Do I need to update bootloader?

[JonnyFb421]

I have a preproduction Droid X that is unable to boot. I can get to recovery mode, but the factory reset doesn't do anything(expected). I've attempted to use RSD Lite v4.9, however I've been getting various errors. I first received

Critical Error:
1337

After a long 2 minutes of searching I was pretty sure that sbf was for the Moto Droid. I then tried to use the sbf in Happy_Holidays_From_TBH.zip, however I keep getting "Failed Flashing process. (0x7100)". I'm going to take a shot in the dark and guess I am failing because I have bootloader 12.01 instead of 30.xx. Does anyone has the name (I've read the rules, I'm not expecting a link) of a .sbf that would work with this phone, or is it possible to flash a new version of bootloader if there is no compatible .sbf?

Also note: I currently cannot charge my phone. It's more fun when we're on a time limit anyway!

 

[1KDS]

You can use the 2.3.340 full SBF file, it should update the bootloader to 30.04, if it doesn't you can use the TBH mbm updater to update the bootloader. I wouldn't do this in the other order though. PM incoming.

 

[JonnyFb421]

Thanks for the speedy reply! Unfortunately I am still receiving "Failed Flashing process. (0x7100)".
This was generated in the error log:

19:53:26,  April 25, 2011
Line: 868
ERROR: \\?\c:\vrz_mb810_2.3.34_1ff_01.sbfÿÿ‚qyvñryv½ó was not found.
File: D:\GitProjects2\hdt_windows_flash\flash\code\flashdll\PST_FP_FlashFileIO.cpp

19:53:26,  April 25, 2011
Line: 552
ERROR: The superfile specified does not exist
File: D:\GitProjects2\hdt_windows_flash\flash\code\flashdll\FlashHdlr.cpp
Device ID: 0

if it doesn't you can use the TBH mbm updater to update the bootloader.

I'm unfamiliar with this, but I'll look into that right now.

 

[JonnyFb421]

From my understanding I rename Bootloader_30.04_updater.zip to update.zip, throw it on the SD card, and boot to clockwork recovery. The problem is I can not get into clockwork recovery, I can only get into the default recovery screen where I get stuck at signature verification. Not sure what to do now :frown:.

 

[1KDS]

You have to SBF to .340 then root then update the bootloader.
check out 1KDStaz0.8 for a different way to SBF

 

[1KDS]

any luck yet?

 

[JonnyFb421]

Wow 1KDStaz0.8 looks like an amazing tool! Unfortunately it didn't do the trick for me . It made it to the end of the script with no errors, but when my phone restarted it was still bootloader v12.01 and still stuck in the boot loop.

 

[1KDS]

That's pretty strange, I'll see if I can find anything out about that old bootloader for ya

 

[JonnyFb421]

Thanks, I'll let you know if I make any progress.

 

[JonnyFb421]

Finally able to get RSD working (Downgraded to 4.7 w/ patch, placed .sbf inside the RSD installation directory instead of C:\) however I've had the same result as I had with 1KDStaz0.8. I've tried VRZ_MB810_1.13.6.2_1FF_01.sbf, VRZ_MB810_2.3.15_1FF_01.sbf, and VRZ_MB810_2.3.34_1FF_01.sbf all which tell me PASS but after the phone reboots there are no changes. I cannot view my battery life and I'm starting to worry a few more failed attempts and it may die mid-installation... Not that we have much to lose at this point

 

[1KDS]

I sent a message to p3droid. I figured if anyone knew anything about this preproduction bootloader it would be him, awaiting response.

 

[JonnyFb421]

Any luck? I'm still shooting blanks :icon_eek:

 

[1KDS]

Well, he replied and said he had heard of that early bootloader and that there is a specific way to update to the current builds, waiting more instructions.

 

[JonnyFb421]

Thanks for the update and on-going support, I appreciate it!

 

[1KDS]

He said he knows what you have but the files needed to resurrect it are not available. I think your best bet would be to call moto directly and tell them you have a pre-production model, they may want it back and issue you a replacement.