[GSM/CDMA] How to install an ICS Custom Rom with BootMenu Manager

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Have an look into the ICS Fastboot, you attempt to flash. I guess there's no webtop_signed in it. Your Webtop Partition is still on your Phone, only the data on it are gone.
But you can flash your ICS Fastboot without problems. You won't even recognize that there're no data on the webtop partition. If you want these datas back, you have to Fastboot an GB webtop signed.

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markshane

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Thanks for your swift response. No, it does not contain the webtop files. I only wanna flash the ICS firmware & don't care about the webtop as of now.

I'll go ahead and flash now!

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@therazrguy

Thanks for video. Can you help me make another short video (max 3min).
I want to link the video to BootMenu Manager Google Play page.

Thanks
 
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I am on stock GSM ROM t every time i try to install packages it won't install all and always leaves out:
No Bootstrap app installed,Enough free space on/preinstall and Boot menu package installed.
Can anybody explain why this is happening?
 
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Have an look into your preinstall folder. I guess there're still files of Bootstrap in it. Delete them and try again.

Sent by my Black Widow AOKP XT910
 
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Okay,thanks for the advice,i have looked everywhere and have deleted the razr bootstrap .apk file,reebooted the phone and tried again but the same thing happens.I looked in the help and it reads 'Temporary disable: It's weird that webview is causing this app to freeze at startup'.Is there something else i can do?
 
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Thanx HSD-Pilot great tutorial. I've always followed your guides in the past, they are a work of art.
 
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is it possible to sync SMS between two different ROM ? Like boot manager Pro ?
 
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If I want to go back to stock ics (running Epsilon atm) när should I just rsd back to ics provided by eternity team?

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Yeah, that's the cleanest way. If you wanna be completely clean & save

Boot into BootMenu Recovery > Format webtop

Boot into Stock Recovery > wipe data

Flash with RSD

Profit

Sent from my CustomiZed XT910
 
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Boot into your working system and disable 2nd init in the App.

MiUi isn't compatible with Rom Converter. On next release the fix for MiUi is included. Till now you have to edit the Update Script on your PC.

Sent from my CustomiZed XT910
 
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HSD-Pilot said:
Boot into your working system and disable 2nd init in the App.

MiUi isn't compatible with Rom Converter. On next release the fix for MiUi is included. Till now you have to edit the Update Script on your PC.

Sent from my CustomiZed XT910
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Thanks, I disabled it however i used Rom Converter and it worked without editing the Update Script.
 
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Add this pic to OP
 

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    HSD-Pilot
    HSD-Pilot
    How to install an ICS Custom Rom on an XT910/XT912 using BootMenu Manager


    This Video is based on V 0.2.6 and shows the manual way through the Recovery.


    You have to be on ICS 4.0.4 to follow this Guide


    1. Your Way back to Stock


    !!! Before you even think about to install an Custom Rom, safe your Way back !!!


    What do i need to get my Stock Rom back?


    RSDLite 5.7

    The latest Drivers for your Device (You'll find them through Motorola Support)

    Your ICS Fastboot Files

    Pedrotorresfilho's Guide will tell you which FW you need and all the relevant differences between GSM & CDMA

    So have an Look @ this

    And of course you need:

    The Know How about RSD and AP Fastboot

    How to get in AP Fastboot / Stock Recovery​

    When your Phone is Off:

    AP: Hold down Power + Vol.up + Vol.down > select AP Fastboot with Vol.down > accept with Vol.up

    Stock Recovery: Hold down Power + Vol.up + Vol.down > select Recovery with Vol.down > accept with Vol.up > When the dead Android appears press Vol.up + Vol.down

    !!! Charge your Battery till 100% before you start !!!
    (min. 80%)


    2. The Custom Recovery

    recoveryoverview.png


    You cant flash an Rom through your Stock Recovery, so you have to download an Custom Recovery. In this case i'll write this How to by using the BootMenu Manager created by Whirleyes.

    Download it from Play Store or the OP of BootMenu


    3. Setup BootMenu

    After you have downloaded the BootMenu you have to get it started.
    When you open the App the first time, it will show you the Installer Screen.
    Just hit the Download Button and wait, till everything is checked!

    setupc.png


    If you're wanna uninstall the Recovery, just hit the Uninstall - Buttons

    1. Uninstall Hijack
    2. Uninstall Packages
    3. Uninstall BootMenu Manager

    This can be necessary, befor you apply an OTA Update.


    4. Backup your Rom

    The next step should be an Backup of your Main system, in case that anything went wrong! Of course you can Backup your Second System, too.

