[Droid RAZR M Android Development] aviwdoowks:
[MODv7]Stock-Restore-CWMR&BOOTLOGO+SU-FLASH.VRZXT907_9.8.1Q-78 & 94 [Locked BL's Too]

Update: Change out the twrp for the newer ones here http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=49493136&postcount=2

Added a PasteTo for 4.0.4 as several things need to be cut to get the script to work, Unlocked Boot only as are all PasteTOs.

PasteTO...94 Is updated to philz6079.

Substitute the ...94 for the ...78 in the following guide.

We have SafeRoot now.

But locked boots on ...94 CANNOT USE THIS GUIDE if you want to maintain root. Root is only maintained via VooDoo & the ota. If you break your radio on ...94 & have a locked boot you are forced to loose root to fix your radio.

Full 9.8.1Q-94xml version in attached.

New xml "guts" or stripped version for unlocked boots only 98.30.1. Paste & overwrite to the unzipped 9.8.1Q-94xml folder. Get the latest xml here. Mega is very fast now. Choose the ...mod7 xml from RSD lite.

That is for unlocked boots only. There is no root for 98.30.1 w/o a boot unlock. GO HERE for more locked news.

Why is a RSD restore needed? We have twrp & cwmr for custom rom users can't they just restore back to where they started, either stock or their first rom?

NO!

Our custom recoveries do not restore all the partitions. The most important one not restored is modem/radio.

Can I flash the newest radio to fix things?

Not always. The only sure way to the best call, 4g, 3g & wifi performance is, once something goes wrong, a RSD restore to the newest build.

This thread is "tough to read but worth the effort" The dramatic Smilies are used to show contrast in the 2 paths.

Not a comment on anyone's mental state. Then again if you develop empathy for my two characters it may be easier to follow the steps for you:D

Features for Locked users:

LOOK FOR_:crying:

*RSD restore of 98.18.78. Via the VRZ_XT907_9.8.1Q-78-1_1FF.xml (stock)

Features for Locked & Unlocked users:

LOOK FOR_:crying::)

*Follow the steps & have all your apps (data) back without Titanium Backup.

*Update: added a deodexed & debloated version to flash before you restore apps/data. New version of roms: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2442384

Features for Unlocked users:

LOOK FOR_:)

*RSD restore of 98.18.78. [9.8.1Q-94] Via the VRZ_modv#_XT907_9.8.1Q-78-1_1FF.xml [VRZ_XT907_9.8.1Q-94-1_CFC.PhilzV6.LOGO.Full.xml] (modified for Unlocked users)

*Preloads CWMR Rcovery in place of stock recovery which allows you to flash UPDATE.SU from your SD to root before you boot.

*Has TWRP & CWMR Flash-able recoveries for your SD.

*Replaces bootloader warning with normal "M" logo.

*You can update to the: Avstralia Deodex Mod by ZaYAC for XT907 & take your data with you. Here is an alternate version of how to update this.

:crying::)This is an easy way to do a (return stock to fix things that may have gone awry) restore to 9.8.1Q-78-1. Note: The system version shown in about phone depends on the source of your current system. 9.8.1Q-78-1 is the RSD XML source. 98.18.78 if OTA was taken.

:)DO NOT USE MATT'S UTIL. IF ON ...78

:crying::)This is what you need if 4g or wifi is not holding-many things will break your radio. I am sure this is one of the biggest headaches passed on to vzw support by rooted users.

:crying::o Obligatory warning: THIS WILL PREVENT A BOOTLOADER UNLOCK IF YOU FLASH IT TO A LOCKED PHONE. This present version of the official xml, including my mods, WILL NOT RELOCK ANY UNLOCK.

:crying:Not unlocked? Or need SafeStrap See Attachments.

Before starting backup your current rom with

:)CWMR or TWRP. You can swap them as needed from within the other.

OR

:crying: SafeStrap-TWRP .

:crying::)All you need is RSDlite v615

If you have a mac use Parallels Desktop Win 7.

Here is a good tutorial how to get into fastboot and use Rsd:

(fxz = xml BTW)

BE SURE TO DATA WIPE FROM YOUR RECOVERY BEFORE DROPPING TO BOOTLOADER/FASTBOOT.

BE SURE TO DATA WIPE FROM YOUR RECOVERY BEFORE DROPPING TO BOOTLOADER/FASTBOOT.

:)There are two versions to download: (registration needed) [full 9.8.1Q-94...MODv7... see attachments]

Full version 6, 600+ MB

Md5 : 1e7c2f72d5e58ba96ee75c0f4cafc527

DL count 250+

Ready to flash w/ rsd.

