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[RAZR HD Android Development] drumzalicious:
Hey folks. Anyone else out there experiencing some SD card issues after rooting? Every since I rooted my phone and installed JB only certain applications can access my SD card. Astro, ES File Reader, Titanium Backup, SMS Backup and Restore, Gallery, and Camera all access it fine. However, apps like Contacts, Dolphin, Dropbox, and some other ones I'm not thinking of can not. Any ideas? The SD card shows up under storage in the settings menu and it tells me all the details and such. Any help would be appreciated.
[RAZR HD Android Development] antonyhan04:
Stuck at beginning

The process just stops right as it says the daemon is running...

I've made sure that the cable works for data by restoring back to ICS using the multipurpose tool foundin the original development subforum.

The drivers have been installed. Uninstalled and reinstalled.

The computer (Macbook Air 2012, and also an older unbranded computer) will not recognize the device regardless of the fact that the drivers are installed.

What should I do? Thank you for your time.
[RAZR HD Android Development] Jesushasadroid:
exploit failed...have xt925...running 4.0.4 stocked...i have cwm can i just flash su zip....thanks
[RAZR HD Android Development] recDNA:
I'm amazed nobody ever produced an exploit that works directly from jellybean
[RAZR HD Android Development] alexv305:
I can do that but it will flash the phone to verizon's firmware.

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I'm getting this error when I try to flash firmwares with RSD lite v 6.1.4

update gpt_main version failed

preflash validation failed for GPT
[RAZR HD Android Development] mattlgroff:
Got a perfectly good rooting process, not so surprising that no one has worked hard to make a 2nd exploit and waste it when the current one works fine still...
[RAZR HD Android Development] chameleo78:
I did this:

I assume that this flash back to stock is going to wipe the phone? Any other ways to get around this? RootKeeper says Superuser app is in installed, /system supports root protection, and Protected su copy available. When I try to restore root it's like nothing happens. I'm a bit pissed at myself for thinking this was easier than it is from a bone stock phone. Never thought that loosing root with the 72 update was even a possibility. And of course this was on the wife's phone and not mine... If I decide to try this again, is there anyway to backup all the settings that have been changed as well as installed apps? I think I know the answer but need to ask anyways. Locked bootloaders suck!!
[RAZR HD Android Development] biKF:
Potential help for you...

I had a similar problem when I received the OTA JB update. I had used the "OTA JB Root Protection" method that was added to the first post in this thread. It didn't work as described for me, and others have had a "1/2 re-rooted" phone on JB.

I found that using Matt's Root Restore script fixed my problem and I root on stock JB coming fom stock (rooted) ICS without using CWM or unlocking my bootloader. My process was outlined in this post:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=37656547&postcount=136

It's helped a couple of other so far. I've done nothing new, just following the OP in this thread and saved my system with Matt's work. Kudos to them for there hard work getting us to this point!
[RAZR HD Android Development] chameleo78:
Thank you for this information. I ended up doing it through the utility. I told my wife what had happened and she wasn't worried about her phone being wiped because she hadn't done much 'personalizing' yet. I wish I would have gotten this post first though so I could have offered another case to show how it worked out. It's amazing what some of the devs are able to accomplish.
[RAZR HD Android Development] crazyhacker:
Cant keep root with Jelly Bean

I have unrooted the razr hd with the above steps, then I updated to Jelly Bean through system update in the phone, clicked restore root, it said it was sucessfull.I was playing with the phone the whole day untill I realized i cant get root.RootKeeper is telling me superuser app installed,its rooted,no checkbox in root granted,/system supports root protection,protected su copy availabe,and I have two options availabe delete su backup and temp unroot.What should I do?I thought I did everything right, I tried uninstalling and reinstalling superuser with no luck, it says cant get root...

EDIT: The above script helped restore root!Thanks a lot!
[RAZR HD Android Development] biKF:
Crazy hacker,

You should really read the previous couple of posts. In post #248 I point out that I had a similar problem. Did you try to use Matt's Root Recovery script?