    1. Select 1st System Manager / 2nd System Manager
    2. Select Fast Backup
    3. Choose you Storage (internal / external) and name your Backup
    4. Hit OK and confirm the Reboot

    backup.png



    5. Prepare your Webtop Partition for 2nd System

    To install and Second System on your RazR you have to clean up your Webtop Partition. To do this you have to boot into the Custom Recovery.

    webtop.png


    1. Select Mounts & Format
    2. If the Webtop is not mounted, set it to mount Webtop
    2. Select Format Webtop
    3. Reboot


    6. Rom Converter

    To flash an Rom with BootMenu on your RazR you have to convert it first! The Rom Converter will edit the Update Script and set the 2nd init on Safestrap based Roms.

    1. Open Rom Converter
    2. Set Patch 2nd-init rootfs if you're converting an Safestrap based Rom!
    !!! Don't set 2nd-init rootfs when you convert MiUi !!!
    3. Select your Rom.zip and confirm

    You will see the process in the Notificationbar.
    After it's done you get an new Zip File called BM_Rom.zip, which you have to flash!

    convertromf.png



    7. Installation on Main System / Second System

    Now you have the choice to keep your Stock Rom clean and install an Rom on your Webtop Partition or to Crackflash your RazR completely. I will show you both ways.

    1. Select 1st System Manager / 2nd System Manager
    2. Select Install a Zip Package
    3. Select Add a Zip File to Queue & select your BM_Rom.zip

    !!! If you're on an GSM Device and on your way to flash an CDMA Rom, you have to add the GSM Patch AFTER the BM_Rom.zip !!!

    AOKP based GSM Patch
    CM9 based GSM Patch
    Stock based GSM Patch

    If necessary, select the GApps.zip AFTER the Rom (and before the GSM Patch)

    4. Check Clear Data & Cache + Clear Dalvik Cache Before you confirm your choice!

    installrom.png


    The BootMenu Manager will reboot into Recovery, flash your Zips and reboot into your new Rom.

    Beware!

    When you reboot your new Rom the BootMenu will check the Hijack (the on Boot Option). If there's something wrong, it will warn you and re-ask if you really wanna reboot!

    50bb607a-56f5-d919.jpg


    If that happens to you, don't reboot!

    Go back in the Recovery and switch to 6. System Keeper. There select install Hijack and try to reboot again. If you still get an warning, then restore your last Backup before you reboot.

    After that you can check the Updater-Script or if it's the right Rom for you (GSM?) and you used the right Instructions.


    After you rebooted your device, you will see an screen with an green Android. Tab it to select the Rom you wanna boot or to boot into Custom Recovery again.

    You can set your default Rom after you booted the Rom in the BootMenu App under BootMenu Settings!

    BootMenuScreen.png


    The first Boot of an new Rom always takes an bit longer, than usual. So relax and WAIT!

    If you decide to install an new Custom Rom over an older one, you don't need to install your Stock Rom first! Just Wipe everything and follow the Instructions of the Rom Thread to install it.


    TROUBLESHOOT

    !!! I faced an Problem during this Tutorial. This contains the Main System - flash and the Stock based GSM - Patch !!!

    Main System:

    If you flash an Rom on your Main System, the Hijack (on Boot Option) will be kicked off! That's easy to solve:

    1. Deny Reboot and go back
    2. Select System Keeper
    3. Select install Hijack
    4. Reboot

    Stock based GSM Patch:

    CDMA User can ignore this!
    I only faced this Problem by using the Stock based GSM Patch on an Stock based CDMA Rom (Eclipse / Simplex / Black Widow 214)

    I wasn't able to get an Data - connection after i rebooted into the Rom. To solve this, just reboot your RazR and hit the Custom Recovery during the Hijack!

    1. Wipe Data/Cache/Dalvik Cache
    2. Install GSM Patch
    4. Reboot


    Fastboot for the webtop_signed

    Here's an way to get the second System running on an RazR that you purchased with ICS preinstalled. It seems, that you can't mount the Partition with it.
    You will get an failure called >invalid argument< when you enter the line mount -t ext3 /dev/block/webtop /tmp/webtop
    To get it working, we tried to fastboot an GB webtop_signed on an ICS Maxx and after that it works flawless for the Guy.

    You also can use this to get your Files back which where deleted to get the second system running!

    DOWNLOAD

    PART1 + PART2

    This is the Webtop_signed of the 651.167.26.XT910.Retail.en.EU that was used to get on the 672.180.33.XT910.Retail.en.EU some times ago.

