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[RAZR HD General] LifeAsADroid:
From my understanding, 9.18 and 9.30 are different "versions" of software for the 926, not JB itself. 9.16 lead to 9.18, 9.20 lead to 9.30. KK came out as a "9.18 version" of 183.46.10.en.us KK and "9.30 version" of 183.46.10.en.us KK (depending whether you are on the 9.18 track or the 9.30 track). What the new "version" numbers are for the two I am not sure.

No one seems to know why this was done (at least I haven't found the reason for Motorola doing this in any thread anywhere), just that they are, for some unknown reason, different "versions" of the same software.
[RAZR HD General] ILI@:
I got brick after trying to reflash 9.30 using House of Moto on rooted, locked xt926. Now my phone recognized by win7 as Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader. It seems that it is necessary to do "blankflash"... How to possible to unbrick xt926 from this state?
[RAZR HD General] brownrt:
This is where the confusion is, the file names you are saying are KK are clearly listed as Jelly Bean on Moto's site, here. https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/answers/prod_detail/a_id/90449/p/30,6720,8579

I get that the 2 versions are the same, but they are the same versions of Jelly Bean according to Moto's site.

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Further, I installed the 9.30 in ORDER to download the OTA to kit kat the first time. This is not the same as saying 9.30 IS Kit Kat.
[RAZR HD General] thaginganinja:
Stuck on boot

I just tried to update and I'm stuck on the red moto logo on boot. I was rooted, but on a locked bootloader. I used ota rootkeeper to temp unroot. After I downloaded the update it looked like everything installed correctly, but then when it tried to boot back up all it gave me was the red logo moto, its been stuck there for about 30 min. Does anyone know what I can do? I tried rebooting and boating into recovery but they dont do anything
[RAZR HD General] LifeAsADroid:
Ah got it, in the .zip files the name lists both - what it updates from and what it updates to. the "9.18" lines up with the "whatever KK version" is listed in the .zip name, as does the 9.30. Just a guess (I don't have the files in front of me) but would make sense:

9.18 --> 182

9.30 --> 183
[RAZR HD General] billycar11:
The kit kat updates are named for the jelly bean version they install over.
[RAZR HD General] SamuriHL:
Yes, this is correct.
[RAZR HD General] JTC303:
Sorry, just wondering, do you need to be rooted and/or unlocked to do this?

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[RAZR HD General] SamuriHL:
Rooted no. Unlocked, no. But you can't have already taken the update in any fashion if you're locked. You must be on 9.18.94 or 9.30.1 or lower if you're going to follow those directions. If you're locked and rooted, you will lose root...which is currently unavoidable in taking this update. Once you follow these directions, the OTA zip file you're looking for is named Blur_Version.9.30.1.XT926.Verizon.en.US.zip. The Blur_Version.9.18.94.XT926.Verizon.en.US.zip update will fail to install after following these directions. Use the proper OTA or let it push to you. Do not attempt to downgrade from KK back to JB once you take the update if you're locked.
[RAZR HD General] Serial_Noob:
If you do get a script working can you let me know? DM if necessary? I'm on 9.18.94, locked, rooted but otherwise stock. Because of the flexibility TiBu gives me and my general irritability with unnecessary limitations, I will NOT update if I can't regain root afterward.
[RAZR HD General] LifeAsADroid:
[MENTION=2812087]SamuriHL[/MENTION]

This is probably a stupid question, but with using HoM I am only finding the 9.30 FXZ file on the Motorola site. I am listed as 9.18 currently - does this matter? Or will I simply switch "version paths" after doing the HoM method with the 9.30 FXZ file? Juuuuuust checking that one can go from one "version path" to another without causing issues down the line. I wouldn't think so, but one never knows...

Another question (just as a thought and looking to be corrected/informed as to why/why not) - is it possible to do a wipe of the cache, dalvic cache, and factory reset with TWRP, then when the phone reboots do a adb fastboot flash of the stock recovery file (or the KK stock recovery file in the .zip as you mentioned) and download / install the OTA when it pushes?

...I'm more just looking for a reason why this might not work so I understand more clearly. Does the factory reset / fastboot flashing stock recovery not make the phone fully stock? I was under the impression that's what "factory reset" was for...
[RAZR HD General] SamuriHL:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2752671

Keep an eye on that thread. We can't do anything until the FXZ is released.

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I'll take all this one at a time...

o) 9.18.94 and 9.30.1 are exactly identical builds in almost every way. The partitions are identical. However for some reason Moto chose to use different signing keys and different version numbers. I have a good idea of why this happened and when but it's not relevant. It simply is this way. The FXZ is considered the "official" path. Those on 9.18.94 are on a different, no less official, but, different path. The security in the FXZ for 9.30.1 is identical to the security of 9.18.94 (as they are, partition wise, identical). So flashing the FXZ is not an issue at all...whether you're on 9.30.1 or 9.18.94.

o) Is it possible to do this? Probably. But why would you want to? Much easier to just FXZ with my universal script and 9.30.1 to get you back to stock with no data loss and either sideload the update or wait for it to get pushed OTA.

o) FDR does not do ANYTHING except erase the data partition. That's it. It doesn't change the system partition in any way. If you were rooted before the FDR, you'll be rooted after it assuming you reinstall the root application (the su binary will still be on the system partition either way), It's a common misconception that "factory data reset" does more than just simply erase the data partition.
[RAZR HD General] brownrt:
Like I said, I do understand your instructions. At any rate, flashing the 9.30 and 9.18 recoveries don't work. I think the issue has to do with the failed boot flash. Le sigh, Guess I've got no choice but to wait till the FXZ is released! Thanks for your help.
[RAZR HD General] JTC303:
Thanks.. When you say "But you can't have already taken the update in any fashion if you're locked.", I was rooted/stock/locked, then defrosted and unrooted, took the update and it went through the android screen, then said it failed. Does this automatically disqualify me?

Also, I have used safestrap in the past but don't have it installed currently, perhaps leftover from that?

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[RAZR HD General] SamuriHL:
What exactly did you flash for recovery? The exact filename of the recovery image file, I mean. As for the failed boot flash, that's not impossible to fix. I could probably make a package to do both in about 3 minutes that can be flashed with RSD. You can get to AP Fastboot mode yes? If so, you could flash GPT and recovery_target from the KK ota, immediately reboot to recovery (without attempting to boot the phone...to do this once the flash is done you disconnect the USB cable, power off, and power on with the volume keys held to get to the menu so you can select recovery), and then try to install the OTA again from sideloading.

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Possibly. And there's no easy way to tell what got flashed in that instant. I have no idea what the error was (HOPEFULLY in the assertions before anything was flashed but I don't know that for sure) so I don't know if it's safe to try this or not. Is the phone in a usable state now or is it soft bricked?
[RAZR HD General] LifeAsADroid:
Ah, did not realize your universal script kept all data. Much easier yes.

My concern is that I'll be so excited to finally get KK installed I won't follow the directions for the HoM method exactly and screw something up royally, brick or whatever. Doing the wipe, etc. then reinstalling all of the apps through TiBu pro backups after OTA install might be more tedious, but if in the end there isn't anything to screw me up completely it might be a better method for myself.

...I do appreciate all the help you've been this afternoon, to me and to everyone else.

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Lol, my feelings exactly on this whole process.
[RAZR HD General] JTC303:
Its perfectly fine, I had changed out my battery icons but copied my backup systemui.apk before the install.. Would a factory reset accomplish anything?
[RAZR HD General] SamuriHL:
As you're unlocked, you have nothing to really worry about in doing this. The universal script for unlocked users gives you an amazing amount of power. The secret is in the fact that it skips the GPT, TZ, and data erase commands. Because it doesn't flash GPT or TZ, if you're unlocked, you can downgrade to 9.30.1 with no problem. Should something go wrong, you won't be bricked or stuck. There is no current TWRP for KK, but, CWM exists for it. Meaning you can get root back no problem once you take the update. If I were in your shoes, I'd do this:

o) Grab the 9.30.1 FXZ

o) extract it

o) Drop my RSD Script Generator jar in there and run it to generate the UNIVERSAL, KEEP_DATA, and FULL scripts

o) Flash the UNIVERSAL script with RSD

o) Either sideload or OTA the update to KK

o) Flash CWM recovery

o) Flash supersu zip in recovery

Done with no data loss.

