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[Motorola Atrix 2] maxiordoqui:
Hello A2 Community, how is it going? well, i'm a bit confused here, had a Samsung phone before this and i don't know nothing about the Fastboot Commands, i'm in windows 7 x64, downloaded the fastboot and tried to execute right after i booted in AP Fastboot mode and while the phone was connected by the usb cable to the computer. so now what? How do i use the Fastboot commands ? Where do i have to put it and how to use it in CMD? i read the guide in begginners and noobs thread in General, but i don't understand :S

My other doubt is about the A2 variants, there is an International MB865, the retail version from India, and ATT Variant, which is MB865 too.. My question is.. Can i flash through RSD Lite any Fastboot files from international version like, Mearet, Searet, AsiaOPS? I hate ATT Stuff and ATT Logo "Rethink Possible" ¬¬ I'd like a clean 2.3.6 like a retail firmware, also i wanted to know the risks, because in the future, when ICS is released by Motorola officialy, there is a possibility that motorola also launches a Latinoamerican firmware only for international MB865, wich could be very useful for me because of the radio software. Well, thats all, thanks guys :)
[Motorola Atrix 2] jimbridgman:
Ok, I have got to ask... Why are you in fastboot, if you really have no clue what it is for?

Tell us EXACTLY what you are after here. If you want to flash ROMs you need to root and install the bootstrap in the noob guide. If you need to get back to stock you need to use RSDlite and use the proper FXZ for your version of the Atrix2.
[Motorola Atrix 2] maxiordoqui:
Hi Jim! Thanks for replying so fast everytime, i actually don't want to do anything to the Phone, i just wanted to learn ! And also wanted to know if ATT version of Atrix is compatible with International version firmwares.. Those things could be useful for me in the future to know what to do if i'm facing a problem. My phone actually works perfectly, i'm in 2.3.6 from ATT waiting the official OTA, just wanted to know more about how to use fastboot commands, i dont understand the prodecure that explaings the begginers' guide.
[Motorola Atrix 2] jimbridgman:
1) If you want to run the fastboot commands, you will need to have the moto-fastboot binary that is the ONLY one that will let you run the RSDlite similar flash commands... there is no point in just running the command unless you REALLY have to, and 100% know what you are doing. You can brick the phone VERY easily with that command.

2) No you can not run any other firmware on an AT&T variant phone, ONLY the AT&T US firmware is compatible. You might be able to flash just the radio from one of the other international versions using moto-fastboot, or just editing the xml file, to only flash the radio.img file with RSDlite, but again this is not task for normal users.
[Motorola Atrix 2] maxiordoqui:
Thanks you Jim, i'll keep that in Mind. Have a nice weekend.
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LisaPautova:
So basically, I just got a new kindle today and I tried rooting it using this YouTube video:

"How to Root - Kindle Fire 6.3 & 6.3.1"

(sorry I can't post links)

I followed ALL the steps! I did not connect my kindle at first, I downloaded the utility, extracted it to my desktop, installed the drivers, plugged my kindle in, launched the "run" program, pressed "2" and enter.

It found my kindle, but then kept saying it couldn't find something when trying to root. It went on to "try 5", "try 6" and "try 7". I knew this wasn't good. I feel like an idiot for not remembering exactly what it said. I looked over to my plugged in kindle, it was on the "Kindle Fire" screen.

By this point I'm panicking. I closed the program, and tried restarting my kindle, it is now stuck on the "Kindle Fire" screen. I tried connecting it to my computer, it recognizes it as a kindle and installed the android drivers, so I guess that's a good thing.

I've tried restarting it several times, same thing. So what do I do now? I'm sorry I sound a bit stupid. I'm not really experienced with this stuff, I figured rooting it would make it more useful. But I didn't expect this...

If somebody can help me I'll be really grateful. I still have the Kindle Utility files. I'm not sure if you would consider this state "bricked" or not.
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Thepooch:
By your post its hard to tell what actually took place whether or not that anything was actually sent to the kindle... so how does it appear in device manager?
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LisaPautova:
I just connected it now, my computer made the little "ding a ling" sound to alert me that a device was connected. I opened the device manager. It appears as "Android Phone" and when I expand it "Android ADB interface"
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Thepooch:
Generally that indicates its in fastboot at least some of the time
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LisaPautova:
It was stuck on fastboot. I opened Kindle Fire Utilities ---> run.bat ---> type "1" ---> hit enter ---> restart in normal mode.

