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[Motorola Atrix 2] Moverf16:
Phone: Motorola Atrix 2

Gingerbread 2.3.5 running 1-Click Rooted, Supercharged V4 ROM

Issue: Phone no longer has superuser permissions, cannot restore

Background: I recently decided to update via the OTA update to 2.3.6. My first issue was that the phone could not be updated due to the bloatware I removed (namely Social Location, AKA Richlocation.apk and RichLocation.odex).

My end goal was to run Supercharged V4 and 2.3.6 rooted, however I could not use RSD Lite because it will not recognize my phone (64 Bit windows, latest drivers, etc.)

So I tried finding RichLocation.odex to replace the one deleted (since titanium backup could not restore it), and found it for another phone. The upgrade still kept hanging up on that file (saying unexpected results this time).

I downloaded ATrix 2 Bootstrapper and loaded the Supercharged V4. I noticed it reinstalled Social Location, so I decided to give it another try. This time I found that all the other system/apps didn't work. So my plan was to pull the original versions from the backup I had run prior to going Supercharged and put them in the system/apps directory.

It was here that I noticed I no longer had write capability through RootExplorer. I then opened SetCPU and a few other Rooted Apps to find that I no longer had root permissions.

I tried doing a restore in RomManager, but it just hangs up. Atrix 2 Bootstrapper cannot go to Reboot Recovery.

I also tried a factory reset/wipe. No luck (although it did reinstall Social Location and the appropriate Odex file)

So without being able to use RSD Lite, and access through ROM Manager or Bootstrapper, how do I fix this? It seems Supercharged V4 has completely killed my permissions, so I can't re-root the phone or write to any of the system directories.

Help!

Thanks in Advance.

Mover
[Motorola Atrix 2] JRW 28:
A little research would have saved you a lot of headache by reading this first http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1396650

Again by doing some reading you would have seen that this combo isn't available and unless I'm mistaking this is the only ROM running 2.3.6 currently

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1420980

Now to your problem with RSD, do you have adb installed or SDK, is your phone in fastboot mode, what OS are you running on your computer, etc. Not trying to come across as rude but generally all your problems been covered and searching will usually reveal them to you. Everything you need is in the beginners thread along with a detailed write up of what you need and how to flash the fastboot files using RSD.
[Motorola Atrix 2] Moverf16:
Copy, but that doesn't help me now. When I rooted my phone, I knew nothing about this site or the above. I only rooted for the sole reason of getting rid of social location.

My understanding from the reading I have done is that if you're rooted and then upgrade to 2.3.6, you will still be rooted, correct? And that pre-rooting at 2.3.5 is the only way to root 2.3.6?

Also, I thought I had seen a few people post that once they were past 2.3.6, they went to supercharged v4.

Regardless, that is not my current issue. My current issue is that Supercharged V4 has locked me out of my superuser permissions. I cannot use this function anymore, and I'm looking for help to restore back to my previous settings.

Phone is in fastboot mode. I have adb installed.

Windows 7 64-Bit

Believe me, I have searched. None of the proposed solutions have resolved my problem, and I'm currently looking for a way to do this without RSD.

Thanks.
[Motorola Atrix 2] farshad525hou:
Just download the motorola drivers from the beginners thread. I also have Windows 7 64 bit, and I have flashed the fkz's countless times. Just remember to pull the files required from 2.3.6 and edit the XML and you should be all set. And you CANNOT use Supercharged with 2.3.6 as it is based on 2.3.5, if you do flash it you will loose all the benefits on 2.3.6 because SC v4 flashes the entire /system/app therefore replacing all apps from 2.3.5.
[Motorola Atrix 2] cogeary:
OK. First off, why do you say RSD Lite is giving an error? What error message is it giving?

Secondly, you do NOT preserve root through an OTA. The su binary/Superuser.apk do not get deleted but their permissions are set to 0. Read the noob thread on how to preserve root through an OTA.

The only way you can fix the problem you're having is by flashing the fxz. Preferably do it through RSD Lite. It only takes 5 minutes.

Now... if you have to not use RSD Lite... you can use the fastboot command that comes in the Android sdk. In 30 mins I'll be home and will post a fastboot binary/what to do.