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No, and given that I don't know where you're at I wouldn't risk it. I mean technically speaking, I seriously doubt anything flashed and you're probably still on 9.30.1 partitions completely. But since you're locked and we don't have a new FXZ yet, it's risky to do anything that could brick your phone potentially.
[RAZR HD General] JTC303:
Thanks for all of your quick responses

Luckily, my buddy is getting the m8 tomorrow and trading me his newer, better condition, kitkat updated maxx hd

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[RAZR HD General] doumworld:
Good news : I received today the survey to apply for "tester" (non-US XT925).
[RAZR HD General] meat-rack:
I took the update thinking I could live without root until someone hopefully find an exploit. Ad away I miss you so much.
[RAZR HD General] SamuriHL:
Nice. Well, if you want to take a chance you can try this...it could brick your phone until an FXZ comes out but it could get you into a position to be able to take the KK update. 50/50.

(Reposted from another forum for a different user but the same would apply to you...you can skip installing RSD if you already have it)

Downloads:

RSD: http://www.mediafire.com/download/1eo8hfdlzok5hdy/RSDLite6.1.5.zip

FXZ: http://sbf.droid-developers.org/download.php?device=5&file=75

RSD Script Generator: http://www.mediafire.com/download/rxxf2crhlp5rx6t/RSDScriptGenerator.jar

Instructions:

Install RSD 6.1.5

Unzip the FXZ to a folder

Copy the RSDScriptGenerator.jar file to the unzipped FXZ folder

Run the RSDScriptGenerator.jar file (it's a java executable...if it doesn't run when you double click on it, fix your java install)

Select the VRZ_XT926_9.8.1Q-94-1_RSD.xml file in the script generator

Press generate scripts

Open RSD

Open the UNIVERSAL script we just created in your FXZ directory

Put your phone in AP Fasboot mode

Connect it to your PC using the OEM USB cable on a USB 2 port

Flash away
[RAZR HD General] billycar11:
Just wondering where do these FXZ files come from Motorola or the community? And if from the community how are they made?
[RAZR HD General] SamuriHL:
Motorola. They get leaked.
[RAZR HD General] LifeAsADroid:
Thanks!
[RAZR HD General] SamuriHL:
I sent you a PM with something that should fix you up enough to attempt installing the OTA again.

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That'll work for you, as well. Just a bit clearer with links to everything.
[RAZR HD General] Doug8307:
Thanks for your help, iBolski! After some trial and error I was able to rollback with HoM, apply the OTA, and flash the new CWM (thanks dhacker29).

So here's my next question. I hate the boot up sound, so I was going to try to disable it again, but I ran into a problem. I installed SuperSU v1.94 via CWM using Install from Zip - which appears to have worked even though I didn't use your "adb sideload" method. Then I installed ES File Explorer from the Play Store and granted it access via SuperSU, but I can't modify droidpu.ogg file in /system/media. If I remember correctly, in JellyBean I simply renamed it .old but ES File Explorer is saying "Task Failed".

Any ideas?
[RAZR HD General] LifeAsADroid:
Try using ROM Manager (by JRummy). I've heard of not being able to change filenames with ES File Explorer, but ROM Manager works.
[RAZR HD General] RCOO:
I wish they left the top bar gradient stock instead of making it completely black. Meh.
[RAZR HD General] Serial_Noob:
Are you sure the directory is mounted R/W?
[RAZR HD General] Mr-Glass:
Check your permissions in ES File Explorer in the properties of the media folder..
[RAZR HD General] Doug8307:
You guys were right. It was a permissions issue and Root Browser (not ROM Manager, btw) was easier to change the permissions than ES File Explorer.

Thanks guys. No more "DROOOOIIIIIIID" at start up. :good:
[RAZR HD General] LifeAsADroid:
Ah, right. Thanks for the correction.
[RAZR HD General] lilross88:
Carrier Unlocking

I have done the update, works great for me, except for the unlocking method with CDMA Workshop doesn't seem to work anymore. BTW, I have the locked bootloader.
[RAZR HD General] yujikaido79:
That's not good, my parents depend on it for their Razr M's. Fortunately I am unlocked on my Razr HD Maxx. Can anyone else confirm this on the KK OTA?

Correction its still possible. According to the unlock thread. :)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=52690457
[RAZR HD General] lilross88:
Strange. I tried it several times but it never seemed to keep the edits to the byte when written back to NVRAM.
[RAZR HD General] newmanx4:
Holy crap after reading the last six pages I'm glad I never bothered with rooting or unlocking this phone.
[RAZR HD General] SamuriHL:
Those who are unlocked are in the best position for this update.
[RAZR HD General] killrhythm09:
Why would you not want to at least be unlocked? Gives you way more options.
[RAZR HD General] LifeAsADroid:
+1

Getting through the update isn't that bad, just more time consuming than simply OTA-->install-->done.