If you havent, Follow the link to a post of mine in the General section of this forum where I explain how I got back root using this script.
[RAZR HD Android Development] chgrbt:
Root Restore when root is incomplete after JB update OTA

The "Matt Root Restore" process worked for me. I was glad to read biKF's post and save my root after upgrading to JB. I had tried upgrading OTA after using Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper, and I ended up with a "1/2 rooted JB". I found the SU backup in the /system/usr directory, and assume that's what we mena when we say 1/2 rooted. It might be because when I used OTA Rootkeeper, after making a backup of SU with Rootkeeper, I didn't do the next step of "temporarily hiding root". Afterwards I read somewhere someone saying that you had to do that extra step in order to protect root going from ICS to JB over the air. I don't plan to test that theory now that I'm on JB. Hopefully someone confirms that doing the 2 steps in VooDoo OTA Rootkeeper is successful in going from ICS 4.04 up to JB over the air.
[RAZR HD Android Development] GoClifGo05:
The proper steps are

Root

Voodoo backup root

Voodoo temp unroot

OTA update

Voodoo restore root.

You always have to temporarily unroot after you protect and before you upgrade or its pointless.

Sent from my DROID RAZR HD using Xparent Cyan Tapatalk 2
[RAZR HD Android Development] dinkoh:
What's the difference between this and using DROID RAZR HD Utility 1.10?
[RAZR HD Android Development] GoClifGo05:
The utility just has everything is one place and you don't need RSD Lite.

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[RAZR HD Android Development] indyfan:
Matt's Restore Root script worked for me too. So happy I didn't have to reload everything. Thank you for sharing this.
[RAZR HD Android Development] agentj642:
I have a VZW xt926 with 4.1.1, and lost root during the OTA update because I forgot to temp unroot. I still had Superuser installed the whole time I was not rooted (I guess I was half-rooted). So I been reading XDA for last few weeks, and today I came across this post and decided to try the restore root script posted here and to my surprise, I am now fully rooted again!!! All I did was run the script after extraction, (of course with the prerequisites... usb drivers installed, Debugging enabled, etc.) When the script ran it said it could not find a backup of SU or SuperSU (not unusual b/c I removed it long ago) but installed the copy of SuperSU that was included in the package. After it finished, phone rebooted and all was well again. However I didn't want conflicts between the two SU apps so I froze, not uninstall, SuperSU using Root Uninstaller. So far no problems.

Thank you for finding this info and posting it. There isn't enough thanks I can express in this post to show how much I really appreciate it!!! :D
[RAZR HD Android Development] flying_dutchman:
Hi,

Tried the restore script myself and worked as well! Bingo, rooted again!!! ;)

Thanks!
[RAZR HD Android Development] swbf2lord:
Anyway to root directly from Jelly Bean?
[RAZR HD Android Development] GoClifGo05:
XT926 = no (except for developer edition) XT925 = yes.

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[RAZR HD Android Development] biKF:
Not quite true ...

There is no direct method of rooting on JB unless you already has root on ICS, or you unlock the bootloader and install CWM which is another process that has warranty implications.
[RAZR HD Android Development] GoClifGo05:
Yup... So like I said, its possible on the XT926 dev edition and the XT925.

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[RAZR HD Android Development] hbenz2008:
If anyone can clue me in quickly, I would appreciate it.

FIDO XT925 on 4.1.2-Unlocked

What procedures to follow to root it.

Thanks fellas.
[RAZR HD Android Development] GoClifGo05:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=37198865

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[RAZR HD Android Development] hbenz2008:
@Gocliff

Thanks dude, could you please clarify a bit for me, I put the SU package in my SD- but am a bit confused about -2a) epinter's CWM recovery -- http://xdaforums.com/show....php?t=1973904

please confirm this is ok for JB4.2.1
[RAZR HD Android Development] GoClifGo05:
Its good for Jellybean. You need an unlocked boot loader and you need to flash the recovery via fastboot.

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[RAZR HD Android Development] hbenz2008:
i hit volume up and power, select fastboot quickly but then XT925 just restarts in normal mode, what am i missing? need to flash SU to root the mofo:laugh: the moto that is
[RAZR HD Android Development] GoClifGo05:
After you flash the recovery hold power + volume down for about 10 seconds. When you see it start to reboot hold volume up + volume down + power, then highlight recovery and press volume up once.

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[RAZR HD Android Development] alcangel64:
Cant root my razr xt925

i have the Razr Hd xt925 , and have tried three time y goot bug report but still wont take y want JB on my divece would love to root this device , if anybody has an idea whats up please help.
[RAZR HD Android Development] sheep348:
Update coming

According to Verizon's support page for the RAZR HD there will be another OTA update coming soon. They have a pdf outlining the new updates.

http://m-support.verizonwireless.com/system_update/droidrazrhd.html

When this update comes the methods posted earlier in this thread to keep root during an OTA should still apply correct?
[RAZR HD Android Development] saloums7:
Protect root and update with OTA and you should be fine ;)
[RAZR HD Android Development] projekt8e:
I did the OTA update after protecting root and now I have lost it. I have tried to root it again and it failed.

Oh, sweet, also lost safestrap too. lol. so now I'm pretty much screwed and stuck on a stock rom. Touché, Motorola... Touché

One more thing. My phone is still partitioned so my internal storage is <20GB and I'm not sure I can do anything about that without root access to regain safestrap.
[RAZR HD Android Development] PearlMikeJam:
I thought it was reported that you could flash back to ICS with this update. That is what I had to do on 4.1.1 when I did not protect root right. You will lose all your settings but will have root again. You will have to protect root for 3 or more updates, establishing root after each and then protecting again before accepting the next update.

---------- Post added at 12:44 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:41 PM ----------

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=38337810
[RAZR HD Android Development] projekt8e:
I should probably sell all of my devices and go live up in the mountains. I totally forgot about that. I was using the razr hd utility instead of the root fixer. I'm all back to normal now. lol, thanks. I felt really smart when I downloaded it and the file had the (1) at the end of it, indicating it was already present in my download folder. haha
[RAZR HD Android Development] sheep348:
Again sorry I am a noob.

I found out only apps that had root access before the update still have access. And then in my lack of knowledge I removed all root access. I found this posted earlier in the thread but will work with my US Verizon phone?

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=37656547&postcount=136

before I further mess up my phone, do I...

1 download zip from post linked above.

2 connect my phone to the computer

3 open zip folder and double click adb.exe

4 follow on screen instructions

5 phone is now rooted with no missed steps?

Thanks in advance.
[RAZR HD Android Development] projekt8e:
Everything is correct except step 3. Run FixRoot.bat from your windows computer. Also, extract all of the files to a folder on your desktop first. Then run the bat file.
[RAZR HD Android Development] sheep348:
I ran the bat file and I get the message "Have drivers installed, phone connected, and USB Debugging enabled in Developer Options" I know I have the drivers installed because this is the same computer I used to root the phone. I know the phone is plugged into my computer's USB, not a hub and is charging and there is a USB Debugging notification on the phone. I also checked to make sure I had USB Debugging checked. What else can I do?

I had some system apps frozen in Titanium Backup would that cause a problem if I did a factory reset? I do have back ups of all my apps from the day I lost root and they are on my computer so I think I could restore them.

Thank you for the help. I didn't know how many root functions I use on a daily basis until today.

I guess the bat i was trying to run was for the xt925 and I have the xt926
[RAZR HD Android Development] Zameus:
Good morning all,

I recently transitioned from Sprint to Verizon, and I'm coming from an HTC EVO LTE to this amazing RAZR HD! :) I did a few updates last night on my phone after purchasing it from Best Buy, and totally disregarded the fact that I might want to root this bad boy. Anyways, here's a screenshot of my current device. Would someone be so kind to verify if I can still root, flash a custom recovery and recommend the best procedure in obtaing root/recovery? Thank you all in advance! Really loving this phone and finally, I have LTE! :D
[RAZR HD Android Development] PearlMikeJam:
I believe you still can, but you will need to fastboot back to android 4.0. Once you are on 4.0, you will need to root your device, protect root/temp unroot with Voodoo OTA, accept the available update and then re-establish root. You will need to protect root and temp unroot for each update until you get to Android 4.1.2, the latest stock software.

See this thread on how to fastboot back to ICS.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2024423

Good luck.
[RAZR HD Android Development] Zameus:
Awesome! Thank you PearlMikeJam for your detailed response. I will give it a go this weekend! Much appreciated man! :good:
[RAZR HD Android Development] buzzard:
Root for Razr HD

I have a Motorola Razr HD which was purchased unlocked.

I have been trying to Root the phone so that the Jelly Bean OS can be installed on it.

Each time I try the Exploit fails.

The phone is in the USB debugging mode and the directions are being followed.

My PC is running XP Pro so I do not see where that would necessarily be an issue.

