yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[HTC One S] Big_Den:
I cant be bothered for a long post so I'm just going to keep it simple and say, if you dont like it, leave.
[HTC One S] k1llacanon:
Lol dude there was no point u making this post it just shows how ungrateful some people can be want everything but don't give anything back
[HTC One S] O_G:
Thread Closed​

I think this has run its course :rolleyes:​
[Galaxy S II Accessories] intelligentking:
Has anyone tried it yet? I m thinking of buying this one. Any suggestions? Cuz I don't want to buy the battery 2200mAh battery case as i like the slim waistline of my phone :p

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/2800mAh-Back...072387?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3f0c865f03
[Galaxy S II Accessories] wjenya:
I've ordered one, will take aprox. a month to arrive. Will review asap. :good:
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Giveer:
Granted, it's another unit, but today I picked up a 5000 mAh battery pack and the sucker lasts forever. Costs about 50 bucks. (Mind you, it takes forever to charge, but if you play hog heavy games like ingress, it's absolutely worth it, if you don't mind being wired up to something else.. (It's about the size of an old iPod). But for a better battery that you wouldn't know is there, that one looks not bad...
[Galaxy S II Accessories] JokerAce:
Look forward to your replies
[Galaxy S II Accessories] intelligentking:
I bought a different power bank instead which my brother misplaced sadly. The cost was around 15-17 $ as far as i remember and the capacity was 5000 mAh. It used to take 6-7 hours to charge but was capable to charge the phone around 2.5-3 times on every charge.

Have a look at this:

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/2-USB-Power-..._Cell_Phone_PDA_Batteries&hash=item51aa775d8d
[Galaxy S II Accessories] JokerAce:
I prefer the 2800mah one, which acts as a phone casing too. More convenient I would say. :laugh:
[Motorola Photon 4G] gmplr831@comcast.net:
After searching for an answer here, I noticed Sprint is saying that the 2.3.5 update is available. I know there was some issues with it "leaking" out after the soak test but has anyone acquired the file to manually update their photon? Ive not seen an sbf or even an update.zip, and both Sprint and Motorola say the update should be available for all. I've gone back to completely stock, and still no update. Sprint of course says its there, but neither anyone on the phone or at the stores can help me get it. I am comfortable enough doing it myself if I had the requisite files, but I don/t Is there anyone out there in photon land who might have the file I am searching for? Its PHOTON 4G_MR5 (4.5.1A-1_SUN-254_12.Sprint.en.US) (45.4.12.MB855.Sprint.en.US). If anyone has it or if this has been answered I apologize, but I have searched without success, and as usual both the carrier and manufacturer are useless.... I know what the update brings and no I don't care about the boot loader. I just want the update and the 1080p recording!!

Thank you!

If you have the file, please PM me, and let me know. Otherwise, I will check back and hopefully someone will have an answer for me. I am not going to post my email or anything, so please PM me about it!
[Motorola Photon 4G] Modo-mopho:
If you go and upgrade to 2.3.5 you wont be able to unlock the bootloader anymore
[Motorola Photon 4G] gmplr831@comcast.net:
Thanks but

IF you re-read my original question, I am NOT concerned with that, I simply want the file. Anyone else?
[Motorola Photon 4G] Kevets:
If the software update menu doesn't work for you, look into this. I haven't used this file, I don't know for sure but others have stated that they think that's the official one.
[Motorola Photon 4G] Acvice:
It would be a mistake on all counts.. Don't people realize that you can get 'everything' that the 2.3.5 update entails including 1080p without crippling your poor phone? Its like buying a Ferrari so you can drive 35mph around town..

And there's no need to go all CAPS LOCK on him, he was just trying to be informative.
[Motorola Photon 4G] Lokifish Marz:
Check the Imperium Website downloads section. You need to be on 198_6 prior to flashing.

