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[Motorola Droid RAZR] twith70:
Do I have to change the name or permissions of that file? It shows aromafm.zip.cfg? TIA
[Motorola Droid RAZR] dtrail1:
Grab it from here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1646108

Rename the zip to aromafm.zip. That's it.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] kamikass:
Great guide!

I'm using SS only have two questions:

What if I messed up my stock rom and can't boot into it? Is there any way to install BMM (beside flashing my phone to stock rom via RSD)?
[Motorola Droid RAZR] dbreezy187:
I have never used BMM and probably won't switch... but I thank you kindly for your time and work on this guide...
[Motorola Droid RAZR] dtrail1:
If you have an accessable recovery installed you can restore your system (resotre nandroid, flash rom, etc). But if you cannot boot into any rom you have to flash using RSD.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] kamikass:
Ok, I"m using liquidsmooth on slot 3, but still can't restore my stock rom to stock slot. I messed it up by flashing cm10(JB) accidentally on stock slot, while I had an ICS stock rom installed on it.

What if I don't have a nandroid backup? What rom should I flash to go back to stock ICS on stock slot (XT910, Latam)?

Thanks in advance!
[Motorola Droid RAZR] dtrail1:
you should know before you flash something... Look inside the firmware super thread.

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[Motorola Droid RAZR] chiahead52:
also I have been unsuccessful and restoring a backup made from SS...MD5 mismatch error or something. Not a big deal just commenting
[Motorola Droid RAZR] dtrail1:
Have you copied the md5 files too? If yes, try it again without them.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] cyberhern:
Great job!

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[Motorola Droid RAZR] ins5736:
Is there a how to thread for using bmm? I can't find anything recent with step by step instructions. I managed to get a rom flashed, but I'd like a better idea of how to use BMM/Aroma.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] dtrail1:
Read the OP. There is a link to the very best information about BMM. If this doesn't help you, better get some basic knowledge about CWM. Most of the options in BMM are CWM features and they're self-explaining.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] ins5736:
I read the op, used the tutorial site (it is not up to date with 3.4 and doesn't explain function so much as rephrase the labels), and searched XDA and read the forums and watch the videos I found. I really just needed a set of instructions I could follow.

I was having issues with system two and wanted to start fresh, but I didn't want to use the format menu without knowing what I was erasing.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] dubisz:
Well then which part of this didn't you understand?

1. Benefits of BMM and SS

BMM:

BMM is a full featured recovery system and is recommended for developers or advanced users. While a high featured recovery is nice for developers it can be a big disadvantage for normal users. If you don't know how to handle BMM you can brick your device very fast! But besides of that there are many benefits, such like the possibitlity to flash roms to the stock or

2nd system (webtop partition)

- which aren't virtual systems. A generic partition provides better performance and it could affect the behavior of some tweaks too. For me it provided also better battery life.

The system Keeper can be used to install root to your selected system, unroot or also install BMM after flashing to the stock system - after flashing to stock system BMM will install itself autmatically! So it protects you from loosing BMM.

An additional feature is the compatibility to Safestrap! You can boot your Safestrap Slots with BMM, or restore nandroid backups from SS to one of your BMM systems. I'm not sure if this works with SS vice versa.

Based on CWM 6 Touch

Multiple Boot (Select any system on startup)

Boot modes (Kexec, 2nd-init, Insecure adb)

6 Rom Slots (2 generic, 4 virtual img-slots)

Backup (Fast, Full, Selective)

Restore (Fast, Full, Selective)

Wipe (Data, Cache, Dalvik Cache, Battery stats)

System Keeper (Backup, Install, Uninstall Root, Install BMM)

Mount (Format ANY partition, mount partitions - e.g. for use with Filemanager)

Stock System flashable

2. System uses the Webtop partition (which is unused since Moto ICS! That means there are 1,3gb of unused space! BMM uses the webtop partition for userdata. Only disadvantage is: Userdata size is limited at 1.3gb)

Virtual Slots (Create partition images with preferred sizes)

Custom Install-Binary allowed on all slots (e.g. usefull for updater-script commands using Busybox, Aroma Installer, etc)

File Manager (Aroma Filemanager, Root)

ADB

No Rom-side hardcoded slots! Roms will work on every slot!)

