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[Droid 2 Global General] qh8519a:
critical error during USB SBF

So I tried the .ISO in post 53 and that did not do the trick either. It seems that when i do the flash from USB drive, it always gives a critical error. I make the USB bootable via unebootin and the USB boots fine. I select 1 to flash SBF but I always get a critical error. Is there some thing I am missing in the USB flash process?

Thanks

Drew
[Droid 2 Global General] bhigham:
When does the critical error occur? Also, is the phone in bootloader mode when you choose 1?
[Droid 2 Global General] qh8519a:
Thanks for the response. Yes, the phone is in bootloader mode, but there are errors at this point on the device (A5, 70,70, and a few others....I assume because it is bricked). It does say ready or OK to program, so i assume the software should flash over. Once I hit one in the linux setup, then it goes through a bit of scripting and ends with 'critical error' RX(7)[02]ERR{IE}G[C33}. When I reboot the phone, I get a (something like) febe 0047 critical error.

I get the phone going again by going through the first few steps of the process again.

Thanks

Drew
[Droid 2 Global General] bhigham:
Ok, that makes me wonder one of two things. Were you able to verify the MD5 of the CD image?

Also, how much memory does the computer have? Due to the way the liveCD works and all, it needs to have at least 1 gig of RAM in order to work.
[Droid 2 Global General] qh8519a:
The computer has 2 gigs of RAM, but I am not sure how to verify the MD5 of the CD image. I have a technical background, but I am new to the phone thing. How would I verify the MD5 of the CD image?

Thanks again for your continued support!

Drew
[Droid 2 Global General] bhigham:
There are multiple programs available, one I have used is at

http://portableapps.com/apps/utilities/winmd5sum_portable

on that page is a portable version (no software gets installed on the system), but if you click the Learn more about winMd5Sum... link, it will take you to an installable version.

Also, I am assuming that the critical error you are referencing is on the computer, not the phone, correct?
[Droid 2 Global General] qh8519a:
Thanks, I will check out the link. I get a critical error on my PC in the linux stuff and I also get the febe 0047 crtical error on the machine. I am going to try a difference machine to be sure it is not machine specific.

Thanks

Drew
[Droid 2 Global General] qh8519a:
Thanks for your efforts. It appears the issue was between the keyboard and the chair. The USB device I was using was just shy of the needed space for the files. I never got an error and assumed all the file was transferred. When I copied the image to a CD, it worked great. Thank again!

Drew
[Droid 2 Global General] bhigham:
That is helpful info to know, for future troubleshooting. Glad it finally worked for you.
[Droid 2 Global General] danifunker:
@OP

Did all the instructions. Took a while to gather all the files and prepare everything, but after about 3 hours it was all good!

I did this process just in case I need to go roaming in the US, I'm up in Canada and using Rogers as my provider. They use AT&T for roaming...
[Droid 2 Global General] Mental 1:
Droid 2G Rooted in less steps.

I rooted a Droid 2 Global 2.3.4 (.629) on the Verizon network.

Followed instructions from another site which had the first ten steps

listed here, just written out a little different and also didn't require a phone call to Verizon

or having to unlock sim but worked almost perfectly.

The 2 problems that I came across was the Phone section did not make calls and some drop down menus

would not stay down or respond. Actually it would not connect to the cell network but everything else worked perfectly.

Did a factory reset from the Recovery and let the phone reset itself in wich it received the Verizon info as if it was new.

When all was said and done it kept the root. I'm new to rooting, only 2 Droids. I just wanted to let others know

that there may be short cuts in this rooting method. Thanks to all who keep this hobby alive.

