Hi,
I'm a newbie. Just purchase a new droid x2 Verizon no contract version. It says the phone has a Froyor OS. Can I update to the new Android OS. Do I have to root the phone before I can update the OS.
Thanks for your help
Which system version? See menu>setting>about phone
Should be something like ..blur version.1.3.380....
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sd_shadow said:
Which system version? See menu>setting>about phone
Should be something like ..blur version.1.3.380....
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Thanks for answering my question.
My system version: 1.3.418
My OS android 2.3.5
dukkha2 said:
Thanks for answering my question.
My system version: 1.3.418
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That is latest official software.
My OS android 2.3.5
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That is Gingerbread,
You can try a custom rom.
First you need to decide which rom you want to try.
In My opinion, eclipse is the most stable and is the only rom that can be installed over 1.3.418, *but is only Gingerbread
All other roms (CM7, CM9, CM10...) require flashing older 2.3.4/1.3.380 .SBF/firmware with rsd lite or ezSBF DX2 2.3.4.
pick a Rom, some links in my list
Flash Firmware if you want (CM7, CM9, CM10...), Root with ,
Install BSR aka CWM/Bootstrap Recovery
Download Rom, if installing CM you also need Gapps that match android version you are installing.
Install Rom using BSR How to use bootstrap recovery
More links in my List
sd_shadow's [Collection] of Links For: DX2 (MB870)
and Verify that ALL your downloads are complete with MD5/SHA-1 Hash Checksums
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CM10 is Jellybean (android 4.0.x) and has gotten mixed reviews, most found it unstable, but some liked it.
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Hello xda.
Recently (i.e. today) I made the mistake of installing navenedrob's Alien port (for the Droid X2, from the Atrix). Don't get me wrong, navenedrob's work is great, but for some reason, I've been having tons of problems with this new build. Wifi works, but Clockwork wasn't pre-installed, and when I got it from the Market, it won't let me flash the recovery on wifi and spits up an error message whenever I try to install over data only. What should I do to reinstall CWM?
Thanks!
CWM doesnt work on the x2. Install the bootstrap.
How do I do that? Can you send me a download link?
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How do I do that? Can you send me a download link?
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Take a look at the sticky in the dev forum. it has everything you need to know.
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what recovery did you use to flash the alien rom?
I just used whatever came with my old ROM (which was Eclipse 0.8). I think that was Bootstrap, but I'm not entirely sure.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1169677
thats the link to get to the bootstrap.
It looks to me like the main reason I can't get bluetooth working on the BR/Rodgers/LATAM Razr on all the new GSM ICS variants is because there is no updated (2.3.6) kernel for it.
Can anyone help in what may be able to be modified in the ICS roms so that the BT doesn't cause reboots/crashes ? Or is anyone aware of a 2.3.6 rom/kernel to get it compatible ?
I'm just a noob, so maybe I am totally wrong here ?
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It looks to me like the main reason I can't get bluetooth working on the BR/Rodgers/LATAM Razr on all the new GSM ICS variants is because there is no updated (2.3.6) kernel for it.
Can anyone help in what may be able to be modified in the ICS roms so that the BT doesn't cause reboots/crashes ? Or is anyone aware of a 2.3.6 rom/kernel to get it compatible ?
I'm just a noob, so maybe I am totally wrong here ?
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you know it, yet u still post it. try a nandroid of 2.3.6 then upgrade
chrlop said:
you know it, yet u still post it. try a nandroid of 2.3.6 then upgrade
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Thanks for the tip, but that still does not work. I have tried 2 that i have come across. The reason being I believe is that the nandroid still does not change the kernel. Are you aware of one that works? That why i posted, so someone could point me in the right direction if they have had success.
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Thanks for the tip, but that still does not work. I have tried 2 that i have come across. The reason being I believe is that the nandroid still does not change the kernel. Are you aware of one that works? That why i posted, so someone could point me in the right direction if they have had success.
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what kernel are you on and what rom
chrlop said:
what kernel are you on and what rom
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651.73.250.XT910.Brasil.en.BR
Kernel - 2.6.35.7-g3798510
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651.73.250.XT910.Brasil.en.BR
Kernel - 2.6.35.7-g3798510
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well we both have the same kernel the difference is I nandroid to 651.73.23.XT910.Retail.en.EU
I used to have the same latam as you but changed it am using http://www.grupoandroid.com/topic/36870-powaloka-rom-v001/
p.s I think this should be moved to general
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well we both have the same kernel the difference is I nandroid to 651.73.23.XT910.Retail.en.EU
I used to have the same latam as you but changed it am using http://www.grupoandroid.com/topic/36870-powaloka-rom-v001/
p.s I think this should be moved to general
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I am on that rom now, and have been several times.
Here is the kernel version: 2.6.35.7-g3798510
The kernel does not change, and you found out as well.
As far as moving to general: This is really an issue that would help move along development by enabling those with BR/LATAM devices to work with the newer roms. Thats why I posted here.
I get your point and is some how logical. I wonder if we could flash the kernel separately.. is still the same device just different signature
Lets hope a dev comes to the rescue
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I have the same issue it will be great if someone could find a solution for this
Please thanks
Sent from my XT910 using XDA
carlos20h said:
I have the same issue it will be great if someone could find a solution for this
Please thanks
Sent from my XT910 using XDA
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Unfortunately it looks like we are at the mercy of Motorola to release a 2.3.6 update for the BR. I was hoping a dev could shed some light on the possibility of replacing the ICS rom's bluetooth portion with one from 2.3.5 to stop the crash or get it useable.
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Unfortunately it looks lime we are at the mercy of Motorola to release a 2.3.6 update for the BR. I was hoping a dev could shed some ligbt on the possibility of replacing the ICS rom's bluetooth portion with one fro. 2.3.5 to stop the crash or get it useable.
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I don't believe in 2.3.6 to my br razr no more.I see Q1 ending in 2 weeks, and the ICS rollout is going to happen in Q2 according to moto announcement. For the sake of my update i hope they skip this 2.3.6 and go right to the point giving us 4.0! (Or we will see 2.3.6 while the rest of the world gets they ICS and then, my friend, we are really screwed).
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I don't believe in 2.3.6 to my br razr no more.I see Q1 ending in 2 weeks, and the ICS rollout is going to happen in Q2 according to moto announcement. For the sake of my update i hope they skip this 2.3.6 and go right to the point giving us 4.0! (Or we will see 2.3.6 while the rest of the world gets they ICS and then, my friend, we are really screwed).
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I know, how difficult can it be ?
Bruno Nunes said:
I don't believe in 2.3.6 to my br razr no more.I see Q1 ending in 2 weeks, and the ICS rollout is going to happen in Q2 according to moto announcement. For the sake of my update i hope they skip this 2.3.6 and go right to the point giving us 4.0! (Or we will see 2.3.6 while the rest of the world gets they ICS and then, my friend, we are really screwed).
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By the end of Q2, they mean?
So hold on a second, there's a way to go from Brazilian ROM to the en.eu stock ROM and then onto the en.eu leaked ICS build? And the only problem is that bluetooth doesn't work in ICS? Does it work if you flash the Gingerbread en.eu build?
How's the switch to en.eu ROM is done? Just by editing build.prop file? Can you post this build.prop file please?
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So hold on a second, there's a way to go from Brazilian ROM to the en.eu stock ROM and then onto the en.eu leaked ICS build? And the only problem is that bluetooth doesn't work in ICS? Does it work if you flash the Gingerbread en.eu build?
How's the switch to en.eu ROM is done? Just by editing build.prop file? Can you post this build.prop file please?
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The BT doesn't work because of the incompatibility of 4.0 BT and the 2.3.5 kernel. Changing to the en.eu rom dosn't change your kernel version, just the system version.