Firmware Flashing Section (Stock ONLY:
[Motorola Droid RAZR] dtrail1:
If you want to clean System 2, do that:

1. In recovery, switch to System 2

2. Go to "Mounts&Format" and select "Format System", confirm

3. Go to "Wipe&Clean" and do a factory reset

That's it! Now you're able to flash any new Rom to it. If you still have issues, you might think about changing the Rom. Because you didn't tell us the kind of issues you have, I cannot help you further.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] kamikass:
My issue is that my usb is messed up, so I can't even flash via RSD.

I have a full BMM backup, but cant boot into it... Also, can;t boot into stock rom, which was ICS based (Epsilon).

Any ideas? TIA
[Motorola Droid RAZR] dtrail1:
I don't understand what this has to do with system 2... If you want to flash via RSD, you have to boot into fastboot mode.

Edit: oops, I thought you were another guy :)

You have to boot into bootloader by press and hold power + both volume buttons about 10secs, then use volume down button to select "AP fastboot" and confirm with volume up button. From here you're able to flash with RSD.

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[Motorola Droid RAZR] ins5736:
Thanks. After the second response I formatted system 2. I haven't noticed any real improvement over safestrap for battery or performance. It is nice not to have to worry about a specific slot to flash to.

Sent from my OG RAZR
[Motorola Droid RAZR] dtrail1:
The benefits compared to safestrap are more interesting for devs I guess. :)

there are lots of better features..

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[Motorola Droid RAZR] kamikass:
No success... My phone is still not being recognized by the PC... Already tried several computers, several cables, and even tried to remove and reinstall all drivers, but no success... Even on AP Fastboot mode...

I probably messed up something related to the USB connectoin when I flashed a JB based rom over my stock ICS rom, so now I can't restore my phone via RSD.

If you have any idea of how I can clean this mess, please help me... I'm almost giving up...

Thanks once again!
[Motorola Droid RAZR] dtrail1:
Remove all moto stuff from computer. Reboot pc!

Download and install motohelper and the latest RSD lite (I think that was version 6 or maybe 5.6). Enter stock recovery and wipe everything, also wait for the phone to be recognized on Windows. Reboot info fastboot and try again.

I can remember there is a problem with some rsd versions on winxp. If you Google you will find a correct version for it.

If that doesn't work you can try this:

Assuming you can still enter bmm.

Download the latest JB Stock Rom for your device.

From bmm recovery connect your phone to usb (in recovery go to advanced - mount usb storage)

Copy the kernel (boot.img - if you find a file called boot_signed, rename it to boot.img) to your sd card.

Now flash the kernel using the bmm kernel flash option.

Download a stock based jb Rom (e.g. Artmod) and copy it to sdxard.

Flash the Rom (wipe data, cache abs dalvik cache)

Reboot.

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[Motorola Droid RAZR] kamikass:
No success on USB connection... Stuck to SS, messed stock rom, trying to find a way to boot into BMM... Meanwhile, been using custom rom on slot 3, which is fine, but my phone acts weird sometimes, and usb doesn't work...
[Motorola Droid RAZR] dtrail1:
What kexec rom you use on System 3?
[Motorola Droid RAZR] kamikass:
Liquidsmooth 2.5... I had an ICS rom on my stock slot (Epsilon V4), which I messed up by flashing a JB rom (CM10) accidentally over it... There's where my issues started... Now I can't go back to stock.

Tried to flash Epsilon back on stock slot, but still no boot.

Thanks for helping me once again!
[Motorola Droid RAZR] ins5736:
I'm starting to like BMM more now that I've used it a few days. It's faster and has a ton of features. It's still a bit confusing as far as the options available are concerned. I'm guessing formatting internal and external are not specific to the system correct?

Sent from my OG RAZR

PACman v4
[Motorola Droid RAZR] dtrail1:
Correct. If you want to format sdcard(-ext), you can do that in "Mounts & format" -> "Format /int" (sdcard) or "Format /ext" (sdcard-ext).
[Motorola Droid RAZR] dtrail1:
Ok, Now try this!

BMM Unbrick Solution

Here are the benefits of BMM! :) Hope it works well for you! Please read and follow these steps very carefully!

This example assumes you're EU or US user! If you are from another part of the worl, you'll have to find the right stuff for your device!

NOTE: In the following steps you'll have to download some stuff! Because you cannot connect your device to computer use the phone for downloading (best using wifi)!

For EU XT910

Download the latest EU JB Kernel: http://d-h.st/xat

Place it on the root of your sdcard

Download this rom: http://d-h.st/JXa

Place it also somewhere you can find it later!

