Can't SBF from bootloader on stock GB

[decibelmute]

Ok, so I just recieved a replacement DX after breaking my last one, and it came with moto gingerbread preinstalled.

I'd like to SBF back to Froyo and get CM7 running, but for some reason when I go to the bootloader, the phone won't show up on ADB, and I can't flash the Froyo SBF.

This isn't my first time SBFing, and I've never hit issues before. My bootloader version is 30.04. The phone recognises that it's been plugged into usb ("Transfer Mode: USB" on bootloader), and my computer sees the phone attached to USB, but still no luck.

I'm on Linux, and using the "sbf_flash" script. I've tried flashing on Windows 7 as well (with RSD Lite 4.9), but to no avail.

Does anybody know why this is happening?

EDIT: I just wanted to add that ADB still works perfectly while the phone is turned on, so it's not an issue with the cable or the drivers.

 

[americanz]

Your nit rooted so woulnt that make you bootloader locked? And there's not root for stock gb yet so I think your stuck for now. Imo I'm just a noob and could be wrong

Sent from my D2 GB Apex 2.0 @1.4ghz

 

[decibelmute]

Pretty sure you should always be able to SBF from the bootloader, rooted or not... Though I've only ever done it on a rooted phone. Still, rooting doesn't do anything to the bootloader at all.

I think moto may have recently modified the GB bootloader to prevent SBFing. I had this same exact issue with my old permabricked DX. After upgrading it to GB, I got stuck in the bootloader (version 30.04) and it wouldn't let me SBF.

This is really strange... And I miss ROM goodness

 

[decibelmute]

Well after much rebooting and reinstalling drivers, I got RSD Lite to see the phone on Windows 7, and successfully got myself back to Froyo, rooted, and to CM7.

Why it suddenly worked? I have no clue... But I'm a happy camper

 

[FernBch]

From what I understand, the bootloader has not changed, only the rom has. Root, GB should not stop sbf. What I have read is some have issues with RSD4.9, go back to 4.8 is being given as the fix. Or, you can get the bootable linux iso image. Fully automated and totally painless way back to Froyo. Search, it's here if you want it.

My DroidX Thrives on the DarkSlide!!

 

[decibelmute]

Yeah I was about to give the Linux ISO a shot, but since I finally got RSD Lite to work, I didn't get to try it out. Next time I need an SBF I'm definitely giving it a try.

Strangely enough, though, I use Linux as my main OS on my laptop, but I couldn't get the sbf_flash script to work this time around... Instead it stalled at "waiting on phone". This struck me as weird, since it has always worked perfectly for me in the past, and the method is technically the identical to the Linux ISO method.

 

[ldopa]

You can use rsd lite 4.9. On win 7 you need to run rsd as administrator. Use the full sbf, latest drivers and rsd lite.
Also, team black hat has an all in one zip that will take you back to froyo and install cm7 in one shot. That's what I did on my d2. Cm is great!

CM74D2

 

[PhotoMaster]

Looking into this myself. I have had it with GB. It simply doesn't work for the DX. No luck yet, but still trying. I'm on DX #5. This is very disappointing!

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[decibelmute]

Seems that my issue was because I neglected to SBF as administrator (right click RSD Lite, go to properties, there's a checkbox for "Always run as Administrator" or something to that effect in there somewhere...) or as root on linux ("sudo sbf_flash VRZ_MB810_2.3.34_1FF_01.zip").

Not sure this is the same issue you're having, but you should give the 1KDS LiveCD a shot, it's pretty much foolproof (just google "1kds iso" and follow the instructions). Just tried it for the first time today since my laptop HDD unfortunately crashed, and it worked like a charm.

 

[cjriddle22]

Your nit rooted so woulnt that make you bootloader locked? And there's not root for stock gb yet so I think your stuck for now. Imo I'm just a noob and could be wrong

Sent from my D2 GB Apex 2.0 @1.4ghz

Being rooted and having a locked bootloader are two totally different things. Being rooted or stock has nothing to do with the ability of being able to SBF. Not trying to noob bash, just thought you should know that the two are not related at all.

 

[decibelmute]

Very true, the bootloader and the operating system are entirely different entities.

However, to flash an SBF from a Linux desktop / laptop you must run "sbf_flash" as root. Of course, being root on a Linux desktop is not the same as being root on your phone

 

[americanz]

Like I said I could be wrong. But thanks for clearing that uo

Sent from my D2 GB Apex 2.0 @1.4ghz

 

[tommyg562000]

Just did this on my friends replacement dx yesterday. I used the linux iso and it was easy peezy getting it back to froyo (he had the newest bootloader 30.04)

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[DDangerousDroidx]

ok.... so I am in the same situation as the guy that started this thread. Before reading this I started Gingerbreak on the stock GB that was loaded on my phone. Hopefully this wont effect it. I have never SBF'd before and was wondering if someone could help me out and possibly add the links to the drivers and apps I may need. If this matters I have an HP laptop running windows 7. Thanks in advance.

 

[FernBch]

To get into bootloader hold both volume up and down plus the power hard keys at the same time. You'll see the M logo flash. After that release them and you'll enter bootloader. The screen will say bootloader 30.04 or 30.03, depending on which version you have. It will also give your battery status, should say ok if you're fully charged. It will also say ready to program and tell you which transfer mode it's in. When you plug in the usb cable it will tell you usb mode.

**NOTE** Do Not attempt this unless your battery is fully charged. The remainder of this applies to sbf with the linux cd.

There is a bootable linux iso image available for preforming a SBF on the DroidX. It contains all of the required scripts and files to return a DroidX to Froyo 2.3.340. Search here and/or on google for "bootable linux cd sbf 2.3.340". It's an awesome tool, offers a high degree of success, and is very user friendly. If you use it read the instructions and note: Use the number keys above the letters, not the ones on the right. After that it's a piece of cake.

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