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[Motorola Droid RAZR] rwil85:
Alright, thanks for the breakdown.

Being OCD about about knowing what's in the other side-

1. Will I lose data? Have to backup/restore anything?

2. If it's no good for whatever reason (just got the phone, it's on the official 211 and kicking ass) - will I be able to revert back without rooting?

People say 215 helps 4G connectivity with a new lte radio- that, in itself, is reason enough to check it out.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] BrianKLV:
No you won't lose data. Yes you can revert back using fast boot files. You should research this process before moving forward because if another leak is released you will have to restore 211 before updating.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] rwil85:
alright, thanks..

have done all pre-requisite reading, haha..

had a DX for a long time and then went back to BB (vomit) before picking up a Razr Maxx two nights ago..

Seems as though anything can be done using 'Matt's Utility' (get back fxz back to stock .211, root, etc.) - I just need to know if that would be able to run via Parallels (Win 7) on my Mac as I don't have a dedicated Windows machine at the moment?
[Motorola Droid RAZR] bikercr:
No need to wipe anything but cache.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] dave5777:
Wipe cache twice is all you need to do.

In regards to what if they release a later update and you need to be on 211, I was on the 214 leak and used the downgrade motto made for that purpose I would suspect they would do the same for all of their internal testers.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] rwil85:
Upgrade went fine - was easy through stock recovery as I hadn't rooted yet..

Still in need of an answer as to whether or not I can run Matt's utility via Parallels on Win7 on my Mac?

Someone has to know :confused: haha
[Motorola Droid RAZR] blackhand1001:
I would not try it through virtualization. Install bootcamp and run it natively
[Motorola Droid RAZR] rwil85:
Damn, Parallels is useless to me then haha..

Thanks for responding..will try Boot Camp later tonight/tomorrow.

I'm assuming you've had success doing it this way yourself?
[Motorola Droid RAZR] mfcradio:
Parallels

I'm running Parallels on my iMac with complete success. No issues here with Matt's 1.81 utility.

It's runs great (along with everything else). Just like regular Windows, only better.....
[Motorola Droid RAZR] sammyd253:
Why do you have to wipe cache twice? I installed 215 over 211 without doing that.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] rwil85:
Well, that's good to know given that I just removed parallels from my mac, haha
[Motorola Droid RAZR] Dinc79:
Noon question, but will this take me off the update path
[Motorola Droid RAZR] BytecodeMe:
Yes it will, but it's easy to get back on the upgrade path by fastbooting back to .211 or being on an update leaked update that is an official OTA.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] dave5777:
I used Matt's utility via xp vmware on my 64b win 7 no problems it either works or it doesn't.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] soclean:
Any improvement for GPS? Currently having an issue getting a lock within a decent amount of time. On gb the lock on was almost instant for me.

Edit I will give it a try myself and report back.

So jumping back in and there is a pretty good improvement in GPS lock for me. Locks in about 10 seconds vs minutes on. .211

Sent from my DROID RAZR
[Motorola Droid RAZR] oconnell84:
FYI Parallels does not work with OS X 10.8 so make sure to switch over to VMware Fusion Dev. Preview. Works just fine for me as I just updated to .215
[Motorola Droid RAZR] bwheelies:
So far this leak feels pretty good. Seems to have fixed an issue I was having with smart actions and cutting data at night. On. 211 it would act as if I put a limit on my data and I had to manually turn data back on.

This is smooth sailing so far.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] djerk:
Having trouble getting this,I downloaded directly to phone but when i boot into recovery it doesn't show up, got file on my pc but don't know how to get it to my phone, I've never tried flashing a leak before, I'm running rooted stock ics on razr xt912
[Motorola Droid RAZR] just lou:
If you have it on your phone, move the file to the root of your SD-card. Then you can flash it from stock recovery.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] joshw0000:
Very cool. I'm waiting for a replacement device (haptic feedback comes and goes as it pleases). This will be the first file I flash on my new device.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] sonicshaman:
I can't seem to get it to work-following instructions in OP, but I keep getting error msg. Stock ICS rooted, using Voodoo temp unroot,
[Motorola Droid RAZR] prstorero:
Do you have a recovery installed? If so get rid of it
[Motorola Droid RAZR] dave5777:
Are you on the 211 build or did you flash the earlier 214 leak?
[Motorola Droid RAZR] djerk:
If only I knew how to move the file to the root of my sd card,I use es file explorer but I'm new to this flashing thing but I follow instructions well:D
[Motorola Droid RAZR] dligon:
arrrrrgh. http://www.droidrzr.com/index.php/topic/3422-616215-ics-update-leak-install-from-211/
[Motorola Droid RAZR] djerk:
sorry if I seem dumb I read the op downloaded the file onto my sd card when I boot into recovery the file doesn't show up someone suggested moving the file to the root of my sd card I don't know how to do that, since I am on stock I c s I shouldn't need the droid razor utility
[Motorola Droid RAZR] cmraymond:
When you are in your computer you just drag the zip file to a spot where your sd card file is located. Do not put it in a file like pictures documents etc. The root of your sd card is just dragging the file in a place above or below it without putting it in a file category.

Sorry experienced ones if my wording isn't accurate. Just trying to put it in layman's terms.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] sonicshaman:
I'm on stock 211, I have safestrap, doing this as the OP on DroidRzr says:

Fastboot or RSD back to stock .211 (already on)

Root .211 with whatever method you choose (was rooted)

Download and Install Voodoo OTA Root Keeper (already had it)

Backup Root

Temp unroot

Flash Update in stock Moto Recovery (Not bootstrap or safestrap)

Restore root with Voodoo OTA Root Keeper
[Motorola Droid RAZR] Boggus:
Anyone have a link to the ICS .215 that is easier than signing up on another forum.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] neotrixy:
This question was asked before, but never answered. I have the same question, so I'll ask it again and hope some one knows the answer:

"Why do you have to wipe cache twice? I installed 215 over 211 without doing that."

What benefit does wiping the cache get you? What will happen if you don't do it? On a side note, my battery life is horrendous compared to when I was on GB, so I'm wondering if not wiping the cache can lead to any kind of problems with the battery data or something simple like that that I'm missing.

Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks for all the hard work guys!!!
[Motorola Droid RAZR] MillionManMosh:
The cache referred to in this case is the hidden folder in the phone's memory where update .zip files are copied to for installation. Clearing that folder before and after an update minimizes the risk of missing or corrupt files, duplicates of different versions, etc.

Theoretically this should be automatic, but Android is bad at cleaning up after itself.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] sRDennyCrane:
Not sure if this has been asked, but the .215 leak- they're including Chrome from what I hear... is the stock browser still there?
[Motorola Droid RAZR] Hindle1225:
Yes

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[Motorola Droid RAZR] wingdo:
Is 10.8 available? I can't find it on the app store.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] bwheelies:
Not bad for second day. Tomorrow I will be riding with GPS on for hours.

I have 4g on all of the time and never have wifi.

This phone is awesome.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] jahciple:
Do you have a maxx?
[Motorola Droid RAZR] prstorero:
make sure your custom recovery is completely uninstalled.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] bwheelies:
Yes.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] sonicshaman:
so remove safestrap-flash-replace safestrap?
[Motorola Droid RAZR] prstorero:
Yup. Go into the app and uninstall it, manually upgrade, then after u restore root install safe strap again
[Motorola Droid RAZR] sonicshaman:
shoot, just tried that. I keep getting a long error/abort message. Something about a gmail apk in there.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] iBolski:
I would fastboot back to stock 211 and THEN flash the 215 upgrade in stock recovery. No need to root until after the upgrade. Matt's 1.8.1 utility will do the job.

Just do option 1

Next, do option 2 to root

Next, do option 3 to install rootkeeper, if you wish

Finally, do option 4 to install Safestrap

Also, ensure you have the latest drivers installed as well. Matt includes those with his utility.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] pytec:
Try this one:

http://www.fileswap.com/dl/kJki9wI6n/
[Motorola Droid RAZR] shangrila500:
I was running .214 and decided to give .215 a shot. Everything is the same as .214 with the exception of Chrome and the LTE radio upgrade as far as I can tell. As far as the radio upgrade ,for me, the only difference is once it picks up the 4g signal it doesn't let go unless it absolutely has to. I live on the outskirts of a 4g area and get 2 bars inside and 3 outside at the very maximum. With .211 and .214 the radios were greatly improved over GB but when I had one bar they would drop the signal and go to 3g. With .215 I can keep a 4g signal with only one bar and it still allows me to achieve speeds up to 500 KB. If anyone is still suffering from 4g losses I would recommend .215. To install I downloaded Matt's Utility 1.81 and chose option 1, if memory serves me correct, which puts you back on .211 then all you have to do if drop the .215 update on the root of your SD card, boot into stock recovery and installing the update. If you don't know how to install by stock recovery, Google "how to install a update leak on DROID RAZR." Also my phone is a Maxx and it works like a champ on this update as opposed to .211. Also, I had rooted my phone on both .211 and .214 the way it was recommended but with .215 I just downgraded the upgraded and used the utility to root after everything instead of rooting when you downgrade to .211 and going through all that stuff.

