Notice:
Make sure you are using the correct sbf file for your device. There are many different sbf files for the DroidX going around and if you use the wrong sbf file, your phone could be bricked permanently. I am not aware of the status of other device sbf files so please do the research to find out if your device has a similar situation. As more devices include a locked bootloader, this will become more widespread. The following sbf files exist for the different DroidX versions.
To access your bootloader on the DroidX, press the volume down + camera + power at the same time and hold. You should see a flash and then you can release. Then the bootloader will be displayed.
Remeber Rootzwiki is the Bomb when it comes to sbf help.
All of the below information was gathered while troubleshooting issues with my DroidX and my computer running Windows 7 x64. Some have contacted me saying this has helped them with other devices and OS versions so it may help you even if you are not running Windows 7 x64 or using a DroidX.
Problem:
RSDLite on Windows 7 x64 is extremely uncooperative. Many have had problems and eventually use XP, another computer, or Linux to SBF so I thought I would post all of the fixes to try in one place. Hopefully the mods will see fit to put this in a sticky.
Symptoms/Solutions:
I have grouped this into the most common symptom/solution relationship I have seen from the 100+ posts I have read on this. If you have other solutions, symptoms, or relationships that I missed, let me know and I will be glad to add them. These are only the ones that I have seen personally and seen the most of in the forums.
If your device is not present in RSDLite:
If your "Start" button in RSDLite is disabled:
Flash process fails generating the following type of errors
Go into the directory you installed RSD Lite (for Win7 x64 the default is C:\Program Files (x86)\Motorola\RSD Lite\) and look for a file that starts with "FlashErrorLog" (if multiple exist, use the last modified). If you see the above mentioned error, the only fix I have seen is to do the following:
Flash process fails immediately with error "Failed Flashing process. (0x7100)":
RSDLite has a bug that will cause the flash process to fail. I found the answer on these forums after weeks of searching so I will quote the OP and link to the original post. Please thank the OP if this helps you.
View original post here.
To determine if this bug is your problem, go into the directory you installed RSD Lite (for Win7 x64 the default is C:\Program Files (x86)\Motorola\RSD Lite\) and look for a file that starts with "FlashErrorLog" (if multiple exist, use the last modified). Open it, and if you see something like this:
Make sure you are using the correct sbf file for your device. There are many different sbf files for the DroidX going around and if you use the wrong sbf file, your phone could be bricked permanently. I am not aware of the status of other device sbf files so please do the research to find out if your device has a similar situation. As more devices include a locked bootloader, this will become more widespread. The following sbf files exist for the different DroidX versions.
- 2.1 or leaked 2.2 (Motorola version 2.3.15) - If you are running 2.1 or one of the leaked versions of 2.2 (Motorola version 2.3.15 or any lower than .15), you did not upgrade your bootloader or kernel, you can use the 2.1 sbf (The_Gift). The bootloader version that the 2.1 sbf can be used for is 30.01. If you use the 2.2 official (Motorola version 2.3.15) sbf, you will be upgraded to the new kernel but not the bootloader and will not be able to get back to the 2.1 versions.
- 2.2 OTA (Motorola version 2.3.15) - If you are running 2.2 OTA (Motorola version 2.3.15), you have upgraded your bootloader and kernel. The bootloader version is 30.03 and you can not use the 2.1 sbf. It will brick your device.
- 2.2 OTA (Motorola version 2.3.15) - There is also a system only 2.2 (Motorola version 2.3.15) sbf. This does not change your bootloader or kernel but I am unsure of it's results if used on a 2.1 device. I would not risk it.
- 2.2.1 (Motorola version 2.3.320) - There is also a new leak for 2.3.320 which includes a new update to the kernel and bootloader. It will upgrade your bootloader to 30.04 and you can't revert back to 2.3.15 after using. Their is a system only sbf for this leak that should only be used with the 30.04 bootloader. Consult this thread for more info.
- 2.2.1 (Motorola version 2.3.320) - There is now a full sbf that should only be used with the 30.04 bootloader. Consult this thread for more info.
- 2.2.1 (Motorola version 2.3.340) - There is now a full sbf that should only be used with the 30.04 bootloader. Consult this thread for more info.
To access your bootloader on the DroidX, press the volume down + camera + power at the same time and hold. You should see a flash and then you can release. Then the bootloader will be displayed.
Remeber Rootzwiki is the Bomb when it comes to sbf help.
All of the below information was gathered while troubleshooting issues with my DroidX and my computer running Windows 7 x64. Some have contacted me saying this has helped them with other devices and OS versions so it may help you even if you are not running Windows 7 x64 or using a DroidX.
Problem:
RSDLite on Windows 7 x64 is extremely uncooperative. Many have had problems and eventually use XP, another computer, or Linux to SBF so I thought I would post all of the fixes to try in one place. Hopefully the mods will see fit to put this in a sticky.
Symptoms/Solutions:
I have grouped this into the most common symptom/solution relationship I have seen from the 100+ posts I have read on this. If you have other solutions, symptoms, or relationships that I missed, let me know and I will be glad to add them. These are only the ones that I have seen personally and seen the most of in the forums.
If your device is not present in RSDLite:
- Make sure you are using the latest version of RSDLite (4.9 at this time) with a minimum of 4.7 with patch.
- Make sure you have the latest drivers for your system (x64 or x86).
- Run RSDLite as an administrator. Set this on the executable in the RSDLite directory (C:\Program Files (x86)\Motorola\RSDLite\SDL.exe).
If your "Start" button in RSDLite is disabled:
- Use a short name for the sbf file. I named by "X" which comes in handy later.
- Try placing the sbf file in different locations. The root of C:\ seems to have the best success while others have had luck with their My Documents folder.
- Run RSDLite as an administrator. Set this on the executable in the RSDLite directory (C:\Program Files (x86)\Motorola\RSDLite\SDL.exe).
Flash process fails generating the following type of errors
Code:
15:39:54, November 18, 2010
Line: 475
ERROR: Not enough image files created
File: D:\GitProjects\hdt_windows_flash\flash\code\flashd ll\pst_fp_flashfilemi.cpp
Device ID: 0
- Uninstall RSDLite and all Motorola drivers
- Re-download all files (RSDLite, Motorola drivers, and sbf
- Install the latest version of RSDLite (currently 4.8)
- Install the latest drivers for your system (x64 or x86).
- Run RSDLite as an administrator. Set this on the executable in the RSDLite directory (C:\Program Files (x86)\Motorola\RSDLite\SDL.exe for Win7 x64).
- Use a short name for the sbf file. I named by "X" which comes in handy later.
- Try placing the sbf file in different locations. The root of C:\ seems to have the best success while others have had luck with their My Documents folder.
Flash process fails immediately with error "Failed Flashing process. (0x7100)":
RSDLite has a bug that will cause the flash process to fail. I found the answer on these forums after weeks of searching so I will quote the OP and link to the original post. Please thank the OP if this helps you.
View original post here.
To determine if this bug is your problem, go into the directory you installed RSD Lite (for Win7 x64 the default is C:\Program Files (x86)\Motorola\RSD Lite\) and look for a file that starts with "FlashErrorLog" (if multiple exist, use the last modified). Open it, and if you see something like this:
Code:
Line: 865
ERROR: \\?\c:\SPRecovery_ESE81.sbfwtƒyo