Any thoughts on this?
[RAZR HD Android Development] hbenz2008:
if you have the XT925, u can update to JB first then Root it. XT925 am saying
[RAZR HD Android Development] danifunker:
Jelly bean OS should be available without having to root (Android 4.1.x). Please share your phones system information with us, like the Motorola build number and carrier who it may have been intended for, as well as the country the phone was from and your country.

Also, unlocked didn't mean a phone is bootloader unlocked (which allows running modified system software) but usually means that the SIM slot is unlocked to allow you to use the phone on other phone networks.
[RAZR HD Android Development] sunkim50:
OTA 4.1.2 root is now available! Just perform it right now.

http://www.droid-life.com/2013/04/09/root-method-released-for-droid-razr-hd-running-android-4-1-2-other-devices-too/
[RAZR HD Android Development] surfmly:
Thanks for this! I just rooted in about 1 min! Very happy with my new Razr HD and even happier now. Now to look for other goodies to add (kernel, etc)....
[RAZR HD Android Development] Carcass.br:
This is not working on my device :(

Edit: Now it's working! My Motorola drives was oudated!

Really thanks mate, great tool!!!!!
[RAZR HD Android Development] recDNA:
Does this also unlock bootloader or must that be done separately? Is there a way to totally unroot, lock bootloader, and return to complete s on stock?
[RAZR HD Android Development] an21281:
No this just roots, which is necessary first to unlock bootloader. And no there is no way to relock once unlocked. But you can unroot...
[RAZR HD Android Development] moonsbabe:
Am trying this and can't quite get the power and the volume together so it keeps telling me it failed. Help please. And thank you!
[RAZR HD Android Development] moonsbabe:
Anyone?
[RAZR HD Android Development] brandogg:
Just use motochopper. Enable USB debugging, plug it in your computer, and run the .bat file. Doesn't matter what system software version your on.
[RAZR HD Android Development] moonsbabe:
I finally figured that out on my own. But thank you so very much. Now I just need to figure out how to do the bootloader. Not used to Motorola at all.
[RAZR HD Android Development] razi914:
sorry for posting here

[Q] how to update from ics to jellybean?

hi, i recently got a droid razr hd,, its on ics system version 7.21.11.xt925.skt.en.kr build number vanquish_u

_skt-userdebug 4.0.4 ,,7.7 1q-126_VQS-11 14 test-keys,, how do i update,, which are the correct files to dowload, and where to download them.....,.,.,.?
[RAZR HD Android Development] k1t4r0:
The motochopper method works like a charm in 4.1.2

thX!
[RAZR HD Android Development] fadepoint89:
Running it now on my Maxx HD. Wish me luck!
[RAZR HD Android Development] recDNA:
let us know how you do
[RAZR HD Android Development] brekem:
this is the unlocked boot loader?
[RAZR HD Android Development] dvrts:
Good afternoon,

I there any possibility to root a phone under Linux? Thank you
[RAZR HD Android Development] southcarolinacowboy:
Ok please set me straight, I've read and read all day and have confused myself to whether I can root my phone. I will post a screen shot of my phones version. Please let me know. I'd also like to be able to unroot it as well if I need to for warranty. Thanks in advance.

Sent from my DROID RAZR HD
[RAZR HD Android Development] animez:
This is the exploit you need to use to root;

http://www.droid-life.com/2013/04/0...r-hd-running-android-4-1-2-other-devices-too/

The same page has info on unlocking the bootloader after you have successfully rooted.
[RAZR HD Android Development] twistedillutions:
Anyone has tried on the android 4.1.2 version??? My friend has droid max hd qith jb 4.1.2 always complaining about how it freezes and reboots and horrible battery life she done many replacements so now she wants to root it to delete all that bloatware this process seems simple to me but for her the one click root like the gs3 uses will be better for her i wnt do it i dnt wanna be responsible for it
[RAZR HD Android Development] GoClifGo05:
Grabs Matt's latest utility. Fastboot, root and boot loader unlock all in one place and all you have to do is click run.

Note: this will only work for Verizon phones.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=42138035

Sent from my XT926 using Xparent Cyan Tapatalk 2
[RAZR HD Android Development] sheep348:
Verizon Update

I'm a noob. It looks like Verizon is going to push an OTA out the the RAZR HD and RAZR MAXX HD soon. Here is the Verizon release. http://support.verizonwireless.com/pdf/system_update/droidrazrhd.pdf

Does anyone know yet if this will break root? Or leave a partial root which is what happened to me after the last OTA.

