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[Motorola Droid RAZR] JTCGiants56:
Having a little problem restoring root with voodoo guys...

Before doing update I went into voodoo rootkeeper and temp unrooted. I then installed the update like normal. Then after update and reboot I went back into voodoo and chose the restore root option. The message root su restored comes up on the screen but it still shows that the device is not rooted and that root permission was not granted.

Did I do something wrong here? What's the quickest way to get rooted again at this point?
[Motorola Droid RAZR] Dwillian:
That sounds like the process I used successfully. I vaguely recall there were two button clicks to backup root with voodoo rootkeeper (I had to read and reread the prompts very carefully to make sure I did it correctly). I had recently restored stock ROM with matt's utility, so perhaps having a nearly pristine stock ROM is a factor, but I don't really know.

You may have to start from scratch by using Matt's utility to restore stock, then root, then voodoo rootkeeper to backup root, then accept the OTA update, and finally restore root with voodoo rootkeeper. Of course if you want to run a custom ROM you will still need to install a recovery like SafeStrap (version 3.65 preferred), then create a ROM slot, and then flash the ROM.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] JTCGiants56:
I was afraid someone would say that. I'm trying to not have to do a full wipe if possible. Have my setup so customized and so many accounts linked it would take days to get back to the way I like it. For Matt's util, there isn't an option that simply roots the phone? You have to restore stock first?
[Motorola Droid RAZR] Haskett1:
Matt's utility has the option to simply root, but I don't think the exploit used to get root access works with the new update. You can refer to this post and see if it helps you: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2615255

Your only options after that would be to either wipe and start over, or wait and see if someone releases a new root exploit. Since root can be achieved though through the use of rootkeeping programs, it will like be a very low priority and may never happen.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] JTCGiants56:
I actually ended up following that post and root did work with Matt's utility. I am rooted again!
[Motorola Droid RAZR] Torres77an:
Simply if you are rooted just freeze the app that gives you updates I've uninstalled it on one of my old phones cause I know that it will never be updated again and I wanted to squeeze as much space it off it as I possibly could.

---------- Post added at 08:59 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:56 AM ----------

So as a Canadian user of this Droid RAZR maxx from Verizon I have found the phone to be a lot faster and smoother then before.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] mwyarm:
I too am rooted again after the update blew away root. I have downloaded Voodoo but I have not executed that process as I need stability after many things stopped working for me. Quite honestly, I am not sure if there is any value in taking the update as I am not aware of any issues, but I may get brave in a few days when I have some time to try Voodoo, take the update and reapply Voodoo. I am just glad I am rooted again as many of my tasks in Tasker were unusable.

My current question is I used Titanium Backup to "freeze" "Updater." I have not received any software update notification since. As soon I reapplied the older XT version, the phone immediately attempted to download the update. I quickly shut down the phone and I started searching for anything that would hint as how to stop the update from getting reapplied. I found different opinions on freezing different things but I settled on freezing "Updater" and it seems to work.

Is there a recommendation of what to "freeze" so I can control future updates? I also read that just because the download occurs you can control when it can be installed. I noticed the "install later" option but I just assumed it would be back to nagging me later or just going ahead with the update a day later in the middle of the night automatically. If I had clicked install later, how often does it prompt for the install or if ever? Sorry for so many questions but I am trying to get my head around this for the next time and not have it take over my phone. Thanks
[Motorola Droid RAZR] novacain:
yep

i believe this is an nsa update looks like its not doing much
[Motorola Droid RAZR] Nikorasu:
Read that UMTS is available. Anyone has it?
[Motorola Droid RAZR] josuearisty:
Is there a file for this update? So I can update manually via recovery?

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[Motorola Droid RAZR] bmclean:
updated already before root, now its trying again

I already installed this update a few weeks ago before I does my razr maxx. Now it's trying to again. Maybe the root process I used (razr. blade) reset it. I just hope it doesn't get stuck in Loop and continually updating the same thing.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] josuearisty:
I alredy updated and I dont know if thats me or what but I find my phone a little bit laggy after that, it wasnt too laggy before.

