As of 5/7/2013 bionic bootstrap does not work with 98.72.22. It will cause an encryption error and put you in a boot loop. You can use safestrap with 98.72.22 to create your back ups and flash zips.
If you do flash bootstrap and end up in a boot loop you must flash the 98.72.22 fxz and re-root.
Follow the steps outlined by the developer of safestrap Hash-of-Codes here
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Bootstrap Guide:
As of 5/7/2013 bionic bootstrap does not work with 98.72.22. It will cause an encryption error and put you in a boot loop. You can use safestrap with 98.72.22 to create your back ups and flash zips.
If you do flash bootstrap and end up in a boot loop you must flash the 98.72.22 fxz and re-root.
A quick note before we get started.
The bootstrap IS NOT to unbrick your Bionic. If you have boot loops, freezing problems, etc, use the restore guide above, then use the bootstrap to get back into CWR and restore your nandroid backup.
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List of files you are going to need:[LIST][*]For the latest version of the bootstrap, you need to get this from the market. It's only $3. HOWEVER, if you really aren't feeling nice enough to support our developers, you can download direct.
And that's it!
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Install the Bionic Bootstrap to your phone
Run the app
You'll get this screen:
Press the top button entitled "Bootstrap Recovery"
You will get the "Success!" message
Press the bottom button entitled "Reboot Recovery"
Your phone will reboot into CWR.
From now on, you only need to push the "Reboot Recovery" to get into the menu. However, if you flash a ROM or restore, you must repeat these steps to restore recovery.
Make sure that when flashing anything, the ZIP file is located on /sdcard-ext, and not anywhere else. You don't want to format /system only to find that you don't have a zip to flash.
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CWR Nandroid Backup/Restore Guide:
What you are going to need:
A Rooted Bionic (Scroll up for that guide)
The Bootstrap APK
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How to Backup your Bionic:
Launch the recovery menu via BootStrap or SafeStrap App
Touch backup and restore
Touch Backup
Your backup will be saved to your SD card under the name:
Code:
YYYY-MM-DD.HH.MM.SS
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How to Restore your Bionic:
Launch the recovery menu via BootStrap or SafeStrap App
Touch backup and restore
Touch Restore
Select the backup you'd like to restore
Wait!
Your Bionic should now be restored to the state of the backup.
My brother was trying to root his Bionic, and after freezing certain apps with Titanium, the screen turned black. Now when he turns it on, it gets stuck on the Motoblur logo (red eye w/ white).
Can this method be used to "fix" the Bionic? If not, does anyone have any suggestions or do I have to buy a new one? =(
What's difference between this and a regular SBF? The process for recovery looks the same
They're pretty much the same. Just a different encoding, file structure, etc. It's all in XML (which is cool cause I can open up the file and read it!).
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Originally Posted by Chahsewbow
My brother was trying to root his Bionic, and after freezing certain apps with Titanium, the screen turned black. Now when he turns it on, it gets stuck on the Motoblur logo (red eye w/ white).
Can this method be used to "fix" the Bionic? If not, does anyone have any suggestions or do I have to buy a new one? =(
It should. However, let it be noted: I have not done this personally. I can not be liable for anything that happens.
But... I'd say go for it. That's better than having a brick, which is what you have.
On a side note, I would like to ask the admins or mods to sticky this so that it can be at the top, not because I want publicity, but this information needs to be available. Feel free to delete this section once/if it's stickied.
Some words of advice:
1) I have the same links in my signature, and I will be posting the FXZ file shortly (DLing now). All of them are from my paid Mediafire account, so they will DL fast, and I can keep statistics on how much and when etc.
2) As for plugging into the back of the computer versus the front, well, I have a powered USB hub that works just great for all things synchronizing and such - always a good alternative to just relying on motherboard power. If anyone has a powered USB hub they can use that - of course, it will still need connecting to the computer, and the best place to do it is still the USB ports on the back of the computers, but not necessary, as the hub has it's own, independent power source.
3) For Windows Vista / 7 users, and particularly for those on x64 versions, I recommend that you run RSDLite with administrative privileges. it's not necessary, but some users have reported better results when going that route as opposed to running it normally.
4) BE ABSOLUTELY SURE THE PROCESS HAS COMPLETED BEFORE YOU DISCONNECT THE CABLE. This is one surefire way to screw the phone up - incompletely flashing the phone. Unless otherwise stated, we have to assume this is so - unless anyone wants to donate a $600 device to me for testing?
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1) I have the same links in my signature, and I will be posting the FXZ file shortly (DLing now). All of them are from my paid Mediafire account, so they will DL fast, and I can keep statistics on how much and when etc.
2) As for plugging into the back of the computer versus the front, well, I have a powered USB hub that works just great for all things synchronizing and such - always a good alternative to just relying on motherboard power. If anyone has a powered USB hub they can use that - of course, it will still need connecting to the computer, and the best place to do it is still the USB ports on the back of the computers, but not necessary, as the hub has it's own, independent power source.
3) For Windows Vista / 7 users, and particularly for those on x64 versions, I recommend that you run RSDLite with administrative privileges. it's not necessary, but some users have reported better results when going that route as opposed to running it normally.
4) BE ABSOLUTELY SURE THE PROCESS HAS COMPLETED BEFORE YOU DISCONNECT THE CABLE. This is one surefire way to screw the phone up - incompletely flashing the phone. Unless otherwise stated, we have to assume this is so - unless anyone wants to donate a $600 device to me for testing?
+1 for this.
I'll see if I can add some of this stuff to the main post, but make sure you have all of the links in your siggy so I can nab them!
The links are all updated except for the FXZ file, which is still uploading. As soon as it is done, I'll add the link. And it sucks that I have a 1000 char limit on the siggy, since that includes BBCode I'm stuck only giving out the latest links, and not any previous ones...
I need to sit down this weekend and make my Gogole Page with all the links...
I downloaded the full 685 MB one, but it came out to 684 MB for me. I'm normally not this paranoid, but I was wondering if anyone could confirm that their's also came out to that size or if they could post their md5sum? I just don't want a file or two to be missing that could be crucial.
I downloaded the full 685 MB one, but it came out to 684 MB for me. I'm normally not this paranoid, but I was wondering if anyone could confirm that their's also came out to that size or if they could post their md5sum? I just don't want a file or two to be missing that could be crucial.
Mine is: 96e10ae9b00b696e8efed0e076632a53
The 685MB was not correct. I just checked my copy, and it's 684, but Chrome must have rounded up.
Your MD5 is correct. I'll add hashes to the main post so all can check.
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With a laptop does it mater which usb port you use.
Probably not, but if it has ports in the back of the laptop, or on the sides but towards the back, use those, as those are more likely to be direct motherboard connections, so just being safe.
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Just restored using minimal FXZ and re-rooted using Pete's!
I wanted to test it out for future ROM flashing and also I think there were some settings that got messed up when I was messing around with my LED too much...
Anyway... thanks for the write-up and to all the devs responsible if you're reading these forums!
Can't wait for new ROMs- especially ones without a sound on the boot animation
Last edited by mrlinch; September 15th, 2011 at 09:58 PM.
Just restored using minimal FXZ and re-rooted using Pete's!
I wanted to test it out for future ROM flashing and also I think there were some settings that got messed up when I was messing around with my LED too much...
Anyway... thanks for the write-up and to all the devs responsible if you're reading these forums!
Can't wait for new ROMs!
be sure to really thank him by hitting the thanks button on the very first post....
Nice guide so far man! You should include a section for "How to do a nandroid backup" I know you have it in the bootstrap section, but it might be of use if you just make a "How to: Nandroid Backup" so it's easier for people to see. Just my .02 cents
Anyone else having problems getting rsdlite to install? I had problems with the driver install and had to got to moto because it kept asking for a disk. Do i have to do the same with rsdlite
I'm definitely not new to using RSDLite, but I've tried repeatedly using the posted fxz files and everytime after it uncompresses, I get an error that says "Please check input file. Either XML format is wrong or image files associated with it are missing."
