yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Motorola Droid Bionic] crobs808:
Because everything works in ICS
[Motorola Droid Bionic] SyCoREAPER:
Just want to make sure I understand what we did back then. We replaced the GB OS correct? We didn't create a super secret duel boot.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] YogaSlackers:
Where can I find the ICS FXZ

How and where do I do this ICS FXZ? Great instructions for what not to do :)
[Motorola Droid Bionic] SamuriHL:
http://sbf.droid-developers.org/
[Motorola Droid Bionic] ITAdmin:
I just pulled out my previous Droid Bionic to give to a friend and it has Android v2.3.4. I doesn't appear to be rooted but I think I may have done it when I was using it, but SU rights aren't available.

I want to wipe this phone to factory and root it but not install any custom ROMS, just get it working for my friend who needs a phone. I would like to remove any bloat ware but that's not absolutely critical, just prevent it from being locked by Verizon, although it's going to be used on the Straight talk system.

I went through several of the forums but I'm not sure what I need to do to accomplish this?

Any suggestions or pointers would be GREATLY appreciated!

Thanks for any help!

Tom
[Motorola Droid Bionic] SamuriHL:
I know nothing about SS. I've never used it nor have any intention to. I'm just saying the stock rom can't be reverted to pre-235 once you go to it. Which I just did. :)
[Motorola Droid Bionic] crobs808:
OK, steps have been shorted to avoid having to update from 902 to 905. Steps are still based on ICS .232 until all the dust settles for .235, at which point this guide will be updated.

Just to be clear - For now, these steps are still safe, and you can get back to GB anytime you want.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] SamuriHL:
(redacted by samurihl)
[Motorola Droid Bionic] crobs808:
This guide is meant to bridge the gap between the super geeks (like us that do this) and the average consumer out there that wants ICS but does not know how. Please do not recommend .235 in this thread. You can do that elsewhere if you want, but as it stands right now, upgrading to .235 is DANGEROUS. The steps, as they are written now, are for upgrading to .232, the latest ICS leak that will not make your phone irreversible.

NOTE: I appreciate your contributions, but I want this to be clear to readers. Please do not use a guide thread to promote your personal scripts. Plus, most people here want to do it the right way (wipe ALL data, and not leave any scraggles behind). I personally think the script to leave personal data in tact when flashing/upgrading is not a smart practice.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] SamuriHL:
My apologies. I absolutely wasn't trying to promote either my script or 235 in this thread. Wasn't even thinking. I can edit the post if you'd like. Sorry about that!
[Motorola Droid Bionic] crobs808:
No worries, I just don't want to scare off users who do not know any of the context behind some of the posts. They need to know this process is safe, as it is written. We can have side conversations about other beta builds if you wish :)
[Motorola Droid Bionic] SamuriHL:
Completely understandable. As I said I wasn't really thinking when I posted about that update.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] mugz:
If I use this steps will it erase all my info on my Bionic?
[Motorola Droid Bionic] crobs808:
Yes. There is a method for leaving your user data intact but I do not recommend it. That would be kind of like upgrading from Windows ME to Windows XP....you'll have a slower system than if you'd done it clean. Clean installs are ALWAYS best.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] ssjackson187:
I downloaded the motofail-ics so I can root my device, but whenever I click on it an error pops up saying it is not a valid win32 application. Any suggestions. Also I used the original motofail to root my gingerbread bionic and it worked perfectly.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] mugz:
What does exactly does it delete?

Thanks for your help.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] mugz:
I have a question if someone can help me out.....I am rooted no custom roms can I just apply the 232 update?
[Motorola Droid Bionic] SamuriHL:
If you are on 905, no safestrap or bootstrap, and no forever root mod (it modifies mount_ext3.sh in /system/bin) then you should be able to apply 232. You can be rooted, but, you will lose root unless you use voodoo rootkeeper or SuperSU Pro.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] mugz:
I am forever root, is there a way to take it off? Also will it delete my data? Thanks for your reply
[Motorola Droid Bionic] SamuriHL:
You need to use something like Root Explorer or ES File Explorer to edit /system/bin/mount_ext3.sh in read/write mode. Then remove the following lines:

chmod 4755 /system/bin/su

chmod 4755 /system/xbin/su

chmod 755 /system/app/Superuser.apk

Don't leave the cursor on the end of the fi line but on the beginning of the next line where the first chmod is. Yes, it matters. The file must match EXACTLY with what the update is asserting on.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] mugz:
I unrooted, so my final question before I apply the 232 update is will it delete my data?

