I want to thank you for this! Even though it says it fails, it restores my phone. Has saved my phone from a few messed up flashes.
Tutorial/Walkthrough for flashing an .sbf to Droid 2 (unrooting/factory restore)
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getting this error then FAIL.. any ideas?
22:40:49, September 17, 2010
Line: 587
ERROR: Flash failure: Interface AP-OS: Error verifying Code Group 39 checksums. File: 0xAD28, Phone: 0xE045 (Error Code: 31),
Detailed Error Details: Direction of the Error=No Direction, Command Value=4000000, Code Group Number=39
File: D:\test_dev_usb\flash\code\flashdll\FlashHdlr.cpp
Device ID: 0
22:40:49, September 17, 2010
Line: 587
ERROR: Flash failure: Interface AP-OS: Error verifying Code Group 39 checksums. File: 0xAD28, Phone: 0xE045 (Error Code: 31),
Detailed Error Details: Direction of the Error=No Direction, Command Value=4000000, Code Group Number=39
File: D:\test_dev_usb\flash\code\flashdll\FlashHdlr.cpp
Device ID: 0
Followed inst to letter thru step 11. "Droid2_X6_2.2...SECURE.sbf" failed but I could not expand it to find what error. So I did it again. It failed again, went thru to 100% then just said "failed".
So I flashed , "BL_D235...HSPart.sbf" and it passed. The phone rebooted and nothing has changed.
I am using Windows 7. Wonder if I should try it again, or leave well enough alone?
I rooted my phone and then uninstalled the messaging app after I loaded Handcent and now I can not MMS send or receive.
I thought I could follow this tutorial and get things back to square one and start over.
Appreciate any advice.
Update 1
using-rsd-lite-flash-sbf-file-correctly
I read this at the above link(I am new, they won't let me post a link): "Also, be sure your SBF file is good. If your file was originally zipped, then unzipping it would have given an error if it was corrupted so you're OK. " So I decided to use 7 zip on the jpg file again.
It said there was an error with that first sbj file. I deleted the jpg file and downloaded it again. Then I 7 zip'ed the new file and had no error messages.
Then I went through the processes again and it all worked. I am at the *22899 part now it has been doing something for about 15 min now. The call is still in progress and the notification bar is flashing green/grey. I will just have to leave it alone, I guess.
I did notice that all the bloat is back on the phone before I started the current call.
I noticed a few posts that mentioned "failed" so maybe this info will help someone else.
I will update whatever happens.
Update 2
I was supposed to listen when I dialed *22899 but the dial pad went away and the notification bar started blinking. So after about 30 min I got back to the dial pad and there was a message that activation failed. I hit a "next" button, the phone dialed, operator gave choices to reactivate phone or upgrade roaming. I chose 1. and the phone reactivated. I have my 3G and am un rooted. So I stop after 12 a in tutorial. I have all the original apps back and can MMS.
This means I now have a backup on the computer to get back to stock. Now I will root again, and make sure I pay attention to what I am uninstalling.
Thank You and I will hit your paypal link.
So I flashed , "BL_D235...HSPart.sbf" and it passed. The phone rebooted and nothing has changed.
I am using Windows 7. Wonder if I should try it again, or leave well enough alone?
I rooted my phone and then uninstalled the messaging app after I loaded Handcent and now I can not MMS send or receive.
I thought I could follow this tutorial and get things back to square one and start over.
Appreciate any advice.
Update 1
using-rsd-lite-flash-sbf-file-correctly
I read this at the above link(I am new, they won't let me post a link): "Also, be sure your SBF file is good. If your file was originally zipped, then unzipping it would have given an error if it was corrupted so you're OK. " So I decided to use 7 zip on the jpg file again.
It said there was an error with that first sbj file. I deleted the jpg file and downloaded it again. Then I 7 zip'ed the new file and had no error messages.
Then I went through the processes again and it all worked. I am at the *22899 part now it has been doing something for about 15 min now. The call is still in progress and the notification bar is flashing green/grey. I will just have to leave it alone, I guess.
I did notice that all the bloat is back on the phone before I started the current call.
I noticed a few posts that mentioned "failed" so maybe this info will help someone else.
I will update whatever happens.
Update 2
I was supposed to listen when I dialed *22899 but the dial pad went away and the notification bar started blinking. So after about 30 min I got back to the dial pad and there was a message that activation failed. I hit a "next" button, the phone dialed, operator gave choices to reactivate phone or upgrade roaming. I chose 1. and the phone reactivated. I have my 3G and am un rooted. So I stop after 12 a in tutorial. I have all the original apps back and can MMS.
This means I now have a backup on the computer to get back to stock. Now I will root again, and make sure I pay attention to what I am uninstalling.
Thank You and I will hit your paypal link.