For US XT912

Download the latest US JB Kernel: https://dl.dropbox.com/s/1oc1yglabs...Ekpy6okhRckeGHwqlsJVDTes4ZBhw3D20jdjA29A&dl=1

Place it on the root of your sdcard

Download this rom: http://d-h.st/RZ1

Place it also somewhere you can find it later!

Installation & Unbrick

Now reboot

On BMM splashscreen open "Settings" -> "System 1" -> "Boot Mode" -> ENABLE: "2nd-init" and "Insecure ADB"

Go back to "Settings" - > "System 1" -> "Partition Setup" -> "DESTROY", confirm, then "CREATE", confirm

Go back to BMM Splashscreen and enter Recovery

Be in your Stock System (System 1)!

Go to "Firmware Flashing" -> "Backup Kernel" and confirm.

Go to "Firmware Flashing" -> "Flash Kernel" -> Navigate to the downloaded kernel on sdcard, select it and confirm to flash it.

Go to "Mounts & Format" -> "Format System" and confirm

Go to "Wipe & Clean" -> "Factory Reset", confirm

Now open "Install Zip from sdcard" -> Navigate to the downloaded rom and confirm to flash it.

When done, go back to "Mounts & Format" -> "Wipe Cache", "Wipe Dalvik Cache"

Go to "System Keeper" -> "Install BMM"

Now reboot into System 1

If it boots, congratulations! :) - Now you can try to connect and mount USB storage, if it recognizes it, well done! You can now leave it like that or make a complete full flash of latest Moto JB Fastboot using RSD.

If it doesn't boot, sorry, tell me and send me a Recovery log after a failed boot.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] kamikass:
Can't boot into BMM... Can't install it, since I can't boot into stock rom...

Thanks for your help anyways... Nevermind if I'm bothering you with my issue...
[Motorola Droid RAZR] dtrail1:
Never mind, read my next post.

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[Motorola Droid RAZR] dtrail1:
I thought you can boot into bmm recovery and system 3? This is enough to fix it. Alternately you also can pull your sdcard and insert in computer by using a card reader.

If all that doesn't help you might ask HSD-Pilot as he is more skilled in ubricking devices.

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[Motorola Droid RAZR] Nandeh:
Thanks for the guide dtrail1. I'm using BMM since 0.2.7 version and it's my favourite recovery. I have a question about using virtual slots, hope you can help me:

I have created a Slot 3 to test ROMs. This is automatically created on int sd-card. The problem is that when I install any ROM on it, I get it boot and load Android, but I have no free space on any partition I've created /system /data /cache... So I can't install any app from Google Play.

I think my int sd-card is formated as fat32, should I reformat it using BMM to get it ext4? Could be this the problem?

Hope I have explained correctly.

Thanks in advance dude.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] dtrail1:
It depends on the size you selected while creating the images. Just destroy them and recreate with bigger sizes - take care of the free space on your storage, it will not notify you when there's no space left. Make sure you have enough free space before you create the slot.

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[Motorola Droid RAZR] Nandeh:
Size are enough, as I remember I did system 1 GB, data 2 GB and cache 500 mb, but Storage Settings inside Rom says that I have no free space left... Don't know what's the problem...

Int sd-card has 4 GB free space, I'm using it just for virtual slots, not for app data because I use ext sd-card for that.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] Nandeh:
So you don't know what's the problem? Could be related to fat32 file system at int sd-card? Could this be fixed formatting it using ext4 file system with BMM?

I have noticed any kind of advertising while creating partitions with BMM... Something about fat32, but can't understand what's saying exactly...

Thanks!
[Motorola Droid RAZR] ins5736:
I'm in need of a few pointers on backup/restore. Is there a preferred format? Benefits of full backup vs quick? My goal is to move my stock rom to system 2 and run pacman on system 1.

I found a BMM thread for use with ICS and followed the instructions there. I activated system 2, then formatted sys/data/cache then wiped fatory/cache/dalvik. I tried restoring the full dup backup of my stock and got a md5 error. I then tried restoring a full dup back up of pacman on system 2, wiped cache and dalvik only, and it was unusuable due to force close process errors. I reinstalled pacman and gapps on system 2 and tried to restore again which resulted in force close again.

Can anyone point me in the right direction?

Sent from my OG RAZR

PACman v4
[Motorola Droid RAZR] Nandeh:
I use tar format for backup, and always Full Backup, and I have never got any problem with md5 check...
[Motorola Droid RAZR] twith70:
backup names?

would it hurt anything to rename a backup name to help identify the backup or would they not restore?
[Motorola Droid RAZR] dtrail1:
Well, the instructions for the old ICS BMM might be wrong for this one. Maybe the mistake is somewhere in your steps. If you get md5 error, just look for the md5 file - if it exists try to delete it and try again - but keep an backup. Was it a SS backup?