Things to keep in mind before you flash it:

Every single fix or improvement has already been done by the devs here without the drawbacks

The devs here have already improved upon this release so custom ROM's are faster and offer more features

If you don't like=You have to buy a new phone

If it breaks something=You have to buy a new phone

If you change your mind=You have to buy a new phone

If you want GSM support in the US=You have to buy a new phone

YOU CANNOT DOWNGRADE, UNLOCK OR REVERT THE CHANGES MADE BY THIS UPDATE
[Motorola Photon 4G] mquezada21:
the source code was just added earlier today to sourceforge.net check it out it might help...

http :// sourceforge. net/projects/photon4g.motorola/files/
[Motorola Photon 4G] gmplr831@comcast.net:
Thank you all, I think lokifish made up my mind for me. And I do apologize about the caps, it was just a very unhelpful post. Not their fault I realize, but just wasnt helping my situation. I will look into the custom roms a little further I think.
[Motorola Photon 4G] jmsdahutt:
Well I just got a Warranty replacement from my local Sprint store and my Photon states system version 45.3.6.MB855.Sprint.en.US and Android version 2.3.4. I don't have any system updates and I tried flashing the sbf to unlock the bootloader and it fails. I do believe the version I have won't allow me to unlock but if the Android version is suppose to be 2.3.5 on this system version I wonder how the hell I have 2.3.4. Anyone with an idea???
[Motorola Photon 4G] Lokifish Marz:
To unlock you want 2.3.4. What guide did you follow to attempt unlock?
[Motorola Photon 4G] mquezada21:
I myself got a replacement photon less than a month ago and was able to succesfully unlock my bootloader. However I did struggle a bit. I will look for all the files I used and see if I can send you on the right path.
[Motorola Photon 4G] jmsdahutt:
I used the pudding guide with bootloader unlock method.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1216143
[Motorola Photon 4G] Lokifish Marz:
Thanks, but not necessary as I'm the root-unlock-relock guy that hosts all the files and maintains the Photon Compendium.

I hope you didn't flash the 2.3.5 pudding. That thread is out of date and not maintained. For all the files and guide, why not use the updated and maintained Photon Compendium?
[Motorola Photon 4G] jmsdahutt:
Cool! I would appreciate that! I'm fairly good at figuring things out but I'm still new to the photon stuff. I left mine stock after I got it then my girlfriend broke her phone so I didnt have it for a while. LOL! I finally have it back now. Now I like to learn more about development on different devices to contribute more to the community. Just taking it step by step now LOL!

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For some reason the derpunlock.sbf file when I flash fails. I've tried redownloading the file and tried again with the same results. My phone is in usb debub mode charge only and all needed drivers installed. Is that normal????
[Motorola Photon 4G] Lokifish Marz:
DO NOT DOWNLOAD FROM THE PUDDING THREAD!!! PEOPLE HAVE PERMANENTLY LOCKED THEIR PHONE BY FLASHING THE WRONG FILE!!!

DOWNLOAD THE ROOT-UNLOCK-RELOCK PACK!!!

You have to follow the steps!!! If you are in USB debug then your are not in RSD mode which means you can't flash ANY SBF. Straight from the Compendium;

Start RSD Lite on your computer

Reboot phone into RSD mode: VOL down/Power. Use VOL down to scroll though options til you see "RSD" then VOL up to enable.

Connect phone to computer.

Flash derpunlock.sbf.

Close RSD Lite and disconnect phone.

Reboot phone into fastboot mode (same process as getting to RSD mode) and connect phone to computer

Double click "Command Prompt" shortcut in the "Unlock" folder.

In the Command Prompt window type moto-fastboot oem unlock

Look for the UNIQUE ID number and copy it.

Type moto-fastboot oem unlock YOUR_UNIQUE_ID_THAT_YOU_JUST_COPIED (fastboot should reply <bootloader> Device is now unlocked )
[Motorola Photon 4G] mquezada21:
There is no need to be like that, thats pretty mest up I'm just trying to help the guy.... -__-'
[Motorola Photon 4G] jmsdahutt:
I flashed from photon compendium

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I'll try again and return with the results! I appreciate the help!
[Motorola Photon 4G] Nerdmom3:
IMHO this update is totally not worth it. I (admittedly) totally screwed up and took this update. My phone is rooted but on stock. I hadn't had any other problems with other updates but I guess I was just playing with fire before and got lucky then. Well, 12 hours and a lot of yelling later, I have my phone back. I won't accept the update, not worth the headache again.

In all of my research to fix the phone, I found this YouTube video... (my new membership won't let me post links,:o). Anyway, search on YouTube for "How to unroot / unbrick the Motorola Photon 4G to stock Android" by QBKing77. The video should come right up. LOTS OF HELP! I'm a visual learner and like to see others run through the process first before I try so I know what to expect. Just make sure you have the latest files before you begin the whole process.

Lots of luck!
[Motorola Photon 4G] willysp:
Agree that this update is not worth it in terms of functionality. I'm honestly not sure why Moto is bothering with it, but it speaks well of their commitment to support.