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has anyone tried flashing this .sbf with sbf_flash (a program for Linux to, obviously, flash .sbf files) it worked fine with flashing the D1, but I haven't seen any information confirming it will on the D2.
thanks in advance! looking forward to my new shiny D2
thanks in advance! looking forward to my new shiny D2
Yup. Matt4542 started another thread here on how to sbf recovery using that method.
I have only flashed with linux, and have done it multiple times. It is as easy as you can get.
You should also mention that the sbf can be loaded from Bootloader mode and also how to get into bootloader mode (hold up on physical dpad while powering on)
For all of you getting failed try reloading into bootloader mode when it resets. it'll give you failed sometimes just because it didnt go back but it still will work
For all of you getting failed try reloading into bootloader mode when it resets. it'll give you failed sometimes just because it didnt go back but it still will work
awesome! so what we're saying is (aside from modifying an sbf file and bricking it that way) the droid 2 is about as safe as the droid 1, as far as failsafe methods to restore to working status.
So I've attempted following this method on a Windows XP 32 bit computer available to me. I got everything installed on the computer that I know of.
I plug in my phone, open RSD lite, it shows up, I choose the first file for flashing and I hit 'start'. It takes about 2 minutes to tell me it's failed.
This is the message I get: "unable to retrieve interface handle (0x7027)"
Any ideas? My phones been acting SUPER funky lately. Lots of FC's and general wonkiness.
I plug in my phone, open RSD lite, it shows up, I choose the first file for flashing and I hit 'start'. It takes about 2 minutes to tell me it's failed.
This is the message I get: "unable to retrieve interface handle (0x7027)"
Any ideas? My phones been acting SUPER funky lately. Lots of FC's and general wonkiness.
im trying to flash my phone, firstly when it connects to RSDLite it isnt recognized as A955 or whatever its recognized as S Flash OMAP3630. Will this cause problems or should it not matter? after attempted flash it said that device isnt compatible with rsd lite multi-flex? HELP!!!
Can someone upload the RSD Lite?
The link attached doesn't work anymore.
I'm guessing its with the co downloader.exe thing?
The link attached doesn't work anymore.
I'm guessing its with the co downloader.exe thing?
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I don't know how to use linux or ubuntu, and RSD kite keeps giving me a fail response. My original Droid 2 is definitely bricked. :-(
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That sucks. Ubuntu is awesome! wubi-installer.org
That will install Ubuntu on your Windows machine, so you can dual boot. Just need to learn some simple commands.
Custom ubuntu LiveCD coming real soon (completed actually) for people without linux in need of a hassle free sbf flash (without fully installing linux). I'll get it out ASAP just a little busy at the moment.
From newk8600's Droid2
From newk8600's Droid2
Im getting phone is not compatible with multi-interface super file
EDIT: I was getting: "phone is not compatible with multi-interface super file" in RDS Lite 4.7. With the patch provided somewhere here it didnt even recognize my device as connected.
I installed 4.8 and it worked, went right through with the SBF.
EDIT: I was getting: "phone is not compatible with multi-interface super file" in RDS Lite 4.7. With the patch provided somewhere here it didnt even recognize my device as connected.
I installed 4.8 and it worked, went right through with the SBF.
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7Tutorial/Walkthrough for flashing back to stock using RSD Lite (Unrooting a rooted phone by .sbf)
Tutorial Video can be found here... kind of... very close!
http://www.kimete.com/sbfrsd.html
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The fine print: This information is provided without warranty. I can not be held responsible if you **** up. I simply wrote a walkthrough/tutorial. I did not produce the procedure or the steps. I just simply consolidated all the information into a single place with notes to make things easier to understand and execute. You are welcome to share this information anywhere you want. Please do credit me for writing it. Lastly, please link back to the original site if possible. I try to format the text in such a way that it is more easy to understand. Lastly, I ask that everyone who uses this pays it forward by helping others figure out their own phones. Now on to the procedure.
I am running Windows XP SP3/32bit.
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Steps 1 and 2 can be skipped. You just need to download the latest version of the SBF file (currently 2.3.20). Link coming soon.
1. Download 2.3.20 SBF file for D2
You can find it here: http://www.iamthewalcs.com/Support-Files/Droid 2 2.3.2 SBF.zip
2. Extract the .zip file and put the .sbf file somewhere where you can easily find it.
3. Download RSD Lite 4.7. (RSD Lite 4.7 is not the same as RSD Lite 4.7.2)
[RSD Lite 4.9 works as well]
Reference: http://www.mydroidworld.com/forums/droid-2-how-tos/4393-how-sbf-flash-droid-2-a.html
RSD Lite 4.9 Here!
http://droid2files.com/tools/RSD Lite 4.9.zip
New: Download to RSDLite 4.7 with patch.
http://kimete.com/droid/RSDLite47patch.zip
There is a link to download RSD Lite 4.7 + patch here as well. Includes an installer (.msi) and the patch (.ini).
