i totally used to be tech savy and had my old droid rooted with the rom miui loaded on it... i just recently got the droid x2 (2.3.5) and i do not know how to mod it...
reasons i am started a new thread is because i have a mac and all the supported threads on here are not only for windows, but for 2.3.4...
any help would be GREATLY appreciated!!
cheers
tmessy said:
i totally used to be tech savy and had my old droid rooted with the rom miui loaded on it... i just recently got the droid x2 (2.3.5) and i do not know how to mod it...
reasons i am started a new thread is because i have a mac and all the supported threads on here are not only for windows, but for 2.3.4...
any help would be GREATLY appreciated!!
cheers
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First you need to root, check here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1818758
and if you are on 2.3.5 the only rom available is Eclipse, but its a good one. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1198857
I'd recommend sbf-ing back to 2.3.4 using RSD Lite. The X2 2.3.5 update, as far as I know, is not able to be rooted unless you root it while it's on 2.3.4 and then protect root before you apply the update. I'd go with the CM7 ROM which requires 2.3.4; been using it for 2 months with no issues.
2.3.5 is rootable, I know because I helped make it work, for the X2
see [How To] Root DX2 2.3.5/1.3.418 magic md5 method
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1818758
LeadoffMan131 said:
I'd recommend sbf-ing back to 2.3.4 using RSD Lite. The X2 2.3.5 update, as far as I know, is not able to be rooted unless you root it while it's on 2.3.4 and then protect root before you apply the update. I'd go with the CM7 ROM which requires 2.3.4; been using it for 2 months with no issues.
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Ooohh, a terp in this place? (looks at my location... hehe.. terp here too)
sd_shadow said:
2.3.5 is rootable, I know because I helped make it work, for the X2
see [How To] Root DX2 2.3.5/1.3.418 magic md5 method
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1818758
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I can verify this too.
litetaker said:
Ooohh, a terp in this place? (looks at my location... hehe.. terp here too)
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Lol yea man. Movin back into College Park in a week or two.
And Shadow, my bad. I ran into you on another thread as well. I was unaware 2.3.5 could be rooted, I've been out of the loop for a while. Kudos for getting it rooted!!
i know this is going to be the deal breaker but i have a mac... and i cannot run those files///
How to: sbf on linux (and now OSX!) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1321061
then use petes root tools
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Helo guys, I used to own a Samsung Galaxy S, and last week I got the Droid X2 from Verizon. So now I'm seeing new terms being used like sbf, debloat, freeze, etc...
My DX2 is root and I also have the V6 Supercharger, and I still can't get the GB update.
I believe many users on this forum have the same case as mine, so can anyone give us steps to follow in order to get the update.
Thank you so much
sbf back to stock using rsd.
download the gb update, flash in recovery
look under general in Droid x2 forums
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I came from a similar situation. I just got the x2 as a replacement for my fascinate due to repetitive missed call issues. I updated to Gingerbread today using the tips on this forum & the file posted to the mediafire link. The first thing you'll need to do for this update to work is undue all the non-stock modifications you've done.
Unsupercharge
Unfreeze or replace any stock apps you may have uninstalled. This is where the sbf comes in, it's the stock image that was loaded when it left the factory.
Unroot, might not be necessary but its better safe than sorry. Especially since this update is unrootable atm.
Rename the downloaded file update.zip & put it in the root of your sdcard-ext.
Flash from the stock recovery & you should be good.
Whatever other info you need, search these threads-its in there somewhere.
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So the sbf brings back the DX2 to its original settings and apps?
SamerBerjawi said:
So the sbf brings back the DX2 to its original settings and apps?
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That's my understanding. But I haven't done it so I can only go off what I've read here.
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garywojdan81 said:
That's my understanding. But I haven't done it so I can only go off what I've read here.
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The SBF does infact restore you to stock 2.2.2
It should also be the first thing you do when you get the phone (before rooting etc) It blows my mind that people would mess with their device without doing an SBF at least once.
