Help HOW TO: Reverting Back to 2.1

[ericnail]

WARNING: DO NOT DOWNGRADE TO 2.1 SBF FROM THE 2.2 OTA, YOU WILL BE BRICKED! UNTILL WE GET A 2.2 SBF LEAK

Stephen Bird (_mrbirdman_) on Twitter

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Okay, so for those of you who are just unhappy with 2.2, or just want to go back and wait for the OTA; this is for you.


WARNING: This will delete all phone data (apps, settings, etc.), however, It will not affect or delete files on your SD Card.


Instructions:

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Step 1: Download the Downgrade.zip File from (We are not allowed to post the actual SBF file on these forums... However, I STRONGLY suggest Googling this: Nailservers.com)

Step 2: Extract Downgrade.zip to your Desktop.

Step 3: Extract "the_gift" and open/install the appropriate drivers (32/64 bit).

Step 4: Extract and Install RSD Lite.

Step 5: Move/Replace the pst_flash.ini file to "C:\Program Files\RSD".

Step 6: Extract the remaining zipped folders.

Step 7: Open RSD Lite.

Step 8: Browse (...) to the .sbf File and select it.

Step 9: Open "Bootloader" mode on your phone.
- Hold the Camera, Vol. Down, and Power buttons.

Step 10: Plug your phone into your computer.

Step 11: Select your Phone from the list and select "Start".

Step 12: Power off the Phone. Hold Power + Home Keys.

Step 13: Scroll to select "Wipe Data/Factory Reset" (this will not affect SD cards).

Step 14: Boot up your phone and you're done.

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Note: I STRONGLY urge you to watch the video before trying this, it can be tedious. If you miss a step or forget something, it may fail; try to stay calm


Video Instructions:

YouTube - Untitled



If you encounter any issues, post them here, I will be offering support.



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If you were looking for the tutorial on Installing Froyo, visit this link:
http://androidforums.com/motorola-droid-x/154240-how-installing-froyo-2-2-a.html

 

[HauntedHallows]

in 92 minutes you will be my hero!

Enrique Iglesias hit it....

 

[mxsjw]

Ibtl

 

[bigworm410]

Just fair warning to all, I followed these steps and it didnt got 100% smoothly, took me several hours to actually get RSD to work right with the drivers and everything, so just be prepared in case it doesnt work right away.

 

[Aggie12]

Is there a way to do this on a mac without running a windows VM?

 

[ericnail]

Is there a way to do this on a mac without running a windows VM?

Not that i know of.

Only lenox and windows

 

[HauntedHallows]

Just fair warning to all, I followed these steps and it didnt got 100% smoothly, took me several hours to actually get RSD to work right with the drivers and everything, so just be prepared in case it doesnt work right away.

What step did you get stuck at?

 

[Moonlk]

Awesome. I hope this solution works if we can't use the official Froyo update. I'm pretty sure some of us just jumped in heads first without thinking..and as much as I'd hate to admit it, I sure did. But the update was overdue, and I'm sure many users will agree on this.

But I'm glad someone helped with a HOW TO!

 

[ericnail]

I don't really get why this was moved.. the install how to is on the other page, that's where people will look for this.

I wish they would move it back :/

 

[Moonlk]

Hm, I have no idea. If this doesn't require root, then I would assume why so.

 

[D13]

umm I guess you haven't seen this

Motorola has sent out numerous C&D letters regarding the SBF.

DO NOT post links to the SBF on this forum or request a link via PM.

Anyone posting links from this point forward will be given an infraction or banned.

 

[ericnail]

I hadn't, but that still doesn't explain why it was moved...

I edited my OP to reflect those rules

 

[D13]

I hadn't, but that still doesn't explain why it was moved...

oh...I don't know that

 

[ericnail]

oh...I don't know that

I knew about the C&D's for the update file, but I didn't know they were out for the SBF as well. Seems like they would WANT people to go back to 2.1 considering how hard they tried to have it stopped.

 

[phobic]

Damn, I was actually looking forward to this.

 

[D13]

Damn, I was actually looking forward to this.

yeah you are SOL

 

[ericnail]

I PM'd a mod about this, but i haven't heard back yet.

 

[johnhancock]

OMG i've been looking for this for like an hr...


This really needs to be moved to the main posting sections coz i was looking for it there..

If I give my email, can i ask the poster to email it to me? I dont want to get anyone in trouble.. but i REALLY need that file!

 

[D13]

OMG i've been looking for this for like an hr...


This really needs to be moved to the main posting sections coz i was looking for it there..

If I give my email, can i ask the poster to email it to me? I dont want to get anyone in trouble.. but i REALLY need that file!

the whole point is to NOT ask for it in an open forum

 

[johnhancock]

the whole point is to NOT ask for it in an open forum

ohh right...


I mean if my email were to some how find its way to his inbox and he just SO HAPPENED to be sending all incoming messages replays with the file i needed in them, then would that be allowed?

ty Droider

 

[ericnail]

Awesome! it's back!

 

[HauntedHallows]

This worked perfect and i was able to revert back to 2.1 and get rid of that mess that was 2.2

 

[joshellis625]

Not that i know of.

Only lenox and windows

This is why I installed Windows 7 on my MBP

....hope the drivers still work? don't see why they wouldn't....

 

[ericnail]

This is why I installed Windows 7 on my MBP

....hope the drivers still work? don't see why they wouldn't....

They will

 

[ECFfighter7232]

This is what I was looking for! A step by step! do you know is this will get rid of kouchs bootstrapper and all those files too?