Droid 2 Ginger 2.3.4 (.621) ROOTED (second time)

Droid 2 Global 2.3.4 (.629) ROOTED

Life in the Droid world is HAPPY again.
[Droid 2 Global General] Eugeniu001:
i think i bricked my phone :(

hello.

i think i just bricked my motorola droid 2 global :)

i am stuck at: 12. Flash 608 using EzSBF on USB stick (1KDStaz_D2G_4.5.608.iso) --> After flash completed, phone will BRICKED, don’t worry

don't really understand how to do it.

i am using windows 7.

and another thing about me to know is that i am stupid as ****, when it comes to use the computers... so, i believe i just broke my phone :)

any advice?

thanks in advance!

p.s. it seems that the battery is low, also and i can't relly do anything with the device. it does not seem to charge at all... it is plugged in the outlet for like an hour or so.
[Droid 2 Global General] Gasai Yuno:
I'm a bit tired of repeating this every other week, but the phone does not charge if it's in bootloader or recovery mode.

It only charges if 1) there's a big animated battery on the screen or 2) if it has booted into the OS and displays the charging icon in the notification bar.
[Droid 2 Global General] Eugeniu001:
i know, i know. i said that i am dumb in the it stuff :) my last question is - what to do to resuscitate it? there is a posibility?
[Droid 2 Global General] sd_shadow:
get a desktop spare battery charger

$5 at eb ebay or amazon

take to Verizon

borrow battery from friend
[Droid 2 Global General] Eugeniu001:
hey, i just flashed it on Crocket and i got everything working perfect: MMS, Text, Call, 3G... It's kinda weird that after like 5 months, I finally can use it :))

by the way, I am using a 55 android plan.
[Droid 2 Global General] dzl:
US?

I'm currently using it with a $30 prepaid T-Mobile SIM. Unfortunately T-Mobile only has Edge where I live, but I get a pretty consistant 200kbps. Just as good as my Sprint phone lol. Next I'm gonna try the Straighttalk AT&T SIM.
[Droid 2 Global General] Gasai Yuno:
Most probably they have HSPA+. The D2G does not support T-Mobile's 1700 MHz 3G band.

Unless, of course, you mean you checked with some other, 1700-capable, device.
[Droid 2 Global General] Eugeniu001:
yep, Cricket USA. i'm in Vegas :)

tried to flash it by myself, but the step with the Linux bootloader and stuff messed things up. so i decided to give it a try with cricket. i have a service near my house, they do that.

the main problem now is that i can't use wi fi. it connects then disconnects right away... scan, find, connect and disconnect.... pissing me off, but i can live with that.

any advices on that? any programs that can help?

thanks!
[Droid 2 Global General] Jakeroxs:
Actually T-Mobile does have some 1900 MHz band areas, you just have to be lucky enough to live in one :P it was kind of a big deal for iPhone unlocked users.

Can't add links but just Google search for T-Mobile 1900 Mhz.
[Droid 2 Global General] orionxtc:
Sorry guys, but I need a little help. Ive made it succesfully through step 2 after being stuck at the bootloader screen all day till I found your write up. Instead of going into recovery mode after rebooting (step 3) I get the white "M" display and then the phone will not boot and just sits there with the backlighting on.Ive tried reflasing multiple times to no avail. I really dont know what to do with this thing other than smash it with a sledge hammer at this point!
[Droid 2 Global General] bhigham:
Just from looking at what you have, it sounds like you didn't flash step 1, the 608 sbf.

However, if you are trying to unlock the baseband to use at&t or Tmobile, then you don't need to go thru this long process anymore.

This was necessary when there wasn't a way to root 629, but now there is a method to root 629. Once you have the 2.4.330 sbf flashed (sounds like you already have that if you have the white motorola logo), then you can go to

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1701862

download the sbf and root CD, (presuming your computer has at least 1 Gig of ram.)

and flash the 629 sbf from the CD, and then root the phone. The instructions are missing on the CD, so you have to be in bootloader before starting the SBF. To get to bootloader, hold down both volume buttons while turning on phone.

If you only have 1 gig of ram, it will be necessary to reboot the computer from CD between flashing SBF and rooting.