But, since (after endless ROM cooking & flashing in the the WinMo days), I've decided to stay stock Android, I did this during the soak test so that perhaps I can get a peak at stock ICS a bit early in the ICS soak.

BUT - anyone who likes custom ROMs needs to totally ignore 2.3.5 and its locked bootloader.
[Motorola Photon 4G] ROCKMAN33:
Wow.....

I have know a lot more

:good::good::good:
[Motorola Photon 4G] transistor62:
Moto photon recent update files

I was wondering if anyone here would be interested in getting a copy of the most recent motorola photon update file that was pushed out? I told my phone to download the update but not to install the update. I then rooted my phone and moved the update file from the phone to the sd card I have installed in it and now have a copy of it on my computer if anyone is interested in reverse engineering it to see if it can be boot unlocked. Let me know and I will try to get it to you. Take care and GOD bless.
[Motorola Photon 4G] portman:
Please share it. I am now stuck with electify 2.3.5 on photon 4g after some unlock attempts. GOD Bless you too. Thanks.
[Motorola Photon 4G] XxReApErxX:
Where is that file located? I've downloaded it by mistake and don't want to install it.
[Motorola Photon 4G] transistor62:
You will have to first root your phone and install file explorer or root explorer. After you have done that, you will navigate to the root of the device directory and go to the /cache directory. you will see two files there named Blur_Version.45.3.6.MB855.Sprint.en.US.zip & Blur_Version.45.3.6.MB855.Sprint.en.US.crc. You will need to move them both to the sd card or delete them to make sure the update is not installed by accident if you don't want to have your boot loader perm locked. just don't delete anything else but those two files.

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You do understand that the the motorola photon 4g (Blur_Version.45.3.6.MB855.Sprint.en.US.zip) is only an update and will permlock your bootloader. You will need to download one of the SBF full image files from forums.acsyndicate.net/showthread.php?3362-Photon-FIles . You will also need to backup all of your data before flashing the SBF as it will do a full install and wipe all of your data and installed apps from your phone. You can reinstall all of your apps from the play store, but you will need data backed up so you can put it all back after the full flash.
[Motorola Photon 4G] portman:
already played with the fire! done a sprint OTA update to 2.3.5 and ended up with a locked bootloader. while trying to unlock it with fastboot, it bricked and showed Failed to boot 2. so I had to apply the Electrify sbf (that'e the only solution for now) and restore my bricked phone. but now its Electrify. so no 4G and its a US Celluar SBF. I want to get back to Photon 4G. since it is having a locked bootloader, it will not accept anything less than 2.3.5. if you can upload the update to somewhere it will be worth a try. maybe some experts can do something good with that and help those people already bricked their phone by using sprint OTA update.

thanks
[Motorola Photon 4G] prab2112:
Well updated my photon to 2.3.5

Dint find nethn new except new videos application. :(

Same old look!!
[Motorola Photon 4G] LexLuger82:
New update is pointless
[Motorola Photon 4G] transistor62:
I will try to get it uploaded to my web site and send you a link to download it. I don't know if it will help or not tho.

The update was only to trick you into locking your bootloader, that's all.!!!
[Motorola Photon 4G] MeanJellyBean:
Does the us cellular work sbf work on sprints network? I had already updated to the 2.3.5 not realizing. No biggie as I have good wimax in my area, but when I tried to flash Imperium, I failed to realize it isnt support for locked bootloaders anymore. That being said, I get failed to boot2 message and Have tried using RSDlite to reflash a working SBF to get this phone back from the grave. I tried 198_7, but it failed at enumerating, I suppose because its the SBF for 2.3.4... I am going nuts here and could seriously use some help as, I have been searching for an answer for 15+ hours now with no sign of light yet.

Also if anyone knows if the 1FF-sunfire-eng-2.3.5-4.5.1a-1_SUN-262-348-test-keys-Sprint-US.sbf will work? I'm using RSDlite V. 5.5 on WIN7 X64 machine. I looked for the newest RSD and seems I have it if not throw me a bone..... PLEASE!!!

:confused:
[Motorola Photon 4G] peetr_:
There is one solution that works, but no 4g.

Or I have another, but that is untested yet. Which one?

The worst point was flashing 198_7 sbf.

