yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[RAZR HD General] grnsl2:
Sounds like good news.

It looks like I have the phone itself actually rooted using motochopper however I'm not able to get safe strap 100% working. Installs and then it says that installed the recovery however when you try to reboot into recovery it doesn't prompt you with the menu.

What's interesting to me is that I can use other programs that require root access far as I can tell with no issue, root checker shows root is available as well. Trying to reboot into recovery though does not give me the safety strap splash screen to choose any kind of recovery option. Just rolls into DROID...

Running OTA update at 9.18.79.
[RAZR HD General] RikRong:
To get into SS, you just need to boot normally. SS doesn't replace the stock recovery, so if you try to boot into recovery, you'll just get the stock menu. If you boot normally, then you should get the options to go into recovery or boot normally. If you don't get the two buttons at the bottom of the screen, then I would try removing and re-installing SS.
[RAZR HD General] ModernZombie:
Thanks

Thanks for this thread, all. The guidance in this thread helped me find my way to root on my 9.20.1 XT926 phone.
[RAZR HD General] STuGGG:
Stuck on "writing system"

I am in the first step of restoring my phone, but when I'm in the process of going through the first option in the utility, it is stuck on

"writing 'system'" a ways down the page, it started out working fine, but now is hanging on this and has been for about 20 mins, is this normal?
[RAZR HD General] bweN diorD:
That's not normal, there is an updated utility in the development forum version 1.3+ there are also links to the new root method in that post if your bootloader is locked.

If your bootloader is not locked the utility and root in this thread should be working.
[RAZR HD General] tase25:
Great, your guide was helpful. Thanks.
[RAZR HD General] drkdeath5000:
Brilliant i just got a MAXX HD imported from the US ran the update yesterday and now i'm just finding out that as a result of the update i can no longer unlock the bootloader which puts a stop to my plans of being on android 4.3. Is there really no other way ? Maybe theres a chance my bootloader was already unlocked - how would i check ?
[RAZR HD General] deeje00:
There is no way to unlock anymore. If you were planning on going custom why even take the other? This is why people have to check before getting willy nilly with random ota's that don't do anything other then lock your phone generally. To check bootloader status boot into fastboot it'll either say locked or unlocked.

Sent from my PACMAN MATRIX HD MAXX
[RAZR HD General] drkdeath5000:
It says locked so i'm definately stuck with it unfortunately.

I installed the update thinking it would be a better comparison for when i did go custom but never in a million years imagined it would lock anything. They really should include a disclaimer with these updates. I've been using android devices for years and have never encountered anything like this update - they've always been irreversible from my experience.

I've seen miracles performed on android though so this cant be the end. It just cant be !
[RAZR HD General] deeje00:
Updates for all phones forever have locked exploits. And the manufacturer isn't going to give you a disclaimer to let you know they're locking your phone. That's what xda is for. We tell you not too. And generally it wouldn't be the end. But seeing as how this phone is old at this point chances are very slim of a new exploit.

Sent from my PACMAN MATRIX HD MAXX
[RAZR HD General] legend221:
I did my research and made sure not to update. I'm glad I was smart enough to read into comments on here and another website about this. But the good thing is anyone that is anyone locked can still rely on safestrap and flash an awesome Rom.

sent from my xt926 Droid RAZR HD flashed with Nexesque v3.5

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This phone might be considered old but this is my favorite phone of all time. Best thing about it is the battery life and how fast stable and Force Close free my current Rom is. Yea maybe I could of got the HTC One or S4 but I have zero regrets on my purchase.

sent from my xt926 Droid RAZR HD flashed with Nexesque v3.5
[RAZR HD General] deeje00:
I didn't say the phone wasn't good. I love my atrix. I plan on keeping it for quite awhile.