And I hope you don't use BMM 0.2.x...
[Motorola Droid RAZR] Nandeh:
No problem in rename the folder container of the backup.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] Ravikirancg:
just a query. Could you create a 2GB partition? and have you tried Ubuntu phone OS using bmm?

also, you may wanna include things about aromafm. the filemanager and console. that has saved a lot of my time..
[Motorola Droid RAZR] ins5736:
I did a full tar backup of pacman on system 2. I created system 3 and was able to restore the back up to the system 3. When I booted system 3 it was unusable due to process force close popups.

Sent from my OG RAZR

PACman v4
[Motorola Droid RAZR] kamikass:
Nah, I can boot into SS recovery, not into BMM...

And I have a full BMM backup, but can't restore it...

I'll try HSD, thanks anyways!
[Motorola Droid RAZR] KurtSagar:
Hello,

Just coming from SS to BMM.

I've flashed a custom Rom on System-2.

Every time I reboot the phone, it goes to System-1 [Stock] by default unless I tap on the screen and choose System-2 manually.

What am I missing ?

Thanks,

Kurt.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] Nandeh:
You can select Default System to boot through BMM Apk.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] Nandeh:
I'm stuck still using Virtual Slots (3-6)...

I have destroyed actual partitions and created another using the following size: system 1 Gb, data 2 Gb and cache 300 Mb. Installed last Avatar ROM over it (Slot 3).

ROM boots fine, and Android starts perfect too, but I have same problem... System detects I have no free space on /system /data or /cache...

I attach a screen. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks!!
[Motorola Droid RAZR] ins5736:
Try recreating the system with less data. 800 MB for system and data, 500 MB for cache should be plenty.

Sent from my OG RAZR

PACman v4
[Motorola Droid RAZR] Nandeh:
I can do that, but I'm almost sure this is not the problem, because internal Sd-card has enough free space, more than 4 Gb free... even doing the partitions with the size I did. :confused:
[Motorola Droid RAZR] kamikass:
What happens if I install BMM while running a rom on slot 3 (installed via SS)?
[Motorola Droid RAZR] Nandeh:
BMM installs its recovery files in main system, at /system/etc/bmm so if you have a ROM installed in main system, it should work.

Anyway, wait until somebody with more experience confirm this. I don't want to be responsible of any problem you can have...
[Motorola Droid RAZR] KurtSagar:
Hello,

When I was using the SS and wiping Cache & Dalvik, the phone used to come up with "Android is upgrading App xx" at the 1st boot followed by the lockscreen page.

When I wipe Cache & Dalvik from BMM, the CLI does tell me that it has wiped the Cache & Dalvik but at the 1st boot I don't get that "Android is upgrading App xx" screen.

It goes straight to the lockscreen page.

Is this something standard with BMM or am I not doing it properly ?

ALSO,

How do I go about installing a new ROM on System-2 [BMM] which already is running a custom ROM.

Intention is to do a clean install.

I remember that in SS I used to just delete the Slot and recreate it.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] dtrail1:
1. Android will optimize apps when wiped cache. Are you sure you booted into the CORRECT system? Or have you switched to the right system in recovery before you wiped cache?

2. Just perform a factory reset, format system, install new Rom.

Non-virtual slots are better.

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[Motorola Droid RAZR] kamikass:
Tried it, no go, still boots into SS... and I messed my main system ROM, so it doesn't boot.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] dtrail1:
First, you MUST Install BMM from system 1.

Now you messed up your stock sys? No backup? Only way is RSD now..

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[Motorola Droid RAZR] joshxdroid:
Can I install roms on non virtual slots even if they require a particular slot to boot up? Maybe this has been answered, but I can't find it
[Motorola Droid RAZR] dubisz:
Well it's quite logical - you can try but there's no guarantee the rom will boot or work correctly.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] twith70:
Yes, you can. It is listed as one of the advantage of BMM over Safestrap. Be sure to make a backup of your stock system if you have thoughts of flashing over slot 1. In Safestrap the stock ROM was protected and seperate from other slots. In BMM if you don't switch systems upon entering recovery you can and will flash right over stock..been there, done that.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] joshxdroid:
Ok, that's what I was hoping for. I've been using safestrap for a long time and I think I.m cautious enough to be safe with bmm. Thanks for the response
[Motorola Droid RAZR] joshxdroid:
I successfully made the switch from SS to BMM and I'm really liking it. I am now running liquid smooth on slot 1 (stock) and it's running great! Thanks for the help
[Motorola Droid RAZR] woonaval:
Hi, I'm a long time BMM user, and lately I'm facing a problem.