I don't know what everything was overwritten by that sbf. It failed right after creating image or after flashing all cgs, when switching to bp mode?
[Motorola Photon 4G] MeanJellyBean:
peetr, are you saying I can use the us cellular sbf and I will only lose 4g right now, but will still be able to use sprints network?!?! I tried an unsigned test key sbf for 2.3.5 and it failed... :(

It gave me a string of errors. Phone said: Failed to boot 2, starting RSD mode, sec_exception: febe, 4e , 4e

RSD said failed flashing process. phone[0000]: phone did not re_enumerate after RAM-Downloader was sent (0x703E)

Im lost now... This is the hardest phone I have ever worked with! SMH
[Motorola Photon 4G] transistor62:
Well... I finally got the update uploaded to my web server. Just understand that this is the sprint OTA update to 2.3.5 that will permlock your bootloader. Use this ONLY if you have already have done the OTA update and messed around and screwed up the image on your photon 4G phone. Just a reminder, If you have the 2.3.4 firmware on your phone DO NOT use this update on your phone as it will permlock your bootloader. The very small enhancements they offered to update your phone is not worth permlocking your bootloader. The OTA update downloaded these two files to my phone that I did NOT install on my phone. One of the files is the .CRC file and the other is the .zip file listed below. You will have to copy and paste what you see below in to your browser to download the files as this forum will not let people with 10 or less posts create internet links to click on. Let me know if you have any problems downloading the files. Take care and GOD bless.

planetwon2.net/files/motorola-photon-files/Motorola-photon-update-PHOTON-4G_MR5-4.5.1A-1_SUN-254_12.Sprint.en.US/Blur_Version.45.3.6.MB855.Sprint.en.US.crc

planetwon2.net/files/motorola-photon-files/Motorola-photon-update-PHOTON-4G_MR5-4.5.1A-1_SUN-254_12.Sprint.en.US/Blur_Version.45.3.6.MB855.Sprint.en.US.zip
[Motorola Photon 4G] MeanJellyBean:
Tried to connect to your webserver, but kept getting errors trying to connect to the server. Said broken link, make sure you typed in the correct address, etc. Do you think its possible to use these files to fix a soft bricked photon on the 2.3.5 locked BL? Just curious. Trying to get as many options before I just say f it and flash the Electrify SBF. Ubber Pssd about this right now.... :mad:
[Motorola Photon 4G] transistor62:
I have tested the links and they are good links. Just make sure you type "http:twoslashes" before you paste the link in to your browser's address bar. I would create a clickable link for you, but this site will not let me until I get more that 10 posts. It makes it hard to help people that needs it.
[Motorola Photon 4G] MeanJellyBean:
Right, But yeah tried the links a few times... Http://www. w/o www, just as typed, etc. Must be my ISP or my pc being all stupid right now. :mad:
[Motorola Photon 4G] peetr_:
You have no flashable sbf, except electrify one.

Don't try to flash anything else, it's useless. I have made one sbf as base, using some ota dumps and system must be flashed with fastboot, but it's untested yet.
[Motorola Photon 4G] transistor62:
What browser are you using? Have you tried Firefox to download?
[Motorola Photon 4G] MeanJellyBean:
I was trying to flash the electrify, but my pc opens rar to extract and says files corrupt. will reDL and try again. Is it the sameone Portman threaded on?
[Motorola Photon 4G] peetr_:
Yes, it's the one from us cellular blog
[Motorola Photon 4G] MeanJellyBean:
Tried to extract the electrify SBF from us cellular blog and it keeps giving me errors, file corrupt, archeive ended...:confused:

tried a different extractor same results...

DLd 3 times and tried...
[Motorola Photon 4G] peetr_:
They have some weird download server, but I downloaded it too. I was using Firefox.
[Motorola Photon 4G] peetr_:
Btw, this is not the latest. Latest should be xxxx-254_13. But this one should work, after flashing system and webtop dump (or CGs) from 198_6 with fastboot. But some advanced tester would be needed :)
[Motorola Photon 4G] MeanJellyBean:
hypothetical question, Say I flash electrify sbf, is it possible to restore from a nandroid backup i did before the brick? Probably a no, but it never hurts to ask... sometimes the easiest answer sits right in front of you.:)
[Motorola Photon 4G] transistor62:
You might want to read this first.
[Motorola Photon 4G] MeanJellyBean:
I read both those posts today, just wanted to cover all bases. i figured as much not. I just been beating my head against the wall literally for the last 12 hours or so...... please forgive my stupidity at the moment. :o
[Motorola Photon 4G] transistor62:
The files listed below was OTA downloaded to my Moto photon 4G phone on 7/18/2012 and was not installed. I told my phone to download them and not to install them. I then rooted my phone and moved the files from the /cache directory to the sd card and then copied them to my computer so I could give them to someone to reverse engineer to figure out if the new locked bootloader can be unlocked some other way. oh.. and just a note, after I moved the files from the /cache directory the phone stopped bugging me to install the update and did not check again for the update OTA ether.