Everything is working fine. Thanks ^^
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] sfetaz:
I have flashed and reflashed roms probably over 15 times since i got my phone. I have read that booting in download mode, you can see a small white number that says your flash count. When I go there I see no number anywhere at all. It says my binary is official and system status as modified. I have downloaded triangle away and when I go into that app, it also says my flash counter is 0 and my binary is official. I have the samsung custom unlock picture boot screen. Is this normal or should I have a flash count? If its normal what triggers the flash count? Also just to make sure, if I ever need my phone to be totally stock and remove the boot unlock screen and modified status I just have to follow the guide to return to stock which involves download mode and a windows pc, right? ( Cant remember the name of the windows app you use for that)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] droidstyle:
the only way the flash counter is tripped if you flash custom software in odin.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] sfetaz:
Ok thanks for the info. Is there any reason for a non developer to flash custom software in Odin, like some kind of non stock release or tool?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] droidstyle:
We cant until the booloader is unlocked.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] AndroidGraphix:
I don't know but I really don't mind if my flash counter gets to be 10000. Isn't this just for Samsung to gage how much development is being done? Why else would they care if we flash ROMs?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] abissel22:
They also probably use it to see if people have tried to hide rooting the phone if you send it in.

Sent from my SCH-I535
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] DssTrainer:
Based on this thread:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1525495

It seems that the main issue was some emmc issue causing bricks when flashing with ICS because we didn't have an official release or the source.

I've seen a few rom developers state that they think this problem has been solved in some later kernels. Now that we have an official ICS release, Is this a safe process now? Are there certain roms or kernels I should be using to get ICS recovery to work safely?

Basically I want to no longer have to flash el29 just to try things like Google Now ports and stuff. I want a fully mobile option to flash multiple roms at my leisure like other phones
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] g_ding84:
Agats kernel/recovery is safe. Sleshepic's kernel/recovery is also safe. I flash ICS to ICS alot thru their recoveries no problem.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] difrent7:
I am glad someone else asked this because I was just about to do the same. I am on Agat and was about to go from stock rom to AOKP Milestone 6 but wasn't sure if I could flash back to TW based roms without having to go to EL29.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Android300ZX:
How do I flash their recoveries? I already rooted and have superuser. I just don't have a recovery and I'm confused on the articles I've read. Thanks in advance.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Ravaged Pheonix:
Every kernel is safe as long as you don't factory reset. use calks flash all zip instead of the wipe in recovery. Rujelus22 has a 2x wipe zip that does it twice. They wipe cache, dalvik, and system data in one shot.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Android300ZX:
What kernel should i be downloading? I have stock ICS rooted.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] g_ding84:
Flash Agats kernel. The .tar file in odin or mobile odin.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] difrent7:
This is what I followed. Worked great and super easy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9gPljlBfDM&feature=plcp
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ozzmanj1:
Just curious how many R800x users have an unlocked BL? Please post below. As this is pertaining ot R800x CDMA specifically please lets keep it that way. Thanks.

With that I am unlocked BL for a year now with DoomKernel.
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 216Monster:
Unlocked and Unleashed 1yr strong!

Sent from my R800x
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] agraceful:
Well, I think you know my answer :P
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lightningdude:
I believe I'll let my hammer-- err, kernel do the talking.
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jacklebott:
I'm unlocked, from the earliest used method for R800x
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hatcyl:
Ok, I get it ... There is more than 4 people in the world with R800x and unlocked bootloader. :p

I'm also unlocked by IMEI code from Sonys website (first method)
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ozzmanj1:
I want to make it clear I didnt start this thread to try and one up your comment earlier on another thread.... its just after I read your post it got me thinking and I was truly curious to see how many CDMA users do indeed have their bootloaders unlocked..... So please dont take this thread the wrong way.. it started the idea from your feedback but wasnt started to point a finger at it...

anyways... continuing on with thread ......R800x users.....fire away on whose unlocked :laugh:
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Leraeniesh:
Been unlocked since the first day ashergrey was unlocking :D
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hatcyl:
Yeah, I was kidding ... I'm not very good at making it clear what my emotion is in a post.

Those were good times...
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Solar.Plexus:
Unlocked by Alejandrissimo, sometime in April 2012. About one day after I received my Play after using my brother's VZW upgrade and not ever activate it. Yeah, he wasn't happy.
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Xperia Player:
Unlocked R800X via alejandrissimo about 2 or 3 weeks ago, he had a $15 special going on so I manned up & did it!
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jayzonl:
I've got an unlocked r800x...done by alejandrissimo back in April.
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] brsingr:
Is it worth voiding the Warranty with Sony to unlock the BL? Verizon is probably out due to being rooted, but verizon sucks anyways lol.

I know with an unlocked BL we can.use different kernels/roms, and overclock with certain roms/kernels. But what else can we do with unlocked BLs?
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Selim873:
Unlocked 2 days ago. :)

As Verizon users, that's all you can do. If you were a GSM user (Non-Verizon), there's a bit more to it.

