RAZR i Help Guide

[SharpnShiny]

Hi, no thread similar to this appeared when I prepared to post...I wanted to create a thread for questions for anyone new to Motorola (like me!), this is popular in some other phone areas. Any major tips can be labelled in the first post for example, so the next new user can quickly find the most asked questions easily.

Also, because it's the Q&A section, anyone feel free to ask any question! :victory:

Rooting
Motorola says it voids warranty

Bootloader
You can unlock the bootloader in the phone to use custom ROMs and modifcations to your phone. Doing this automatically voids warranty, according to Motorola, and you should only do this if you read the instructions very carefully. It is very easy to brick your phone with an unlocked bootloader.

Avoiding a Bricked Phone
A bricked phone means one which does not switch on or work normally. If you can access the recovery menu or use software on your computer to restore the phone, then it is called a 'soft brick'. If you cannot switch on the phone, connect it properly to computer software or access the recovery, especially if there is no LED when you do this, then it is likely a 'hard brick'. You should be aware that while some phones can be fixed when it is 'hard bricked', the RAZR i, for now, is very hard to unbrick from this state. You should read as much as possible before you modify your phone to prevent a hard brick. Here is a thread dedicated to this.

Flash an Original ROM to your RAZR i
You can find a guide on this here with all of the tools needed to do this. Note - this does not fix "service required, code corrupt". This tool is useful for fixing an OTA brick or for testing different ROMs on the same Android version level - stay on Android 4.0 or 4.1, do not move from 4.1 to 4.0 or a you may brick your phone. Downgrading 4.1 to 4.0 with RSD Lite definitely bricks your phone.

RAZR i Specifications Quick-View
Specifications Quick View on GSM Arena

Jelly Bean Update
It's available on some networks and non-network locked devices already, anyone you can't download it yet should have it
by early March.
Problem with Jelly Bean update? Did it say 'must register Motorola services account', 'error'? You must reset your
phone to factory settings, make sure you SIM card is properly inserted when the phone is booting again. Now it should
be fixed.
Motorola advise to reset the phone entirely after upgrade to Jelly Bean.

Motorola Support
RAZR i forum, questions, registration, live chat and email support
Software Update Notice
Official Specifiations of RAZR i

Downloads
RSD Lite v6.0
SBF Files for RSD Lite (Original ROMs)
Official Motorola RSD Lite Flash Guide
Short RSD Lite Flash Guide
Motorola Drivers

XDA Flashing and Recovery Tutorials
Flashing and Bootlooping


Happy modding



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[SharpnShiny]

Rooting - OK I just got official word from Moto...yep it's void if you root. You can still get your device repaired, but an 'out of warranty fee applies'.

 

[groundlet]

Mahlzeit zusammen,
benötige gerade ein wenig Hilfe mit meinem XT910. Habe nach Update auf CWM Recovery nach dem Booten plötzlich den Screen "Encryption Unseccsful" bekommen. Hatte leider vergessen meine persönlichen Daten vorher zu entsperren.
Ein Full Wipe und auch die Option im Bootloop das Handy zu reseten führten immer wieder zum Screen zurück, dass die Datenentschlüssung fehlgeschlagen ist.
Ein wenig Suche bei Google ergab dann, dass ich im Fastboot Menu den Cache löschen, die Nutzerdaten löschen und einen Fastreboot machen soll. Soweit so gut. alles verstanden... Jedoch... wenn ich das Handy im Fastboot starte kommen die großen Fragezeichen, wie komme ich über ADB auf den Fastbootordner.. Kann mir jemand da eine genaue Anleitung zu geben?

Danke im Voraus.

 

[HSD-Pilot]

Wrong Forum, here's the RazR i Section. And on XdA you should use english
Ok, first CWM on the XT910 won't work on JB. Use Safestrap or Boot Menu Manager (i recommend BMM).
About your Problem > Follow my Signature to our German Forum (XT910!) and download the EU JB Fastboot File. Flash it with RSD and all should be fine.

Auf Deutsch > Folge meiner Signatur und flashe die EU JB Fastboot mit RSD. Anleitungen sind alle verlinkt.
Nutze Safestrap oder BMM unter JB, CWM läuft nicht mehr.

Gesendet von meinem XT890

 

[Chri$b0b2005]

Let's say one was to use rsd lite to flash the ROM the phone came with removing root then use fastboot and cmd to flash the non unlocked bootloader boot logo ... would that not regain warranty? Just wondering because I figured you could blag it... if not there would probably be a way to relock bootloader? Just saying its possible isn't it?

Sent from my rooted XT890 with unlocked bootloader using XDA premium

Past androids: HTC Hero - Sony X10 mini (rooted and running mini cyanogenmod) - Orange Stockholm (rooted to remove orange's skin and bloatware) :3

 

[ICuaI]

Let's say one was to use rsd lite to flash the ROM the phone came with removing root then use fastboot and cmd to flash the non unlocked bootloader boot logo ... would that not regain warranty? Just wondering because I figured you could blag it... if not there would probably be a way to relock bootloader? Just saying its possible isn't it?

Sent from my rooted XT890 with unlocked bootloader using XDA premium

Past androids: HTC Hero - Sony X10 mini (rooted and running mini cyanogenmod) - Orange Stockholm (rooted to remove orange's skin and bloatware) :3

Motorola knows, that your phone was unlocked, so your warranty is avoid. No matter if you lock your bootloader again

 

[luciano_dias]

thanks

Great post, thank you.:good:

 

[jeanmoretto]

Nice guides.
I did from other guides and the process is same.

Appreciate guides that can help us in other times

 

[SharpnShiny]

Nice guides.
I did from other guides and the process is same.

Appreciate guides that can help us in other times

I agree, my last 4/5/ phones were Sony phones and there are MANY guides there, I've benefited from many good people's help. Bricking a Sony phone seems almost impossible. Here, I think a lot of people need help. I bricked my first Motorola, got it replaced (free) and decided to set up help threads to avoid bricks...:victory:

 

[kpro1996]

is this phone worth buying for 300 euros?
I got my htc pico destroyed because of water damage so I need a new phone.
I want a phone with a bigger screen (4 - 4.3''), yet still compact
so I thought this phone was a very good solution.
but what are your thoughts about this phone, should I consider a different phone before I buy the razr i?

 

[naplam]

is this phone worth buying for 300 euros?
I got my htc pico destroyed because of water damage so I need a new phone.
I want a phone with a bigger screen (4 - 4.3''), yet still compact
so I thought this phone was a very good solution.
but what are your thoughts about this phone, should I consider a different phone before I buy the razr i?

Get a Nexus 4 for that price... https://play.google.com/store/devices/details?id=nexus_4_8gb

By the way, can any of you guys show me the build.prop file for the Razr i? it doesn't matter which rom you're using. You can paste it to http://pastebin.com and post the link. Thanks in advance!

 

[kpro1996]

Get a Nexus 4 for that price... https://play.google.com/store/devices/details?id=nexus_4_8gb

By the way, can any of you guys show me the build.prop file for the Razr i? it doesn't matter which rom you're using. You can paste it to http://pastebin.com and post the link. Thanks in advance!

Not available in my country, I already ordered the razr i by now.
I can send it back in 30 days if I do not like it, but I think I will.