The SBF will usually require you to battery pull at the end, go to stock Android recovery and wipe data and cache. (unless you did that before running the SBF)
On Vista and Windows 7 make sure you right click RSDlite and choose to "run as admin"
Everyone who did the OTA or the 2.3 update from here at XDA and wants p3droids rooted update is going to have to SBF momentarily. We should get rooted 2.3 this afternoon according to p3's twitter
I unrooted my phone and uninstalled the Supercharger, I sbf'd back to stock Froyo successfully, and still I can't get the update. What else should I do?
SamerBerjawi said:
I unrooted my phone and uninstalled the Supercharger, I sbf'd back to stock Froyo successfully, and still I can't get the update. What else should I do?
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Do you mean you can't get the update OTA?
SamerBerjawi said:
I unrooted my phone and uninstalled the Supercharger, I sbf'd back to stock Froyo successfully, and still I can't get the update. What else should I do?
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GREAT, you have completed step one. Do not load anything else on your phone. You will not be getting a over the air update.
You have more work to do to get 2.3.3 on your phone.
Just follow the direction at this link.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1193818
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GREAT, you have completed step one. Do not load anything else on your phone. You will not be getting a over the air update.
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Just to be clear.... He should eventually get an OTA update if he waits long enough. But he won't be able to root it. So follow the link above, and do those steps to install the rooted version of the update from 3Pdroid.
(Yeah I know that's obvious, but the title of this thead DOES include the words, "I'm Totally Lost". )
Thanks all, I'm on the pre-rooted GB now
Much appreciated
Update if you flash to a non-ntelos phone you must not wipe data OR give it a "reason" to mess with your current service programming. You could loose 3g over time anyway if I don't figure out how to hack the 8035 seem.
If any non-Ntelos users want to flash this please post about. If I had done certain things I may have kept 3g. You are warned. You may lose 3g anyway.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1616211
Milestone X2 2.3.6 SBF Ntelos (Non DST)
"1FF-daytona-user-2.3.6-45.0.43/111123-release-keys-signed-ntelos-US.sbf"
"" Android Version: 2.3.6
Kernal Version 2.6.32.9-00011-gbc368b9 [email protected] #2
System Version 45.0.43.MB867.AC G-nTelos.en.US
Baseband Version N_03.13.56P
Build Number: 45.0.43
ERI Version 5""
* This sbf loads Ntelos service programming for 3g on boot.
Damn it.
I ran RSD lite 5.5 & it recognised it property as I pondered trashing my Dx2.
Then I did flash it & I can't get verizon 3g back yet. I is a one way trip until the Dx2 gets a new sbf.
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?qds5l2lp3s4c3st
MD5: 3915A1C1756EB5585FB1C7E4115F1B0E
MD5 Checker
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=944884&d=1331628615
Update the following did not make a difference for keeping 3g.
WIP...
For those of you not using Ntelos: If you are bricked, What do you have to loose?
Flash it & if 3G data or other won't work restore the DST C Spire Nandroid:
754boy's Stock 2.3.6 Milestone X2 Nandroid: (Thank You):
http://www.mediafire.com/?smimp4czh4de9zc
Md5 for the zip: 471FE7B2D05C8A4BF5F977E89265C2E7
It's up!
Nice! How did that come about? Maybe I could do the same and grab one from CSpire?
Let's just say I got lucky.
skwoodwiva said:
Let's just say I got lucky.
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Translation: I killed a man...
jkjk this will be quite useful if we were get a 2.3.6 rom
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thelowend said:
Translation: I killed a man...
jkjk this will be quite useful if we were get a 2.3.6 rom
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It would be very useful if YOU discovered it works on YOUR dx2!!! Lol.
skwoodwiva said:
It would be very useful if YOU discovered it works on YOUR dx2!!! Lol.
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What are my chances of getting into an unfixable position?
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Good. But what thanks if it works!!!!!
Lol.
But lets be an encouragement to those users, with physical warranty damage, to try this.
skwoodwiva said:
Good. But what thanks if it works!!!!!
Lol.
But lets be a encouragement to those users, with physical warranty damage, to try this.
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Umm wat?
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Good chance of a brick.
This may have been with this very sbf on a dx2 :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20898852&postcount=35
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20908482&postcount=39
But now its different we have the mx2 nand to correct what the Ntelos sbf puts askew. We know the nand works & well.
