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[Other SmartWatches] ClearD:
Galatians,

Try reflashing the boot image in the root tool, then adb shell stop adbd, then return to stock. See if that works, then report back. :)
[Other SmartWatches] droidhackzor:
hey clearD and jay, i just wanted to thank you for all your hard work. i do have 3 quick questions though. i am not new to rooting so i guess i could root and if it changes things to much i guess i could just exchange it, however.

note: yes i have gone through all 116pages of the thread but im still kind of unclear about stuff.

1: if done properly with the work you two have done with this device, i will retain the motoactv original functionality, yes?

2: according to a few posts here and on wikispaces, there currently is no way to get back to "official" firmware, correct?

3: i know there are other apps to do this that work once rooted, even if they don't fit the screen properly out of box, could either of you or anyone who is already rooted try "MiCoach"? after experiencing the coaching of motoactv, i am missing that app in particular.
[Other SmartWatches] ClearD:
1) yes

2) correct
[Other SmartWatches] droidhackzor:
ClearD, thank you for your reply on points 1 and 2.
[Other SmartWatches] galatians51:
I tried reflashing the boot image in the root tool, it just waits for the device.

This all started when i just deleted all the apps including superuser etc so i just had the stock. Stupid i know, i should have reflashed stock....
[Other SmartWatches] ClearD:
So you put it into fastboot and it just sits there?
[Other SmartWatches] galatians51:
Yup, just sits there. I can hear it connect but it wont respond to any commands from root tool, adb, or motocast. It doesnt show as an external drive either...
[Other SmartWatches] utkanos:
Turn the device off (hold power+start until it turns off) then hold the volume down key. This will drop you into fastboot bootloader mode. From there with usb connected run:

fastboot flash boot boot.img

fastboot flash system system.img

fastboot reboot

stop by #utkanos if you need help
[Other SmartWatches] galatians51:
Ok, will try tonight. Is this done thru adb or just a command line?
[Other SmartWatches] utkanos:
you need the fastboot binary and its done through command line. You also need the boot.img and system.img
[Other SmartWatches] ClearD:
Galatians, are you sure you booted into fastboot before flashing the boot? You read the instructions on the root tool and your device showed a black screen with "bootloader" at the top?

I can give you my "Mini adb/fastboot" zip when I get home to make things easier if you need, but the easiest way if you're unfamiliar with fastboot is to just use the tool. :)
[Other SmartWatches] galatians51:
Yes, I am definitely seeing the black screen with "bootloader" at the top, it also says a bunch of stuff like "OK to program" and the like...
[Other SmartWatches] ClearD:
Try restarting the computer and the watch with the button combinations in the wiki (if you can't boot it, I mean)?

The root tool has the fastboot binary in it, and issues the commands so you don't have to. It doesn't make sense if it isn't even recognized by fastboot...
[Other SmartWatches] galatians51:
Aha, it works now. I reset to factory on the device, uninstalled Motocast, reinstalled Motocast, and then when I put it in fastboot it showed up as an adb device. Thanks to all!
[Other SmartWatches] Prack:
My MotoACTV should hit my door step today. Do we have a v5.0 rooted yet? I know in previous posts people said not to update yet. (And that if you rooted you can't update anyway)
[Other SmartWatches] NORCALkID:
I was wondering if it was possible to update our devices to 5.0 with a backup made through recovery by prack that is getting his new device ?
[Other SmartWatches] ClearD:
We can try, but cannot guarantee. I still can't get .97 to boot from a backup that was made.
[Other SmartWatches] NORCALkID:
I don't know if this helps but some one on the kindle fire forums has made a backup called barebones rom and you have to flash in 2 parts idk if we can use a similar method
[Other SmartWatches] CEnnis91:
If you can get the update.zip (ota) for the newest update, I could get the devices on it.

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lol...that's bs, they have the complete files which they can put into an update.zip, wipe the device as a whole, and flash them on (oh wait, that's what I've been doing); the only valid point they can make with this situation, is that the update.zips would be rather large taking up a lot of server space and bandwidth when they are downloaded.
[Other SmartWatches] Prack:
If I update my device to 5.0 can you root it? I'm fine with providing whatever files for the rest of the community but I don't want to pass up my option for root. I would rather be rooted on an older build than have no root at all.
[Other SmartWatches] NORCALkID:
We dont have an update zip but we do have people like prack with a brand new device that is trying to root and im sure once he hooks up his device its going to ask for an update so what i wanted to kno was if we could use a backup of his device for an update to all

Edit: @prack i think it is possible for you to root the device but that question is best answered by either cennis or clearD
[Other SmartWatches] ClearD:
I'd honestly need to see the update.zip to even guess. The only way we wouldn't be able to root after the update would be if they locked the bootloader, which is unlikely as it's been unlocked this long. It may not even change for all we know. :)

And... even if they locked it, we still might be able to use zergrush to get around it and root anyways. :)
[Other SmartWatches] kensikora:
This watch is now the greatest toy ever. I've got it up and running ClearDroid ROM, used Tine's Link2SD setup, and now I even have the joy of being able to use Slingplayer on my wrist. Thanks to not setting ADW as my default launcher, I can even switch back into Moto's Motoactv launcher (although things look a little off-center).

In terms of setting up Google apps, though, especially Google Music (Play Music, whatever), can I just flash the gapps zip through recovery? I'm rocking the Amazon Appstore for now, but I want my Google Music.
[Other SmartWatches] NORCALkID:
Gnu.... you are awesome! ... Lets get a real thread for the motoactv going !!
[Other SmartWatches] Itslame:
Gnu, Your original batch file post was a big help. Thank you!
[Other SmartWatches] Itslame:
Nos sent the original launcher APK but I cant get it to work with Homeswitcher (force closes). Anycut works great to make shortcuts to the original motorola APKs such as Radio, so instead of switching launchers to use the watch for running, I will just utilize the shortcuts.

edit: If you select the first "music" from anycut's dir of activities, it will launch the music library vs just the radio (as per the previous given APK file). The difference is you can play the radio as well as the music stored on the player.

...now to figure out the motorola fitness APK to launch the workout program.
[Other SmartWatches] NORCALkID:
Try button savior if u pay for the upgraded version you will have a clear icon so you can switch between homes
[Other SmartWatches] Sideburns4life:
I actually ran into the same problem. Talked to a motorola rep. He had me plug it directly into the wall and use the wall charger. I got the Moto logo and then the battery logo at 0%. He said to let it charge for 20-30 minutes before trying to boot it. I let mine charge for an hour. Booted up just fine for me.
[Other SmartWatches] nosit1:
This is what I was trying to get at. Please try this first before RMA'ing. :)
[Other SmartWatches] Fatadxb:
I need help please I flash the boot.img but nothing happen the same moto software again if someone could explain to me more or some details

I tried to follow Wade

steps but nothing change for :confused:
[Other SmartWatches] pattex123:
Hi,

where do I find Gnu4Lyfe's batch file?

Thanks in advance,

Pat
[Other SmartWatches] Itslame:
On page 9 of this thread is a post from him outlining how to make the files and how the adb code should be formatted (cut and paste).
[Other SmartWatches] Powers88:
From what I can tell that boot.img is just a vulnerable version of the regular so that you can get root. So once you have fastboot flashed the boot.img you go ahead and get root using the SuperOneClick Root app. Its all the in the instructions, although they do leave a lot out....
[Other SmartWatches] Gnu4Lyfe:
MotoACTV Easy Modder v0.1

Post removed, see below.
[Other SmartWatches] Powers88:
Edit: Instructions posted down below
[Other SmartWatches] Itslame:
LOL, it doesnt leave out alot, per se, as it just assumes you know what you are doing. I didnt, LMAO. This thread serves as the best tutorial tho...everything is basically here. It also has a lot of good info in terms of alternative launchers, keymapping etc.

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I had everything pretty much as I wanted (Forceclosures aside) but I wanted the original motoactv functionality, so I reflashed the system img. When it rebooted I was prompted to select the launcher and was presented with HCL, Zeam and the OG launcher. All keys were reset to default (Music, workout) but button savior was still loaded. I browsed thru and everything appeared reset (right down to having to redo the initial setup wizard). Once I was done, I clicked button savior and selected HCL; all my shortcuts were still loaded (but keys re-launch the moto suite). Button savior doesnt want to open the menu while in apps tho...so I will try and reload it. Pretty cool tho...
[Other SmartWatches] Jay4255:
Forum name change

Hey all,

It's Jaysen (Gnu4Lyfe), got bored with my name and wanted to change it. So this is my new account. Just FYI... Kinda disappointed I couldn't just change a display name in the UserCP so I made a new account. Kinda sucks my "Member since" date is reset, but oh well. I can live without it. I'm sure it won't take long to get the Thanks and post counts back.