You can just install arctic 3.0 on your BR if you want 2.3.6 system, but you will still be on the old kernel.
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The BT doesn't work because of the incompatibility of 4.0 BT and the 2.3.5 kernel. Changing to the en.eu rom dosn't change your kernel version, just the system version.
You can just install arctic 3.0 on your BR if you want 2.3.6 system, but you will still be on the old kernel.
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After I install arctic 3.0 -- can I flash the stock 2.3.x en.eu ROM? Does the fastboot image not include the kernel? So if I go BR -> arctic -> en.eu GB -> en.eu ICS why my kernel would still be the old one?
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After I install arctic 3.0 -- can I flash the stock 2.3.x en.eu ROM? Does the fastboot image not include the kernel? So if I go BR -> arctic -> en.eu GB -> en.eu ICS why my kernel would still be the old one?
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We can't change our kernel no matter what you do.
You can run whatever system you want, including like for example Ubuntu or Gentoo Linux, Arctic ROM, CM, etc BUT, you will be using the same kernel (that we can't change no matter what).
We can only boot official motorola kernel signed for LATAM. EU users have a wider option of kernels, including the one from the leaked ICS.
For now, LATAM users can choose between 2 very similar kernel versions. The one from retail rom and the other from vivo.
I am impresse that the only incompatibility noticed so far is the Bluetooth. Can anyone please confirm that?
I'm running ICS with BR kernel (vivo). Besides Bluetooth, we got no hardware acceleration working, but i didn't noticed performance drop in any game compared to 2.3.5. i believe the problem it's just the implementation in google chrome and flash video layer too.
I will switch back to GB because of the camcorder
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This rom is stable and is installed on my razr xt910
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Why is this in the retail rom thread? If this is a custom rom it doesn't belong here!
Ok, my atrix is running a Faux 1.3ghz kernel, CM10 v2.0 by jokersax. I want to get back to stock as possible. My backup of my original is no longer with us. Can I install fruitcake 2.3.6 with webtop with this kernel or do I need to flash a different one? If so, which one. I can use CWM well, but just don't want to brick my only phone before I upgrade in Oct.
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Ok, my atrix is running a Faux 1.3ghz kernel, CM10 v2.0 by jokersax. I want to get back to stock as possible. My backup of my original is no longer with us. Can I install fruitcake 2.3.6 with webtop with this kernel or do I need to flash a different one? If so, which one. I can use CWM well, but just don't want to brick my only phone before I upgrade in Oct.
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You could just use the Motorola software to flash the whole thing back to stock.
http://direct.motorola.com/hellomoto/motosupport/source/softwareupdatesummary.asp
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You could just use the Motorola software to flash the whole thing back to stock.
http://direct.motorola.com/hellomoto/motosupport/source/softwareupdatesummary.asp
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No. Don't. Use fruit cakes by Sam Cripp. They are your friend...
daveschz said:
You could just use the Motorola software to flash the whole thing back to stock.
http://direct.motorola.com/hellomoto/motosupport/source/softwareupdatesummary.asp
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You should think twice before you give out advice like that. Flashing through official methods is a sure way to brick your phone.
well, If I wanna to go back to stock i have stock SBF file, but I've got INTL Atrix so I won't get brick
I am considering making a youtube video of restoring my Atrix to stock using rsd because a lot of people think this is like crawling over a live landmine. It is totally *safe if you know what you're doing.
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MadJoe11 said:
Ok, my atrix is running a Faux 1.3ghz kernel, CM10
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What?
Sent from my Nexus 7 on official CM10
MadJoe11 said:
Ok, my atrix is running a Faux 1.3ghz kernel, CM10 v2.0 by jokersax. I want to get back to stock as possible. My backup of my original is no longer with us. Can I install fruitcake 2.3.6 with webtop with this kernel or do I need to flash a different one? If so, which one. I can use CWM well, but just don't want to brick my only phone before I upgrade in Oct.
