. Where can i find it and how to go about doing step by step guide will be helpful.

I am not rooted and would like to remain that way along with the original Stock ROM.

Can someone guide me.

Thx
[Galaxy Tab  Android Development] oldmacnut:
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[Galaxy Tab  Android Development] oldmacnut:
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[Galaxy Tab  Android Development] oldmacnut:
3rd placeholder, and where I will be putting all sources, instructions, and patch information at.

Man....I am exhausted big time.
[Galaxy Tab  Android Development] hexatron:
You are my personal Hero!
[Galaxy Tab  Android Development] arnshrty:
Not to thread jack but do happen to have a backup of kernel.org?
[Galaxy Tab  Android Development] caldeio:
Hey I sent you a email Oldmacnut. Sorry, didn't see you turned it off.

The zip you provided is broken I think. cwm says it's bad, and when i open with winrar it says unexpected end of archive.

Otherwise great work! I'm loving the support you've given verizon gtabs!
[Galaxy Tab  Android Development] oldmacnut:
This os why I prefer hdimdall
[Galaxy Tab  Android Development] chefdave12118:
I rooted my tab when it was on froyo, unrooted it when the gb update rolled out and never felt the need to root it again.

If you get cm7 on my tab, I personally promise a hefty donation from me!

I'm so thankful us Sprint users have you in our corner. I have an evo 3d and there are more roms to flash that I don't know what to do with myself and cm7 is on the horizon for that phone also. Sprint didn't get as much love for our tabs dev wise (I'm not *****ing, god knows I'm not capable of doing anything but flashing) over here.

If there's anything I can do to help shoot me a pm. :)

Sent from my unrooted Galaxy Tab.
[Galaxy Tab  Android Development] cheatman:
Kudos! I hope this will get you closer to the Dev title!

C.
[Galaxy Tab  Android Development] tpike:
We're cheering for you man
[Galaxy Tab  Android Development] oldmacnut:
Updated OP with more info, im sure there will be more today, and hopefully, i am crossing my fingers, a move to Beta and stability
[Galaxy Tab  Android Development] tpike:
:-)

Links updated?
[Galaxy Tab  Android Development] oldmacnut:
Dev update, last one for the night.
[Galaxy Tab  Android Development] tpike:
Exciting news! Gonna be hard for me to stay focused at work today.
[Galaxy Tab  Android Development] kamakazie2:
Way to go omc! Rest is a good thing.give the testers some time to run the gauntlet and have a nice organized list rather than a piece by piece fix to drive you crazy :-)
[Galaxy Tab  Android Development] oldmacnut:
update

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[Galaxy Tab  Android Development] musashiro:
seeing how you work, i could say "this guy is awesome"

though i haven't tried this rom...im on overcome..
[Galaxy Tab  Android Development] jdog_12345:
Hope the dog is OK.
[Galaxy Tab  Android Development] guido28:
How's the dog?
[Galaxy Tab  Android Development] tennandcoz1:
What kernel can I use to flash this.
[Galaxy Tab  Android Development] oldmacnut:
The dog died. Trying to figure out if it was the new food Jen got for him 2 days ago, toxicology came back negative of pool chemicals.

I hate weds. I'm sure the bill will be ****ing outrageous.
[Galaxy Tab  Android Development] tpike:
man thats terrible...
[Galaxy Tab  Android Development] Tidder:
That sucks Jim. If you're anything like me, it feels almost like losing a family member. My dogs are my kids... kids that dig up the yard and can't talk, but still kids.

I'm sorry brother, that's tough.
[Galaxy Tab  Android Development] guido28:
Thats rough...pets become one of the family. Sorry for your loss.
[Galaxy Tab  Android Development] junjlo:
Hope stuff starts getting better for ya man if its not one thing its the other I wish you a speedy recovery.
[Galaxy Tab  Android Development] kamakazie2:
Sorry for your loss man.
[Galaxy Tab  Android Development] manfly9884:
Sorry for your loss.
[Galaxy Tab  Android Development] oldmacnut:
Well, attached you will see how I'm closing this day.