The latest version of Supercharged is based on 2.3.6, so once you get this worked out you can flash that instead of installing the OTA and not have to worry about losing root/failure due to removed bloatware. EDIT- 2.3.6 was having some problems with hardware buttons, among other things. It looks like 2.3.6 Supercharged has been removed, however there's still a deodexed 2.3.6.
[Motorola Atrix 2] Moverf16:
RSD Lite 5.6 is the name of the program. :confused:

It gives no error message. When I click "Show Device" it does nothing, and when I select the file, it only gives me the option to uncompress, not flash.

Will do. I thought I had understood in my readings that the process was 1 Click root 2.3.5, OTA, then restore the previous files. I'll reread.

What is RSS Lite?

Thank you! This will help huge.

Ok, now there's conflicting data in this very thread. :confused:
[Motorola Atrix 2] farshad525hou:
@Cogeary/@moverf16 Supercharged v4 is based off of 2.3.5 I am 100% sure of that. Also I think he meant RSD Lite, he was typing on his phone so it was probably a typo.
[Motorola Atrix 2] Moverf16:
I've tried both the ones in the beginners thread, and the latest ones (that include Moto helper).. Neither seem to work.

I've now tried this on two laptops - Windows 7 and a Vista 32 Bit. Same results.
[Motorola Atrix 2] farshad525hou:
That is very weird indeed. Is your phone recognized for usb mass storage? You might have a faulty USB cable maybe one that has problems with data transfer.
[Motorola Atrix 2] Moverf16:
I've tried two of those as well. :(

If I could have just replaced the bloatware files when this all started, I'd be happily using my phone right now. :(

Just to confirm, though. Once I finally figure out RSD Lite or how to reflash my phone out of Supercharged V4, my steps will be:

-Flash the Edison stock 2.3.5 Motorola firmware from the Noob thread

- 1 click root the phone

- Change the lines of code per the OTA thread:

- OTA update (which I actually currently have sitting on my SD card, since I moved it from the cache to the SD card earlier in the process, my plan is to do a boot loader install update from SD device).

- Wait for supercharged V5.

Now, if I can just figure out how to restore my phone back to 2.3.5.

Is there anyway to get back the Super User Permissions that V4 has somehow taken from me?
[Motorola Atrix 2] Moverf16:
Also, if anyone has the 2.3.5 system/apps/ files (the .odex's), that would be greatly appreciated, in case I am able to just return to my restore point (somehow regain control of my superuser status).
[Motorola Atrix 2] farshad525hou:
If your still on 2.3.5 I don't see why the one click way wouldn't work.
[Motorola Atrix 2] Moverf16:
Right now one click doesn't work because Supercharger V4 is locking out permissions. It says it's missing some of the directories and that some of the files it's trying to access are read only.
[Motorola Atrix 2] jimbridgman:
He can't he did the 2.3.6 update.

Look You have to restore the FXZ, you need to figure out why windows does not see your phone. Have you gone into device manager after connecting the phone to see if it even shows there at all?

The ONLY way you are getting root back is to restore the fxz. I am telling you that many others have done exactly what you have, and it has been resolved, please search.

There is no way to get root back or use something other than RSD lite.... You can try using fastboot, to restore the fxz files individually, but considering that you are having the troubles that you are, I would not advise it. That is more complex, and easier to mess your phone up permanently.
[Motorola Atrix 2] cogeary:
OK First off sorry for the typos! Corrected my post.

First let's make 100% sure that you have the correct drivers. Download THESE DRIVERS. Install them. Boot up your phone normally and make sure that you can connect properly in USB Mass Storage, Windows Media Sync, etc.

Now let's check to see that your phone is connecting to your PC correctly. Boot into fastboot mode (Hold power + volume buttons, scroll down to "AP Fastboot," press volum up) and connect your phone to your computer. The bottom text on your phone should now change to: "Transfer Mode: USB Connected". If something else happens then you have a faulty connection.

Now let's make sure RSD Lite is detecting your phone properly. First uninstall/reinstall RSD (reboot in between). Then boot back into fastboot mode and connect the USB Cable, and make sure that it still says "Transfer Mode: USB Connected" at the bottom. Open RSD Lite and wait a couple seconds. It should look like this:

If everything has worked so far then you're good to go. If not then post back.