As GSM, let's say you're using AT&T, you love your Play, but you hate AT&T and you want to switch to let's say, SIMple Mobile. You could terminate your AT&T service and signup for SIMple Mobile, once you do that, just buy a SIM card from them, and you could install that on the PLAY you already own and you'll be using your play on the new service you subscribed to. That's not possible on Verizon phones because they don't use SIM cards.

When I'm on my own after college, I'm probably going to buy a GSM Android phone on eBay or something for cheap, then go for SIMple mobile and get one of their SIM cards, since it's only 40$ a month for a single user.
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] agraceful:
Ours will work on another cdma network
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Selim873:
Oh really? What other CDMA networks are there? I'm wondering what I should do once I'm on my own after college, Verizon is ridiculously expensive, that's why. I can't believe my parent's are spending so much money on Verizon.

EDIT: I assume that all it takes is a new APN after subscribing? This will take place 4 years from now but I'd be nice to know how instead of forgetting. I've known about SIMple Mobile since they launched.

EDIT2: I just looked it up, wow... I must have been way too focused on GSM!! I might just stay on the Play until XDA development dies completely for it. I guess I'll be keeping my eye on Revol Wireless. My parents said they're done paying for my cell once I graduate from College. I don't know Verizon's plans, but I think my mom said that it $80 for her alone. Until I start raising a family down the road of time, I think $45/m is plenty. XD
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] paxChristos:
Got mine unlocked in November as soon as I heard that zergRush for had been patched.

Been flashing my phone with new roms ever since like it's going outta style :P

Pax
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cj360:
Unlocked 2x. 1st time was about a mouth after getting it to try cm7. And then again after I overlocked my CPU too much I got a replacement. Turns out bestbuy doesn't care if you unlock your bootloader.
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mattdubuc:
unlocked bootloader here, best 24 bucks I ever spent.
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] blkwhk:
Same here for me. I held out until the official word came down that ICS wouldn't be happening.
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] maddog00:
I must be the last user who still has a locked bootloader, but I am rooted.

I see no point in getting a new ROM, though. So many people have said stock is the best for gaming. Why switch?
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jacklebott:
Because DooMKerneL is still better for gaming. GBA emulation lags a lot at 1Ghz on the stock kernel for me, but with DooMKerneL I can run a GBA emulator at full speed at 652Mhz
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] run4jit:
Well, I got my R800x bootloader unlocked today. :highfive:

Now, off to overclocking, Muhahaha! :cyclops:

BTW, I'm using different carrier on R800x in India :eek: :D
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] otonieru:
Unlocked mine last month,

I like to explore possibilities of all phones i have and locked BL certainly stand on my way, ;b

I use my Verizon R800x with other carrier in my country (indonesia) btw. Injected all setting via QPST. Voice n Data all working fine.

We even use verizon iphone here with our carrier, no problem at all.
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] repilce:
got mine unlocked for about 2 weeks :P
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lordomn:
Mine was unlocked a few days ago...finally.
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dudeness83:
Got mine done back before Sony patched the website. I think June of 2011ish is when I got mine unlocked.
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ozzuneoj:
To those that have unlocked their r800x recently, who did you go through to get it done?

I just ordered a brand new, never activated r800x for only $110, and I'm waiting for it to arrive... but I'm trying to work out the whole unlocking process first so I can do it right away when I get it.

Basically, I plan on just using it as a pocket gaming device (with CM9... haven't decided on a ROM yet) for a while, and eventually put it on Page Plus cellular for $80 per year with data disabled. I have an ancient LG VX8300 on Verizon prepaid for $100 a year now, and I hardly ever use it due to the 99 cent per-day-used charge, so it'll be nice to actually have a use (gaming, and using apps) for the thing I carry in my pocket all day.

I used the contact page at unlock-bootloader.com several days ago to get some more info on pricing and the procedure, but I have yet to get a response.

I don't know yet what version of Android is actually on this phone... I just assume that it will be up to date and need to be unlocked by someone else. But if it ends up having something older than 2.3.4 then I won't need an unlock service, right?

Thank you in advance!
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Solar.Plexus:
To use CM9, you will need to unlock your bootloader. There's no other way because it requires a new kernel.

To get in contact with Alejandrissimo faster, add him on gTalk. I think I actually sent payment before I ever talked to him.
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ozzuneoj:
I'll try to get in touch with him on gTalk, thank you for the tip!

Is there a particular ROM that you recommend for the r800x if I'm just going to be using it for games (mostly emulators, and some android)? I'd love to have CM10 on it, but I don't know what kind of state its in at this point or if the Play can handle it. Also, if there are any ROMs that streamline the process of storing apps on a microSD, that'd be great, because I know the Play has rather limited storage built in, and from my experience managing apps and storage is one of the more frustrating and glitchy things about Android devices.