Thanks in advance.
[RAZR HD Android Development] recDNA:
Darn, I just read that description and there isn't a single thing in it I want or need.

I wonder if the "security improvements" are to block know root and bootloader unlocking exploits?

I have no random reboots & my gps and sms work fine. It's like they're talking about an entirely different phone.
[RAZR HD Android Development] sheep348:
If it breaks root is is safe to freeze "Updater 4.1.2-6"? will that keep the phone from asking me to take the OTA?
[RAZR HD Android Development] GoClifGo05:
Always stay away from the OTA until you know what it does. With the recent bootloader exploit it is highly reasonable to assume this will be blocked and root will be broken.

Sent from my XT926 using Xparent Cyan Tapatalk 2
[RAZR HD Android Development] alaxricard:
Friend I was wondering how do I remove the root of my XT925 and he is with the bootloader locked?

Accurate response urguente or someone help me?
[RAZR HD Android Development] giovannipaquier:
read your quoted post, and look for unroot.
[RAZR HD Android Development] recDNA:
That seems to be the case.
[RAZR HD Android Development] sheep348:
Can anyone confirm if using a root keeper and taking this update works? Thanks in advance.
[RAZR HD Android Development] lysdexik:
As long as you have an unlocked bootloader you can safely update to the latest OTA and follow this guide to get root back

http://www.droidrzr.com/index.php/t...oot-any-unlocked-bootloader-xt926-xt907-easy/
[RAZR HD Android Development] recDNA:
What? That's the original exploit.
[RAZR HD Android Development] lysdexik:
Yeah nevermind I don't think there is a solution right now if you take the latest OTA without an unlocked bootloader. I took the latest OTA on mine with an unlocked bootloader and it remained unlocked. I was then able to follow the above guide to regain root by flashing TWRP and then the SUPERSU zip file in the newly flashed recovery.
[RAZR HD Android Development] lysdexik:
For those of you who have updated to the latest OTA and lost root or anyone who is on 4.1.2 without root and a locked bootloader, i found this thread where some guys are working very hard on a fix.

http://www.droidrzr.com/index.php/t...01-ota-locked-bootload-razr-hd-test-it/page-2

I am not going to attempt the process until all of the kinks have been worked out but at least it's something to look into.
[RAZR HD Android Development] Chadz88:
My razr hd is JB 4.1.2 rooted and it works just fine, i deleted all bloatware apps and no problems, i only have a bug sometimes with wifi activation.

Envoyé depuis mon XT925 avec Tapatalk
[RAZR HD Android Development] GrahamHill:
Nvm...
[RAZR HD Android Development] GatoEnFuego:
NOT a good sign for those of us on 4.1.2.

http://www.droidrzr.com/index.php/t...ota-locked-bootload-razr-hd-test-it/?p=329472

"...So while they can permanently lock the device, it's not very likely Besides, they pretty much did with this security patch. Dan's already looked at it and found no more security holes. So there's no way to unlock it anyway. Well, not without JTAG but that's another whole issue."
[RAZR HD Android Development] azhhael:
Guys, where can i downoad Voodoo?

I want to root my razr, but i read i need voodoo rootkeeper to actualize OTA and maintain root... but where can i get this Voodoo?
[RAZR HD Android Development] recDNA:
I wonder what jtag is?
[RAZR HD Android Development] markanthonypr:
XT925 JellyBean 4.1.2 Root not working

I have already updated my phones firmware. I'm on 4.1.2. All the process works but when I get to pressing the Vol+ + Pwr, I don't get that single vibration. Only after about 10 seconds I get about 3 vibrations. Once It gets to that point, when I release either buttons, the phone will reboot and not complete the Routing.

Q: If I do the factory reset, will it go back to whatever version the phone had before the 4.1.2 update? Will I then be able to Route the phone?

Thank you in advance.

Edit: I was able to Root using the "motochopper" method. I'll copy the link for those who (like me) missed it from earlier posts. Thank you all!
[RAZR HD Android Development] pinkmini:
I tried this on my sons phone last night. I ran it three times and i got exploit failed each time. His phone jusr rebooted at the end and up until ten min ago. It was on low battery today and died while we were out and now it wont show charging, wont power on. We plugged it into the computer and it showed searching for drivers, but it doesnt show up in adb devices. Any help please???