Sorry for the long post but I had been out of the screen for a year and had to do my research to figure out how to install a leak on this phone. I am hoping someone will be helped by this post.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] aktrazer:
100% confirmed. Just flashed it at the office. Noticeable difference in 4GLTE connectivity already, used to hover between 2-3 bars now I'm solid 4. I already had Chrome so no real change there.

Also finally updated my signature...
[Motorola Droid RAZR] sonicshaman:
I ended up doing this, seemed like the long way home, but hopefully worth it. Thanks for the help.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] sRDennyCrane:
Okay, it's been about 1 day since I installed .215. No real differences noted. Not that it's a bad thing- I didn't have any complaints or issues with .211. But, if there's a little more battery life and a little better reception to be had, I won't complain.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] pitbulledEvo:
I flashed 215 and then safestrapped artic rom. Its reading 211 again, but the kernel is the July 11th release. I'm not sure if I still have the upgrade to 4 g radios, does anyone know where I look to see which radios I have? I think I have a screenshot of the old about phone section. Thanks in advance. I have a lot of apps that need a deodexed rom, or else I would just a run rooted 215. Plus arctic is just awesome.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] prstorero:
It reads 211 because that's the base the rom was built off of. If u flashed 215 then u still have the radio and kernel from it, they wouldn't change
[Motorola Droid RAZR] joshw0000:
I just got a CLNR for my phone (haptic feedback died). I immediately flashed the 215 update, rooted, safestraped, and restored my iKream backup. My system version still shows 211 but my baseband and kernel are clearly updated. For example:

211 baseband- CDMA_N_05.11.01P LTEDC_U_09.11.0

215 baseband- CDMA_N_05.11.01P LTEDC_U_09.14.0

211 kernel- 3.0.8-g29cf5e7 hudsoncm@il93lnxdroid54 #1 SMP PREEMPT Thu Jun 14 15:22:48 CDT 2012

215 kernel- 3.0.8-g19a118c hudsoncm@il93lnxdroid54 #1 SMP PREEMPT Wed Jul 11 21:55:32 CDT 2012

In short, you're running 211 system with 215 radio and kernel.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] djerk:
motocast

i read somewhere that you will lose motocast when you install the 215 leak?:confused:
[Motorola Droid RAZR] joshw0000:
I didn't know anyone uses that. To me that's one less "bloat" to remove.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] JerseyFF:
MotoCast is not broke with .215. I use it to backup pics to my desktop.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] djerk:
Took the plunge yesterday,I'm very happy so far, the radio is better and I noticed a real improvement on the battery

This was after 12 hours on a standard razr with my juice defender disabled,can't wait to see how it goes with jd enabled,thanks xda for giving me the confidence to load a leak on my own,I see a rom in my future:D
[Motorola Droid RAZR] sRDennyCrane:
I hope someone sees this and can give a semi-quick answer. I did the .215 update a couple days ago, all was fine, but today, it's not charging, screen flicker, etc. I'm wondering what's the quickest way to roll back to .211. I'd rather not do a hard reset and lose everything if possible.

Thanks!
[Motorola Droid RAZR] Jackdog89:
Use Mattlgroff's Tool. I've used it a few times to get back to .211. I was having similar issues with .215. It didn't seem as stable as other's were reporting. The .214 kernel (included in the tool) is pretty good.

When you use the tool, just make sure to unplug your phone when it asks you to press enter to factory reset or any key to continue. I made the mistake of pressing any key, and it factory reset my phone.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] sRDennyCrane:
Much appreciated, thank you!
[Motorola Droid RAZR] hd0120:
I am currently using Eclipse 1.1 rom with .214. What should I do to update to .215?

Thanks.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] prstorero:
Gotta go stock .211 to manually update. Use matts 1.81 tool
[Motorola Droid RAZR] adrialk:
Battery life seems like a big step up over 211, but the time to get a gps lock is generally 1-2 minutes which is way too long.

Sent from my DROID RAZR
[Motorola Droid RAZR] prstorero:
Mine takes like 5 seconds to lock on
[Motorola Droid RAZR] adrialk:
Interesting.... Are you using any gps tweaks?