    If you have an GB 2.3.6 Fastboot File of your Region and wanna use this webtop_signed, you can only download the FlashME.bat and add your File into the Folder!

    http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?qibcf1inyb7ao8y


    INSTALLATION

    After you downloaded an extracted the 2 Parts you'll get an Folder called Webtop 2.3.6.en.EU.

    In this you'll find the FlashMe.bat and the Webtop_signed.

    Connect your RazR in AP Fastboot Modus with your PC and doubleclick the FlashMe.bat.

    webtopstart.png


    Your RazR will reboot after the flash was sucessfull

    webtopfinish.png


    Now you can follow the steps to get your second system on your preinstalled ICS.


    8. I stuck in an Bootloop, what now?

    In case, that your Rom won't boot you can always boot into the Custom Recovery again.

    Shut down your RazR by holding Power & Vol- till your screen turns black. When you now start your RazR again, you should see the green Android from above.

    Hit him and select the Custom Recovery.

    Once you're there you can restore the Backup of your previous Rom!

    I recommend to wipe data before you start the restore.

    1. Select Backup & restore
    2. Change Backup location > Micro SD
    3. Restore
    4. Select your Backup and wait
    5. Reboot

    If that won't work, remember the start of this Thread. You got RSD and the Fastboot Files ready, right?


    9. Install some Themes / Extras

    If you decide to install an new Theme or some Extras like the Kernel Modules on your new Rom, follow this steps:

    1. Select the Theme / Extra
    2. Check clean Dalvik Cache
    3. Hit Ok and confirm

    extrasv.png



    10. Flash in Recovery

    Of course you can still flash an Rom or Extras OldSchool - Like in the Recovery

    Read the Instructions of the Thread, where you get your Rom from! In most cases the following steps are needed:

    1. Wipe & clean > Wipe data & cache (Factory Reset) > Wipe cache > Wipe dalvik cache
    2. Install zip package
    3. Change zip file location > Micro SD
    4. Install a zip package
    5. Select Rom.zip and wait
    6. Power options > Reboot

    For some Roms you need to install extra GApps (Google Apps) or an GSM Patch. Do this after the Rom and before you reboot!

    installzip.png




    That's all i can tell you about that stuff. If somebody find an failure or something i missed, just post it and i will correct it as soon as possible.

    Now please keep the Development Section Clean!
    If you still got Questions you can ask them in the Q&A Section!    ​
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    whirleyes
    whirleyes
    this project grows bigger than I thought.. (more than what I can handle alone)

    with a lot of coding/bug fixes need to be done, I really haven't/want to spend time making a documentation.
    Hopefully this help other user to start using bootmenu.

    I'll upload recovery screenshot for aiding your effort.

    Thanks

    Here the link for recovery & bootmenu screenshot (High resolution) - link
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    HSD-Pilot
    HSD-Pilot
    Thanks for that screens. I'll add them, when I'm back home on my PC. That will make things a lot easier for new users :thumbup:

    Gesendet von meinem XT910 mit Tapatalk 2
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    heblu
    ixtlan007 said:
    Hi and thanks for the tutorial.

    I never used BMM before, and the version that I have now is 0.3.4. I followed your tutorial, but it seems the new version is completely overhauled...

    For example, in the tutorial it says that webtop partition needs to be prepared by mounting and then formatting it. In the new version of BMM there's no such option....

    Also I think I read in one of XDA threads that you can't install any rom in the 2nd system... only on 3rd to 6th system...

    I'm really confused here...

    What about the Rom converter? the roms need to be converted? Does BMM 0.3.4 include a rom converter?

    Could some of you guys please help. Possibly put the exact steps to install a second rom in bullet points so it is clear and straight forward for noobs like me? much appreciated. :eek:

    I'm on stock ICS 4.0.4
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    Click to collapse


    when green android appear, do not press recovery, but setting. There press ACTIVATE system 2
    you can flash any rom into system 1 or 2
    roms does not need conversion
    it is good that you still are on ICS, you can flash any kernel and rom you want
    kernels should be flashed using flash firmware (make sure that in NO SPACE into the path of your kernel)
    kexec should be flashed as regular zip
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    whirleyes
    whirleyes
    BootMenu only replace/change 3 files of your stock rom.
    When you hit uninstall hijack button, it will be revert back to stock ICS.

    p/s : This is one of the first thing I've think when start making this app.
    I don't want to be the cause for "can't apply OTA" problem.
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