My Slot1 seems to run out of space with any rom I install, even wiping everything, seems like a bmm problem. I can't even restore all my apps with titanium backup. But if I go to Settings - Storage, I see there's free space left (about 300mb).

I don't know if there's some way to re-create the slot or something. FYI I have no problems with Slot2.

Thanks!
[Motorola Droid RAZR] Vatazhka:
Perhaps your filesystem on system partition is broken. It is not possible to simply format the system partition, so the only way to recreate correct filesystem structure is to flash stock system image using fastboot and do the usual routine - root, install BMM etc.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] ins5736:
What is the "clean up dedupe blob" option (backup/recovery menu) supposed to do? I didn't get much from the bmm page, and both times I've used it it has resulted in boot loops.

OG RAZR XT912, DiRtY UnIcOrNs, JBX, V4Android
[Motorola Droid RAZR] dtrail1:
It will clean out the blobs folder - usually located in /clockworkmod/blob/

As long as you have no problems with your backups or restoring you should leave that option untouched.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] ins5736:
I'm trying to install the 4.3 pacman rom to system 1 from a backup on system 3. I fully wipe and format system one, and it restores the backup without issue. I then install BMM from the system menu and reboot. After the rom loads, BMM tries to install again and fails due to "wrong version of busybox."

I tried to use system 1 a few weeks ago with slimbean without installing BMM from BMM, the same error occured, and I ended up softbricked and started over with Matt's utility.

Is there a glitch with BMM and 4.3 or am I doing something wrong? The same process worked for 4.2 roms no problem.

OG RAZR XT912, PAC•man
[Motorola Droid RAZR] dtrail1:
well, it sounds like there is a conflict between the busybox version included in your backup and the BMM busybox. There is no need to install BMM after the restore - except your backup doesn't include BMM. In this case you have to install BMM as usual from Gplay, then flash the rom and restore ONLY data from your backup.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] ins5736:
I had been using the viper audio mod which had required a separate busybox app. I'd thought that might've been it too.

OG RAZR XT912, PAC•man
[Motorola Droid RAZR] Brantuck84:
I just encountered the same problem but I just switched back to bmm from safestrap so i did a fresh install of PAC and jbx I wanted to use the bmm app for the reboot recovery option so I went to install and got the wrong bmm busybox message and it asked me to uninstall I didn't I just held back to kill it. What busybox version do we need?

Sent via Raven

"Dark Wings.....Dark Words"
[Motorola Droid RAZR] ins5736:
I found a busybox installed by root browser as well. I'm going to try a fresh install tomorrow instead of restoring a backup.

OG RAZR XT912, PAC•man
[Motorola Droid RAZR] kevoroid:
hey i have a question.

I have SS installed on my razr maxx with Stock ROM and CM 10.1 on slot 1 (which now i know its virtual slot and might be slower in performance!), so now, if I follow the instruction and remove SS and install BMM, the slot 1 will stop working and i have to flash the ROM again? or i can just replace SS with BMM and go back to my second ROM?
[Motorola Droid RAZR] dtrail1:
It's am described in the OP! That's the sense of this thread.

But Safestrap got a big update! Now I suggest to use the latest SS version.

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[Motorola Droid RAZR] kevoroid:
I have 3.51 installed; i saw 3.53 is released. is this the big update you mentioned?

and about the main question, sorry i didnt saw anything regarding my concern. could you please paste/quote the answer just in case i missed it or even respond here?

thanks
[Motorola Droid RAZR] dtrail1:
Your stock system will persist. Just UNINSTALL SS by the "uminstall recovery" button in the SS app.

The second system might still work, but you will have to move it to cwm section on your SD card.

Regarding to SS: since 3.5 it's completely rewritten. Now some elemental stuff is finally working, such like stock system flash, allow use of custom updated binary which makes it possible to use Aroma installer in example. The performance is better now and even all custom Roms are working on stock system.

SS will continously be updated, BMM doesn't get any updates anymore. Also when using kexec Roms on BMM you get battery drops on most reboots, but not with SS.

These are the reasons why I didn't use SS in the past. My tweaks were causing weird behavior, but now everything's good.

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