I've tried downloading the both the full size file and the minimal file and both produce the same error.
I'm at wits end now because I did a little too much tinkering and removal of what I thought was bloatware, except now I get force closes when trying to add a calendar event (which I've heard has to do with removing the generic email app). I backed them up with Titanium and then removed them, except when I try to restore the apps, Titanium hangs on restore and I have to reboot phone. I figured my only option was to flash it back to stock, but now I can't even do that because of this XML error I'm getting.
I know I don't post much in here, but mainly because any issues I have, I can usually find with the search function. However now, I seem to be the only one with this problem since flashing the Bionic is a new thing. I truly appreciate anyones help in this matter. Thanks!
I'm definitely not new to using RSDLite, but I've tried repeatedly using the posted fxz files and everytime after it uncompresses, I get an error that says "Please check input file. Either XML format is wrong or image files associated with it are missing."
I've tried downloading the both the full size file and the minimal file and both produce the same error.
I'm at wits end now because I did a little too much tinkering and removal of what I thought was bloatware, except now I get force closes when trying to add a calendar event (which I've heard has to do with removing the generic email app). I backed them up with Titanium and then removed them, except when I try to restore the apps, Titanium hangs on restore and I have to reboot phone. I figured my only option was to flash it back to stock, but now I can't even do that because of this XML error I'm getting.
I know I don't post much in here, but mainly because any issues I have, I can usually find with the search function. However now, I seem to be the only one with this problem since flashing the Bionic is a new thing. I truly appreciate anyones help in this matter. Thanks!
Hey, which guide did you use, the minimal or full? I had to create all of those commands for the full, but I have no way of testing it.
It's good to see that the Linux/OS X guide worked though. Thanks for testing!
I used the minimal one. I had an issue initially with using the fastboot binary on a Mac running leopard, it would keep saying "Permission Denied" when running the command. I went and ran it on a Mac with Lion and had no issues.
I used the minimal one. I had an issue initially with using the fastboot binary on a Mac running leopard, it would keep saying "Permission Denied" when running the command. I went and ran it on a Mac with Lion and had no issues.
That's interesting. Maybe it needed to be chmodded to +x for it to run. But it's working now!
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Everytime I push "Root my phone" i get an error ..... anyone get this too?
This is the exception that pops up from Pete's Tools.
System.ComponentModel.Win32Exception: The system cannot find the file specified
at System.Diagnostics.Process.StartWithCreateProcess( ProcessStartInfo startInfo)
at System.Diagnostics.Process.Start()
at Petes_Motorola_Root_Tools.Main.TaskKill(String sCommand)
at Petes_Motorola_Root_Tools.Main.RestartADB()
at Petes_Motorola_Root_Tools.Main.btnRoot_Click(Objec t sender, EventArgs e)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.OnClick(EventArgs e)
at System.Windows.Forms.Button.OnClick(EventArgs e)
at System.Windows.Forms.Button.OnMouseUp(MouseEventAr gs mevent)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.WmMouseUp(Message& m, MouseButtons button, Int32 clicks)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.WndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.ButtonBase.WndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.Button.WndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.O nMessage(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.W ndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.NativeWindow.Callback(IntPtr hWnd, Int32 msg, IntPtr wparam, IntPtr lparam)
Last edited by rovrhys; September 18th, 2011 at 02:19 PM.
If you haven't tried it already, delete everything pete's file and the extracted file. Redownload extract and try it again. The file might have been corrupt when downloading.
If you haven't tried it already, delete everything pete's file and the extracted file. Redownload extract and try it again. The file might have been corrupt when downloading.
Do that, and also check the MD5 hashes! I've included those for a reason!
Here's a Windows/Mac tool that adds hash checking to the right-click Properties/Get Info menu.
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I know you have it in the bootstrap section, but it might be of use if you just make a "How to: Nandroid Backup" so it's easier for people to see. Just my .02 cents 