I have an HP Touchpad running CM9 right now (was running CM7 since it was first released for the TP), so I have some experience with this, but the world of Linux still boggles my mind after building and repairing Windows and Dos computers for 15 years.

Anyway, sorry for the OT discussion. If you have a recommended thread to take this discussion to, let me know.
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Solar.Plexus:
I'm currently running Supervenom's AOKP build, which is Jellybean. It's running great with the included kernel. I think it has a bit more customization than CM9.
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lightningdude:
If gaming is your main goal, you'll probably want to stick with one of the stock-based roms or cm7. Above gingerbread, the touchpads don't like to work properly all the time, from what I've read.
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ozzuneoj:
I appreciate the warning. I'm not too worried about the touchpads though. I actually haven't seen any 3D android games that interested me yet, aside from Minecraft (which I probably wouldn't play too much since I have it for PC). I'm not into the FPS genre... mostly just emulators, independent games, puzzle games, stuff like that.

Still, I see there are some threads related to patches to make the touchpads work better in CM9\CM10, so if it comes down to it I should be able to get them going somehow.

I just really prefer ICS over Gingerbread. I found it to be an enormous improvement on my Touchpad. As a Windows user, the multitasking and interface are much easier to get used to. From what I've seen, JellyBean is just a smoother running, more responsive version of ICS.
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DubleJayJ:
Unlocked, and SO loving it.
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] soninjr:
Unlock Bootloader, rooted a few days ago but at a loss for what to do now. So limited options :cyclops:
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Radon_22:
Unlocked here as well. Seems that a certain website synonymous with “bovine explosion” was dumping these for $69 new (and still selling them for $89, I think), so you may see an influx of R800x users.

It’s not looking like we have many CDMA friendly rom options, though. Unless I’m missing something?
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chery2k:
Great..... R800x support is neglected around here and dont expect to find "support" for your device. You will find out why they are priced that low.
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] abdel12345:
What website? My play is having some problems and if its that cheep I'd definitely buy one.

Sent from my Xperia Play (r800x)
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Radon_22:
Ouch. Bitter! But point taken.

Looks like applying the best tweaks and everything is going to be a manual affair. I knew what I was getting into when I got it, though.

Unlocked with kernel and Adreno mods, it seems like it will be a decent enough phone and emulation device.

CowBoom. The "PLAY20" code knocks it down to $69 w/no shipping for a new one. Code was still working as of this morning. I may pick up a second one to try my hand at developing with or to keep as a backup.
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fibroman:
Just received my r800x from cowboom.

I have been trying to at least root it, and can't get it to work.

I read all the guides, and it seems you have to update it from version 2.3.2 to 2.3.3 to even attempt to root, but my problem is when trying to use the flashtool to update to 2.3.3, holding down the back key and pluging in usb cable, it never gets recognized and the update never proceeds. I have loaded the drivers.

Is there another way to update to 2.3.3 besides the flashtool, because otherwise, it looks like I am stuck.
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chick3n564:
Make sure you have adb and all the drivers installed.
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fibroman:
Thanks for replying.

I think I already have adb and all the drivers installed.

I took the flashtool driver folder and manually installed the drivers for xperia play and I had adb installed already because I have been playing around with custom roms for years with my nexus one phone and samsung galaxy phone.

one other question is that it says you have to hold the "back button" while you plug the usb cable to the phone. How long should you hold it before the flashtool should recognize the connection and start flashing something.

I have held it for over 2 minutes without anything happening before I gave up.

It should recognize the phone and start flashing alot faster then that. Right?
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fibroman:
O.K. I fixed my flashing problem. The latest version of the flashtool did not work, but after uninstalling it and then installing the previous version, it worked!

Now my problem is Clockwork mod recovery. I have tried to install this and I can't get it to work yet. Everytime I reboot, start hitting the volume down button when I see sony erricson , but it does not work and I just boot back up to android. I have also tried hitting the back button and the search button.

Anyone have any advice for this.
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chick3n564:
Use this to install CWM, only the older versions of the app work with our phones.
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fibroman:
Thanks chick3n564. That did the trick!!

You have been very helpful. Much appreciated!

Might I bother you for any other tips and tricks for the r800x cdma verizon branded xperia play?

I think I am going to try to unlock it if I even can. It looks like this model I got from cowboom is very tough to unlock.

I already made a n00b error and paid a site to unlock this phone but they only do gsm phones .

After that, I am now in contact with Alejandrossino and I will try to unlock it thru him.

Any other info regarding this phone would be greatly appreciated as all of the research I have done so far is not coming up with that much.