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[zoo16]

Bootstrap for me. I don't plan on flashing ROMs for now, and I'm familiar with Bootstrap from previous phones.

[got556]

safestrap b/c I'm a crackflasher and flash a lot of stuff that may or may not work.

[arcanexvi]

Safestrap so I can get back to stock when I need to for my Lapdock, etc.

[mlgneo]

safestrap

[MyStro023]

Safestrap... because I can always dual boot back into stock. =0)

[cynnar]

Using Safestrap, but I did install bootstrap, make a backup, and learn how to uninstall.

[scottysize]

Bootstrape because i ran into a ROM that didn't work with SS. However, SS is faster at backing up and restoring. I'd prefer SafeStape.

[DSGMach1]

Bootstrap originally but now safestrap bc I wanted to be able to switch back to eclipse since the ics roms are not %100. Even though gummy has been working fine as a daily driver so far.

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[bryan77]

I have been using safestrap because i like the option of running stock and an ics rom. I do have some questions about it though that where not explained on the hashcode blog. I know installing a zip is currently not supported on the nonsafe side but what happens when u wipe data/cache or format system on the nonsafe side? I got a little excited about flashing the new gummy update while running stock and booted into recovery and wiped data and formated /system before i realized what i was doing. I forgot to enable safe mode. I ended up restoring from the oringinal backup i did when i first installed safestrap. But my question is do all the functions in the nonsafe side work except for installing a rom???

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[cynnar]

I have been using safestrap because i like the option of running stock and an ics rom. I do have some questions about it though that where not explained on the hashcode blog. I know installing a zip is currently not supported on the nonsafe side but what happens when u wipe data/cache or format system on the nonsafe side? I got a little excited about flashing the new gummy update while running stock and booted into recovery and wiped data and formated /system before i realized what i was doing. I forgot to enable safe mode. I ended up restoring from the oringinal backup i did when i first installed safestrap. But my question is do all the functions in the nonsafe side work except for installing a rom???

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Good question! When you try to flash a zip it will not let you, so if the other functions do not stop you then I believe they work. Not positive though.

Edit just restored a backup on nonsafe. Going to try system wipe next.

I wiped the system and booted phone to make sure the job was done. System booted up. Wiped again system still booted up. Guess system format isn't enabled.

[ronjr123]

For some reason, can't get SS to boot up in safe mode. Have tried several times. Installed and reinstalled and updated busybox. All to no avail. Everything I read states not to use more than one recovery. How are you guys using both? Is OK to uninstall SS and install bootstrap?

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[kellogg]

Bootstrap. I'm always doing something to my RAZR, and having Fastboot lets me be a bit more adventuresome then I'd be without it. It's a Linus thing.

i read about the (Safestrap)..very impressed with it..would like to try it but it seems to have more steps, in doing it..with the sd and sdext ...so i just stick with im comfortable with been doing (Bootstrap) since my DX just more comfortable using it.

[Sh0rty 140]

I'm currently using Safestrap. Will more than likely re-install bootstrap once ICS is up and running without issues. I do have a question about toggling between safe and non-safe. I tried to do the quick toggle and couldn't get either one of my roms: stock rooted or ICS AOKP Axiom B15 to boot up until I did a restore. Any reason this might have happened?

[tuner]

Okay, I've got a question. How do you know what kind of bootstrap is on your phone? I rooted my razar maxx and was going to flash a rom and was told to use safestrap, but need to delete any other kind of boot manager cause I cant' use two on the phone. I can't find any. Does this mean my phone is unlocked?Thanks.

[klave7]

Okay, I've got a question. How do you know what kind of bootstrap is on your phone? I rooted my razar maxx and was going to flash a rom and was told to use safestrap, but need to delete any other kind of boot manager cause I cant' use two on the phone. I can't find any. Does this mean my phone is unlocked?Thanks.

No, "unlocked" means you have an unlocked bootloader. The boot loader is different than a boot manager (i.e. safestrap and bootstrap). Unless you previously installed bootstrap, you shouldn't have it on your phone.

[tuner]

Okay, thanks. I did a fastboot thing and it said it was locked, but don't have any apps that is called boostrap of any kind.
so I guess I'll use safestrap and see if I like it.

[SoLongSidekick]

You could not have installed either of the straps until you're rooted so your good.

I always recommend Safestrap; they're exactly the same thing (same basic interface and all) with the only difference (and it's a big one IMO) being with SS you can boot into two different ROMs, called 'sides'. The non-safe side is where you have the stock Razr ROM installed. Then you can switch over to the safe side and flash whatever CDMA (assuming that's what phone you have) ROM you want, except for the ICS leak.

Let me know if you have any issues or questions, or better yet pop into the chatroom. There is almost always someone in there that can help with any issues you may have.

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[arcanexvi]

Bootstrap because I don't have another option for ICS base

Totally prefer safestrap though.