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[Motorola Droid RAZR] Gillroyale:
Help

I'm rooted on 4.1.2 with my og droid RAZR. I want this update but when I try to install it my phone ultimately fails to update. It comes back on and tells me the update failed. Someone told me it's probably because I removed bloat but as I understand it, 4.1.2 comes with no bloat. I don't have a computer and I'm willing to factory reset to get this update. Can anyone help me PLEASE??!?
[Motorola Droid RAZR] 1droidmod:
Have to unroot!! U can use voodoo root keeper in the market..

XT912 RaZR SpYdEr CDMA

hit ThAnKs if I was helpful!!!
[Motorola Droid RAZR] Gillroyale:
Help

I did a factory data reset via settings/privacy and it didn't unroot my device, which is both upsetting and immensely satisfying lol. I love being rooted but I need this update. So I tried voodoos ota rootkeeper to temp unroot and install the update and it still didn't work. I love being rooted but I need this update and I don't have a computer anymore. How can I unroot without a computer? And I need a FULL factory data reset back to stock out of box state because I don't understand what's not letting the update install. Need a clean slate. I saw some apps on play store that offer 1 click unroot. Do they work? Could I just temp unroot with voodoos ota rootkeeper and factory reset via settings/privacy? Please help me I'm lost now.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] soundgirl101:
:good: Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper will work perfectly!! Install app, verify it likes your "root"!! It will offer a Google Play Store option when you check apps status, it is not needed, if everything is checked, temp unroot, root, repeat so that a "protected" root copy is saved!! Then temp unroot, take OTA update, reboot, got to Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper and restore root!! PROFIT!! :good::D
[Motorola Droid RAZR] Trailblazer4:
Unable to root after latest update

I just bought this phone and just received the 11.21.13 OTA Update on my Razr MAXX. I tried to root using Saferoot, and no go. Any ideas?!? Very frustrating..
[Motorola Droid RAZR] soundgirl101:
:good: Use Matt's utility to root device, will root latest update with no issues!! Having issues taking update?? Option 2 in Matt's utility will reflash stock 4.1.2, and KEEP existing data!! Now you can take update, root or reroot phone as needed!! Either way Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper should be installed to keep "protected" root ("su binary") copy on device!! Have posted link to Matt's utility!! :good:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2192467
[Motorola Droid RAZR] mepaulk:
Does this mean a Droid Razr Maxx, that has never been rooted, and has just gotten the OTA 98.72.165.en.US, be rooted using Matt's utility? I have been holding off on installing the update, as I want to root my phone. I had the impression the existing root methods would not work after the latest update, unless the phone was already rooted, root saved with Voodoo, then take the PTA update, and finally reroot.

I have not had an opportunity to perform a root, as I keep reading various forms about rooting, and have not been able to decide which is the latest, and simplest method. I have become confused about the differences between Matt's utility, drbliss's, and Razorblade, etc, etc.and which to use.

Any comments about the above will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

mepaulk
[Motorola Droid RAZR] tygib:
How do we stop the notifications on this? TiBu won't freeze without the pro paid version. :(
[Motorola Droid RAZR] jlewis74:
This update made my device very slow and the google search function does not work anymore. Going to try factory reset, if that does not work will go back and reflash prior version and not take the update.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] josuearisty:
The update made my device being more slow than it was before the update. Im thinking about flashing sbf again and start from the begining and not update to this version.

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[Motorola Droid RAZR] mishaphp:
And no 4.2 in sight for RAZR :(
[Motorola Droid RAZR] josuearisty:
4.2? Really? In case we get an update to a new version, it would be kitkat for sure, but I dont see it in our future!

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[Motorola Droid RAZR] mishaphp:
Neither do I.... Well there is always CM and such :good:
[Motorola Droid RAZR] iBolski:
The Motorola website says the razr/razr maxx will stay on jellybean. It won't get kit kat.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] 1droidmod:
True.. RazrM will update to KK in a few weeks. We just got the squeeze put on us.

XT912 RaZR SpYdEr CDMA

hit ThAnKs if I was helpful!!!
[Motorola Droid RAZR] Tom2112:
Just FYI for anyone recently upgrading their RAZR to PagePlus with 4G:

Use Matt's Droid RAZR Utility to completely wipe the phone and reinstall stock ROM. Activate your phone. Don't install any updates - don't do anything else.