Then you can install Droid 2 bootstrap recovery, and flash the band unlock from recovery.

that will cut down on a lot of steps.
[Droid 2 Global General] orionxtc:
Flashed Step1, gives a MEM_ error at bootloader,

Step 2 and Bootloader clear/ok, still will not boot past the "M".

Tried the Linux CD. Gives error after loading up and will not flash 2.3.4 (PC has 3 gigs of ram). Phone shows critical error and what appears to be a hex address? I will try to post the actual fault codes from everything tonight when I get home. When it shows the critical error with what appears to be a hex address, would I be safe to assume this might indicate a faulty address on the memory?

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If it helps, this is a Verizon phone which originially had a constant freeze and reboot issue I was hopeing a reflash might resolve after reading many posts regarding simmilar issues.
[Droid 2 Global General] sd_shadow:
not good, phone maybe broken

as far as the linux cd, did you check the MD5 for the iso before you burned it

MD5 is 579d7d5095fc2560205033456db150a2 for D2G_4.5.629_SBF-and-RootCD.iso

if you don't have a md5 checker try http://download.cnet.com/md5-checker/3000-2092_4-10410639.html

if that's correct, not all PCs can run the linux cd
[Droid 2 Global General] orionxtc:
That's pretty much the same conclusion I'm coming to. Ill check the MD5 later and get back with the correct fault codes from everything. I suppose this is my punishment for buying a "certified" used phone.
[Droid 2 Global General] bhigham:
Also, you might try either installing to USB, or CD, depending on what you already did. Sometimes it won't work on one or the other.

One question, is what are you trying to do? Are you trying to use the phone on Verizon or PagePlus, or are you wanting to use this on AT&T or Tmobile?

If Verizon or Pageplus, you can do this with RSDLite, with the 629 sbf, and then root the phone.
[Droid 2 Global General] Gasai Yuno:
Do you mean white M in a red circle? Or is it the circle that is white?
[Droid 2 Global General] orionxtc:
Oh-tay, did steps 1-2 in reverse then 1-2 in order and the phone took the flash through RSD. It booted up fine, programmed succesfully.Sadly, it still intermittently freezes and reboots for some reason. I am not too concerned with rooting it as it's my wife's phone and she just wants a working phone lol! If reflashing with these ROMs didn't fix it, I suppose a custom ROM would probably do the same. The home button on the touch screen hasn't worked since she got the phone and the screen goes wacky every now and then, I wonder if that could be the cause of all this heartache?

Thanks for all your help guys! :good:

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Awesome, now it just sits here and constantly reboots itself.
[Droid 2 Global General] sd_shadow:
if you just did steps 1& 2

you have a unstable 629, only for rooting

you need to update.zip

or flash full 629

edit:

update here http://www.mediafire.com/?591t5kzfmgcm4d5

sbf here http://sbf.droid-developers.org/

http://sbf.droid-developers.org/cdm...-59-120117-test-keys-signed-Verizon-US.sbf.gz

read http://droid.koumakan.jp/wiki/Welcome

i believe threre is a section on installing update.zip through android recovery

just download zip, place in sd card by itself not in folder

boot to android recovery

chose install update

http://droid.koumakan.jp/wiki/4.5.629_Firmware
[Droid 2 Global General] orionxtc:
I did a few more hard resets and it seems to be runing stable now. She wants me to leave well enough alone. Guess Ill order a replacement screen and give the phone some time to see how it acts. Thanks again guys!!!
[Droid 2 Global General] sd_shadow:
what files did you use for steps 1 & 2
[Droid 2 Global General] orionxtc:
step 1. = VRZ_A956_4.5.608_1FF_01.sbf

