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[zeffrell]

First thank you for your time

 

I have so far gone though the process of rooting the phone xt907 on Verizon network without any issues with the programs from this board.  I also verified that root access is granted and was able to install clockworks and so on.  I downloaded the Google store file and the cm daily file to my SD card as instructed.  Once I try to reboot into fast boot to flash the new cm daily file with 4.3 it give me the phone is locked error code and I am unable to proceed due to it.  I can get my phone to boot normal and all so that is good but would like to finish the process if possiable.  I found a you tube video that states this will do it but want to be certain before I try.  I feel that I am close but just need the extra push over the finish line .

 

Thank you again for your time and have a great day

 

 

 

[zeffrell]

Will house of moto fix this issue for me?

[livinginkaos]

Your issue sounds to me like you have a locked bootloader and are trying to do things that you cannot do.  With a locked bootloader, you cannot install a true custom recovery.  Your option would be SafeStrap. 

[johnthehillbilly]

First thing.... What system version are you on... (Look in "about phone")..... Second, you can't install a ROM etc via fastboot, you must have a custom recovery (or safestrap, for locked devices).....

[livinginkaos]

The unlocking video you included refers to carrier unlocking - not bootloader - 2 totally different things !

[zeffrell]

OK what will the safestrap allow me to do please.  I have herd the term and seen a few videos but uncertain about it.

 

thank you

[zeffrell]

ok sorry for the missing info

 

 

system version 98.18.94.xt907.verizon.en.us

 

model number

Droid RAzr M

 

Android version

4.1.2

 

I was hopign to install the nightly cm for this phone to clean it up and make it run better if doable

[zeffrell]

so I can do this maybe if I can get safestrap installed?  Sorry yes i am noob lol

[johnthehillbilly]

Safestrap is a substitute for a true custom recovery (for locked devices)... And yes, it will allow you to flash ROM(s) to your rooted device....

[zeffrell]

Thank you for the help john  so if i am understanding this I should next work on getting safestap installed and go from there I have found instructions here at 

 

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Is this correct please

[RikRong]

ok sorry for the missing info


system version 98.18.94.xt907.verizon.en.us

model number
Droid RAzr M

Android version
4.1.2

I was hopign to install the nightly cm for this phone to clean it up and make it run better if doable

You can root that system version but you can't unlock the BL. You can use SafeStrap to install some ROMs but the current CM is not compatible with locked bootloaders or use with SafeStrap.

[johnthehillbilly]

And yes ...... You should be able to follow that guide to install SS..

[RikRong]

Thank you for the help john  so if i am understanding this I should next work on getting safestap installed and go from there I have found instructions here at 

 

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Is this correct please

The root method posted in that thread is incorrect.  However, the SS part is accurate.  I prefer to go straight to Hash's blog and follow the instructions there.  Google "how to safestrap" and the first result should be a link to Hash's blog.

[zeffrell]

Ahh bummer so basically Im stuck as is then shoot it looks cool and wanted to try it out. ok so what will Roms do for me then? Are they basically skins?

[RikRong]

Ahh bummer so basically Im stuck as is then shoot it looks cool and wanted to try it out. ok so what will Roms do for me then? Are they basically skins?

They are more than skins.  Many ROMs are debloated and have tweaks that make them run better and save battery.  Also, many ROMs are deodexed, which also frees up a little bit of space.

[zeffrell]

ok worth a try at least to see what happens lol thank you again for all the help.  Im trying to save battery and speed things up so this is defiantly worth a shot

[zeffrell]

Crap installed and did a backup and when i rebooted the phone It will no longer boot into recovery or nomal boot if i choose recovery it goes and stays at a blank screen if i choose continue normal boot it starts and then just displays battery icon and charge level.  I still have to reboot the phone with the kys due to when it goes to reboot it comes up with lock and error message screen.  ok how bad is it?

[zeffrell]

was able to get a good boot by first selecting factory then rebooting again to normal boot then selecting continue from new menu.  is this normal?  now just afraid to turn off phone

[livinginkaos]

was able to get a good boot by first selecting factory then rebooting again to normal boot then selecting continue from new menu.  is this normal?  now just afraid to turn off phone

Oh, you had a bad flash, so your phone will boot into fastboot every time until you have a successful flash of anything.  The easiest thing, and most common, is to flash a boot logo.

[zeffrell]

cool was like ohh crap but seems to work now.  can i install any rom for the xt907 or do i need to look at like deadcalm that is for the 4.1.2 and so on?