OR (Option to avoid registration)

Stripped: [pasteTO...9.8.1Q-94...MODv7 see attachments] just what you need to paste into your existing 9.8.1Q-78-1.xml folder.

Stripped Update: V6

Md5 : a4da5f748314bd3e44c84db0088b9ad3

DL count 240+

:)To make your own full ver:

:crying::)Download and unzip THE STOCK XML [...78 OR ...94]

:)Paste the 3 files from (Stripped update above & unzipped) the folder "paste to existing xml file"

1) logo.bin,

2) recovery.img &

3) VRZ_MODv#_XT907_9.8.1Q-78-1_1FF.xml ( overwrite each one). Now you have a full version.

:crying::)Open rsd and with your phone being recognized choose the (...) to select the

:)VRZ_modv#_XT907_9.8.1Q-78-1_1FF.xml Goto next :o

:crying:VRZ_XT907_9.8.1Q-78-1_1FF.xml

file which controls the restore.

:crying:Rsd will reboot the phone & You goto to obtain root.

Installation of SafeStrap is 2 steps. Install the apk then install the recovery from the apk. Now jump to the next :crying:.

:oJust watch the RSD working status and hold the volume up when it boots or just hold the up key til it boots. Don't push both!

I have a big hair clip that keeps the Vol+ on!

So you should be in cwmr now, if not, press & hold all 3 keys til blackout then let off pwr then the bootloader. Scroll is vol-. Select is vol+. Select recovery.

Flash the updateSU included in both versions.

[for ...94 Philz will check for root on exit, choose re-root]

Choose yes on reboot to protect recovery each time you boot the stock rom.

Once on a custom rom -no. The Deodexed is custom.

NOTE: To get 4G, wifi and phone working properly you must boot up to add partitions/prepare/activate the system (no need for google login). Say no to everything google. Do a test call. Browse the internet. Do something that needs root!

Only then can you go to recovery and restore your previous non stock rom the normal way.

Custom rom users, beta testers & etc: Get off here.

***unsolicited brash commentary***

If you think 4.2 + roms are are where you want to be. We are nothing but beta tester. If the Dev does not give a change log/list of working features & then ASKED YOU TO TELL HIM WHAT DOES NOT WORK....

A 2nd opinion

So pick your fav & stay with it! Go Miui!

***...***

:crying::)The following step may be skipped.

RESTORE STEP 1:

Here is a deodexed & debloated ver to flash when you are back in recovery after the first boot.

Mount System. Install the following rom. More on this Rom.

Much Thanks to Moparman371 for the Clean Rom.

GOTO RESTORE STEP 3 to finish this step. OR add the next step.

:)The following steps may be skipped.

DO: RESTORE STEP 1 and a reboot.

RESTORE STEP 2:

Now run a Newer Kernel and have your external SD card as your default storage.

Avstralia Deodex Mod by ZaYAC for XT907. You can read the Op here

From TWRP (swap recovery out- that is why I gave you both!)

Restore the Op's system & boot.

I do the rar extraction on my M w/ RootExplorer & use the move command to put it where your other BUs reside.

I tried it on my Mac & got errors. PC can give errors too. Use on phone extraction!

Flash the Op's options: english dialer fix

Flash the 1% battery fix

Perform: RESTORE STEP 3 (which doubles as your activation)

Reboot ( Update v2.6 has not messed w/ the install-recovery.sh. Older TWRP's may mess with install-recovery.sh and kill the SD swap)

If you boot from CWMR while on this Avsitralia MOD you MUST always choose any NO to protect the install-recovery.sh file now used by the OP for non-recovery purposes.

Rule of CWMR reboot recovery protection:

Protect recovery on reboot when on our official Vzw Rom: Answer YES

All other times: NO.

DO NOT try activate this system with Google login as you would a normal Rom.

It must be activated via the previous data you saved before this restore:

Vzw users: You will never be able to do a privacy > factory data reset OR a recovery data wipe on this rom. Doing so & then rebooting will bork your radio partition OR result is 3g only, but this thread is the fix if you do.

Also stock messaging in not compatible with vzw- use Handsent!

:crying::)RESTORE STEP 3:

For those that just want their data back onto stock rom YOU CAN abvanced restore only the data partition you saved prior to the data wipe. Be sure to wipe cache & delvik (advanced menu) before rebooting .

But why the round about way? Why wipe the data before the Rsd flash? Because wifi can break if a flash is done with data present.

( A lot of work for what?) You just fixed your Radio Partition the only sure way- a full restore.

:)Other Goodies Launchers, browsers & recoveries.

:)CWMR SOURCE

The oudhs (buttons work swipe does not) is used in this restore. The cwmr works also. The twrp does not work on the xt907.