Thanks for your help
[Motorola Droid Bionic] SamuriHL:
If you're just applying the 232 update then no. But eventually you will need to get back to 905 to apply the OTA update which is guaranteed not to be 232. How you do that will decide whether you lose data in the downgrade process. This guide makes it easy and is considered by some to be safer BECAUSE it doesn't keep data around.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] mugz:
Thanks for all your help
[Motorola Droid Bionic] Mejud:
Hmmm....I thought I HAD forever root, but those lines of text aren't in there. Still sitting on 902, trying to pick best method to move up
[Motorola Droid Bionic] SamuriHL:
OTA update to 905, install the ICS update. Done.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] crobs808:
Thanks for the assist Samurai. ;) I've been swamped lately.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] Arcolog2:
Great guide bro. Used it once on my phone, then I also used it for all the download links for some other peoples phones. MUCH APPRECIATED!!
[Motorola Droid Bionic] SamuriHL:
No problem. Didn't want to leave them hanging. :)
[Motorola Droid Bionic] crobs808:
Links updated and some mirrors have been added.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] saintsdx:
Ran into a problem with using motofail-ics.exe. Running as administrator and Its telling me the version of the system is not compatible. I'm running Win7 32-bit so need an x86 version.. Is there a different way to root, possibly the old motofail for .902-.905?

EDIT:-------

Did some digging and found that I was able to root it using the razr root since the motofail was not working for me.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] crobs808:
Hmm, all it is, is the Razrs Edge root, packaged into a single EXE. I called it Motofail-ICS since it works the same way on the surface, so people would associate the familiarity of the tool with this when they moved to ICS. I have not used a 32-bit OS in a few years though, so I cannot speak to that being the issue or not.

What about going to properties on the EXE, Compatibility and selecting the option to run it in Windows XP SP3 mode?
[Motorola Droid Bionic] saintsdx:
I downloaded it again just to make sure it wasn't corrupt or anything like that. My system will only allow me to run compatibility for Server 2008, Vista (SP 1 and SP 2 options as well as regular vista) and Win7. Everything I tried (I didnt try server) gives me the error. Attached is the image.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] crobs808:
Funky. I'll try this next week on an XP Virtual Machine at work, as it's the only 32-bit computer I have access to
[Motorola Droid Bionic] jphartt:
What if you have a AC adapted USB hub?
[Motorola Droid Bionic] SonicJoe:
I wouldn't risk flashing using the hub. Just disconnect something temporarily and use that port. Better safe than sorry.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] crobs808:
Definitely. Hubs are No-No for this kind of procedure.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] htisystems:
What am i missing, flashed many a rom ..when i reboot in recovery no option "apply update from external storage"
[Motorola Droid Bionic] crobs808:
I assume you are referring to Step 13. If so, make sure you are in the right Recovery menu. This is the 'stock recovery', not Safestrap or Clockwork Mod. Start with your phone powered off, then begin Step 13 again.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] htisystems:
was doing stock recovery...tried it again and everything worked great..on 232 now
[Motorola Droid Bionic] crobs808:
Great! Now I recommend doing the Optional Steps to get the Liquid 1.5 rom on your 'safe' side. I use that as my main ROM, and it's much better than the 6.7.232 stock in my opinion. You can always toggle back to your unsafe (stock) side if you wish.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] Poseidon0513:
anybody else's wifi get messed up after the upgrade to ics on their bionic?

it keeps going back and forth trying to connect until it finally says "avoided poor connection" or whatever.

i've looked at the wifix thread and that didnt work for me. when you dial #wifix# is anything supposed to visibly happen?

thanks guys...sorry if i missed something...i lean more towards the casual than extreme user
[Motorola Droid Bionic] jameslee20:
which ICS leak is the most stable?

Which ICS leak is the most stable?

i'm thinking between 2233 or 232
[Motorola Droid Bionic] crobs808:
Yes, WiFi problems plague me to. I have unlimited data so I haven't found a need to fix it. I am assuming the final ICS build will have that all worked out.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] crobs808:
What do you mean by stable? I never have crashes or auto-restarts on any of the ICS leaks. Both have the same WiFi issues, but 232 has a much improved radio. I get 2bars of 4G LTE where I only got 1 bar of 3G before.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] jameslee20:
webtop 3.0

which leak would you recommend and i use webtop alot
[Motorola Droid Bionic] crobs808:
You should still use .232. It is the best of the ICS leaks. Once on .232 you can always try the custom ROMs based on the leaks. I use Liquid 1.5 (as outlined in the optional steps in the original post), but you can try the others are well (CM9, AOKP, etc.) on the safe side until you find one you like.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] CrackDeez:
IGNORE!!! - I wrong file dropped. - Can't figure out how to delete the entire post. - IGNORE!!!

I'm in the Android system recovery (3e), but when I browse to the folder where I dropped the file from step 12 (which is Blur_Version.5.9.905.XT875.Verizon.en.US.zip) it doesn't appear in the folder. Is that even the correct .zip file?

Everything else has been smooth up to this point. Just don't know what I did wrong.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] jclauson:
possible on a mac?

My apologies that this question is broader than the topic of this thread, but I am curious about this thread topic specifically...

Is it possible to update to the linked 5.9.905 file in the first post from the external SD card using CWM Recovery? I have only installed ROMs using this method since I do not have the option of using RSD Lite (mac user). For reference, I use the steps on DroidBionicRoot (Sorry, can't post a direct link as a new user...)

Some background: I am running a much older system version and have not had success installing the OTA update (restored, unrooted, etc. Clearly still doing something incorrectly). From this thread, it sounds like I can jump straight to 905 using the linked file but I do not have enough experience to feel safe making that assumption.

System Version: 5.5.893.XT875.Verizon.en.US

Android: 2.3.4

ROM: [R3]BLURR3D V2.0 PBX (yes from November 2011...)

Please let me know if there is more pertinent information I neglected to provide.

Long story short I get terrible data reception and seriously need an update. Thank you very much in advance!
[Motorola Droid Bionic] mtbrgeek:
i read through the thread and didnt see an answer to the previous question. as mine is the same.

Any problems with the GPS? I use my Heavily for Geocaching so if this ICS leak breaks GPS ill pass til OTA.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] crobs808:
If you do Geocaching (or any off-road GPS), you should make sure that only the "Standalone GPS" checkbox is checked in your location settings. Turn off Google and carrier's GPS checkboxes.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] crobs808:
Yes that is the right file. Basically this is how it works:

FXZ files typically start with "VRZ_" and are the full stock ROMs. These files will contain the actual version that they are upgrading TO in the file name.

Update files will beging with "Blur_" and they will have the version that you are upgrading FROM in the file name.

So for example, if you are upgrading from 905 to 232, then the file will begin with "Blur_" and have version "5.9.905" in the name.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] crobs808:
No, the 5.9.905 FXZ file can only be flashed with RSD Lite. You should find a Windows computer, or just install a Windows virtual machine to do it on. I am sure there are ways to do it in Linux/Mac but they will be MUCH more complex and not a part of this guide. most everyone either has a Windows computer or at least access to one.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] mtbrgeek:
jclauson, you could look around and see if other mac users have had success using bootcamp to run these win specific applications.

be careful though. research it first
[Motorola Droid Bionic] crobs808:
The onyl reason I didn't recommend Bootcamp is because it is a hassle, and requires you to boot into Windows exclusively. Kind of a pain, and should not be any more reliable than using Parallels, VMWare Fusion, or VirtualBox.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] mtbrgeek:
ya, im not keen on the idea at all to be honest. But bootcamp is less dangerous with USB confusion than working via a vm from my experience. (every day at work, PC vms though, mostly)

Offered this comment as a "no other choice" solution.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] xarejayx:
Where can I find a linux version of motofail-ics? I do not have access to a Windows machine :(
[Motorola Droid Bionic] SamuriHL:
I don't know if it's been ported to linux...
[Motorola Droid Bionic] xarejayx:
Crap, so there is no way to root my ics unless i have windows, that really sucks.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] SamuriHL:
Not that I've seen but it's just adb so you could easily port it to an sh script. Wouldn't take that long.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] xarejayx:
Where can i get a copy of the files used and the commands?
[Motorola Droid Bionic] SamuriHL:
Grab the windows version. :)