Step 2. = BL=2 BOOT REC CDTf__Repack_629.sbf

I let it do the 2.3.4 update rom verizon and nowThe thing has been constantly rebooting for the past hour now. It will only do it after the phone is set up after a reset. I am going to attempt to flash it with the full 629 and see what happens.
[Droid 2 Global General] sd_shadow:
I would wipe data before and after

maybe even flash the sbf twice

my guess is something is stuck in memory, and not getting wiped

it happens

could try rooting, install d2 bootstrap, fix permissions in cwm

edit: or try the D2G_4.5.629_SBF-and-RootCD.iso, again on a different pc
[Droid 2 Global General] orionxtc:
Here is the current situation and what Ive done, After you said you thought it might be something stuck in the memory, it reminded me of flashing dd Wrt on my wireless router. So I did this;

1. Hard reset.

2. Flashed 1FF-p3_droid2we_cdma_droid2we-user-2.3.4-4.5.1_57_D2GA-59-120117-test-keys-signed-Verizon-US.sbf. with RSD.

3. Hard reset.

4. Flashed 2_BL=2 BOOT REC CDTf__Repack_629 with RSD.

5. Hard reset.

6. Ran 6_Blur_Version.4.5.608.A956.Verizon.en.US from SD card.

7. Hard reset.

8 Acctivated phone, Ran great for about 20 minutes. Locked up, Rebooted, would not charge.

9. Hard reset.

10. Same as 8...

Im starting to think this is an over heating problem, it seems to get a lot hotter than my Droid 2. It will charge only after removing battery, and waiting for the phone to cool down (I stuck it in the freezer and let it chrge in there!). If I let it sit out in the room and attempt to charge it heats up considerably compared to my phone. Can the firmware (ROM) create these overheating conditions? I havesearched/read many threads plastered all over the place about the D2G overheating and no one seems to have found a fix other than ditching the phone.

I apologize for hijacking this thread with my own problems!
[Droid 2 Global General] orionxtc:
Strange, dose not over heat when chrageing from PC. Dose with Motorola OEM charger. If a faulty charger has caused this the entire time I think I will shoot myself!!! Will have to let it fully charge and see how hot it gets after that... I miss our original RAZRs right about now.
[Droid 2 Global General] eliran9:
Worked perfect.

Thank you so much!

I do have one question, though.

Is there anyway to flash to a new ROM(any above the Gingerbread 2.3) while preserving the band unlock?:confused:
[Droid 2 Global General] Gasai Yuno:
http://rootzwiki.com/topic/25828-in...-and-band-unlock-droid-2-global-with-629-rom/
[Droid 2 Global General] DevPhone1337:
Well, that was the biggest pain in the ass of a 20 step process I've ever been a part of in Android... Moto/VZW sure didn't make it easy. That said, IT WORKS. Awesome awesome awesome.
[Droid 2 Global General] terrykaufman:
Droid2 root steps 1-10?

bhigham-thank you. Is there a way I can get your file on steps 1-10 of this root method? I do need some coaching. Do I then download to PC and cable it to my Droid2? Then flash/run? I may as well be in Wonderland, if you know what I mean. I hv a Verizon Droid2 and want it to work on Consumer Cellular GSM network which is a piggyback vendor using ATT network. Thks.
[Droid 2 Global General] bhigham:
Hi,

Those files are now obsolete, and on rootzwiki this topic is covered with the new rooting method (doesn't require flashing with 608, as 629 is now rootable).

The pertinent thread on rootzwiki is at

http://rootzwiki.com/topic/33662-band-unlocking-on-d2g-sys-45629-with-android-234/#entry941243

I don't have the 2.4.330 file uploaded anywhere, but it is available in multiple places.

Hope this helps.

Also, you mentioned having the droid 2, is that the droid 2, or the droid 2 global? The original droid 2 has no gsm capabilities.

As far as instructions, for the rsdlite portion of the instructions, there is a good wiki available at

http://droid.koumakan.jp/wiki/SBF

for the rest of the stuff, there are instructions in the thread I mentioned above.
[Droid 2 Global General] stevepdx:
I have fully followed all steps to step 14. The phone's android OS does NOT come back after factory reset.