So it still may be one way but it may work w/ the nand following after.
I would like a C Spire sbf!
Lets wait to see if the sbf & the nand fix a bricked DST milestone x2.
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The sbf changes the baseband & may not be compatible with vzw.
The nand does not touch the baseband so the mx2 nand works but the mx2 sbf may never work, but what the hell do I know!
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Good chance of a brick.
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Oh well then. I'm a no go for testing.
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If my phone wasnt a work phone I would try it. Though I dont think I could get by with another warranty claim lol BTW it was covered under warranty. Did the same thing with my fiancee's MX it was covered as well but she got a Galaxy S. She wants an iPhone 4s... Bleh
I'd like to help and test, but I'm not feeling that brave
Good luck to others though, maybe a 2.3.6 ROM could be developed with it?
Nice find! If I find myself between a rock and a hard place I will definitely give this a whirl
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Give it a whirl? Be careful if your baseband matches then it should take but I am shooting from the hip here.
Give it a whirl as in I will definitely use it if I have no choice, or if im bricked.
Edit: my baseband is the same as this sbf
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I do have a slim hope that the mx2 nandroid will fix what made data non-functional here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20908482&postcount=39
He nanded his 234 sys which is no test of the 236 nand working.
cant click the link from my pc
hey hows it going. for some reason i cant click on the link to the sbf file. if you could and would email it to me i would appreciate it greatly. also thanks, ive been looking for this for a while but tell me something, is it possible to go back to 2.3.5 after update to 2.3.6? thanks again. [email protected]
jamiclnt80 said:
hey hows it going. for some reason i cant click on the link to the sbf file. if you could and would email it to me i would appreciate it greatly. also thanks, ive been looking for this for a while but tell me something, is it possible to go back to 2.3.5 after update to 2.3.6? thanks again. [email protected]
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Jamiclnt80 to answer your question it is not possible to downgrade once the 2.3.6 update has taken place. This update changes the firmware with security updates. Once that has taken place then you can not go back! >.< I have tried several times but as of now we have an sbf, root access so why at this point. Lets move forward! I hope that helps
Hey guess for some reason I cant flash Eclipse I flashed Miui when I was on 2.3.4 and no issues can't flash Eclipse I have root correct stock 2.3.5 and correct kernel. I have BSR and it tells me it cant verify signature I have never seen that and then it aborts. I have re-downloaded the files ov and ov still same. Can someone help b/c I feel like supernoob!!
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Hey guess for some reason I cant flash Eclipse I flashed Miui when I was on 2.3.4 and no issues can't flash Eclipse I have root correct stock 2.3.5 and correct kernel. I have BSR and it tells me it cant verify signature I have never seen that and then it aborts. I have re-downloaded the files ov and ov still same. Can someone help b/c I feel like supernoob!!
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Did you sbf and take the latest OTA? The current version of the Eclipse will function only on that version of gingerbread.
yes but ill try it again just to back track my steps. I have factory reset had to sbf after Miui and before. I always sbf and wipe no matter what I do I am kind of OCD and have to start new Ill give it a go right now.
I have also tried new SD cards as well. I have been messing with dev. for a while so I know a lot about it I also read everything and more before I do anything (OCD) Been working on my A100 and its been easy and was easy flashing Miui dont know what I missed
I have the correct 2.3.5 (412) build so I dont get it
alidust42 said:
I have the correct 2.3.5 (412) build so I dont get it
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If you are trying to flash Eclipse 2.2.1, you must be on the OTA 2.3.5 (418) build. Also, you have to root 2.3.4 and backup root using Voodoo before updating to 2.3.5.
and remove voodoo's su backup, before flashing eclipse
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Latest official is 418. Latest eclipse won't work with 412. That could be the problem.
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alidust42 said:
I have the correct 2.3.5 (412) build so I dont get it
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That isn't the latest build. 418 is.
