Brick after switch to ART Runtime

[akim111]

Hi all-- hoping someone has any idea about this.
I received the KitKat upgrade a few days ago, and was reading about the new compiler that one can select as an option. It seemed like it had a relatively good record for stability, and so I thought I'd try it out. When shutting down (after the reboot prompt on switching), I got a error message that would not clear regarding system ui crashing (apologies, I do not recall the exact process). Anyways, after a soft reset, I let the phone try and boot for about 30-35 minutes, and then reset again-- no matter what I do, I cannot get past the boot animation. Will I really need a factory reset? I know this is a new topic for the M, but I'm hoping someone with experience on other devices might have an idea. Thanks in advance!

 

[Golfdriver97]

Hi all-- hoping someone has any idea about this.
I received the KitKat upgrade a few days ago, and was reading about the new compiler that one can select as an option. It seemed like it had a relatively good record for stability, and so I thought I'd try it out. When shutting down (after the reboot prompt on switching), I got a error message that would not clear regarding system ui crashing (apologies, I do not recall the exact process). Anyways, after a soft reset, I let the phone try and boot for about 30-35 minutes, and then reset again-- no matter what I do, I cannot get past the boot animation. Will I really need a factory reset? I know this is a new topic for the M, but I'm hoping someone with experience on other devices might have an idea. Thanks in advance!

Welcome to the forums.
If the battery can be removed, I would for a few minutes, and then reboot into recovery and you can try a factory reset.
This is what I found on Verizon's website: Hard Reset - DROID RAZR M by MOTOROLA

 

[akim111]

Thanks for the welcome! I was hoping that the factory reset could be avoided-- and unfortunately, the Razr M does not have a removable battery, but I can still shut it down.

 

[Golfdriver97]

Thanks for the welcome! I was hoping that the factory reset could be avoided-- and unfortunately, the Razr M does not have a removable battery, but I can still shut it down.

Bummer about the reset, but I think it is the only way to fix this.

From an SOKP Nexus 5

 

[akim111]

I am trying to factory reset, but cannot get past the recovery screen-- I have found many tutorials, such as here https://forums.motorola.com/posts/ffe0921ad4, but I still get stuck on "Step 3"-- any advice?

 

[Golfdriver97]

I am trying to factory reset, but cannot get past the recovery screen-- I have found many tutorials, such as here https://forums.motorola.com/posts/ffe0921ad4, but I still get stuck on "Step 3"-- any advice?

Try holding power and clicking volume up.

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[akim111]

That did not work, unfortunately. Is there any other way to factory reset the M?

 

[Golfdriver97]

That did not work, unfortunately. Is there any other way to factory reset the M?

Not that I am aware of.

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[akim111]

I basically just mashed random buttons for about 30 seconds until the menu came up-- I am resetted. Notice to anyone on this forum that might consider the ART runtime: caution on the M, make sure you're backed up first.

 

[Golfdriver97]

I basically just mashed random buttons for about 30 seconds until the menu came up-- I am resetted. Notice to anyone on this forum that might consider the ART runtime: caution on the M, make sure you're backed up first.

Good to know. At least you are out of the bootloop.

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[SamuriHL]

The proper sequence on the new recovery is to hold volume up, and then tap power to bring up the recovery menu.

 

[pizza_pablo]

I selected ART, Friday. I have not noticed good or bad results.

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