http://www.4shared.com/zip/fctHJVpH/Motofail_for_ICS.html
[Motorola Droid Bionic] xarejayx:
lol, how is that going to help me - it wont even run in wine.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] SamuriHL:
And I thought you linux guys were sharper than windows users. :D Obviously it contains the ADB commands and android binaries (superuser.apk, su, and busybox) that you need to install root. Look at the bat file for the commands and convert it to an sh script. ;)
[Motorola Droid Bionic] jclauson:
Sometimes we can be... I threw in the towel and drove to the office for my work machine. Followed crobs808's steps and up and running Liquid. Thanks to all you guys.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] SamuriHL:
Just poking a little fun. I've done my share of linux/Unix over the years. :)
[Motorola Droid Bionic] mtbrgeek:
Installed ICS using this guide. Love it. Installed liquid. Pleased with that too! Thanks for the hard work
[Motorola Droid Bionic] crobs808:
Glad to help, thanks for the feedback.

Be sure to post suggestions. I am always willing to make changes/adaptations to the process if it can be made any easier.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] Carrzy:
Whenever I attempt this update i get an update failed message, I am currently on 5.5.905 without root and have no access to a PC at the moment to FXZ back to 5.5.902.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] crobs808:
I think you mean 5.9.905, not 5.5.905. You have probably modified the .905 rom in some way that the update did not like. It is rare if you are not rooted, but I have seen it before. You'll need access to a PC to make this work.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] slikrider20:
I noticed that when i was trying to copy the file on step 12 to my external SD, i had to close RSD lite in order for it to work. Not sure if anyone else ran into this.

What is the quickest/easiest method to get back to 905 in order to get the OTA when it comes out?
[Motorola Droid Bionic] Sir_Eagle:
Thanks crobs808 for posting the step-by-step.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] slikrider20:
Any thoughts? I don't want to screw anything up since i do have a working phone but i'm really not that happy with ICS and wouldn't mind going back to 902/905.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] Atheistnofaith:
Download Links for Liquid ROM Broken!!!

Following the directions from the OP, but unfortunately the download link for the ROM is broken, also is their and actual* yes actual ROM's that can be flashed over the ICS leaks(half of them are not for ICS, but for .902/.905, and will cause boot loops if you flash over a ICS Leak) us CWM and not Safestrap? Personally, I hate the idea of wasting diskspace, or psedo dual-booting my phone. Damn you Motorola for locking your bootloader. Thanks again!!!
[Motorola Droid Bionic] crobs808:
If you want to get back to stock .905, then just follow the steps in the OP, but stop after you finish step 10.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] mtbrgeek:
Link for additional roms is down. i found another way into it though.

The reason im looking ( maybe you know a fix that i couldnt find)....is because Foxfi doesnt work on liquid.

i guess another question... If i disable the safesystem does that leave the safesystem intact ( can i switch back and forth?) or do i have to rebuild the safesystem os when i turn safe back on? I cant seem to find a real explanation of safesystem of the reversal process, just explanations of how to turn it on.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] crobs808:
You just toggle back in Safestrap, from the same menu option you used to originally enable it.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] mtbrgeek:
ok, so for some clarification., im sure other noobs are wondering this..

when you toggle safe mode off... does it blast your safe mode os or does it back it up like the unsafe? aka: when i toggle safe mode on do i have to rebuild that os? ( i know im being clear as mud)

In short. does this safe mode thing let me switch back and forth between two functioning OSs like having two HDDs in a PC?
[Motorola Droid Bionic] crobs808:
Exactly, you lose nothing. Both systems are fully usable, just one at a time. Toggle back and forth as much as you want.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] mtbrgeek:
Excellent! Thank you!
[Motorola Droid Bionic] crobs808:
Make sure you've got at least 50% battery before toggling. That may be overkill but just be safe. :)
[Motorola Droid Bionic] Don_Don:
Just used this guide and wanted to say thanks....awesome job it is very well written. I am now running the 232 leak and using safe strap I also installed liquid 1.5.