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I'll remove voodoo but I DL Eclipse that was with the 412 file in the same thread unless I did not see It right. I tried to flash this a week ago and had to stop messing w/it I was editing band pics in PS & LR so I just now picked it up again. I DL the Blur version 412 should I kick that to the curb and DL 418? I was under the impression that the GBP7v0.5 would work with 2.3.5 412 though if so that would not flash as well
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Correct me if I am wrong Eclipse did work with that version at one time or no? I saw Eclipse 3.0 but have not read the forum yet and I have been working on my Acer tab more. When I was on 2.3.4 I had no issues with Miui I had to sbf to 2.3.4 from OTA Leak 2.3.5 b/c I was not to fond of that rom at that time I will flash it at another time. I really dig the Eclipse Rom so if I need to start ov and it looks that way then I will have to read up on everything so I know what I am doing and not half assing it. I hate doing that.
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I saw the 3.0 version for the Bionic and I have 418 DL now I am going to read some and flash the 418 and try Eclipse then if all is good take care of voodoo and hope it works. However I have some reading to do before hand. I am sure if it foes not go right I'll complain about it even if it is an operator error I'll still have to blame my DX2 for any errors. I think thats how it works
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Edit: See post below.
You don't even need voodoo anymore. Just take ota and root using motofail.
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Did ya get it?
LaserChicken, those steps are incorrect!!
In order to flash eclipse 2.2.1 just do this...
-SBF to 2.3.4
-Root using Petes 1 click method
-Download VooDoo OTA Rootkeeper from play store
-Backup root & TEMP UNROOT (do not delete backup yet!!!!!!! )
-Settings>About Phone>Software Update> DOWNLOAD 2.3.5 OTA
*After downloading 2.3.5 from system settings the phone will reboot to stock recovery and install 2.3.5 kernel.*
-Reboot
-Open VooDoo, restore root
-NOW DELETE SU BACKUP FROM VOODOO
-Once you restore root & delete the backup < IMPORTANT! from voodoo you should be able to flash eclipse from BSR
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Straight from nitro in another thread. Sbf, take ota, root via motofail, install bsr and flash eclipse then profit. So much easier than the previous method.
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Straight from nitro in another thread. Sbf, take ota, root via motofail
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saw that, but I haven't got motofail to work with 2.3.5/1.3.418
Ok, I just grabbed Motofail, gonna sbf and try it myself.
I am about to try this one more time I have been dealing with my psycho fish giving birth to about 80 swimming eyeballs so its been a crappy day and I hope my DX2 does not feel the wrath. I have Factory Rest the phone with and without Voodoo I have also let it OTA and that was with the Stock version 2.3.4 MOTO sent installed on the phone. I have missed a little step and I am going to do what well...all of you guys said and ill let ya know in about 30. Also you guys F-Ing ROCK!!!!
I sbf'd to 2.3.5 so that I could root my phone. Now that I am rooted my phone has went back to 2.3.5 so my question is, can I still flash a rom or is there something i need to do in order for it to work???
Thanks!!
Some roms for our X2 work with 2.3.4 others with 2.3.5. Check the posts for the roms you want they will tell you what you need to be on to flash that specific rom
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GC3Wilson said:
I sbf'd to 2.3.5 so that I could root my phone. Now that I am rooted my phone has went back to 2.3.5 so my question is, can I still flash a rom or is there something i need to do in order for it to work???
Thanks!!
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need more info, there is no sbf file for DX2 2.3.5 yet, so are you on an MX2?
three west said:
need more info, there is no sbf file for DX2 2.3.5 yet, so are you on an MX2?
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There indeed is an sbf for 2.3.5, check the development forum, someone just did a thread with all OTA updates and sbf's
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Never mind.. ignore..
Triscuit said:
There indeed is an sbf for 2.3.5, check the development forum, someone just did a thread with all OTA updates and sbf's
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ahh, cool, indeed I stand corrected
to bad we can't root it yet though...unless I've been under a rock again and didn't hear about that...
the 2.3.5 SBF kinda doesn't make sense right now unless you want to stick with it cause you can't root it. You have to root 2.3.4 then apply the rootkeeper and then get to 2.3.5 via OTA update or flash via recovery.
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ahh, cool, indeed I stand corrected
to bad we can't root it yet though...unless I've been under a rock again and didn't hear about that...
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Look through the genaral forums, there's a method or two out there. I just haven't used them yet.