P.S- Once this gets worked out you don't have to install the OTA. If you want to install SC v5 when it's released you don't need to be on the ota.
[Motorola Atrix 2] Moverf16:
No, I have not done the 2.3.6 update. I could not originally because of the missing RichLocation.odex

Windows does see my phone. RSD Lite does not. PDA Net works fine. It installs fine each time I connect.

I have searched plenty. I haven't found anyone who has been locked out of their root by Supercharged V4 and been unable to flash via RSD Lite. BTW, the search function would be a lot more user friendly if it didn't have a convoluted captcha process each time.

Again, the update did not happen. Supercharge V4 (2.3.5) took away my root permissions.
[Motorola Atrix 2] Moverf16:
Done. USB mass storage, windows media sync and portal all work as advertised.

USB Connected, Battery OK.

I reinstalled RSD Lite and it still shows nothing under device. I have also tried running as administrator and both Windows 7 and Windows XP SP 2 (from the Readfile included that says it was designed for SP2).
[Motorola Atrix 2] cogeary:
:S

OK...

as jim said RSD Lite is really the only way to go.. unless you're willing to try something relatively untested for the A2 that can have complications and is more complicated, and read on.

First let's see if the more complicated method will even work (if RSD Lite doesn't detect your phone then it may not...). Download THIS ZIP: View attachment 890596. Unzip it to your desktop.

Now open a command prompt (start -> search box -> "cmd" -> <enter>). Type in the following command:

cd C:\Users\[COLOR="Red"]username[/COLOR]\Desktop

change "username" for whatever your Windows username is.

Now boot your phone into fastboot mode and wait for it to say "USB Connected." Now type this command:

fastboot devices

this scans for devices connected in fastboot mode and lists them. If the list is empty then that means your computer just isn't going to work. If it lists something then post back.

EDIT oh by they way! Make sure that the port you connected your phone to has enough power. Try all the USB ports on your computer and wiggle the cable around a bit and see if RSD Lite detects your phone.

EDIT EDIT jim is correct. Are you sure you flashed the Stock Rooted Deodexed ROM before you flashed Supercharged?
[Motorola Atrix 2] jimbridgman:
Actually that was quite common for people that did not follow the directions properly, and it was not just V4, it was on ALL versions.

Wow, you really have not looked very well then, it took me less than a min. find it.... post 36 in the supercharged rom thread is where it is first seen.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1441397

Post #36:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=21347598&postcount=36

Here is how to fix the issue with the superchared loosing root issue, it is post #42:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=21355316&postcount=42

As for your issues with RSD.

1) uninstall RSD

2) reboot

3) uninstall the moto drivers.

4) reboot

5) go redownload RSD:

http://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=784077&d=1321414457

6) go redownload the drivers:

http://www.motorola.com/consumers/v...59431210VgnVCM1000008406b00aRCRD&pubid=987654

7) reinstall the drivers, connect your phone, and make sure it sees it.

8) reinstall RSD

9) REBOOT!!!!! this is important.

10) try to flash the FXZ file with RSD
[Motorola Atrix 2] Moverf16:
Thanks, however, I posted this because I was looking for a way to get back root permissions without having to use RSD.. Since RSD does not currently work for me.

I understand your insistence on the search function, but I sincerely could not find it.

I've done some more looking at the android SDK stuff. Could I shell into it and change the directory permissions from read only to read/write, then reroot using 1-click and regain superuser permissions? The issue seems to be the SC4 made all of the system files read only again.

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I did this above.
[Motorola Atrix 2] JRW 28:
Another thing to check once you have finished what Jim has listed is to make sure you have ADB set up in the correct path. If all Jim stuff doesnt work open command prompt and type the path to ADB then type "ADB device" and "Enter" without the quotations and if you have it correct it will give your serial number. Hopefully what Jim has listed will work for you.
[Motorola Atrix 2] cogeary:
I don't see how SCv4 did that to you unless you didn't flash the deodexed ROM first. No there isn't a way to just shell in and fix everything.

Have you tried fastboot devices yet?
[Motorola Atrix 2] JRW 28:
If RSD isn't working for you then we need to find out what you're missing or havn't set up correctly becuase I'm running the exact setup on 2 computers and just recently set up a new laptop and have yet to have any problems with Windows 7.