planetwon2.net/files/motorola-photon-files/Motorola-photon-update-PHOTON-4G_MR5-4.5.1A-1_SUN-254_12.Sprint.en.US/Blur_Version.45.3.6.MB855.Sprint.en.US.crc

planetwon2.net/files/motorola-photon-files/Motorola-photon-update-PHOTON-4G_MR5-4.5.1A-1_SUN-254_12.Sprint.en.US/Blur_Version.45.3.6.MB855.Sprint.en.US.zip
[Motorola Photon 4G] peetr_:
Do not scare people with many months old posts :)

After much researching, I figured out many things about sbf flashing and it's nothing dangerous, if you know, how to use it.

Those with ota updates playing with root, should be glad, that the electrify sbf exists, it is the only sbf with bootloader and config table version 2 (same as ota), that we have now.

Because of this sbf, the phone cannot be bricked.

For example, if you try to change baseband in phone info, you would never get the service back, but I can make sbf for reflashing only that radio even if you're locked after ota.

But I am still unsure about 4g.

That was not tested yet.

If we would have more cheesecake users, I believe, we would have something for Photon too, but we must be greatfull for what we have now.

If you would have updated with this 254_12 version, then you would get 254_13 ota. This 254_12 is on my hard drive few weeks already, there are some useful things, but nothing for unlocking.

If someone who failed with this ota would take apart 198_6 sbf and flash system and webtop with fastboot, this 254_12 zip should work in stock recovery for him, but who knows, everything must be tested. :)
[Motorola Photon 4G] transistor62:
Sorry, but I am not trying to scare people here. I was just showing this person what I have found and had questions about this as well. You see all kinds of misleading information on the internet. When the 254_12 update popped up on my photon, I clicked on the info link and it said " A software update for PHOTON 4G by Motorola is now available. The software update PHOTON 4G_MR5 (4.5.1A-1_SUN-254_12.Sprint.en.US) (45.4.12.MB855.Sprint.en.US) should be installed for peak performance. " and I already had 2.3.4 on my phone before I was notified about the update that was being pushed out. it also said the enhancements would be the ones listed below.

Who Can Use This Release

ALL Motorola PHOTON 4G users. After downloading and installing the software release, the following enhancements will be included.

Enhancements

-- Contacts	More easily import contacts from SD card.

-- Wi-Fi Connectivity	Enhancements for WiFi hotspot in GSM/UMTS mode, adding new WiFi connections.

-- Music	Improved music playback, both streaming from Amazon Cloud or Internet Radio services and music saved to the phone - minimizes occasional skips or repeats.

-- Camera	Now supports 1080p HD video capture, and enhanced video settings for more responsive playback.

-- Calendar	Easier creating and accepting calendar meeting notices on the phone.

Step-by-Step Instructions

For a successful installation, we recommend installing this update while the battery in your phone is at least 50% charged.

If you have received a notification message for this upgrade:

1. Ensure your phone is connected to the Sprint wireless network or Wi-Fi

2. Select "Download"

3. After the software is downloaded, select "Install now"

4. After the software is installed, your phone will re-start automatically

5. Your phone is now upgraded with MR5 (4.5.1A-1_SUN-254_12.Sprint.en.US) (45.4.12.MB855.Sprint.en.US) software

If you have not received a notification message for this upgrade:

1. Select the Settings icon in the main menu

2. Select "About phone"

3. Select "System updates"

A message will display the availability of an update. Ensure your phone is connected to the Sprint wireless network or Wi-Fi

4. Select "Download"

5. After the software is downloaded, select "Install"

6. After the software is installed, your phone will re-start automatically

7. 7. Your phone is now upgraded with MR5 (4.5.1A-1_SUN-254_12.Sprint.en.US) (45.4.12.MB855.Sprint.en.US) software

And reading from all of the posts here I was under the impression that this was the update that would permlock the bootloader, so I did not install this update. oh by the way, I have had my photon 4G since May 25 2012 and sprint updated the firmware before I got the phone in my hands to what it is currently. ( more info please?)
[Motorola Photon 4G] LexLuger82:
It does permalock it