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no method yet
without sbfing back to 2.3.4
sd_shadow said:
no method yet
without sbfing back to 2.3.4
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Hmm I must have seen wrong
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nitro seemed to suggest, that motofail worked on 418, but it failed for me and several others
Hello-
I’m ignorant when it comes to these things so please be kind, thanks.:angel:
I bought 2 Droid X2’s, one for my son and me. I rooted the phones successfully using Pete’s One Click Method (I think). Then I installed Titanium Backup Pro.
A few months later we installed the Droid X2 latest version 2.3.5, not knowing it would unroot our phones. All my research on xdadevelopers tells me I have to reflash the phones back to the manufacturers stock/original system boot file - is this correct? And, is this the sticky/thread that tells me how to do this? Do I follow the op's (daywalker04) post down to the letter when doing so?
To do this, all I have is a Mac OS X version 10.6.8. Thanks to all for your help.
Go to general and there should be a sticky to show you how to sbf to 2.3.4. You'll need RSd lite and the sbf file after that its just a matter of following the directions. There's also a way to root 2.3.5 either with zergrush which I haven't tried or using voodoo ota root keeper and than updating. Hopefully this steers you the right direction.
I would've posted the sticky link but im not totally sure how to on the app
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Strubie42 said:
Go to general and there should be a sticky to show you how to sbf to 2.3.4. You'll need RSd lite and the sbf file after that its just a matter of following the directions. There's also a way to root 2.3.5 either with zergrush which I haven't tried or using voodoo ota root keeper and than updating. Hopefully this steers you the right direction.
I would've posted the sticky link but im not totally sure how to on the app
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Hi Strubie, Thanks for the reply. Couple of questions.
Will the sticky link I posted (Gingerbread SBF for MB870 Verizon Droid X2) not work? Also, do I have to sbf back to the version that was originally on the phones, or it doesn't matter - either 2.3.3 or 2.3.4?
Strubie42 said:
Go to general and there should be a sticky to show you how to sbf to 2.3.4. You'll need RSd lite and the sbf file after that its just a matter of following the directions. There's also a way to root 2.3.5 either with zergrush which I haven't tried or using voodoo ota root keeper and than updating. Hopefully this steers you the right direction.
I would've posted the sticky link but im not totally sure how to on the app
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nothing roots 2.3.5/1.3.418 directly see [How to] Root 2.3.5/1.3.418
have to SBF to 2.3.4 and use voodoo
Will the sticky link I posted (Gingerbread SBF for MB870 Verizon Droid X2) not work
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depends on what you want, generally 2.3.4 is preferred so you have the latest firmware try
HowTo: Perform a SBF
sd_shadow said:
TheJewban said:
Will the sticky link I posted (Gingerbread SBF for MB870 Verizon Droid X2) not work?
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depends on what you want, generally 2.3.4 is preferred so you have the latest firmware try
HowTo: Perform a SBF
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True - I didn't fully explain what I was trying to do in my op, sorry.
After inadvertently unrrooting my phones by installing 2.3.5, I'm trying to get them rooted again with 2.3.5 installed. I guess my confusion lies in the fact that everything I've read says I have to sbf back to original boxed version. My question is if the original boxed version was 2.3.3, is that what I have to revert back to, or can I go to 2.3.4?
you can flash any of these 2.2.2/ 1.2.148, 2.3.3/1.3.232, 2.3.4/1.3.380, 2.3.5/1.3.418
but 2.3.4 is fastest way to get a rooted 2.3.5
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you can flash any of these 2.2.2/ 1.2.148, 2.3.3/1.3.232, 2.3.4/1.3.380, 2.3.5/1.3.418
but 2.3.4 is fastest way to get a rooted 2.3.5
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Thanks sd, I'm going to read and study the entire thread: HowTo: Perform a SBF ("factory restore") of your Motorola Droid X2.
Another question. The "HowTo" method uses Windows, can I follow the exact same procedure using Mac OS X?
different with mac, I'll look for it
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different with mac, I'll look for it
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Just so you don't think I'm lazy...I've been searching this whole time. I'll keep searching but will standby for anything you find. Again sd, thanks for all your help.
instead of rsd lite, use sbf_flash mac version
http://blog.opticaldelusion.org/search/label/sbf_flash