Once the update is completed, unlocked will have root almost immediately and able to get to modding instantly.

...my longest part was letting Java install - didn't do it when I upgraded 'puters a little while ago.
[RAZR HD General] SamuriHL:
LMAO on the java install. Did it all go smoothly?
[RAZR HD General] LifeAsADroid:
Not quite:

Everything seemed to be doing what it should, used the RSD tool and got to 12/23 installed through fastboot... then it just stopped when it failed on number 13. I may have had an older version of RSDLite?

Was stuck in the fastboot, couldn't get the phone to reboot anywhere but fastboot, figured it was due to only flashing over 13 of the 23 files. Since I was in fastboot, I re-flashed TWRP 2.7.0.0, booted into recovery, and restored my backup (whew, good call to me on doing that).

Now... Deleted the RSDLite folder I had and am attempting to re-install RSD. Now I'm getting an error "Error reading from file: C:\Program Files\Motorola\RSD Lite\cleancache.vbs. Verify that the file exists and that you can access it." File doesn't exist, not sure what it's referring to. Clicked "OK" and the install rewinds.

Any idea?

EDIT: I'm going in the dark interwebsily-speaking while working on the phone, my "home internet connection" comes from the wireless hotspot hack (which has to be done a different way once KK gets itself on this device, but that's a little cart-before-the-horse right now). Luckily I was able to flash back the TWRP recovery (and that I had it on my desktop at the moment, lol) else I'd be stuck until at work tomorrow.

EDIT EDIT: Next plan of attack is to just plug the phone into the computer, copy EVERY FILE ON IT so as not to lose any semi-important data, then go the brute force method of wiping cache, dalvik cache, factory reset, and see if that works. FML lol.
[RAZR HD General] SamuriHL:
What script did you flash with rsd? Cause you're unlocked... Only 2 files can make it fail to flash.
[RAZR HD General] LifeAsADroid:
UNIVERSAL.xml

I think I figured out my install issues with the re-install of RSD... I shouldn't be working anything electronic after four long days of work and post-midnight...
[RAZR HD General] SamuriHL:
Weird. On an unlocked phone the universal script shouldn't fail. If it fails again post the swdl txt file from your rsd install. You should be using rsd 6.1.5 if possible.
[RAZR HD General] LifeAsADroid:
Yeah I'm thinking I had an older version and was using that. Gonna give it a go with the 6.1.5 once I get it installed.

EDIT: Yep, it was 5.6.4. And with what I did I had to scour the interwebs for the install file for that version to do a repair. Now updating to 6.1.5, gonna attempt the method again in a few minutes.
[RAZR HD General] newmanx4:
Because after reading six pages of trying to update after unlocking or rooting I'm glad mine was just a simple update. My last phone was rooted but I've just never bothered with this one.

Now, ART or Dalvik? What's everybody trying there and do you see better results with one or the other? Also my slider for silent mode on the lockscreen is gone with KK and I can't find anyway to get it back.
[RAZR HD General] GilmourD3:
Thank you! This did it for me.
[RAZR HD General] lilross88:
Confirmed. I did a full wipe in recovery, did inital setup wizard and then rebooted into BP Tools mode in the boot menu. I double checked that my drivers was good and then commenced doing the unlock. I hope this helps those having issues. :D
[RAZR HD General] wheels01:
Hello,

I've read the whole thread and was wondering if someone could point me in the right direction. Im looking for the SU package that i can sideload.

Thanks!
[RAZR HD General] yujikaido79:
Root

I flashed this with the updated CWM for Kitkat http://download.chainfire.eu/396/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.94.zip?retrieve_file=1

Then installed SuperSU app from play store, entered app needed to update through recovery it then automatically restarted and I had root. For only unlocked boot loader at this time.
[RAZR HD General] GilmourD3:
So, has anybody tried ART with KitKat on the DRHD?
[RAZR HD General] SamuriHL:
FWIW, I've been running ART on my S4 GPE since 4.4.2 was released. Haven't had any issues and it is snappier. Those who've tried ART on the HD say it's noticeably faster.
[RAZR HD General] GISGeek:
Sam, I know you're a busy guy...Thanks Verizon and Moto...So I was having issues with the update getting stuck (half way through it would hang...I now know I should have just booted to recovery and it would have finished). Read and successfully used HouseOfMoto to "put stock back" however I used 9.30.1 instead of 9.18.94 which was on my phone. I have a Blur_Version.9.18.94.XT926.Verizon.en.US.zip file, but cant seem to get it to flash back into the phone. RSD doesn't like it cuz its missing the *.XML. I would wait, but the 9.30.1 version won't allow me to register motorola services so I can get OTA updates again...