I have repeated steps 11 - 14 5 times so far. The flash for each is successful, including the flash for step 13 which requires a battery pull and manual reboot to bootloader for RSDLite to recognize success. I have also performed step 13 using sbf_flash for linux to see if the issue was RSDLite, and the flashes also successfully complete. Unfortunately, in all instances, the phone boots to the silver M, blanks, and then simply sits forever.
[Droid 2 Global General] sd_shadow:
now that we have bhigham's ezSBF & Root 2.3.4/ 4.5.629, all you need to do is

my instructions

1 flash 2.4.330 with rsd lite rsd lite instructions

2 use ezSBF & Root 2.3.4/ 4.5.629

a: use sbf option

b: use root option

3 install d2 bootstrap

4 At Clockwork Recovery, make nandroid, not require, may want later

5 At Clockwork Recovery, Wipe Cache and install band unlock

6 Reboot phone then it should be able to use AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon and enjoy

edit: you need to make a nandroid, before flashing band unlock zip, and restore nandroid backup after flashing band unlock zip

new method (06/25/2013)

1-Root the phone “Super Easy Droid X, Droid 2 Rooting app”

2- Install/Use Droid 2/X/3 Bootstrap

3- Flash 4.33 radio-only sbf to phone using RSD Lite (this step can be done at any time in this process, just has to be before applying the Band Unlock, I list it here since many band unlockers are likely already rooted and bootstrapped)

4-Bootstrap and reboot to recovery, and apply band unlock.

see http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1660713&page=17
[Droid 2 Global General] stevepdx:
Brilliant, Shadow. I'm running the ISO in VMware now. After step 5, can I install another rom like CM9 so I can have the best of all worlds and keep the GSM unlock?
[Droid 2 Global General] sd_shadow:
band unlock should remain, until you flash sbf with rsd lite

ezSBF doesn't flash radio, that's why there's less steps to band unlock

unsure of cm9s gms status

try [D2G CM9] Build 08192012 for GSM Users

and

http://rootzwiki.com/topic/28082-d2d2gdx-cm9-build-thread/

edit: some roms are not gms friendly, you won't lose band unlock, just texts and/or 3g may not work

best to ask in roms thread, about gms status
[Droid 2 Global General] Singlddy:
hey,

Thanks for the info. I just band unlocked my D2G followed the explainantion of above..

But first I rooted it with this:

rootzwiki.com/topic/30900-droid-2-global-root-cd-for-629-not-necessary-to-brick-phone

and then flashed 330 with rsd lite

and then flashed 629 with the cd presented by bhigham

But I didnt need to use "(TBH_Band_Unlock_v2.0.zip)" it is fully open for me I'm using T-mobile foreign sim UMTS (Before band unlock I was only able to use 2g)

:D It was my first flashing ever so I am proud hahaha I lost my flashvirginity today.

This site helped a lot
[Droid 2 Global General] swirly05:
I have done all the steps to unlock and it brings me to the pin when I have a AT&T sim inserted. I got a unlock code from VZW and it didn't work, what have I done wrong??
[Droid 2 Global General] sd_shadow:
may be nothing sometimes even the verizon code fails

contact verizon tell them code failed, and ask for a 2nd code

or get a code from some that has posted in this thread

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or this thread http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1793199

think those with the special usb dongle, and software, can generate correct code more often than verizon
[Droid 2 Global General] jhoneao:
problem with memory

worng post
[Droid 2 Global General] sd_shadow:
1gb should be enough,

did you compare md5 checksum of the original iso file?

if that's correct try a cd or different pc
[Droid 2 Global General] jhoneao:
error

sorry wrong post, i have problem with the rooting

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1701862

i have tried with both of the .iso files and same error
[Droid 2 Global General] jabberwockish:
Try the same SIM in an AT&T-branded or known-unlocked phone. If it also asks for a PIN, that's a SIM PIN, which is not the same as a SIM unlock code. A SIM PIN locks the SIM itself, regardless of what handset you use it in.
[Droid 2 Global General] frogger887:
Unable to download content