Sent from my PACMAN MATRIX HD MAXX
[RAZR HD General] SETrazrHD:
Will a Factory Reset Help

I'm running 4.1.2 version 9.18.94. Will a factory reset allow me to root using the previously available methods?
[RAZR HD General] RikRong:
No
[RAZR HD General] Carloskeee:
work on 9.30.1?
[RAZR HD General] RikRong:
.1 and .94 are the same update.
[RAZR HD General] vjnhv6:
Rookie Question(s)

I have slight differences:

System version: 9.30.1.XT926.Verizon.en.US

Model number: DROID RAZR HD

Android version: 4.1.2

Build number: 9.8.1Q-94-1

Build date: Thu Sep 26 11:56:01 CDT 2013

Will this work?
[RAZR HD General] RikRong:
Did you read any of this thread?
[RAZR HD General] bweN diorD:
the title of this thread needs to be changed to the software version it was meant to address.
[RAZR HD General] vjnhv6:
Charity Work

I read what I could but I have never rooted before so all of the lingo is hard to follow. I'm a mechanical engineer and know a ton about computers so I understand terms and concepts like model, operating system, hardware, software, etc but I'm not familiar with things like android version, system version, rom, locked, exploit. I am a quick learner but today is day one so any help is appreciated. Believe me, I know how annoying the guy is that doesn't read much into a thread and asks the same thing someone else did looking for a quick answer without doing any work. Here is what I am gathering but may be way off so help me out: Android version is the OS (windows 7, 8, etc.) and system version is just a small update that may do nothing more than block new rooting procedures you guys come out with. From this thread it sounds like people are saying that the newest (possibly 9.30) does not have a way of rooting for now or ever? Hard Boot or Factory Reset (not sure the difference) will not fix this? Please help me out or point me in some direction. I know a Nube requires a lot of patience but it is what it is. You started somewhere...

---------- Post added at 08:49 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:30 PM ----------

Ok
[RAZR HD General] bweN diorD:
ill break it down for you in red above. i hope that makes a little sense.

the title of this thread is now deceptive because the latest software when this was posted is not the latest software now. there is no direct root for the latest software (system version) now.
[RAZR HD General] vjnhv6:
Thanks! So while keeping an eye out for the new root that I need, I am typing what in Google? System Version right? (9.30.1)

And doing a Hard Reset or Factory Reset will NOT put me back to an old system version correct?

Thanks a lot for helping me out.
[RAZR HD General] bweN diorD:
yes, you are looking for root for that system version.

no reset will change your system version.
[RAZR HD General] r4zrm4xxx:
so

So this method will not work to root xt926 on most recent ota?
[RAZR HD General] aviwdoowks:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2602592

Root is achieved!!

It is real!

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This op is misleading as of today!!
[RAZR HD General] Daniel_H:
The first thing I read on the post referenced in step 1 was:

"DO NOT USE THIS UTILITY ON THE LATEST 4.1.2 OTA UPDATE."

So we should ignore this warning and run it anyway?
[RAZR HD General] RikRong:
No, you shouldn't ignore it. This is outdated. Look up SafeRoot.
[RAZR HD General] Revan™:
I've used safe root. Works well for me, sad I can't get the full deal but some customization is better than none. My only hope is that there will be a kitkat full exploit(crossing fingers).

Sent from XT926
[RAZR HD General] sieberroid:
i already rooted my droid razr hd xt926 ver 9.18.94 using saferoot but now i have no idea to unroot it

how to unroot it. i rooted using saferoot. now i have notification update OTA for 4.4 but failed coz rooted.

rooted by saferoot droid razr hd xt926 ver 9.18.94 and unlocked
[RAZR HD General] iBolski:
The only way to unroot is to FXZ. I don't think you can FXZ back to 9.16 (there is no full FXZ image for 9.18).

You could FXZ to 9.30.1 and then take the update, but there is NO root for Kit Kat and there is NO way to preserve root across the OTA to Kit Kat, so you will lose root if you have a locked bootloader, and I would not hold my breath for an exploit. Kit Kat takes care of a lot of other exploits, including the tethering Sqlite hack that allows you to get tethering for free. There is another hack to make it work, but you have to have root, which means you have to have an unlocked bootloader.

SamuriHL was looking at theory he had on getting root access, but it didn't pan out and he doesn't have an HD anymore, so he can't spend any more time on it. I'd say getting root for Kit Kat is probably close to nil.
[RAZR HD General] bweN diorD:
he stated that he was unlocked "droid razr hd xt926 ver 9.18.94 and unlocked"
[RAZR HD General] iBolski:
Ah, I missed that. My bad. :o I didn't see him say that in the post I was responding to.

In that case, you can go here -> http://www.droidrzr.com/index.php/topic/45494-how-to-xt926-upgrade-to-kitkat-ota/#entry433486

Use that to get yourself back to stock on any version pre-KK and then try again. He even has a link to the correct OTA for KK.

The only time you should NOT use this is if you were locked and had already taken the OTA. In that case, you would have to wait for the FXZ. But, since you are unlocked, you can flash back to a previous pre-KK image with this tool and then attempt to do the OTA again.
[RAZR HD General] Apollondor:
Guys hello,

I hope you could help me! I am using a Maxx HD and I am on the firmware 9.18.79 with a locked bootloader. I have rooted my phone some time ago and with the release of the new KitKat update, I have tried to update my phone (I don’t care if I lose root), after checking in System Updates it shows me the next update as 9.18.94.en.US (12.5MB) (I don’t quite understand why it does not show me the latest update for KK, but I suppose it is just a next temporary update after what I will be able to get the KK one), so as you guess the update process has failed. After that I’ve installed the Universall Unroot app thinking that this would resolve my issues, but It didn’t as the update process keeps failing.

After reading some posts I do understand that I have to FXZ my phone, but I am not sure if it’s really what I need to do and if yes or no what steps should I follow in order to finally get the KK update?

If you could please kindly advise me on the necessary steps to be taken or if you could provide me with some links, I’d be very thankful!!
[RAZR HD General] iBolski:
Since you cannot get the OTA to take, you are safe to FXZ yourself to the latest JB which is 9.30.1.

Go here and follow SamuriHL's instructions to the letter and you will be good to go. He provides you with all the files you need (latest FXZ, latest Kit Kat OTA, etc) -> http://www.droidrzr.com/index.php/topic/45494-how-to-xt926-upgrade-to-kitkat-ota/
[RAZR HD General] Apollondor:
Thank you very much mate!!!
[RAZR HD General] zachariahpope:
We really need to get a stock rooted system (kitkat) from someone who's unlocked for those of us who are locked and on 9.30.1 ... All you have to do is install safe strap and make a backup for us. Here's the link. http://hosting.crackflasher.com/get...f/vanquish/safestrap/Safestrap-XT926-3.60.apk
[RAZR HD General] iBolski:
Safestrap is incompatible with kitkat.
[RAZR HD General] aviwdoowks:
The Moto X SS is! Anybody have a trash/beater phone to try it on?
[RAZR HD General] sieberroid:
i have no idea why my DROID RAZR HD XT926 cannot updated. Current firmware is 9.18.94 updated via OTA last time ago and rooted. I used my phone using my country operator ( not verizon anymore ) and work well for gsm and cdma ( voice and data )

I got notification update for 182.46.10 en US but everytimes I update via OTA failed and back to current 9.18.94

I cannot update to 9.30.1 coz I lost my original data cable. how can I update direct via OTA as notification to 182.46.10 ?

And 182.46.10 is KitKat 4.4???
[RAZR HD General] billycar11:
you will probably need to fxz/sbf ,you don't need the factory cable just one that works but the factory one would be best then follow these instructions http://www.droidrzr.com/index.php/topic/45494-how-to-xt926-upgrade-to-kitkat-ota/ this is all thanks to [MENTION=2812087]SamuriHL[/MENTION] good luck.
[RAZR HD General] jdedear:
Root confirmed (At least for me) on KitKat 4.4.2

I did a factory wipe and a RSD flash to get my KitKat update last night and lost root. After doing a lot of reading I was starting to lose hope on getting it back and then I found this link. (Removed by admin, PM for link) From droidviews.com root method for RAZR M. My bootloader was unlocked before the flash and I was unable to do OTA updates because of root (I assume) and thats why I went with the flash method. I got my firmware file straight from motorola. My bootloader unlock didn't go away with the update and that may be the reason this worked but I now have root back and was able to de-bloat my HD. The name of the file I used from motorola was VZW_XT926_4.4.2-KDA20.62-10.1_CFC_1FF.xml.zip. I have it available if anyone needs it. I also have a T-Mobile note 3 that I have rooted and custom rommed if anyone would like to use it for some testing, last I found the bootloader hasn't been unlocked and I don't mind trying things on it.

System Version 183.46.10.XT926.Verizon.en.US

Android Version 4.4.2
[RAZR HD General] iBolski:
If your bootloader is unlocked, then you can sideload root. This is nothing new.

It's people with locked bootloaders that cannot achieve root because there is no security exploit to allow getting root.

I've had root since I unlocked my bootloader via sideloading.
[RAZR HD General] jdedear:
Thats kind of what I figured. I actually thought my bootloader got relocked until I went through the adb fastboot and saw it still said unlocked status 3. The motorola boot screen warning went away with the update.
[RAZR HD General] iBolski:
That's what I noticed too, which is nice. That was one annoying screen.