My bottle of Don Ramon, the busted MacBook, back deck and a pack of smokes.

View attachment 713205
[Galaxy Tab  Android Development] kamakazie2:
Omc is that a charcoal propane.combo bbq in the background?!
[Galaxy Tab  Android Development] oldmacnut:
LOL, yeah, but youcantsee the firebox cause the macbook is blocking it, or the tubes running to the gas side so i cansmoke large quantities of salmonor brisket or myfavorite....the swine.

You can see part of the Black Mica Protege5, the one with Tokiko illuminas, mazdaspeed swaybars, Mazdaspeed front brake conversion, Mazdaspeed black chrome Racing Hart wheels, the 245/45/17 BFG GSports, Poly bushings, and of course last but not least, the thrown rod my wife did to her car..... Car wasnt that fast, but boy.....it could rape a corner.

LOL, you cant see my car.....the Mazda Minivan, with car seats in it. LOL
[Galaxy Tab  Android Development] oldmacnut:
uh oh, I made an update to the OP.

Sentfrommybustedmacbookwiththebrokenspacebarthatdoesntworkverywell,nomatterhowhardihitthatdamnkey,buthey,atleastirunlinuxonitandnotosx.
[Galaxy Tab  Android Development] happybabyhippo:
Dog

Dude, how's your dog? I have two dogs myself, and like you, I would sell even my soul to the devil if I needed to take them to the hospital.
[Galaxy Tab  Android Development] Seamus1:
Keep up the great work my friend, and more importantly, I hope that your dog is ok! I've experienced something similar, with an older dog passing out inexplicably, it is some scary scary stuff. Best wishes, Jim and family!
[Galaxy Tab  Android Development] iliveinabucket:
Holy cwap, I'm so sorry to hear the terrible news :( I can't imagine losing my fateful companion, just like that.

I'm awed and humbled by your dedication to finishing this project and I can barely wait to get CM7 into my grubby little hands.

I hope the install directions will be thorough and clear though, since I have no prior flashing experience!
[Galaxy Tab  Android Development] rygran87:
I'm so sorry to hear about your dog. I wouldn't be able to focus on a damn thing if my wife's pitbull died, let alone work on a ponderous project like this. You're a hell of a strong person, Jim.
[Galaxy Tab  Android Development] Coolsaber57:
Hey Jim,

I'm not sure if you follow @_jt1134_ but he just tweeted that he will be posting a beta CM7 ROM for the vzw tab over at Rootzwiki.

Maybe you guys can collaborate? He's very well known in the android world for doing great work and getting CM7 functional.
[Galaxy Tab  Android Development] rygran87:
Looked at the thread and downloaded the zip. I think this could make for a great collaboration as well. I will definitely install the ROM when I get home. I have not lost faith in Jim's work though. I'll install that when it is released as well.
[Galaxy Tab  Android Development] oldmacnut:
OK, the thought of another cm7 scares me, here's why...

I just spent all morning on the bootloader, not because it needed it, but because I'm trying to crack it. I am building another cm7 right now to add to the pile to test today.

I'm gonna have to post on rootzwiki now.
[Galaxy Tab  Android Development] oldmacnut:
ok just checked out the rootz thread.

His is pretty broken, RFS vs mine being EXT4, I guess I am going to have to take his apart and look at it today.

But mine is pretty broken to.

Oh well, still going to continue today, guess its time to roto my tab and see which one of my kernel builds does everything i am shooting for.
[Galaxy Tab  Android Development] Coolsaber57:
Yeah, I did notice that it was RFS, not MTD like his fascinate build was. He and Khasmek (who actually was responsible for all of the first 2.2-based ROMS/Kernels) are already collaborating on it, I just wanted to point it out in case you guys could pool resources.

Just curious, what's wrong with the bootloader that you need to crack it? I was under the impression that it was open.