Now Vista is a whole different animal and will NOT work!
[Motorola Atrix 2] farshad525hou:
Does adb work? If so you could remount the system as r/w
[Motorola Atrix 2] JRW 28:
Good question? If thats the case couldn't he just factory reset and then follow the proper procedures?
[Motorola Atrix 2] cogeary:
Does adb work? If so you could remount the system as r/w[/QUOTE]

nope you need root to mount as rw.

Wait a thought just occurred to me. <FACEPALMK>If you're on 2.3.5 and you're unrooted why not just reroot?</FACEPALM>

...

wow did we just spend 2-3 pages completely overthinking your problem?

Of course RSD Lite is the only way to return to stock and actually fixing everything, but still...

all you have to do is reroot your phone, flash the deodexed ROM, then flash Supercharged v4.

EDIT: here's an easy 1-click root/unroot I made (that will be implemented in the Megatool when it will finally be released): View attachment Root.zip
[Motorola Atrix 2] jimbridgman:
I did this above.[/QUOTE]

Not unless you can regain root.... did you retry the root process, but the manual method? The issue that i think you might have, is that what happened was because you missed a step in the install of the V4 ROM, and you have an incomplete ROM, even if you get root back, you will have other oddities... RSD really is the best way...

If you want to try the manual root method I can try and help you, but again, you are missing a big part of the ROM.

Can you even get a shell on the phone right now with ADB? I ask, because if you can, you might try to do the following the fastboot utility that cogeary posted a couple posts above.

That will be the following, and you will use the files from the fxz to do this, but again you can hard brick the phone this way, if you are unsure of this, at all, I would not adivse it.... I do it this way, becuase I use Linux, and can't use RDS, becuause it does not work thorough a VM...

put your phone in fastboot mode, then connect the usb to computer, then, launch a command prompt:

unzip the fxz file, and move the fastboot util to the same directory you unzipped fxz in:

fastboot erase userdata
fastboot erase cache
fastboot flash system system.img
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot flash preinstall preinstall.img

Now no guarantees that this works.
[Motorola Atrix 2] Moverf16:
Ok, first hack was a no go missing AdbWinApi.dll

So I did some digging then tried running that command in the platform tools (android toolkit) directory where fastboot.exe lives.

It returned:

0A3BE9E915012020 fastboot
[Motorola Atrix 2] cogeary:
You should do this. If fastboot detects your phone then it will get you back to stock where you can restart.

If fastboot doesn't detect your phone then the best you can do is root, install the deodexed ROM, then install Supercharged and you'll at least be on a complete ROM.
[Motorola Atrix 2] Moverf16:
nope you need root to mount as rw.

Wait a thought just occurred to me. <FACEPALMK>If you're on 2.3.5 and you're unrooted why not just reroot?</FACEPALM>

...

wow did we just spend 2-3 pages completely overthinking your problem?

Of course RSD Lite is the only way to return to stock and actually fixing everything, but still...

all you have to do is reroot your phone, flash the deodexed ROM, then flash Supercharged v4.

EDIT: here's an easy 1-click root/unroot I made (that will be implemented in the Megatool when it will finally be released): View attachment 890629[/QUOTE]

I just tried your 1 click root. It basically keeps saying unable to open log device and unable to write since it's read only.

No, I didn't flash the deodexed ROM. :o I didn't quite understand the process apparently, as I thought since I was running a 1 click root and ClockworkMod, it would work.
[Motorola Atrix 2] cogeary:
:( full error please? I've tested it a bunch of times with 2.3.5 with complete success. Try to root it manually and see what happens...

have you tried jim's fastboot commands yet?
[Motorola Atrix 2] Moverf16:
Not unless you can regain root.... did you retry the root process, but the manual method? The issue that i think you might have, is that what happened was because you missed a step in the install of the V4 ROM, and you have an incomplete ROM, even if you get root back, you will have other oddities... RSD really is the best way...

If you want to try the manual root method I can try and help you, but again, you are missing a big part of the ROM.

Can you even get a shell on the phone right now with ADB? I ask, because if you can, you might try to do the following the fastboot utility that cogeary posted a couple posts above.