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Simple. Just flash the 2.3.6 fruitcake and webtop as you suggested, then flash a Faux 1.3GHz GB kernel. Make sure to do a full wipe via fastboot first.
Don't flash SBF's. That should be considered a last resort!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1583199
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So I have cm10 unofficial 09-26-12 installed on my razr using Safestrap 2.11.
I went back to the Motorola ICS because of the bugs that CM10 had, so now I want to update the old CM10 with the latest one 11-16-12.
However, I'm not sure if I need to update to ST v3 or would 2.11 work fine for it?
On the goo spyder section, STOCK-cm-10-20121116-UNOFFICIAL-spyder.zip
I think you must use the newest version of ST, so the 3.05.
What does the Dev say in the first post of the thread that you are going to get your rom from?
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85gallon said:
What does the Dev say in the first post of the thread that you are going to get your rom from?
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I'm getting from goo.im which doesn't have instructions.
i think safe strap is the best option for recovery.... the new version 3.0.5 .... and there will be further development on this recovery ....
When I first bought my phone, it had Gingerbread on it, then I got an OTA update to ICS from Moto, and after that I rooted my phone and installed custom ROMs, does that mean my kernel also changed with the OS or am I still running the Moto ICS Kernel?
Can one update the kernel only by Manufacturer OTA? If not, then why is there so much emphasis on going back to stock ICS before trying the leaked OTA of JB or trying any ROM built for JB kernel? if i directly install the leaked JB OTA wont i update my Kernel also?
Does anyone have a link where I can get Fastboot files of MotoBlur ICS Asia Retail?
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Does anyone have a link where I can get Fastboot files of MotoBlur ICS Asia Retail?
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http://sbf.droid-developers.org/umts_spyder/list.php
In the carrier choose Retail Asian.
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jamessteelforth said:
When I first bought my phone, it had Gingerbread on it, then I got an OTA update to ICS from Moto, and after that I rooted my phone and installed custom ROMs, does that mean my kernel also changed with the OS or am I still running the Moto ICS Kernel?
Can one update the kernel only by Manufacturer OTA? If not, then why is there so much emphasis on going back to stock ICS before trying the leaked OTA of JB or trying any ROM built for JB kernel? if i directly install the leaked JB OTA wont i update my Kernel also?
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Yes your Kernel also has changed when you moved to ICS. If you have not messed around with your stock Kernel you can directly update to JB , I have done it.
But you better keep your fastboot files and RSD lite ready just in case u brick .
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http://sbf.droid-developers.org/umts_spyder/list.php
In the carrier choose Retail Asian.
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Yes your Kernel also has changed when you moved to ICS. If you have not messed around with your stock Kernel you can directly update to JB , I have done it.
But you better keep your fastboot files and RSD lite ready just in case u brick .
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No i havent messed up with kernel ever, so can i just flash the zip from safestrap like any other rom file?? Moreover, upon flashing will i lose my root permissions & apps requiring root permissions/ my recovery softwares like SS3/CWM etc etc.??
What do i need RSD lite for?
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No i havent messed up with kernel ever, so can i just flash the zip from safestrap like any other rom file?? Moreover, upon flashing will i lose my root permissions & apps requiring root permissions/ my recovery softwares like SS3/CWM etc etc.??
What do i need RSD lite for?
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yes, you loose everything, your phone will be like aftermarket ICS.
strielcius said:
yes, you loose everything, your phone will be like aftermarket ICS.
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Any link that shows a noob step by step process of fastbooting using RSD-lite for GSM Razr? Thanks again for all the replies
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Any link that shows a noob step by step process of fastbooting using RSD-lite for GSM Razr? Thanks again for all the replies
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Here my friend
http://theunlockr.com/2012/01/24/how-to-restore-the-motorola-droid-razr-using-fastboot-files/
Try this Video
For step by step process
Try THis Video