I created a Dropbox account and attempted to download the file. However, I wasn't able to successfully download it. Anyone please help me regarding this issue? Thank you!
[Droid 2 Global General] sd_shadow:
TBH_Band_Unlock_v2.0.zip

http://www.mediafire.com/?pauofx7he2o49jy
[Droid 2 Global General] frogger887:
Unable to download content

Hey there! Thanks for the first file. These other files I was unable to download either. This is the following statement that follows after I click on them. "This account's public links are generating too much traffic and have been temporarily disabled!"

VRZ_A956_4.5.608_1FF_01.sbf

BL=2 BOOT REC CDTf__Repack_629.sbf

SuperOneClick v2.3.3

OtaRootKeeper

Blur_Version.4.5.608.A956.Verizon.en.US.zip

Droid 2 Recovery Bootstap.apk

VRZ_A956_2.4.33_1FF_01.sbf

1KDStaz_D2G_4.5.608.iso

Thank you.
[Droid 2 Global General] sd_shadow:
just need to do this

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2.4.330 sbf and rsd lite links in my list

sd_shadow's list of links for Droid FAQs, SBF, Rooting, ROMs.... https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Goawxdx_UBF4Y8lqzHYWf8Ha3yUcRK4faq0UWIlXLWA/edit
[Droid 2 Global General] frogger887:
Unable to download content

Thanks for the reply. Would I be able to use 4.5.608 instead of 2.4.330?
[Droid 2 Global General] sd_shadow:
no use 2.4.330
[Droid 2 Global General] frogger887:
I have couples issues now. I got the ISO 2.4.33 from the link provided from this thread (1KDStaz_D2G_2.4.33.iso). I follow all the steps and attempted to flash to 2.4.33. When my computer was booting up I press F12 and waited until the "Boot Baby.... Boot!" came out and hit ENTER. Seem to me everything load up as described in the thread. However, the PC Boot Loader mode was all in black. Based on the youtube video I watch from RageXMods I plugged in the USB to my phone and Enter 1. At this point seem to be working, the PC is uploading in my phone and waited like 10 minutes. Unplugged the USB and type in 1 to shutdown my PC.

I tried to reinstall my phone but there is couple error message showing up. A5, 70, 70, 00, 1F and unable to pass through this issue

Now, I can't do anything. Can anyone help me how to get thru this step? Thank so much in advanced.
[Droid 2 Global General] sd_shadow:
1 flash 2.4.330 with rsd lite

VRZ_A956_2.4.33_1FF_01.sbf

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yes, you will get errors, but file are still flashed

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reinstall what, still ISO 2.4.33? use VRZ_A956_2.4.33_1FF_01.sbf and rsd lite

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and verify md5 checksums, they are posted for a reason

VRZ_A956_2.4.33_1FF_01.sbf.zip

254.1 MiB	md5: B6730ECC9B4A7790C079DD1F80160649
[Droid 2 Global General] arpithpm:
not able to find BL=2 BOOT REC CDTf__Repack_629.sbf the drop box link isnt active
[Droid 2 Global General] sd_shadow:
the repacked sbf is no longer needed

that was needed before magic md5 root was available

use my instructions
[Droid 2 Global General] aaki123:
Question

im totally newbie and i want video of this process can somebody give me the link?please

and sorry for the english.
[Droid 2 Global General] sd_shadow:
I posted some videos here

Band unlock Droid 2 Global with 629
[Droid 2 Global General] fredmc2020:
My D2G went from stuck at bootloader to unlocked for USA GSM... NICE!
[Droid 2 Global General] hfase:
My lovely girlfriend just gave me her old A956 (to complement my A955..) Might try this later and go pick up a boost simcard or something for a spare phone. :thumbup: