yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Motorola Droid Bionic] kitcostantino:
i have a soloution for apks. well, if youre using safestrap. i copy the apks from the phone using es file explorer. just do so on a rom that doesnt hide them. install es, open it, hit menu, then check root explorer, then check mount system. press the star and select / . then select data, then app. this will have all your "user" apps. copy the apks to your sd, and you can install them manually.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] Tucknology:
That's weird. Anyway, you can edit the build number yourself to work around this issue. The file is called \system\build.prop Be sure to make a backup copy before you mess with it. You'll need to be rooted, and you may need to set the file's permissions so you have read/write access. If you need more help in the how-to lemme know.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] lvlorpheus:
I am going to go with, yes, I think I would like some guidance with that. If I could run Kin3tx and fake the market into thinking I am running .902 and use the full market would be great.

Plus I would get to learn something new.

I suppose it's not as simple as copying \system\build.prop from my stock 902 and putting it on my sd card and then installing Kin3tx and replacing the \system\build.prop on Kin3tx with the copy I saved?

I sent you a private message.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] johnny_chimpo:
CM 9 question

I just installed cm 9 on droid bionic and i have 4 questions

1.it is installed on safe strap safe partition how do i back it up if i really like it?

2.the home keys stay lit even though the screen as turned off seems like a big problem

3.where is the market is seems to be missing

4.is there webtop for this if not where and can i install it on this rom

thanks
[Motorola Droid Bionic] Tucknology:
Answers in order:

1) You go into recovery (when you boot) and you choose "backup". Really, its easy. See directions in the OP.

2) This is a known issue. Maybe you can try using the ScreenFilter app to turn off the lights (I haven't tried it, let me know if it works).

3) Did you flash GApps?

4) HDMI output doesn't work yet on the ICS builds, so there's no webtop.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] johnny_chimpo:
safestrap question

i want to install webtop hack but safe strap says only in safesystem

how can i install webtop with saftram then

by the where did the my posts button go ?
[Motorola Droid Bionic] zakkyzombie:
i followed this to the T, and did Eclipse 2.2

well, im getting stalled, or hung up in areas, like opening apps, closing them, making calls, reciving them, sending messages.

i used my skills i knew with the DX2 and re-flashed Eclipse, re-wiped cache, data, dalvik, and im still getting problems :( help me, please,

oh, i hit thanks too :)

can i toggle unsafe mode, and apply a deodex debloated version of the stock, or only in safemode??
[Motorola Droid Bionic] sevron:
I used Pete's Mototools to root and it got to step 3 and said adb failed or something. Something about check your gingerbread version as this exploit may of been fixed. I'm on v2.3.4 5.9.902XT875.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] Tucknology:
I'm not sure why you are having problems with Eclipse. I haven't heard any of these complaints. Are you on 5.9.902? I liked your DX2 skills, maybe try repeating your wipes and also formatting system as well (as in the instructions). If that doesn't work, try Kin3tix or another ROM. Regarding deodex, Safestrap won't allow you to modify unsafe system at all. You can flash deodex/debloat in the safe system.

Appreciate the thanks :)

I'm going to try to be as nice as possible: The reason you are having problems is you didn't read directions. Try reading directions. I can't make them any easier. Specifically, why are you using Pete's tool when directions say to use crob808's tool? If you don't feel like reading, just stop messing with your phone now, before you get hurt. {Mumbling curse words}
[Motorola Droid Bionic] sevron:
I read that and just didn't look at which one I was running first -_-.

I'll go back and use crob's tool. Hope I didn't screw it up lols.

EDIT: I figured either tool would work fine. Obviously it didn't.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] comptech08:
Thanks

Thank you for all the information in this guide. I started with the OTA stock of .902. did ROOT using motofail and now running Eclipse ROM v2.2.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] nkg:
I am trying to root my stock Bionic and I see your instructions to download the motorola drivers (i have win 7 64 bit but when I click on your links (both 32 or 64 bit) they do not get me the drivers they just fail in getting to the page.

Would appreciate your assistance.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] eye__dea:
Get the 5.5 drivers here.. http://www.motorola.com/Support/US-...tware_and_Drivers/USB-and-PC-Charging-Drivers
[Motorola Droid Bionic] nkg:
Thanks I downloaded the later ver 5.5 but I still have the same problem. If I try to root and install the motorola driver 5.2 it does not install and I try rooting wih current drivers Pete's tool fails and gives me error message "adb could not be granted root access via local.prop method"

I would appreciate your guidance to root my Bionic
[Motorola Droid Bionic] NuclearGeneral:
Does this method delete or wipe the data partition on the device? I've done rooting before, but never with the bionic yet, and most other devices do do a complete wipe before rooting. The only phone I've had that doesn't do a complete wipe was the Moto Droid 2. So does that apply to the Droid Bionic as well?

Thanks in Advance. :)
[Motorola Droid Bionic] Tucknology:
Links are fixed.

Why are you using Pete's tool? Try reading. The directions are easy enough to follow.

No data wipe to root.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] NuclearGeneral:
Thank you! :)) One other quick question... will having Rom Manager CWR installed alongside SafeStrap have any side effects with SafeStrap being a CWR edited version?

Thanks in Advance. :P

EDIT: One other thing, how can I tell if my EMMC storage is getting full and how can I manage it?
[Motorola Droid Bionic] bjscrdt:
Thanks!!

Thanks for the great/easy instructions, it is like having a whole new phone after I rooted my Bionic. Running Eclipse now, very smooth :D
[Motorola Droid Bionic] Tucknology:
Don't use ROM manager. Dunno about EMMC.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] zedsded:
I'm having a similar problem.

I installed a ROM but didn't have all my apps backed up correctly with TI Backup. So I switched back to stock, re-ran TIbu and when I tried to switch back to the 'safe system' it gives me an "error restoring /data".

Any thoughts?
[Motorola Droid Bionic] LucasMN:
Anyone else have poor battery life with 902 and Eclipse?

Previously I was on 901 with Kinetix and had great battery life (24+ hours). Now I am dead at 14 hours with very light use.

I think I'll switch back to Kinetix this weekend and see if it is just the ROM causing bad battery life. If it's 902...idk what I'll do.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] BakedGoodies:
Can't download .902

Clicked on the provided link for the .902 update and can't access it. Dropbox gives a 401 error: link is expired or inactive. :( It's the 901 -> 902 file. Anyone know where I can get it?
[Motorola Droid Bionic] badboyaqua:
nice and easy ... and updated. worked from stock .902 going to ics gummy
[Motorola Droid Bionic] Tucknology:
I'm on vacation but I'll fix the link when I get home.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] sevron:
Can motofail unroot or is there only a way to root the phone and not unroot it? I wanted to unroot as I'm not really using anything that requires root on the phone.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] BionDroid:
Great instructions you have opened up a whole new world...

First root one week ago. Now on my 4th rom .
[Motorola Droid Bionic] :
Thanks for the awesome guide! Couldn't be any simpler
[Motorola Droid Bionic] Tucknology:
Best way to unroot is to FXZ back to stock.

Glad the guide was useful. Enjoy!

I know that one link is still dead but I'm on vacation and can't fix it until I return Saturday.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] shini_:
No problems here.... idk what you're using but mine is GREAT
[Motorola Droid Bionic] jerkham:
Thanks

Very clear instructions, thanks a bunch. I'm mainly posting so I can give a "Thanks". By the way, the reason there are more poll votes than "Thanks" is probably due to the extra step of requiring a first post before you can thank. You can vote right away after registering an XDA Developers account.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] spudland:
When you dual boot does your phone have to download every app and take up twice the space?
[Motorola Droid Bionic] Tucknology:
Yes, but this doesn't take up as much room as you might think. Mine uses roughly an additional 1GB because of the dual systems. Considering you have 32GB available storage (I have 48GB due to larger SD card) this is a small sacrifice for the convenience/protection of the dualboot. Safestrap is very smart about how it handles this data, I believe it is compressed (not sure about all the technical details, ask hashc0de if you want).

Strictly speaking, you're not dual booting, but in concept it is a similar idea. Just use safestrap. Trust me.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] spudland:
Any idea of where exactly the backups of the original system reside (folder/location/name)...Long story but I made two and need to delete one because my phone has almost no memory left except for the SD card.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] Tucknology:
I believe they are located on the internal sd card in the \safestrap\ folder. Safestrap also uses the preinstall partition, but I really don't know to what extent or what that means. Anyway, if you need to free up space I strongly recommend moving files to your computer (or other storage device) rather than deleting them, just in case.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] sevron:
FXZ? That a recovery manager or something? Would that require a full erase though?
[Motorola Droid Bionic] z2akuma:
Wasn't there an app/batch filewhatever that automated in reverting the bionic back to stock with just a few clicks? What happened to that? Why was it removed?
[Motorola Droid Bionic] guessimanoob:
ROM not listed in safestrap

I am on step #21 using safestrap and chose eclipse in the earlier step. Here in the SD card menu I do not see the rom listed. I looked under both internal and external SD and it isn't anywhere. Furthermore, since I don't know how to back out of the menu without selecting a rom I am stuck right here... afraid to move forward or back :(
[Motorola Droid Bionic] eye__dea:
It is still in the OP.

"Finally, if you get cold feet and decide you want to do a complete restore to stock, here is the tool you need...http://www.droidhive.com/forums/index.php?/topic/87-902-bionic-pathsaver-for-windowslinuxmac/"

It is right before the credits.

You can use this tool, RSDlite 5.6, or moto-fastboot the specific images from the fxz.

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Still stuck?

I am pretty sure it would be okay to go back to the unsafe side (stock) and re-download the ROM of choice. Are you downloading through the stock browser?

However, You can download the ROM to your PC and then just use the USB port to flash the ROM on your safe side. If you want to go this route... PM Timmy10shoes and see if he can help you through the process. He has helped me with this before.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] zazu9099:
hey guys went to use motofail on droid bionic didnt work, what now?
[Motorola Droid Bionic] Tucknology:
Need more info to give helpful advice. How do you know it didn't work? What is your setup? Did you follow the instructions?
[Motorola Droid Bionic] Drunkula:
I used Motofail without problem the other day. :confused:
[Motorola Droid Bionic] Tucknology:
Link is (finally) fixed. Enjoy.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] pappy53:
I rooted and installed Eclipse yesterday. I would like to return to bone stock. I have RSD Lite installed. What else do I need and where do I find them (that is not a bad link)? I was on the official .902 update. Thanks for any help!

BTW: I am using Safestrap. I went to my unsafe system(stock), and now it won't let me back to Eclipse. I says that it cannot restore data.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] Tucknology:
Pappy: Occasionally Eclipse doesn't play nice with Safestrap. Did you use Quick Toggle? That will create problems. Anyway, I recommend you use the Pathsaver script in the OP to restore. Good luck.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] nobe1976:
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. Thank You for this Guide. Much appreciated.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] Davequinn2:
Help ... soft bricked

hi ... tried to flash the new google apps update ... but didn't wipe dev cache (i think that was the problem anyway) stuck in bootloop ... can get to fastboot, but need file for RSDlite ... none of the links seem to work for the files ... thankx in advance

well, tried to post a link to the 902 fxz that i found, but won't let me cuz i'm not a frequent user ... but found it at rootzwiki.com/topic/21448-link-to-902-fxz-file/

hope it helps someone else
[Motorola Droid Bionic] mouton2003:
Hello,

While I am a n00b to this community that is only because I typically do a lot of research before I make any changes and then leave it alone once it works.

When I first received my Bionic on 893 I used Pete's tools to root it. That worked perfect. Now I need to update to the latest code and re-root it. In your Guide you mention that the device must be 'stock', to verify my device is stock I attempted to update it OTA but it failed. I have no ROMs or anything of that nature installed. What is the best course of action to get my Bionic to stock so that I can update to 902 and install SafeStrap while not losing my data/apps?

Thank you.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] spooner2007:
Amazing

Thanks for this walkthrough... I have been breaking my phone many a times, without this i woulda had to pay $100 to get a new one :(

Many many many thanks!
[Motorola Droid Bionic] eye__dea:
Have any verizon bloat frozen / deleted? This can cause OTAs to fail too.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] Tucknology:
Try using the Pathsaver tool in the OP. Report back on how it goes. Also, eye__dea has good advice above.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] mouton2003:
That is a good observation. It is likely that I froze or deleted some verizon bloat. I am assuming this means that I should do a factory restore to get it back or am I OK to proceed with the upgrade to 902? Thank you.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] eye__dea:
A factory restore will not get the bloat back.

Do you have or can you find a 893 fxz? If so, I would moto-fastboot the system and that will bring the bloat back and then you can take the OTA.

If not, you can use the 902 fxz and RSDlite 5.6.

