First I want to thank everyone on this forum for all the nice work, and great information. Now my question, My wife and I both have Droid x2 phones, and have both seen increased issues since the 2.3.5 OTA from Verizon. I am a very tech-savy guy, I do IT for a living, but still am not 100% comfortable with flashing phones. I have SBF'd my Droid x2 a few times, and finally got the courage to flash Eclipse 2.3 on it. I would like to explore some different roms, but am wonder how to tell which stock(2.3.4 or 2.3.5) I should have installed before flashing a rom? I did read that Eclipse 2.3 you needed to be stock 2.3.5, but I am looking at CM7 and CM9, but could not see where it was stated to be on 2.3.4 or 2.3.5. Would someone be so kind as to give me a bit of incite on this. Does a rom have to say it is for you phone to flash it? example I was looking at CM10, jellybean rom but do not see it listed for the droid x2?
Thanks for all your help
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jjalbert said:
First I want to thank everyone on this forum for all the nice work, and great information. Now my question, My wife and I both have Droid x2 phones, and have both seen increased issues since the 2.3.5 OTA from Verizon. I am a very tech-savy guy, I do IT for a living, but still am not 100% comfortable with flashing phones. I have SBF'd my Droid x2 a few times, and finally got the courage to flash Eclipse 2.3 on it. I would like to explore some different roms, but am wonder how to tell which stock(2.3.4 or 2.3.5) I should have installed before flashing a rom? I did read that Eclipse 2.3 you needed to be stock 2.3.5, but I am looking at CM7 and CM9, but could not see where it was stated to be on 2.3.4 or 2.3.5. Would someone be so kind as to give me a bit of incite on this. Does a rom have to say it is for you phone to flash it? example I was looking at CM10, jellybean rom but do not see it listed for the droid x2?
Thanks for all your help
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yes sir it MUST be in the droid x2 forums. and in order to go to ANY other rom from eclipse (since you OTA'd to 2.3.5) is to sbf . you can make an sbf disc im sure you can find in the main dx2 forum. its super easy, i have done it dozens of times. but that is the only way to get back to 2.3.4 and try out cm7, cm9, or the other ports. all of these are only partially working. just so you know. eclipse is most likely the best we have, but the others are still awesome to try out, they just have bugs. or non working parts.
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Hey im new to the forum and love the work you guys do here. I rooted my Photon so far have wifi tether and all the goodies like that up and running, however im interested in flashing a rom now.. BUT with Ice Cream Sandwhich (hopefully) coming soon to the Photon im a bit unsure.. Can i somehow restore my phone back to stock and do an ota or however they send (if they do) the ICS update for the photon? Assuming i do end up flashing a rom, and if i can restore it, how difficult would it be..? Also what would you guys advise for battery life, the Homebase or Alien rom? Its the biggest thing im looking for from flashing a rom really. I just dont want to go through and flash a rom on my phone then a few weeks later see ICS get sent out and i somehow cant update until a dev creates a rom of it. Thanks and sorry for nooby questions but ive been digging here for a while trying to find the answer to these. Thanks!!
You can restore to stock with an SBF flash/RSD Lite - easy enough.
The roms, you should try both and see which best suits your need and use.
Don't accept an OTA - it may ruin out root exploit.
I'm on home base ROM.v1.5 with update 4.2. Not much difference in battery life between the two ROM's and not much improvement that I have seen from stock.
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Kcarpenter said:
You can restore to stock with an SBF flash/RSD Lite - easy enough.
The roms, you should try both and see which best suits your need and use.
Don't accept an OTA - it may ruin out root exploit.
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+1 to this!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1216143 - you'll need to go here if you haven't unlocked the bootloader and flashed a custom recovery. It'll also answer your question about returning back to stock.
On a side note, has anyone tried the Star Wars ROM, i think people have forgotten about that one.
I never did try that one. Does it have any support still?
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Looked at the thread. Looks like it hasn't gotten a lot of love in a while. It seems to be decent though.
I may have to look through the forum again.
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Kcarpenter said:
You can restore to stock with an SBF flash/RSD Lite - easy enough.
The roms, you should try both and see which best suits your need and use.
Don't accept an OTA - it may ruin out root exploit.
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Agreed... Make sure you follow the steps carefully because this phone is much easier to soft brick than others. I have done it a couple times.
Also, I agree with the other posters, unless you really just wanna try it it's not all that worth it yet. No real big gains in performance or battery life yet
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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alidust42 said:
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
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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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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!!!!
mods delete please delete thread thank you
You can upgrade to 2.3.4 via sbf for cm7 and cm9 or take the ota to 2.3.5 for eclipse rom. Voodoo ota root keeper does work I am not sure if an ota will take you to 2.3.4 or if it will go directly to 2.3.5 . And you should root with Pete's easy root. There is zergrush but that moves some system files that sometimes messes with custom roms. Also delete your backup of su in root keeper after upgrade before flashing rom at least on eclipse. I had a Droid x and got the x2 as a warranty replacement i was first excited then came to be dissapointed. Thankfully the dx2 forum is the best out there and we've got a few excellent devs.
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.... they say if you go to the DX forums you can actually hear the tumbleweeds rolling around in the wind.........
