Flashed SPRecovery now MotoDroid 1 reboots every 15 seconds.

[tp7six]

Thanks for that breakdown christim, I now have a better understanding of the problem that occured

and MotoCache1, that is a very good question

[droidman101]

Is there some ongoing use for ESE81_SPRecovery that justifies it continuing to be available?

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yes, it roots any android version for droid, regardless of anything besides having a droid 1

[MotoCache1]

I must misunderstand your reply because in fact if you use it on anything other than ESE81 you get what we had here. Before we had a SBF for SPRecovery that had no kernel in it, fine, but now I just don't see a beneficial purpose.

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[tp7six]

This just highlights the importance of having all of the Guides in one central location, and following one guide instead of relying on information from multiple sources across different threads/forums

[MotoCache1]

This just highlights the importance of having all of the Guides in one central location, and following one guide instead of relying on information from multiple sources across different threads/forums

I think in the case of this particular file the solution is somewhat simple. Remove it from where it is hosted so links to it fail and as those links are discovered update the posts with a link to the updated procedure. Keep the file somewhere the RS guys can get it in case an actual need for it ever comes up.

If someone trashes their phone because they followed something on youtube or another site we can't help that, but I just don't see an ongoing purpose to have any instructions for loading that file. That doesn't mean there isn't one - I may just not be aware of it.



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[Mikejl]

Just some info here...

Or you use the SPRecovery file that has no kernel included that is in MotoCache1's guide.

I think it's time for me to update to my arsenal and get rid of the ese81 sprecovery.

Thanks,
Mike

[christim]

Is there some ongoing use for ESE81_SPRecovery that justifies it continuing to be available?

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I just updated the 3rd link in my signature. I had removed option 2 briefly weeks ago, making 4 be 3 and 3 be 2, but other threads pointed to an option 2 that didn't make sense for what folks were being sent to.

anyways, long story short - I've replaced the ese81update sbf file with a link to the instructions you have for first time rooters. That should cut down on some confusion and hassles folks go through.

[Shibbey]

I ran into this same problem when rooting my phone. I suspected it had to do with the kernel that SPRecovery recognized, but did not realize it actually installed the 2.1 kernel. Thank you Christim for the explanation of why I had to flash and flash and flash, oh wait that was at the bar last night!

I ended up flashing the 2.01 sbf and going from there! Had to make sure my desired update.zip was on my card before updating.

I did notice that while I was in the reboot cycle, the batter indicated completely dead and the charging light was off.

I am replacing my SPRecovery with MotoCache1's now.

[showell81]

Ok, by doing all the things you did you really messed up your phone...no worries though, you are far from bricked.

To fix:

Link 2 in my sig, Option 5, then link 3 in my sig to root correctly. Then you can flash any Rom you like with SPR.

I was caught in a constant reboot as well, much appreciated, thank you. Now I will attempt to root again.

[scf]

Why oh WHY can I not just leave things the HELL ALONE!?!??!?

This just happened to me. Got the D1 up/rooted/nice apps, then figured "Hey, why not install SPR."

Dead battery reboot. An unfortunate man once said:

"Yyyyyyyeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrggggggggggggghhh hhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!'

Sooo...now I'm back on 22D, and now accepting an update, all back to stock. I need a beer.