Motorola A455 (Rival)

[karlthegewgaw]

To go into bootloader mode with the rival you want to hold the "a" button and "enter/return" button on the keyboard, as well as the "previous/back" button on the front of the phone, then press the power button to power on.

[wildcat2083]

do you happen to know what software I can Use to create a backup ofthe firmware, I have a Rush 1.29.15 however i was attempting to downgrade from 1.29.22 and thats what "brickeed" my phone, i have a second phone (my old one) that i have updated for the time If I can copy the software Ill be able to fix my new one and send the old one back, so far ive only heard of RSD lite, but that wont allow me to backup the phone just reflash it

[drkcobra]

You wont find any backup software for Motorola CDMA phones, it does not exist. The exception is the Smart-Clio box but it still is encrypted to your box's SN so exchanging backup bins is no good.
Trying the A45 .22 to .15 downgrade, does have very bad catastrophic effects. It does indeed BRICK your phone. The only way to revive it is to JTAG the unit. Even though I do have the BIN image, it is still easier (at present) to send it to Motorola under warranty. They have no way of knowing what was done and there is no cross carrier tracks, so while everybody's is still covered under their 1 year warranty, use it!

Here are some links for the A455 Verizon firmwares officially from Motorola:
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VRZ A455 01.29.15 Upgrade
http://www.mediafire.com/?xggnkh02mmy

VRZ A455 01.29.22 Upgrade
http://www.mediafire.com/?zu2dizrxhzn

VRZ A455 01.29.15 Monster
http://www.mediafire.com/?uhw2oeenemi

VRZ A455 MIP ss12597 HS Flex (came with BIN image)
http://www.mediafire.com/?ywdxmkzzin3

I would love to get a hold of the Telus or Koodo Upgrade and/or Monsters if anyone has any of them, or if someone has access to the Canadian Software Approval Spreadsheet from Compass. I only have access to US carriers.
Thanks.

[wildcat2083]

These Files are very Much appreciated, one last question, is their a way to actually Downgrade these phones without bricking them?

And On Mention Of "JTAG" What exactly is that?

i have Created a Flashing Guide that may be usefull to people if you would like to review it for errors please do
http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php?t=1623887

[Colin Pye]

Strange thing, I've tried ##program (##7764726) SEND, but it tries to dial the number! This is a Telus-branded A455. Are they doing something differently, or am I messing up somehow?