4. Install the program (rsdlite_4.7.msi) or RSDLite 4.9. Follow instructions until completion.
5. Next, extract the patch (pst_flash.ini) to the Motorola/RSD Lite folder. It'll ask you if you want to overwrite the file. Choose yes. (Don't think you need this for version 4.9, but don't quote me on that).
(My file path to place the file was: My Computer -> C Drive -> Program Files -> Motorola -> RSD Lite)
6. You'll need to have the Motorola Drivers. You probably already have them, but if you don't, you can get them here:
http://www.motorola.com/Support/US-...tware_and_Drivers/USB-and-PC-Charging-Drivers
KalenXI noted that you can't use the same Motorola drivers that you used for root from the other thread. You must use these updated drivers with MotoConnect. Thank you sir!
7. Now would be a good time to back up anything on your SD card to your computer. Plug in your Droid2 to the computer via USB cable. Pull down the notification menu/blind, choose USB connection, and then choose USB Mass Storage Device. Now there should be a removable storage in your "My Computer." Go through your SD card and back up your important things. Probably the DCIM and download folder. You should also make sure that your phone is set up to "Back Up Data." Go to the system menu (the 4 squares icon/button in the lower left), choose Settings, then Privacy, then make sure the "Back up my data" and "Automatic restore" are checked.
8. You now need to put your phone in bootload mode. In order to do so, power down your phone. Slide open your keyboard, hold the "up" key (the arrow closest to the enter button), and power on your phone. You should come up with a black background and text with something along the line of d2.35 and usb okay.
9. Now you can open RSD Lite. Go to your Start Menu, Program Files, and you should see RSD Lite. In the title of the newly open window, make sure the version is 4.7.
Edit: If you opened RSDLite and your device is not showing, you might need to open it as an admin. Go to program files/motorola/rsdlite/sdl.exe, and right cllick and run as an administrator. Reference by JonandRoid. http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=8000565&postcount=12
10. Wait a few minutes until your device shows in the table. It should say A955, port 1, connected, etc.
11. Toward the top of the window, there is filename/blank field. To the right of it, there is "..." button. Click it. Now find your .sbf with the open window that popped up. Select "Droid2_X6_2.2...SECURE.sbf", or the latest version of your sbf, and press open. Back to the program window, press Start (right next to the "...") Your phone should now start flashing the firmware to the phone. Just let it run it's course. It's going to reboot and start up again. You'll know when it is done when the Progress field in the table of RSD Lite says complete. This may take a little bit. Maybe 5-10 minutes.
After your phone reboots and doesn't get past the boot animation (wait at least 5 or 10 minutes),
a. Turn off your phone
b. Hold down X on the keyboard
c. Turn on your phone while continuing to hold X
d. When you get the Android guy with a '!' in a triangle push the search button on the keyboard (the magnifying glass button, two keys to the left of the space bar)
e. Select both 'wipe cache' and 'wipe data' from the menu.
f. Reboot your phone
If you do steps a-f, you probably won't need to do these following steps.
12. I do not know if this will work or not, but if it does, you guys might not need to do the rest unless you truly do want to fully factory reset your phone. This step is UNCONFIRMED.
To get back onto the Verizon Wireless network, dial *22899 and press send. It should update your phone and you'll be back on the network. (Referenced from ITGuy11 at the link below.)
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=7933189&postcount=12
13. Your phone still has everyone on it. You'll probably realize that you now have no 3G or phone service and are roaming. Now you need to Factory Reset your phone. Go to the system menu (the 4 squares icon/button in the lower left), choose Settings, then Privacy, the choose Factory Data Reset. Follow the instructions and agreeing to wipe your phone clean. It will ask you to confirm, and/or ask you to enter your security pin/security pattern. It'll reboot itself and run its course.
14. Your phone will eventually be put back to factory settings. You'll then be greeted by the new user/account wizard. Follow the directions. They'll ask you to program/update your phone, enter in some login info, and then your phone will be back to brand new, just like the day you walked out of the Verizon store, except with the BackUp Manager service, all your applications and contacts will be downloaded back onto the phone!
That's it! That wasn't so bad was it?!
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Me too.... the problem was that I had a 2.3.2 rom and the above SBF was for 2.3.0
here is the updated SBF = droid2files dot com/tools/VRZ_A955_2.3.20_1FF_01.sbf1
I had a very similiar problem to this at one point. This is going to be very vague but there is a button combo you can hold down while booting up so that your computer will still be able to see the phone. Hopefully someone knows what buttons to press or just do it trial and error like I did haha. Once the computer connedted I just spf again and it worked. The on ly difference is what I did was fat fingered some key in bootstrap and formatted the entire system and I did not use the full system sbf. Sorry if this sounds like a run on sentence but I just wanted to give you some hope because if your phone is in the screen you described you should be able to save it. Good luck!
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Can you boot into the bootloader, and try wipe cache and data...
Hold X and press the power button. Then, when it loads, press the magnifying glass left of the space bar, then wipe data and cache...
