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JrzDroid

Android Expert
So i had my Bionic on 5.5.893 and wanted to test out .901 so I Fastboot flashed back to stock 893 then updated using a 901 zip through stock recovery. Everything was ok till I realized that my root didn't stay so I tried using a zip file in RSD lite to go back to 893 but the flash failed. I then tried using a fzx or whatever file to go back to 866.

Long story short, my screen now says:

AP Fastboot Flash Mode (S) (Flash Failure)
0A.61

When I had the phone on the last time it seemed that the radio is just MIA and won't connect to anything at all.

I'm back on my Droid X and have ZERO idea how to proceed. I figured this was all just like flashing SBFs on the X but no go. Someone tell me wtf to do!!!
 
It's actually pretty simple - I'm working on a fool proof method for Windows Users, but for now, you probably just need to flash the CDT.bin from the 901 file.

To make things simple, first tell me - what is the exact error - below that top line, does it say something like this?

CDT Failure

if not, then it's a *small* bit more complicated - you need to flash a file and then the CDT.bin.

See this post for more info: [FIX] Bionic (Boot Failure) & (CDT Failure) - RootzWiki

BTW, if it does say CDT failure, then you can pick just the 3rd file, and proceed directly to step 6
 
Locked out of RootzWiki? Seriously?

OK, here it the info from that post along with the links:

http://rootzwiki.com/topic/14242-fix-bionic-boot-failure-cdt-failure/page__view__findpost__p__353379 said:
Okay so I have noticed that there are still some people out there having issues with either going back from Update .901 or have dropped into a (Boot Failure) mode and cannot find a solution. I have decided to post up what works for me. Mind you I have personally and purposely bricked my Bionic multiple times to ensure that this works. However:

I am in no way responsible for any permanent damage you do to your phone. If you have an issue I will do the best I can to assist as I’m sure the rest of the members will. But you take full responsibility for anything you decide to attempt.


While some of you have been able to use the one click method provided by , some of you can’t follow through with the fix due to the (Boot Failure) or (CDT Failure). I have changed some of the files in the One Click method provided by. These files worked for me multiple times but I cannot gauruntee they will do the same for you. But if you are brave enough giver er hell.


Step One: Download these files. You will need all three if you want to go through to .901. Each update is labeled as such to limit the confusion. Once downloaded move all folders to your desktop and unzip the CDT file ONLY!!!

MEGAUPLOAD - The leading online storage and file delivery service

MEGAUPLOAD - The leading online storage and file delivery service

MEGAUPLOAD - The leading online storage and file delivery service


Step Two: Plug your Bionic in via USB. Once plugged in you can either boot into Fastboot mode by holding the POWER + VOLUME DOWN. If you are in (CDT Failure) you won’t be able to reach fast boot but that’s okay. In fact “Fastboot” mode isn’t necessary as long as you are in one of these error screens.


Step Three: Open the folder labeled “CDT_BOOT_FIX” and double click “EVERYTHING”. The system will begin running the install of the files contained. ALL FILES SHOULD SUCCEED. Not one of these files should fail and in the event one does please post so we may figure it out together.


Edit: You will need to also download this and place it into the unzipped CDT folder: MEGAUPLOAD - The leading online storage and file delivery service
Sorry I must have forgotten to add it originally when composing the file.


Step Four: Once the files have finished running, reboot your Bionic. You should now have a running system. YOU ARE NOT FINISHED YET, so please pay attention. Failure to do so will only cause you to go through this again.

Step Five: Move the Update files (893 if you only want to go that far or 893 and 901 to go all the way) to your SD card. Make sure both files are on the root of the SD card. Now shut down your phone.

Step Five: Boot into recovery and choose “Update Zip on SD Card”. Choose the 893 file and click okay. Your phone will now install the 893 update. Reboot. STILL NOT DONE. As noted below if you plan to go to the .901 update then you can skip step six and just flash both the 893 and 901 one right after the other. If only going to 893 then proceed to step six.

Step Six: Your phone will now boot into “CDT Failure”. Make sure your Bionic is plugged into the USB port. Hover your mouse over the “CDT_BOOT_FIX” folder, hold SHIFT and RIGHT CLICK your mouse. A pop-up box comes up. Click “Open Command Prompt Here”. Once the Command Prompt comes up type:

moto-fastboot flash cdt.bin cdt.bin

/\ You can copy and paste this if you would like.

Your phone will now flash the CDT file. It should succeed. Once this is complete you are full OTA 893. You now have the choice of booting into recovery and loading the 901 file should you choose to do so.


That should be it. Thank you to all who have contributed. The scripting for the Everything command came from P3DROID. If you object to me using it please let me know. I appreciate it but the files can be run manually so no biggy. Thanks

If you have any problems feel free to ask

All credit to darkstarsinner - Viewing Profile - RootzWiki for writing this at [FIX] Bionic (Boot Failure) & (CDT Failure) - RootzWiki

He has 2 step fives - this is the way he wrote it - at the first step five you pick either both files or just the 893 file, depending upon if you want to go to 893 or 901. After that, you use the second step 5 to flash the 893 file and go to step 6 if you want 893 only, or flash 893 (then reboot, on my recommendation), and then reboot back into stock recovery and flash the 901 file, then go to step 6
 
Thanks John, I knew you would have the solution. I am unable to get a download link for these files, so I guess I will need to run to the library in the morning.
 
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