Sent from my DROID RAZR
[Motorola Droid RAZR] prstorero:
Just running a ROM.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] Hindle1225:
I agree about gps taking awhile to lock. I brought this up in another thread also.. .214 was much better for lock-on and hand off between 3g/4g. Haven't found the time yet but i will be fastbooting back to .211 and back up to .214.

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[Motorola Droid RAZR] bikercr:
Be sure location services is checked in settings. Since this 215 leak, standalone services sometimes unchecks itself on my device. Otherwise, my gps is working fine with reasonably quick connection time.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] adrialk:
I am still learning the ropes with Motorola, I am used to CWM and ODIN for Samsung...so I am a bit of a newb.

Is there anyway to get from 215 back to 211 without losing data? Any recommend reading relating to fastboot? Never used it before.

Sent from my DROID RAZR
[Motorola Droid RAZR] Hindle1225:
I also was on the charge previously.

Go here http://www.droidrzr.com/index.php/topic/3388-firmware-droid-razr-xt912-verizon-ics-404/

Download fastboot files. Use rsd lite to flash. During flash process unplug phone when it says to press any key to reformat.

The download will take forever. Need to give it allot of time, its 800+mb

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[Motorola Droid RAZR] bled82:
Anyone know how to make this flash able with safe strap?i don't have a pc where I'm at so i can't use matts tool.would like to update though for better signal
[Motorola Droid RAZR] bwheelies:
Try redownloading the safe strap app, uninstall recovery and use ota root keeper app to hide root. Download update to external SD card and flash through stock recovery.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] bled82:
When i try to go to recovery i just get a Android with a red triangle then phone reboots and does not upgrade?
[Motorola Droid RAZR] bwheelies:
You should hit volume +/- to get recovery from there.

If you can't get stock recovery then it is probably time for matts 1.8 utility.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] n8w:
Stock rooted on .211. Voodoo'd, flashed, re-rooted. All good.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] biggiesmalls657:
Its required to be bone stock with the .215 leak. You need a computer to update to .215.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] dave5777:
For anyone wanting to revert back to 211 just to make sure we're on the upgrade path I can confirm that the down grade works using matts 1.81 utility.

http://forums.androidcentral.com/droid-razr-maxx/189926-6-16-215-ics-update-leak.html#anb
[Motorola Droid RAZR] Squeak87:
I am running the .215 leak, and I did not need a computer to install it. I downloaded it directly to my sd card and installed it from the recovery menu. I have been on it for a couple weeks now and everything is running great.

(Droid Razr Maxx °Celcius)
[Motorola Droid RAZR] Hindle1225:
I also installed .215 the same way. I have been running it for a good couple weeks. Slow GPS lock, cdma/lte hand off while streaming as well as volume issues with YouTube app made me switch back to .214

It was a couple hour job but i used matts utility to start over from .211 back up to .214.

I am running much better on .214.

GPS locks much faster, handoff while streaming is seamless and have no YouTube issues.

Also noticed on .215 slight random browser loading issues. This also is not present in .214.

Update: I am also getting a much smoother throughput on data speeds with .214 than i was with .215.

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[Motorola Droid RAZR] bwheelies:
I am switching back to. 211. Go to place a call and sometimes get an error.

Slow GPS lock.

Don't remember these issues on. 211
[Motorola Droid RAZR] bwheelies:
So far so good on a fresh install of .211 and full wipe beforehand including the SD card contents.

Not sure why I went to .215 other than to check it out as .211 is doing everything well.

Matts 1.81 completely wiped .215. When on .214 it would not clear it.

Does Motorola or verizon harvest info from phones running leaks as test data?

SHVR MAXX
[Motorola Droid RAZR] sullytrny:
I reflashed to stock 211, rooted & ota voodoo to unroot. Flashed 215 then re-root & safestraped.

.215 radio - SimplexROM - Daily Driver
[Motorola Droid RAZR] djerk:
I will be returning to stock soon,I liked the 215 leak but recently my phone has been freezing up with screen off and I have to reboot by holding all buttons in, anyone else have this
[Motorola Droid RAZR] JedixJarf:
Batt life does seem better but the GPS is working great for me.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] Squeak87:
I have had no issues with .215, it has been running very smooth.

(Droid Razr Maxx °Celcius .215)
[Motorola Droid RAZR] sullytrny:
Cleaning the dalvik fixes many quirka
[Motorola Droid RAZR] my2cents:
Same here, but sometimes my audio wont work with my video on youtube. A reboot fixes it.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] bwheelies:
Back on fresh 211 and getting better battery life and less quirks. Will wait and see what results after a week or two.