I was just worried about another 621 but doesnt seem like the case over here.
thanks :beer:
I was just worried about another 621 but doesnt seem like the case over here.
thanks :beer:
Yeah a lot of links are down it seems on the dx forum. I was trying to help a friend put cm7 on his and it was like a ghost town over there
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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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Currently running DKZ MX2 Alpha 2 on my C Spire MX2. Honestly, it works much worse than I imagined on my phone, a slew of random problems that make it irritating to the point of unusable, including:
Missed texts/multiple texts show up en masse hours after sending
The force close issues on Facebook and Baconreader
Call issues (will connect, no audio from either end, usually ends with having to pull the battery)
I was going to wait for an Alpha 3 or a Beta, but development seems to have stalled (DKZ has a full time job, no blame there).
I need to downgrade, either to the CM9 MX2 beta or to Paranoid Android for MX2. Paranoid Android, I know, required you to be 2.3.4 and I am currently 2.3.6, and C Spire doesn't have an SBF.
I just need to know what my options are. I know downgrading from DKZ CM10 to DKZ CM9 likely has issues too. Just needs some input Any answers I'm going to need a pretty detailed step-by-step, if possible.
I know nothing about the MX2 or C Spire. But I can almost guarantee you that being on 2.3.6 is what is causing all your issues. And the same will probably happen if you use CM9. What SBF files does C Spire have?
P.S. This should have been asked in the Q&A Section.
Nandroid back to stock then install eclipse/cm7 if it's stability you're worried about. I would say go with CM10 over CM9 but that's just me.
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I know nothing about the MX2 or C Spire. But I can almost guarantee you that being on 2.3.6 is what is causing all your issues. And the same will probably happen if you use CM9. What SBF files does C Spire have?
P.S. This should have been asked in the Q&A Section.
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Nandroid back to stock then install eclipse/cm7 if it's stability you're worried about. I would say go with CM10 over CM9 but that's just me.
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His problem is his MX2 is on 2.3.6 on C Spire wireless. These ROMs require 2.3.4
I also have a MX2 The problems he/you are encountering shouldn't be because you're on 2.3.6 I know it doesn't help but it's not the root cause.
For Eclipse, it doesn't matter you're on 2.3.6 you can still flash it (even though it says 2.3.5 required).
For CM7/CM9 you must get the patched (usually from lrs or 754boy...if not I can see what I can do for you) that removes the kernal check on the roms and lets you flash it on the mx2. You'll have to install the wifi patch also.
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His problem is his MX2 is on 2.3.6 on C Spire wireless. These ROMs require 2.3.4
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I know nothing about the mx2 but maybe this will help?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1542456
don't be scared it's only a phone
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Booga Booga said:
I also have a MX2 The problems he/you are encountering shouldn't be because you're on 2.3.6 I know it doesn't help but it's not the root cause.
For Eclipse, it doesn't matter you're on 2.3.6 you can still flash it (even though it says 2.3.5 required).
For CM7/CM9 you must get the patched (usually from lrs or 754boy...if not I can see what I can do for you) that removes the kernal check on the roms and lets you flash it on the mx2. You'll have to install the wifi patch also.
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Well maybe you can help this guy out. I'm not the one with the problem. I have a Droid X2 on Verizon so I dont know anything about the issues he is having. Maybe the MX2 is different but the things I have read is that flashing those ROMs when not on the right android version will cause problems.
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I need to downgrade, either to the CM9 MX2 beta or to Paranoid Android for MX2. Paranoid Android, I know, required you to be 2.3.4 and I am currently 2.3.6, and C Spire doesn't have an SBF.
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Just so everyone knows anyone with the MX2 if at any point it has had 2.3.6 on it, either though sbf, update.zips, or came stock, there is no downgrading, ever(unfortunately). When 2.3.6 is applied it burns a fuse on the board to permenatly lock it on 2.3.6, preventing any downgrading. The same concept is aplied to unlocking the bootloader. when the unlock command is issued and it is implemented it burns a fuse permenately unlocking the device even if we flash a locked sbf over it its still unlocked it just wont say that it is.
@#$%&!!!! Glad it's not me sorry
don't be scared it's only a phone
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Lrs121 said:
Just so everyone knows anyone with the MX2 if at any point it has had 2.3.6 on it, either though sbf, update.zips, or came stock, there is no downgrading, ever(unfortunately). When 2.3.6 is applied it burns a fuse on the board to permenatly lock it on 2.3.6, preventing any downgrading. The same concept is aplied to unlocking the bootloader. when the unlock command is issued and it is implemented it burns a fuse permenately unlocking the device even if we flash a locked sbf over it its still unlocked it just wont say that it is.
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Spoke to a tech at C Spire the other day while my wife was getting her phone checked out and he confirmed everything in this post by Lrs121.
Sippi4x4man said:
Spoke to a tech at C Spire the other day while my wife was getting her phone checked out and he confirmed everything in this post by Lrs121.
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Motorola hasn't changed anything since the first razr (non android) they've been using fuses for a long time
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Booga Booga said:
I would say go with CM10 over CM9 but that's just me.
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Hell no. CM10 has WAY too many random app closes....it was annoying as hell. The interface was smooth but that's useless if the apps don't work. I would personally recommend either Eclipse or CM9. I've been running ParanoidAndroid for the past couple months and besides a few random reboots, its been pretty stable.