Since it's a physical change on the phone, relocking it is kind of tough, if not impossible, but never say never.
[RAZR HD General] TheWillfulKing:
so when you restore to 4.1.2 does it reset the phone like a factory reset and get rid of your apps and docs?
[RAZR HD General] kirby1fan:
If I'm already rooted on 4.1.2, can I skip steps 1 - 4 or do I HAVE to restore my device
[RAZR HD General] cjsoup2001:
MY PHONE!!!!!!!!!!!

So I did everything and after choice 1 it reboots it to the kitkat setup and its stuck on a screen that says "please wait, this may take a few minutes" HELPPPPPPPPPPPPPP
[HTC One X] crsnwby:
I had a lot of challenges getting venom onto my one x, now I'm looking to put it back to stock and OTA update for blinkfeed etc.

However,,,,

I don't have a nadroid backup to use. And everything I download doesn't work RUU wise.

My CID is VODAP001 and the version stated in fastboot is 3.14.161.27

So I downloaded RRU 1.29.161.13 signed from xda but if fails with error 140 boot loader version error.

Can anyone help?

Thanks in advance.
[HTC One X] webpatrick:
Unfortunately not, you cannot downgrade, and the RUU for 3.14.161.27 is not leaked. Unless you can find a nandroid backup of 3.14.161.27, you are bound to custom ROMs. Maximus and Android Revolution HD are close to stock.

I see a nandroid backup for CID VODAP102 (3.14.161.27) in the nandroid collection, but unfortunately no CID VODAP001 http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1975140
[HTC One X] chewu.pg:
I have the same problem as i didnt backup my stock rom and my version main is 3.14.161.28 and there is no RUU or nandroid i can find for this version and CID VODAP102
[HTC One X] chewu.pg:
On the collection of nandroid backups thread there is a nandroid you need on page 163. I restored mine with that nandroid too. Go ahead and try ;)
[HTC One X] crsnwby:
How do I use the nandroid backup?
[HTC One X] nogotaclue:
the instructions to use the nandroid backups are in the first post at the end of the nandroid list, look and ye shall find!
[HTC One X] crsnwby:
Tried those but it didn't work, fails to install.

I cant mount any storage in CWM either so had to use ADB push to send the zip.

Any ideas what im doing wrong?
[HTC One X] nogotaclue:
Try Philz touch recovery and see if you can mount storage with that
[HTC One X] crsnwby:
Might have it sorted. Changed the driver on the pc can now see storage. I also messed with the folder name of the nand trying to make it easier as I had loads. It now seems to be doing the restore in cwm.
[HTC One X] crsnwby:
yes restore worked now on very old software...

can I install the OTA its downloading now or do I have to do something else first? flash a stock recovery etc?
[HTC One X] crsnwby:
for in 6 months time when I get stuck on this again yes you need the stock recovery installed to apply OTA updates.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chrishaney23:
Been having this problem for a month now. The screen shot below is of the fuzzy white lines, usually its just black with the side controls still intact. I have tried everything. I have and am running, Samsung Galaxy S2 i777, Shostock 3.0.2 ROM, AJK 4.7ms kernel. I did a factory reset a few times, reinstalled the ROM a few times with and without the kernel. ONCE in a while the camera will work. After you close it and try to go back to it, it wont work (as I described above). I even bought a new camera module and installed it... same result. I posted this in the S2 i777 forum already with only one reply that didnt help. I am posting here so that SOMEBODY hopefully has some experience with this or knows anything that can help me fix this. Thank you for your help!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] ReproOne:
On one of my HTC EVO 4G LTE phones the microphone stopped working, and it did not work on speakerphone either.

I cleared the cache using Titanium Backup Pro and then the microphone worked for about a day. I then cleared the Dalvik cache and it worked again for two days.

However, the microphone is not working again, and since clearing the cache always restores it, it does not appear to be hardware related. Does anyone have suggestions on a fix? It is rooted, but running the standard OTA updates.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] stingen:
Try this. Had a similar problem but it was the hardware that is screwy.open up sound recorder and start recording. Blow into the bottom mic and see if the notch goes anywhere if not, slap the bottom part of the phone and see if it starts working then.
[General Questions and Answers] hemza-b:
Hello everyone,

Here I will try to explain myself hope to be as clear and precise as possible to avoid "wasting your time";). That said, I am pleased to have acquired there more or less 7 months ago a tablet android 4.1 brand Acer iconia B1 - A71. (And that is that I am very satisfied :): oops:).