Thank You

Sent from my Xoom runningTeam EOS Nightly JB Rom
[Motorola Droid Bionic] crobs808:
Sorry, I overlooked this statement in your original post. Does your built in WiFi tethering option not work? It should if you are paying for the feature, even on a custom ROM. If you are not paying for it, then you should not be tethering anyway. If you are paying and just want to use a better WiFi tethering app, you should always use this one: http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/

That was the original, and still is the best. Once installed, go into settings, change profile to "Generic ICS" and you are good to go. Of course, you can modify SSID, encryption and other settings too if you wish. Be sure to only use this if you are paying for the tethering feature.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] SamuriHL:
http://www.androidcentral.com/verizon-pay-125-million-blocking-tethering-apps-c-block-devices

The FCC would disagree with that statement. :)
[Motorola Droid Bionic] milski65:
Just wanted to say thanks crobs for an excellent walk through. It's greatly appreciated.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] crobs808:
Read the article bud. Here's a quote:

No need to get into it here though - there are plenty of tethering threads :)
[Motorola Droid Bionic] crobs808:
Glad to be of help :)
[Motorola Droid Bionic] da93benz190:
If I am already on a somewhat fresh install of 905 can I just apply the 2233 update and be A-OK or is a full wipe necessary?
[Motorola Droid Bionic] crobs808:
Ssure, the worst it could do is just abort and not install, leaving your phone unchanged. Why would you want to do 2233 though? The 6.7.232 leak is newer.

Here's a quick translation of the leak versions:

.2233 = 6.7.2233

.229 = 6.7.2290

.230 = 6.7.2300

.232 = 6.7.2320

They just leave the "0" off the end sometimes, but .232 is the latest "safe" leak. there is a .235 (6.7.2350) that came out after .232, but once you go to it you cannot FXZ back to 5.9.905, so it is considered too risky at this point, which is why the guide is .232-based, as it is the last safe leak for the Bionic until a ICS-based FXZ file is released.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] chuck24:
Thank you for this guide.. Just installed this on my girls phone and she is loving it.... Hell... i might get lucky tonight.:D:D:D
[Motorola Droid Bionic] feyWANG:
two questions:

1) now the gapps for JB can be used in ICS? for both stock and costomized like CM9?

2) since it's flashed in SS, is it possible not to wipe before flash CM9, and switch to stock system at any time?

Thx a lot, this is really helpful.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] crobs808:
1. Yes!

2. I think you can do this, but it is not recommended. XDA-User SamuriHL made a script that I think does this, but I have no experience with it. I would just back everything up, do the steps as written, then restore your data manually.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] nickybo:
Wifi and ROMS other than liquidsmooth

Hi,

Great guide, thanks so much for posting it. Here was my experience. I followed all of the instructions, and installed the Liquid 1.5 MR1 ROM, as suggested. This worked well, and I was using it for a few days quite happily. After a few days, I noticed at work that the wifi was no longer connecting. When I looked at the wifi networks settings, I could see that it was attempting to connect to the network but kept failing. I saw the same behavior when I got home.

So, I decided to try out either the AOKP or CM9 roms. I dl'ed the roms, put them on my external sd card, and followed steps J through M. However, when I then rebooted it would go past the safestrap screen, but then nothing would happen. The four nav capacitive buttons remained lit up and the screen backlight was on. So I had to pull out the battery and get back into safestrap. This happened with both AOKP and CM9, and I also tried it with and without installing the gapps. I'm back to liquid now, but I'm not sure how long it will be before the wifi troubles start again.

I've seen a few posts mentioning problems with wifi. Any thoughts?

Thanks!
[Motorola Droid Bionic] feyWANG:
Thx! and yes, i'm aware of his work, but never tried either. think i'm gonna try it my way and report if encount any data loss.

and a little confuse about the slow progress of development of CM9 and CM10 on Droid Bionic, compared to update for Defy. my last

device got more than weekly updates, while Driod Bionic still stuck in 07/25 version. not a developer but is it so difficult to transfer the work to another device? no affence. :p

---------- Post added at 05:35 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:29 PM ----------

actually the wifi problem happend in CM9 too, at least my Defy with CM9/10 met this problem. but not in every version. think it's a bug in certain versions. my solution is clear the wifi password and reconnect again. this usually will do the trick.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] crobs808:
Yep. WiFi issues will happen on customs ROMs. I think many people are happier using just the stock .232 ROM, so you could go into Safestrap and toggle back to your unsafe system and just use that. Shouldn't have any WiFi issues.

Sorry for the delayed response; I've gotten a bit disinterested since did a free swap with VZW for the Nexus. It's such a superior device :)
[Motorola Droid Bionic] Snotrockett:
Are the google docs links in the OP not working for anyone else?

Mine just gets stuck on the download screen. Tried from a couple different browsers.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] crobs808:
Just tested the Motorola Drivers, RSDLite, and ROM links in Firefox and IE8. What isn't working for you?