That will be the following, and you will use the files from the fxz to do this, but again you can hard brick the phone this way, if you are unsure of this, at all, I would not adivse it.... I do it this way, becuase I use Linux, and can't use RDS, becuause it does not work thorough a VM...

put your phone in fastboot mode, then connect the usb to computer, then, launch a command prompt:

unzip the fxz file, and move the fastboot util to the same directory you unzipped fxz in:

fastboot erase userdata
fastboot erase cache
fastboot flash system system.img
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot flash preinstall preinstall.img

Now no guarantees that this works.[/QUOTE]

Phone is rebooting, but so far so good. Everything has worked. :)

Thank you, sir.
[Motorola Atrix 2] Moverf16:
I didn't get a chance to write it down. It basically initially said that it couldn't find the dev logs folders.. Then it kept going and kept failing to write due to read only.

I'm going to try using it now and see if if works.
[Motorola Atrix 2] Moverf16:
And it does. Phone is now re-rooted. :)
[Motorola Atrix 2] cogeary:
good to hear it rebooted. The root.bat should work.
[Motorola Atrix 2] Moverf16:
It did. :)

Phone rooted successfully using your program. No issues.
[Motorola Atrix 2] cogeary:
Glad to hear you got everything worked out.

Next time remember to read, reread, and read again- then do it ;)

@jim thanks for the fastboot commands/instructions!
[Motorola Atrix 2] jimbridgman:
Yep, and just to let you know I have started working on the stuff we talked about in PM last night. I am thinking wed. I should have a good hack for you to play with... I will PM you late Wed, and let you know what I changed and get the code and the files back to you then....
[Motorola Atrix 2] cogeary:
awesome, thanks again.
[HTC Rezound] pilot85:
I got my Rezound last week and I'm loving it. Right now I'm running stock, however i will be rooting in the foreseeable future. However i noticed a couple of times when i had to Restart my phone that the recent OTA update would DL only to fail to install. I don't want the update as i've heard and seen it reduces battery life. Should i worry my phone is defective? a couple of more days so i can return it and get another one. Would that be wise? thoughts?
[HTC Rezound] feralicious:
You haven't done anything to it? If you haven't just take it to the Verizon store and have them look at it. If they can't get the update on exchange it. There's no reason why it shouldn't accept the update if you haven't done anything afaik.
[HTC Rezound] pilot85:
I've not done anything, still running full stock. That's what i was thinking, i don't want this to come back and bite me in the ass. Plus i still have the 14 days to bring it directly to verizon. thanks
[HTC Rezound] not2gutta:
I am exeriencing the same thing...happened several times; firmware downloads and nothing happens. I reboot and nothin. The phone is stock. The last time after rebooting, it showed a push air thing in the notificication, and when I clicked it nothin happened...oy.

When I check the status, it just shows a rescent date along with the description of the update...and nothing happens when I click check new.

I sorta want the update so I can get rid of the headphone jack noise...and I feel like if I go to a verizon store, not much will be accomplished...hmmmmm
[HTC Rezound] pilot85:
I went to Verizon today and the guy was able to update my phone. I actually didn't want to but eh. I told him what he did and all he told me was "Check Update" and plug it in the to the charger *which is the way my phone had been when i tried updating* and it began to install.
[HTC Rezound] not2gutta:
Hmm still nothing happens when I click check new, tried with it charging and unplugged... Might pop into a store later and see what's up, phone keeps freezing on meh! Have any negative experiences from the update so far? I'm weary of that verizon agent thing running all the time
[HTC Rezound] murhaava1:
I had the same issue with the "check new" screen just disappearing when I was completely stock. I called verizon a couple days ago and they checked to make sure that I had tried to update with 4G, 3G, 4G w/ wireless, 3G w/ wireless. I had also tried doing a factory reset and pulling the SIM and battery out for 20 minutes. If all those dont work for you, they say you can either get a "certified like new" phone shipped to you or you can get on a 3way call with htc and verizon support to get the issue resolved. You might want to try those things and if still nothing I would call.
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[HTC Incredible S] henrylife:
I've got HBOOT version "1.13.00" do i get any advantages in stability etc. if i upgrade? Better not to upgrade? :)
[HTC Incredible S] vizzy:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1481150

Take a look there.
[EVO Shift 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ZenInsight:
Just like the title says. GPS on any Ice Cream Sandwhich ROMs yet?