PM me if you need help.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] skeven:
Back again, so I've been hapilly using Eclipse 2.2 for a long while now...

Until I decided to toggle to my unsafe system today.

I toggled, no problem. Played around in the homescreen -- remembered why I hated it. Ran into Safestrap to toggle back to my safe system...

Now, I could easily re-do my stock and flash everything, etc... however,

I haven't made a back up of any of my ROM system in over two months and would lose two months worth of data, text messages, pictures, etc.

Already attempted uninstalling safestrap, restarting, then reinstalling safestrap and attempting the toggle again to no avail.

Any suggestions on backing up data from my "safe" system while I'm stuck on stock?
[Motorola Droid Bionic] psychosilva:
i installed motofail on my bionic worked like a champ installed eclipse but forgot to make a backup of my org software. any way of doing this after i installed eclipse. also its is taking forever to boot up for the first time anyone have a time frame on this
[Motorola Droid Bionic] eye__dea:
Make a backup of your safe side. Toggle back to unsafe side and make sure everything is good. Then make a backup of stock and toggle back to safe side.

First boot can take awhile.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] czabe:
Thans

Great guide to get this phone rooted. Updated my phone to the new leaked .904 software wtih eclipse 2.2 and the phone is better than ever. Thanks!
[Motorola Droid Bionic] Mejud:
For that reason, I'll never uninstall any non-downloaded app again (I've frozen a zillion), what a pain in the arse. Does anyone know of a technical reason why the updater needs to see them, in their proper places?
[Motorola Droid Bionic] saintsdx:
I would likely attribute it to making sure that the bloatware that people pay to have loaded on the phones is still present. Some type of checksum ya know?
[Motorola Droid Bionic] Mejud:
Nah, it's what happens when you sell your soul and get a marketing degree
[Motorola Droid Bionic] BPB21:
All good, but one minor question

So this is absolutely amazing and much respect to everyone who made this possible! I actually thought I'd have to experiment for a while to find a ROM and setup that I'd like for the Droid Bionic, but this made it super easy.

One quirk though: I followed the guide in the OP exactly and got all the expected results. Everything works great. But, I installed the "leaked" 904 update and then proceeded through the rest of the guide. I remember seeing system version 904 in "About Phone" before I set up the dual-boot (safe/unsafe). I've ended up with Eclipse 2.2 but in "About Phone" it shows the system version as 902.

So I'm wondering if it's possible that my safe system has the 902 version and my unsafe system has the 904 version. That seems odd since I installed the 904 update before proceeding with setting up the safe system.

1) Everything works great, signal and all, so I'd leave it alone except I'm extremely tempted by the thought of a little better radio/signal and battery life.

2) Can you even update to the leaked 904 if you're running Eclipse 2.2 instead of "stock? I'm not sure it would be worth it since I've gotten everything set up just like I want it if I'd have to redo the ROM. Then again, see #1.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] Tucknology:
@BPB21 Everything is fine. You are seeing 902 because eclipse 2.2 is based on that release, but your radios are up to date.

There is a test version of eclipse based on 904 available on nitro's site, eclipserom.com and depending how much you want to mess with your phone you may want to wait for a final release.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] BPB21:
It's working so good for me right now, I'm just going to eagerly away the final/official release of Eclipse 904 based. But thanks for the tip!
[Motorola Droid Bionic] banemall:
This thread came in handy a lot, thank you!
[Motorola Droid Bionic] Drunkula:
Just installed Eclipse 2.2 to my Bionic. Nice ROM so far. :D Only other ROM I've tried in CM7 on my Droid X2.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] Drunkula:
I'm not sure what I may have done wrong but twice now I've been unable to toggle into safe mode using SafeStrap. I had Eclipse 2.2 on there and toggled safe mode off. Did what I needed to in stock, then rebooted and attempted to toggle back to safe mode. It said unable to toggle back to safe mode. Both times I noticed that in the internal storage safestrap folder the safe folder's tar file was only 8k in size. WTF? :eek:

I am not using quick toggle. Am I overlooking something in the process?

EDIT:

Forgot to mention there's 6.76 gig available on internal storage and 12.95 gig available on external storage.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] Tucknology:
There is some kind of problem with some users of Eclipse 2.2 and safestrap. I haven't encountered it, but it has been reported by several folks. I'm sorry I know it can be frustrating. Try using either Kinetix (see the OP) or maybe the latest experimental build of eclipse (requires leaked 5.9.904 system)
[Motorola Droid Bionic] Drunkula:
No problemo. I was actually thinking about one of the ICS builds. The little bit I saw of Eclipse was promising though. Any trouble there?
[Motorola Droid Bionic] eye__dea:
Next time this happens and your on stock...go into safestrap app and uninstall recovery and then reinstall recovery again. Then try to enable safe side again.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] Drunkula:
It happened again. I'll try that later...
[Motorola Droid Bionic] Virgo_Intacta:
New Droid Bionic leak...

Please help if possible. I clicked on the "32-bit Drivers Mirror" file, but the webpage--Minus.com-- where I was redirected stated that the file doesn't exist. So I created an account thinking I'd need to be a member to download file but the same message still appears. That attempt was made on my Motorola Droid BIONIC XT875. It's probably best I download on laptop...
[Motorola Droid Bionic] CamoCustom:
Yes, these drivers are for your computer to recognize your phone. they wouldnt even install on your phone.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] Virgo_Intacta:
Hello everyone, please help if possible:

I'm rooting my Moto Droid Bionic XT875, and I'm at number...

18) Now hit "+++Go Back+++", and go to "Safe Boot Menu" and then "Toggle Safe System". Safe system must be enabled before continuing. Don't skip this step.

...but top of the screen says "Safe System Menu" Currently: DISABLED. And I selected "Toggle Safe System" and then "Yes - Enable Safe System" but under BACKING UP ORIGINAL DATA... It says

[Backing up data]

Error while making a backup image of /data!

Emmc space free: 0MB

There may not be enough free space to complete backup.

I retried a couple of times and keeps displaying the same message of my laptop.

What can I do from now, any advice?

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Hello everyone, please help if possible:

I'm rooting my Moto Droid Bionic XT875, and I'm at number...

18) Now hit "+++Go Back+++", and go to "Safe Boot Menu" and then "Toggle Safe System". Safe system must be enabled before continuing. Don't skip this step.

...but top of the screen says "Safe System Menu" Currently: DISABLED. And I selected "Toggle Safe System" and then "Yes - Enable Safe System" but under BACKING UP ORIGINAL DATA... It says

[Backing up data]

Error while making a backup image of /data!

Emmc space free: 0MB

There may not be enough free space to complete backup.

I retried a couple of times and keeps displaying the same message of my laptop.

What can I do from now, any advice?

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THANK YOU. One more thing:

Hello everyone, please help if possible:

I'm rooting my Moto Droid Bionic XT875, and I'm at number...

18) Now hit "+++Go Back+++", and go to "Safe Boot Menu" and then "Toggle Safe System". Safe system must be enabled before continuing. Don't skip this step.

...but top of the screen says "Safe System Menu" Currently: DISABLED. And I selected "Toggle Safe System" and then "Yes - Enable Safe System" but under BACKING UP ORIGINAL DATA... It says

[Backing up data]

Error while making a backup image of /data!

Emmc space free: 0MB :eek:

There may not be enough free space to complete backup.

YET I STILL HAVE 2.77GB of Internal Memory and 7GB of External Memory (SD card). :(

I retried a couple of times and keeps displaying the same message of my laptop. :o

What can I do from now, any advice? :confused:
[Motorola Droid Bionic] Virgo_Intacta:
Never mind...

I was able to "Enable" SAFE SYSTEM :rolleyes: by "formatting Emmc" and "formatting /system" next to get more memory space where it was needed. :eek: I took a great risk which worked... :cool:

Thanks for this awesome detailed root guide to freedom for my Motorola Droid BIONIC XT875.

KEEP UP THE REMARKABLE JOB developers!!!
[Motorola Droid Bionic] Drunkula:
I give up! It's happened to me 5 times now. I have to remove the safestrap corrupted backup (not nandroid), remove recovery, reinstall recovery, re-enable safe mode to get it going again. Of course I have to reinstall Eclipse in safe mode each time.

I have noticed when it refuses to go back into safe mode, safestrap's backup (again, not nandroid) file is shrunk to 8k in size. It seems the other files end up in LOST.DIR. Last but not least, when it doesn't re-enable safe mode I have to restore my unsafe nandroid backup.

Too much hassle!