But here, I wanted to install application that will require "superuser" after searching the internet I came across this friendly forum explained to me that for this it needs root: shock:. There knowing nothing to android, I miraculously found on the same forum post written by stnazaire I appreciate the way that explained exactly how rooter tablets from Acer:

phonandroid.com/forum/rooter-tablette-acer-iconia-b1-710-et-autre-model-t63114.html

I followed the instructions step by step stnazaire small thing but forgot it did not warn about are post an application must be installed prior to the advent root. Given that I know nothing I upload files request [apktools and system.img.gz] for fear of making a big mistake, saying that the specialist is not me and that I was not take a decision to download and add anything. : (I'm only slightly mastery English ....... and it was after that I realized I was in trouble:. Cry:

Since my tablet reboot loop after 10 to 15 seconds of activity. The Acer logo and then starts the iconia comes after assistant language configuration, wifi .... I do not even have time to choose my language it reboot and it's infinity, even a wipe data / factory reset is useless: cry:

Help me I took you (and I hope one day to serve you in my turn.

sorry for my english i'm french
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Software Upgrading] sim1:
How can I change the start up logo? I want to have the T-mobile Start logo, anyone have it? Please help me.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] raptor170:
Hey guys I just installed lmt launcher and have the pie working but cant get the gestures or isa to work. Anyone successfully set this up on their t989. Tried asking this on op but goes to the next page within minutes lol. I have checked in terminal and did getevent -p which showed 480 and 800 which should be 100% for x and y values and under event 3 so I chose 3 as gesture input
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] raptor170:
I feel alone on this one lol if I figure it out ill post my sucess so others can enjoy this wonderfull app
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] arvo.bowen:
Does the TF300T not have an "Original Android Development" like some of the other forums have?

For example, my HTC One X has both "Android Development" and the "Original Android Development" forums. I was under the impression the "Original" forums were for AOSP ROMs which were basically the closest you are going to get to the official Google Android releases. Then the other forums such as "Android Development" were for the official manufacturer OS based ROMs.

Is this completely wrong?
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sbdags:
This only really happens with wildly popular devices where the dev forum becomes swamped with loads of roms and updates.

The TF300 is nowhere near that type of device unfortunately and you can find stock based, aosp, cm, and variants all living happily together ;)
[G2 General] DeaconBoogie:
In light of recent Developer news, some folks may be wanting to get their devices on... Amazon has the G2 on VZW for $149.99 on contract.

http://www.amazon.com/LG-G2-Verizon-Wireless/dp/B00EZW9UXW/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1379535092&sr=8-2
[HTC One X+] niath7:
Hello,

today I got the new update for 4.2.2. My phone is unlocked and I unrooted it before apply the update. Problem is that after phone updated everything was wiped. SD card is empty, phone doesn't recover to factory reset, stock recovery loads but can't recover anything. I have downloaded the odexed 4.2.2 for HTC One X and I try to load it on phone with ADB Sideload but when I am at TWRP the touch screen doesn't work at all so I can't even slide to unlock. How I can recover my phone?
[HTC One X+] andy905:
What CID is your phone or what country are you in?
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] ram130:
So I love my new 2013 N7 over my 2012 a lot. But one thing that has been getting me is the weird speaker quality. On low volume it sounds full and almost has some bass in it like my 2012 N7. But once you turn it up pass the half way mark, the sound gets really thin and sort of poor. Anyone else notice this or am I going crazy? Any fix?
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] Richieboy67:
It is a 7 inch tablet with 2 tiny speakers. You are not going to get good base at high volume.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] Richieboy67:
I agree..

Man, my cheap ass Touchpad has the best sound. Base, separation and everything..

While the 13 nex7 is a giant improvement over last year in terms of sound it is pathetic next to my old touchpad.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] avatarx1:
I upgraded from Nexus 7 (2012) to Nexus 7 (2013) and was a bit disappointed with the speakers. 2013 comes with two speakers (stereo) so it beat the one speaker in 2012 but not much better.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] Fussolia:
The 7 inch BlackBerry PlayBook begs to differ.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] Richieboy67:
what your idea of good bass is. It may be better than the Nex but it did not sound that great to me.

That thing was a piece of crap actually.