Any thoughts would be a great help. Do you know where I can get a 9.18.94 FXZ file???
[RAZR HD General] SamuriHL:
You're going about it the wrong way. I'll pm you with a link to what you need. There is no such thing as a "9.18.94 FXZ". 9.30.1 is the "official" version and there is an OTA update for it that I'll send you a link to. Install it from recovery, most likely having to reboot into recovery twice as the first time it'll update to KK recovery and then you'll be able to install the update after that.
[RAZR HD General] wheels01:
Would love the help if anyone has some advice. Here is what i did.

1. SBF with RSD back to 9.30 (no problem)

2. Installed OTA from recovery (no problem)

3. Installed CMW recovery via fastboot (no problem)

4. Installed SU ZIP in CMW (no problem)

---------phone was working nice and smoth -------------- (should have stopped here)

5. Flashed different boot animation (which i though would be fine b/c i've been using the same boot animation for over a year now)

--Phone will not boot. It stays stuck at the boot animation.

I can still access recovery and fastboot so i though i'll try the HoM. I started reading about HoM got everything set up thinking that i could use the universal script to downgrade but i read in a post that even unlocked i cant go back to 9.30 to apply the update again so i stopped looking for the universal script and landed here.

I have a backup of my old rom before i SBF back to 9.30 and i was thinking i could restore that but wanted to ask for advice.

Thank you!
[RAZR HD General] SamuriHL:
Advice stop at step 4. LMAO :D

Ok, seriously. Since you're unlocked, you CAN use the UNIVERSAL script to downgrade to 9.30.1 and rerun steps 1 through 4. You can't flash the GPT or TZ partitions or it'll brick and cause all manner of pain to fix (not really but it's a PITA) which my UNIVERSAL script skips, allowing you to downgrade just fine. It's locked users who'll brick if they downgrade even with the UNIVERSAL script. And they'd be stuck until the new FXZ is released. You're fine though.
[RAZR HD General] wheels01:
I can tell you this bro

I WILL STOP AT STEP 4. lol

I read and waited for a couple of days to make sure this did not happen to me... and it did. At least i can follow directions. Im back to 9.30 using the universal and updating to KK all over again...
[RAZR HD General] SamuriHL:
LMAO! At least you're back on your way to a working phone again. Others haven't been quite as lucky including one perma bricked M. sigh.
[RAZR HD General] newmanx4:
So my phone still jumps over 100 degrees randomly which then rapidly drains the battery. I had hoped that would go away.
[RAZR HD General] davidjames4:
This was just the general survey though to soak right? I got that as well a few weeks ago but they ask you which system version you are using during that survey so I think until that version is ready we wont see anything for a bit :(
[RAZR HD General] doumworld:
No, that was another survey. The beginning of the invitation email was "Hi. Thanks for joining the Motorola Feedback Network. This particular invitation is not going to everyone. We are reaching out to you because you have demonstrated that you are willing and able to provide quality feedback on Motorola software..."
[RAZR HD General] iBolski:
That sounds like the same email and survey I got to soak test the XT926, so it sounds like the XT925 is on it's way to getting an update. You'll know when you get to the survey as it will say whether it's for KK or not.
[RAZR HD General] SamuriHL:
Guys, something I want everyone to know cause it wasn't clear to one of the people I've been helping. When you go to install the OTA, this happens:

1) It will install a new KK recovery and reboot

2) It SHOULD reboot back into recovery, but, sometimes it doesn't

If your phone hangs, reboot to recovery. If it ends up at the red Andy screen, the morons changed the key code. It's no longer volume down + tap volume up. It's now hold volume up + tap power to get into recovery. From there, proceed to install the OTA a second time and it should take. This is biting a frack ton of people in the ass.
[RAZR HD General] doumworld:
The survey was for testing on non-US XT925 but I don't remenber if KK was explicitly mentioned.

My phone is a "CEE-retail" version and I live in France.
[RAZR HD General] davidjames4:
Now you have me all excited again!

I have a Canadian Fido, still no email for me but in all fairness I am not too active on the moto forums.

Def keep us informed!