I created an all-in-one batch file to help simplify things.

Features:

- Backup (System.img and Userdata.img)

- Restore (System.img and Userdata.img)

- Remap Buttons (7 different configurations)

- Install Launcher (Honeycomb and Zeam)

- Replace Stock PackageInstaller.apk with one from CyanogenMod

- Remove MotoCRAP (Strip '/system/app')

- Restart MotoACTV

- Stop ADB (Enables MotoSync and Mass Storage)

Future Plans:

- Support multiple backups

- Flash Boot.img

- Work with SuperOneClick for All-in-one easy to root program

- Market Installer

- Run custom commands

- Install any APK placed in the 'APKs' folder

The "Clean '/system/app'" under the tools menu moves all APKs that are not required for Android to function to '/sdcard/system/app'. If you use AnyCut, or any of the MotoACTV programs, either don't use this feature or manually move the APKs you use back to '/system/app'. I see no loss of function after using this feature, if you do please tell me in the IRC or post a reply here so I can fix it.

If you have any issues at all, please let me know and I will address them. If you have any suggestions on what to add, post a reply and hopefully they'll be included in later versions.

Attachments Removed. Newer version posted on Page 17.
[Other SmartWatches] Powers88:
Its true that if you know what your doing it is enough to get it done but for those that don't and still want to root it they are s.o.l.
[Other SmartWatches] Rlcohen70:
Any instructions on the 16gb Model?
[Other SmartWatches] NORCALkID:
Should be the same ...
[Other SmartWatches] Powers88:
The guy who rooted it says otherwise
[Other SmartWatches] NORCALkID:
I think you are right ..updates for phones are different

Edit: Mean to say watch sorry
[Other SmartWatches] ClearD:
Negative, do NOT flash gapps zip. It will cause lots and lots of force closes. If you want to try one of the apps, pull the apk from the zip and install it with jay's easy modder tool. :)
[Other SmartWatches] kensikora:
Right on. So for Google Music specifically, what is required? I feel like in order to sync my online music, I'd need more than just the Google Music apk. Any idea what else I'd need? I'm guessing Google Services, but I'm not all that sure.
[Other SmartWatches] ClearD:
googleservicesframework.apk will force close. Over and over and over again. As for syncing your music, motocast might be the way to go. It'll sync from itunes and the computer, I believe. :)

Working on a new rom right now, utkanos is helping a lot. There seems to be an issue with either app data or cache not clearing properly...

Update: Was probably a binary issue. Making progress.
[Other SmartWatches] viridite:
how to roll back to be unrooted and get upgrade?

Hi all,

I rooted motoActv for several days and found that it can't update. This bothers me so much and I may want to get it unrooted. It seems we can't do it. Any idea on this topic?

In the meanwhile, I tried to install the Recovery but still don't have 4.55.97 binary to flash. If we can upgrade manually, that's still fine.

Jason
[Other SmartWatches] ClearD:
I swear, this gets answered twice every day.

NEW PEOPLE, PLEASE READ THE LAST 5 PAGES AT LEAST!

Or, read the wiki at http://motoactv.wikispaces.com/!

Straight from the wiki:

"Note 2: For the time being, if you root your MotoACTV you will not be able to further upgrade it to the latest or any coming stock firmware, you will get the unknown serial number error."

I'm not trying to sound mean, but we get tired of answering this question so many times.

There is *NO* way to return to stock fully, to be able to update. Using the "Return to Stock" button on the root tool works to return to stock, but you still won't be able to update. We are working on roms that have the latest updates patched in manually.

Edit: Just added a FAQ to the wiki. :)
[Other SmartWatches] Prack:
5.0 in the works? Once again if you need any files off mine when I get it let me know and I'll be happy to provide whatever I can. It won't be at my house until Wednesday.
[Other SmartWatches] ClearD:
Prack, if you could, update to 5.0 and we will try some things :)
[Other SmartWatches] stoudamire:
I´ll probably get mine on Tuesday. Likewise, I´m happy to update to the newest version to help the community. Just let me know.
[Other SmartWatches] delboydell:
I have just installed slingplayer but cannot find the accept button on the licence agreement page, did you have to do somthing for it to showup, or could it be my .apk file?
[Other SmartWatches] kensikora:
My LCD density was set to 95 at the time, so that might be why I saw the button. If you don't have it, install LCD density and try adjusting it down to 95. I noticed, for example, that now that I've got it set to 120, some buttons aren't accessible, like the numbers 4 and 8, so that might be the issue you're having.
[Other SmartWatches] delboydell:
From reading this thread, I belive that internet is avalible to the watch via bluetooth only on motrola phones and the motoactiv app.

I have a (unrooted) atrix and have the motoactv app on my phone but cannot get internet access.

Am I missing a setting somewhere? The watch will connect fine via wifi on my home network.

Re youtube, I cannot search for anything It forces close, but the list of films work fine.

Also where do you guys get your .apk files from, Im looking for the facebook widget but cannot find it, could we perhaps have a page of links?
[Other SmartWatches] ClearD:
Most of us just pull from our phones lol. Use root explorer and copy the /data/app folder to your sd card and all your downloaded apps will be in it.
[Other SmartWatches] sargist:
Hi there!

I just want to share the list of apps that are working for me, and a problems also. :P

Astro file manager

Blood & Glory

Dolphin mini

Dropbox

G.Maps

Mobo Player

Google music

Ninesky Browser(my favorite by far)

Maxthon browser

Osmos

Router Keygen

Sygic GPS (with Mexico maps)

Angry birds

Fruit ninja (some lag)

Blackmart Alpha (same problem that YouTube, when I try to search something it crashes)

YouTube

I have a problem with the music player, sometimes I can't play music at all, with the original MotoActv music app or with the google music app, any ideas why this happens????

Thanks!
[Other SmartWatches] CEnnis91:
5.6.0

Well, by chance I happened to grab the newest update.zip OTA (about 5 minutes ago, so I don't know all the changes yet). However, I saw that mbm.bin is once again within there, so I would highly suggest not updating. I don't know why Motorola is updating it twice in two releases, but it doesn't sit well with me. Just putting it out there for the time being.
[Other SmartWatches] embeem:
5.6.0

The 5.6.0 release is safe, you can still root it.

There's a modified boot.img over on http://dl.opticaldelusion.org/boot-5.6.0-root.img that gives root access via adb.
[Other SmartWatches] droidhackzor:
hey, embeem, could you post the actual software verison for that 5.6.0 release please, is it the 4.55.97?

same for the newest OTA you got CEnnis? Strike that, sorry, i found the 5.6.0 release update.
[Other SmartWatches] droidhackzor:
root tool & clockwork

ClearD & Jay ,

would you happen to know the likelyhood that the 5.6.0 release and the rooted boot image would work with the root tool and so on once updated? i don't want to update to 5.6.0 from 55.78 unless it has a chance of working, i haven't rooted yet but i am considering it if i can still keep the same dual-use functionality as the 55.78 rooting method.
[Other SmartWatches] ClearD:
Root tool uses the boot image from 4.55.78 insecured, the only change you would need to do would be to flash that 5.6.0 insecured boot image above (through fastboot; fastboot flash boot boot.img), then hit the "root button" and the rest will be the same, and will all work. :)
[Other SmartWatches] droidhackzor:
Many thanks ClearD, i will update(I'm guessing still possible after official update? ) , check out the improvements and now with that img, when i have the opportunity to actually root, thanks to yours and jay's hard work, the path is there. The lack of moto's vision to take this device to it's potential is weak.

Thanks again.
[Other SmartWatches] ClearD:
If you do update, I'd like to ask a favor lol. Images to build from. :) I'm still working with 4.55.78, I feel like I'm in the stone age.
[Other SmartWatches] droidhackzor:
Consider it done.

Just to be clear though... I update using the official update first, then use the root tool with the "unsecured" boot image posted Or do I need to remain on 55.78, root, then update (no official update).

Any help i can give back to the community here, gladly done;)
[Other SmartWatches] ClearD:
Lol do you have google talk on a phone or pc by chance? I can guide you through it.

Use the official update first, to get to the highest update possible (might have to run more than once), then manually flash the boot image posted there, using fastboot (with the command "fastboot flash boot boot.img" without the quotes; I can guide you through that), then root with the "Root" button on the root tool (ignore flashing the boot image), then do a full backup with the root tool, and send the images :) I mainly only need the boot.img and system.img.
[Other SmartWatches] droidhackzor:
PM sent :) now we're mov'n... why couldn't the big companies be as dedicated as the comunities, lol.
[Other SmartWatches] elkay:
Are these steps going to help with getting those of us stuck on the original root method up to current?
[Other SmartWatches] ClearD:
Droid,

We shall work on it tomorrow. :)

Elkay,

Yes, we will be creating custom roms cooked from the latest updates for everyone to flash. :)
[Other SmartWatches] kensikora:
ClearD, you're a hero. I'm looking forward to that new ROM. I hear these new updates are easier on the battery, which would be a huge plus.

Also. Battery has been a major issue for me, and looking at my battery usage, it looks like the top two culprits are wifi and bluetooth. Which I expected, I suppose. The thing is, though, I don't actually use the bluetooth on it 99% of the time, and there doesn't seem to be a way to turn it off in the bluetooth menu.

Also, Sargist, you mention getting Google Music working. Does it just play local music, or is there a way to stream your cloud music?
[Other SmartWatches] speedyink:
There is a way to turn off bluetooth in the standard settings application under wireless - bluetooth.
[Other SmartWatches] ClearD:
Or just do what I did and put the power control widget on your launcher to give you toggles for all of it. :P
[Other SmartWatches] droidhackzor:
ClearD, before i flash/backup/upload

hey ClearD, i'm on Gtalk... anyway, before i flash and such, i noticed the numbers don't match up. the boot img states it's for 5.6.0 but the software version listed on the device reads "MA 1.6.0 N8" i'm guessing thats just the OS version, right, not the boot version?

PS. bootloader fastboot mode states version "03.13"

just felt i should make sure so i don't mess somethin up.
[Other SmartWatches] droidhackzor:
woot

yay! rooted 5.6.0 was a sinch with clearD's help and an S-Off boot img.

expect some 5.6.0 roms from ClearD in the near future. :)

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i don't know about sargist, but google music works just fine for me playing local music, album art and all, however, i haven't found a way to set it up yet for cloud, my guess the login screen is bypassed so...idk.
[Other SmartWatches] ClearD:
My knowledge is limited. Utkanos and CEnnis91 are the ones that are getting everything flashable. :) Once they get a new base for 5.6.0 (assuming I don't get it too), you can expect me to modify it a lot lol. I have no problems decompiling apks to change things. :D
[Other SmartWatches] sargist:
I haven't try the cloud music thing since I don't have any music in the cloud (how do I do that) but still, my problem is that sometimes the music don't work at all, not in the native player or in google music player, right now is working but it just for now...
[Other SmartWatches] carthique:
WoW! this is great news.. I guess this is the LATEST motoactv update, did you try any of the new activities? Also, can you please make sure the portal features are also working with the update.
[Other SmartWatches] droidhackzor:
yep, latest update...MA 1.60 N8 5.6.0 we just need to help ClearD, Utkanos and CEnnis91 as much as we can to get it working properly. they have my stock 5.6.0 images so we're off to a good start.
[Other SmartWatches] ClearD:
I've got it close... it gets to the boot animation, but then loops there. Not yet sure of the cause.
[Other SmartWatches] Prack:
My Motoactv came last night. I won an Asus transformer prime and then got free suite level tickets to the hockey game last night lol. Good day for me.

My questions is should I update to the newest version when I get home today or should I wait until the new rom is out? I'm pretty sure it won't be updated as I ordered it from amazon before the 5.0 update was released.
[Other SmartWatches] Prack:
Scree Cover

Anyone rocking a screen cover for this thing? I doubt Zagg or anyone makes one but I'm tempted to buy a Zagg and cut it for the size of the device. I know it's scratch resistant but I would rather not risk it and just put a cover over it.

Let me know what you guys have tried... if anything at all.

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I looked around for a while and I did find that skinomi makes a screen and backplate cover. I've never used skinomi only zagg but I think I'll order one and let everyone know how it goes if you have tried them already.
[Other SmartWatches] CEnnis91:
Official releases, part 2 (it's only 4.55.97 right now, but it's a start): http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1534073
[Other SmartWatches] ClearD:
Update all the way. You can root by flashing the insecure 5.6.0 boot.img, then running the "root" button in the root tool. :)

I cut a zagg; It wasn't hard and looks/works great. :)
[Other SmartWatches] Prack:
Where can I get the insecure 5.6.0 boot.img? How can I flash it without rooting and putting on CWM Recovery?