Then use the Droid RAZR Utility to root your phone. Right after rooting, install the Voodoo Root Keeper and backup your root. Then temporarily unroot and install the Verizon update. After the Verizon update completes, use Voodoo Root Keeper to restore your root. Then reboot. Then use the Droid RAZR Utility to install SafeStrap. After the utility finishes, go to your app drawer and open the SafeStrap app and install the recovery. Once that's all done, reboot. After rebooting and making sure everything works and that you still have root, reboot and select the recovery (press menu when prompted at boot screen) and go into recovery and make a backup of your fresh install. Then you can add ROMs and all that jazz and get on with your life.

Don't bother trying the Verizon update without having your root backed up with Root Keeper. The Droid RAZR Utility's root exploit won't work after the Verizon update and you'll have to go back through the whole process again - wipe/reinstall/root/backup-root/update/restore-root.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] 2southwind:
issue

Hi there, i have one problem with my xt912, when I install stock rom, with rsd lit or razr blade, boots normally, has a good signal, but cant send or receive sms and calls, or if I'll receive sms, its after half an hour or such, can u guys tell me what to do? I am gsm user, and i have tried several stock roms, but same result
[Motorola Droid RAZR] MArtyChubbs:
Well, that statement is factually incorrect. First, take out SD card, then clear data for smart actions in system settings>apps>all. Then run the exploit, #3 in the RAZR utility. Upon the first reboot, If you hold down pwr, vol up, vol down at the same time, then select BP only. Finally, continue to follow the steps listed in the exploit. You will be rooted.

So, in summary:

The Droid RAZR Utility's root exploit WILL work if you "BP only" in the middle of the first boot. This is the fastest way to root your phone after the NEW 98.72.165 update.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] Tom2112:
Cool! Thanks for the correction.
[General Topics] FlyingPoo:
I'm not to sure where to post such a thread like this and I hope its allowed, and I hope it helps everyone else out.

Alright I had an "Unauthorized Riffbox" but official box sold to me by a vendor that will remain unnamed. The vendor nor Riffbox was helpful in getting it fixed for me. So I found my own solution here and as a matter of fact is hidden and found by mistake on the riffbox servers. Now this worked for me and Im not sure if it will work on ACTUAL clones.

http://riffbox.org/ (without the www.)

Download:

"Jtag Supporter for Riffbox" BUT DO NOT CLICK "FIX SUPPORT" as it overwrites your host file instead of appending to it, so I'm going to give you the info to append to your own HOST file. As my host file was modified to block ads.:angel:

Also, download the latest firmware (1.37) and the "jtag manager 1.49 setup"

All versions 1.50 and up "kill" cloned and some Authorized boxes when the database "mysteriously crashed" and they lost serial numbers.

Anyway, Moving on:

add these three lines to the bottom of your host file found in C:\windows\system32\drivers\etc\host

212.124.123.206 riffbox.org

212.124.123.206 warrior.riffbox.org

212.124.123.206 runner.riffbox.org

Next, uninstall any version of Riff Box manager you may have installed.

Run Riff Jtag Supporter and click "Chck Support Fixed" to see if your host forwarded correctly. Then click "Get box info" to see if you need to do a firmware update BUT DO NOT UPDATE WITH THIS SOFTWARE! (If you do, you can fix it in the official RIFF Box Manager)

Install Riff Box manager 1.49 and let install drivers, ect. Once you get it opened you should be back up and running with a working Riff Box!

Head over to the "Box Service" tab and update your box's firmware as needed.

In the mean time I'm going to repair a few things and will be back later to answer questions.
[General Topics] ashyx:
Thanks, this helped me. I have the same problem I have a genuine RIFFBOX over 2 years old but the database says my box is unauthorised! I think this is disgusting treatment when I bought the box in good faith. The author of the software also has a pretty bad attitude towards owners of RIFFBOX.
[General Topics] shtewps:
Much appreciated FlyingPoo. Huge save here and your process worked like a charm.

My riff is legit too... can't believe this behavior.
[General Topics] nbkappa:
riff prb

Yes, you will be able to open Jtag Manager and download some dll.s, but as you.ll try to resurect a phone you.ll get the RTCK signal error, and you wont be able to get resurection dll for new phones like Desire 500.