SHVR MAXX
[Motorola Droid RAZR] parkerbomar:
how is the GPS
[Motorola Droid RAZR] bwheelies:
GPS on 215 was slow to lock. 211 is near instant lock.

Contrary to what I thought initially, 211 gets the same if not better battery than 215 was getting for me.

Battery is very subjective though. Haven't been using the phone as much.

SHVR MAXX
[Motorola Droid RAZR] james:
hey i am on the .211 official and i am rooted and i am on a rom using safe strap cant i just disable safe system install .215 then go back and enable and be good to go because the rom i am on supports .215
[Motorola Droid RAZR] joshw0000:
Theoretically, yes. Just make a backup, boot to non safe mode. Uninstall recovery. Backup root, temp unroot, and the update should go fine. Worse case scenario fastboot back to stock and update. Once re-rooted and booted back to non safe mode, you can restore your rom and it'll be fine.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] james:
so if i did it correct i go back to stock and it says 6.16.215 but then if i put on a rom should it say .215 or .211
[Motorola Droid RAZR] refuse2bstopped:
.214?

So is .214 a leak also? Or is it an official update to the stock ICS? Anyways, I did the update from someone on the soaked ics leak weeks ago via the flash from sd card method and the problem is that my phone is running hot now at various times on a daily basis. My question should just be, has there been an update that has released since the official ICS "upgrade" released, or is there any leak beyond .211 that a stock razr could flash via the "flash from sd card" method that would still be considered "stock"? If so, post links here for me please. I don't want to start another thread because I'm sure there already is one for this question more than likely.....
[Motorola Droid RAZR] bwheelies:
214 and 215 are just test leaks.

SHVR MAXX
[Motorola Droid RAZR] refuse2bstopped:
So then that would mean that a system update for ICS is on the way perhaps, maybe to iron out bugs and such? Mines seems to be a bit buggy and heating up quite a bit at times.... maybe I'll just take it in and ask them to give me a razr maxx as the replacement and just pay the difference? Yeah, I know "nice try". lol :silly:
[Motorola Droid RAZR] texbuck:
Another thread mentioned a rumor of bug fixes in mid August

texbuck
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mehdi.moha:
hi guys

can you please let me know what is the sony's mail box address

i want to send a mail to sony and i'm noy sure , should i send my mail to marketing department or another .

can you please help me and share your knowledge with me

i'll press the thanks button :)
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps  (US Carriers)] shilohdrummer:
I believe there may be some noobs on XDA, like myself, who did not know how to set up wifi tethering after root. Here's a quick rundown.

1. ROOT your phone (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1756885)

2. Go to Playstore and download "Wifi tether for ROOT users" (****EXCEPTION BELOW)

3. IMPORTANT!!! go to the app's setting and set the "Change Device Profile" to "GENERIC ICS"

4. there is no step 4.

Save yourself some $$$ instead of paying Verizon a service that should have been free to start off with. :victory:

EDIT: **** buhohitr mentions that you can achieve wifi tethering WITHOUT ROOT through the playstore app "FoxFi"

ENJOY!!!!!
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps  (US Carriers)] tonu42:
mehhh decent post. Saves some time, but really doesnt belong here.........
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps  (US Carriers)] shilohdrummer:
Well... I figured it'll get the most views in the development section so here it is. One thing I might change is getting this in the "Guide" category
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps  (US Carriers)] kthung:
Just a note: I've been using this app with really inconsistent results using generic ics profile and auto setup. I've only been able to detect the wifi twice. I read somewhere that turning wifi tether on, let it start up, turn it off, reboot phone, and start up tethering again works somehow. I just tried it and it worked right away but this is only once. I don't know if this will work consistently 100% of the time though
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps  (US Carriers)] buhohitr:
best wifi tethering is just down load Foxfi from the market, installed and bang work like a champ..very reliable.Foxfi work with root and without root.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps  (US Carriers)] Nate Rules:
Thanks, that was a lot easier than I'm used to. Wifi tether worked the first time, and I turned it off and on a few times and it worked everytime.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps  (US Carriers)] shilohdrummer:
do NOT set it as AUTO
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps  (US Carriers)] kthung:
Why not?
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps  (US Carriers)] shilohdrummer:
I believe that's what's causing the disconnection
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps  (US Carriers)] redbearde:
Because it doesn't work for crap. I set mine as a galaxy nexus for CDMA/LTE and it works flawlessly.