Pls try and reply.

I also found recently that my genuine Riff is avtually a clone...

I was thinking to pa 80 usd for activation, but i wonder whats the hardware differences between genuine and copy Riffs

Thanks
[General Topics] FlyingPoo:
I'll look into this and see if I can find the .DLL database so that we may grab DLLs manually as needed.

I'm in the process of reverse engineering the older and newer manager software packages as well as some network traffic package capturing.
[General Topics] daspazz:
Thanks I'm in the same boat! Its pissing me off. I've had my riffbox for a long time and I didn't find your post until after I had installed 1.5x manager sw. Now my box is stuck blinking all lights. Any ideas on how to get it to stop. When I run riffmanager 1.48 it can't find my box!

I can't find the files you talked about either!! 8-(

Leave it to XDA to fix someone else's f00kupz!!i found a

fix thread

and now iim back to trying to update firmware on my box. seems like i can't find the update server1111 ..... sigh
[General Topics] daspazz:
How did you determine that?
[General Topics] nbkappa:
Determine what ?
[General Topics] daspazz:
Determined that
[General Topics] nbkappa:
to know for sure, you'll have to open the box, and check with photo from thread

http://forum.gsmhosting.com/vbb/f634/my-riff-box-registred-but-can-t-get-user-pass-1800389/

also here : http://forum.legija.net/showthread.php/71592-How-to-open-support-ticket

it seems the photo is from a genuine riff

anyway i bought it for a reasonable price and the reseller it was originally bought from it seems he had sold lots of clones...

so i think is was a copy.

i paid for activation, and will wait activation these days.

if cannot be activated, will open the case, make photos and post here.
[General Topics] daspazz:
I opened mine since the warranty has expired and mine looks to be a genuine board and I finally found the tools above so I was able to flash it up to 1.37 firmware. I've also gotten my serial number from the unit. So Im going to submit for registration. It would be nice to be able to use it completely with the most current jtag manager.....

Thanks for the info guys! I also got a BST Dongle, but the CD that came with it is missing some files so It doesn't work yet. Waiting for Monday in the UK to get a response from the company I bought that from.
[General Topics] Kamil1987:
Hello

I have a problem with finding .DLL RIFF BOX file for HTC Desire 500 Dual Sim. Please upload this DLL for me. :)

Kamil
[General Topics] cmwest:
riffbox genuine?

my riffbox inside says jtag box board v 2.1. does that make it a clone?

will upload pics once i unbrick my phone. LOL.
[General Topics] z_thompsonpa:
Hard to find Links

I just purchased a riff box used and was having problems. Following this guide was a great help. Thanks so much!

I wanted to provide some links to those who are having a hard time finding the resources mentioned by the op:

Support Tool:

riffbox.org/Downloads/RiffJtagSupport_v101.zip

JTAG Manager 1.49 Full Setup:

riffbox.org/Downloads/RiffSetup_v149.zip

JTAG Firmware 1.37:

riffbox.org/Downloads/JTAG_FirmwareV2_137.zip

EXE Only:

riffbox.org/Downloads/JTAGManagerEXE_v149.zip

At the time of this post the links are correct, but this is subject to change. Good Luck!
[General Topics] universeisgr8:
I heard the riff box servers updated last month. And this procedure is not working anymore. Any ideas?
[General Topics] ludemon:
I recently wanted to use my Riff Box and found that it is now apparently unauthorised and requires me to pay US$80 to get license activation.

As I purchased this box over 2 years ago I now have no record of where I bought it from so can't contact the supplier.

I'm not overjoyed about paying US$80 just to use it very occasionally so was wondering if there is a more up to date way of overcoming this problem.

Can anyone help?
[General Topics] :
Ask here

http://www.unlockforum.com/forumdisplay.php/riff-jtag-box-support-202.html
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] IKnowIRock!:
Hello all,

I am currently using a Nexus 4 and I'd love to buy the new N5...I got a nice offer from a guy who tells me he is having a friend who can get me a N5 imported from Japan.Its the D821 model which works fine in my country.I've got two questions since the price I'm given is exactly the google play price and doesn't seem like he is having any profit out of this deal :confused:

1). Is there anything i should check before i buy it??

2). How to check whether its a genuine phone or not??

3). Is it cheaper in Japan??

Thanx alot in advance :) :)
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sid8907:
So I've been running a rooted Note 3 for a while. When the Note 3 Kitkat update came out, I updated it via Odin as OTA update was not available since I was rooted.

All the posts I read had mentioned that updating to 4.4.2 from 4.3 would erase all my data but after updating via odin all my data was in place. I had only lost root which I rooted again though CF Auto Root.

The problem now is that when I try to install CWM (via Odin) or TWRP (via Goo or Odin), it goes through the installation but then the phone goes into a boot loop of sorts..It's NOT the normal boot loop which gets stuck on the Samsung logo.

What happens is that the phone vibrates twice (with a 1 sec interval in between), then the Samsung Note 3 N-9005 screen appears with "Booting Recovery..." on the top left and within a sec it goes blank and then back to 2 vibrates and the screen come on to show Samsung Note 3 N-9005.

The only way I found to fix this was a battery pull and then turning on the device holding the power, home and down vol key to boot into recovery and then flashing CF Auto Root again.

I don't know why am I not able to install any of these recoveries. I've made sure I try to install the latest versions of them which are Kitkat compatible.

Anyone else with this problem or a solution?

Can a Cache and data wipe fix this? But the problem again being I won't be able to backup my ROM since i can't get these recoveries to install!
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] silentvisitor:
There is a script in official firmware that checks for official recovery and if it finds a custom one it tries to overwrite with official one. If i remember correct it's called install-recovery. sh

PhilZ recovery handles it automatically.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SquirtingCherry:
It's impossibe to flash anything other than the leaked 4.4.2 stock because you flashed your bootloader to kitkat, no you MUST stay on sammy 4.4.2 till the devs found a solution for this. Thats why you have to read carefully be4 you flash.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sid8907:
No luck! :(

I tried PhilZ recovery from the below link.

http://goo.im/devs/philz_touch/CWM_Advanced_Edition/hltexx

What are my other options?
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hey_joe:
This one seems to be the only one working with 4.4.2 right now.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] silentvisitor:
Possible solution

The way I can suggest is to create a little update.zip file with little updater-script to remove install-recovery.sh file from device (just one line needed).

Ok, I found a zip which I am attaching below. You(or anyone) may review the script before flashing.

Place this on your external (or internal) sdcard.

In ODIN don't check Auto reboot

Flash Recovery. Remove phone when it says PASS.

Remove battery. Start in Recovery mode by pressing buttons.

You should now be in new Recovery.

Flash that zip file.

Reboot.

You should be good.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sid8907:
The Auto Reboot for some reason is faded out. Tried different versions of Odin and also tried to open it with the phone connected/disconnected.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] silentvisitor:
I am out of ideas.

I would suggest you to wait for someone to come up with working solution. Being too adventurous with ODIN could brick your device.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] radicalisto:
Clear out all your ODIN caches etc, delete all files and keep 1.85.

Flash this (only working recovery on 4.4.2) via PDA in ODIN, If it doesn't reboot auto after saying PASS or RESET.. just turn phone off, reboot into recovery and it'll be fine.

EDIT: Just re-read, Re flash your Stock 4.4.2 (Use XEO not the leaked one!) and then start again
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sid8907:
Thanks!

Maybe a little off topic, but is there a way to install CM11 on Stock 4.4.2 on the Note 3?

I've been reading Samsung is out with a new bootloader so there is no way round this?
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] skoobz:
Thanks!!
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ultramag69:
You may have to do a little reading but I believe CM11 is now working on the KK bootloader...
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
here's the link for twrp for ya'll http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=50333147&postcount=398
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] diamondprincessxoo:
so.... yeah i just updated my bootloader to 4.4.2 and this drove me literally insane. ive been working on it for 4 hours now. i encountered so many problems with installing the bootloader. exact same problem as SID8907. i gotta tell you tho.... you worked some magic my friend. i tried almost everything. then i came across your link. i was like why not? so i flashed the img in odin..... anddddd :drumroll pleaseeeeee:: IT WORKED. ahhh....... so much frustration and the problem is solved!!! thank you so much JP.26 :good::D:laugh: