New droid owner - Droid X General

Ok Ive been a long time iphone owner since they came out and ive never owned an android product. Im tired of the crappy service I get with att anywhere outside of large cities and the iphone in general so me and my wife are switching over to verizon. We both ordered the droid x two days ago and somehow we are getting them tomarrow despite the aug 4th ship date that they said. The more I review about android OS and the droid x the more I think I will love it compared to the iphone. My question is which meathod of rooting should I take. Ive never rooted before of course so should I use the one click method or the list of instructions method. Im real tech savvy so if the list instructions way to root it is the best im comfortable with that. My next questions is on updates. Do i need to have the phone unrooted everytime that I preform an update or is that unnessisary? Also if I delete or rename some basic bloat ware do I need to make sure it is all back the same before I update? Thanks for any help and I look forward to be on the droid side

Ok i have my phone. Any answers to my post? Is this the wrong site to be asking this?
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I rooted mine using better terminal emulator right on my phone. Took all of 15 mins maybe. I've never done the one click thing but have heard great things about it. I guess its really what you're comfortable with. Just make sure you take your time and don't miss any steps!
Good luck & welcome to DROID!
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Thanks for your reply. If i root now will it conflict with future updates?
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It shouldn't. At least it hasn't yet. Just be careful with what bloat you delete. Make sure you keep anything that is blur related and verizons backup assistant. Its been said you will brick if you delete any of those.
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I've rooted several phones and the one click was so easy. Once I extracted the files & installed the drivers it took less than a minute.
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+1 for the one-click method!! it worked flawlessly!

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UnRevoked Forever?

With the DInc Froyo OTA still on deck, what could this new software possibly mean for us?
Any ideas, folks?
Yes, I know in a few hours it will be unveiled probably, but I want to know what YOU think.
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one word....s-off
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Wow finally, eh? Thats a break from the more usual f_off lol.
Since this thread is already made, would anyone mind telling me 1 or 2 benefits of this? I'm a noob and really only know about rooting, flashing ROMs and some standard stuff in adb. How will having s_off help the herd of people like myself, or is it only for the devs and super nerds (no offense).
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htc_woe_is_me said:
Wow finally, eh? Thats a break from the more usual f_off lol.
Since this thread is already made, would anyone mind telling me 1 or 2 benefits of this? I'm a noob and really only know about rooting, flashing ROMs and some standard stuff in adb. How will having s_off help the herd of people like myself, or is it only for the devs and super nerds (no offense).
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From what I understand, it allows you to flash new HBOOTs/radios at will, delete components within the /system folder while the phone is up and running, etc. I'm sure there are a host of other things, but that's what I'm aware of so far.
I guess all things Unrevoked Forever/s-off are in the "Unrevoked Tweet" thread in General topic. I'd link to it but am using the app and I don't think there's a way to do it.
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jdkoreclipse said:
we will be able to use metamorph
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Ok, I just searched for metamorph...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=591329
...so having s-off will help the real nerds be able to develop more ROMS and themes and such for us?
I can flash a patch or a ROM, but I dont have patience for dev like some of you guys on here. Ill definitely stay close to the forums tonight though to try and learn more.
ill be up all nite on xda and irc refreshing the unrevoked forever page
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http://unrevoked.com/forever/
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That's funny...
jdkoreclipse said:
to my knowledge, that thread is for a different tweet.
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the other tread is a tweet with a link to this picture:
it is a 2.x radio, .77 boot blah blah blah, etc, awesomesauce goodness
they postponed the release...check twitter
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jdkoreclipse said:
they postponed the release...check twitter
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Story of the Incredible's short life...
j/w, they are holding the fort down because of bricking (which I appreciate, I rather not have software that could cost me my phone and from what I've read it's almost a 50/50 rate bricking rate at that, not a <1% issue), however I'm curious which phone(s) it's affecting (the initial release was suppose to support Evo's and DInc's... so are both phone having bricking issues or only one of them).
Regarding the now-released Unrevoked Forever tool...

Droid X rooted need help with apps.

I am new to android, I have decided to ditch apple finally. Well I came over to verizon, got me a droid x. Now I just did the one click root but have some questions. Do I have to install an app to get rid of the stock verizon apps? Like the ridiculous mobile hotspot? I thought that superuser would allow me to do this, but I haven't figured it out, or am I missing something? Any help would be grateful, cause this seems to be a lot more difficult than the jailbreaking and I would love to figure this out! I know the search button is my friend, but you really have to go through a lot of people talking crap just to get an answer!
nene95 said:
I am new to android, I have decided to ditch apple finally. Well I came over to verizon, got me a droid x. Now I just did the one click root but have some questions. Do I have to install an app to get rid of the stock verizon apps? Like the ridiculous mobile hotspot? I thought that superuser would allow me to do this, but I haven't figured it out, or am I missing something? Any help would be grateful, cause this seems to be a lot more difficult than the jailbreaking and I would love to figure this out! I know the search button is my friend, but you really have to go through a lot of people talking crap just to get an answer!
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If you use Titanium Backup, you can delete system apps by just clicking on them from the Backup/Restore menu and clicking uninstall.
Word to the wise though...if you uninstall system apps, you cannot update via OTA until you reinstall system apps (and set permissions again...blah blah).
Also, I am a recent switcher from the iPhone 4 to the Droid X as well. You won't be disappointed! That, and this is a great community of helpful people.
Sweet thank you! So does rooting take away that ability to update OTA?
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if your rooted get rom manager from the market and the droid x bootstrap. Then you can get 2.2 & make a backup before deleting apps.
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Thank you! You guys have been very helpful!
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Community support?

I know this is another GalaxyS device, but it seems that there really isnt any interest for it in the community. Does the ticker screen cause enough compatibility issues that we most likely wont see Cyanogen or anything for it? What about support from Samsung, are we likely to fall behind the curve for 2.2 release?
Iv had it for a few days and I love the formfactor, but Im considering swapping it for a fascinate for the modability. Any opinions?
There is currently no support from the developer community, but all it takes is one good dev and we'll be in business. There's really no way of knowing if 2.2 will lag behind, since no US Galaxy S phones have gotten the update yet... Only time will tell on both I'm afraid.
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Samsung has began releasing the 2.2 update in certain countries from what I've read. So it should only be a matter of time before the USA gets it. The update will come via Kies I believe (Samsung's update software for PC).
As for custom ROMs for the Continuum, I believe development may be slow for this phone due to the ticker display. The ticker makes it more difficult to develop for. However, I'm confident we'll get some custom ROMs at some point. I'd be really nice if Samsung skipped 2.2 and went straight to 2.3 but that'll never happen.
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One of the first things we are going to need is a custom recovery to be able to backup/restore the phone. I suspect this will take someone loaning their phone to koush in order to get clockwork recovery and rom manager support. I know I am leery to try anything without having a way to restore, even if I have to restore to default.
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Yeah a stock ROM would be excellent. There will be plenty of people who delete necessary apps with root access even before custom ROMs are available.
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Well we're gonna need a custom recovery first, so that is one of the bigger issues.
Sent Koush a tweet asking what he would need and offered my phone for a period of time. I still have my D1 I can use.
ThePravus said:
Sent Koush a tweet asking what he would need and offered my phone for a period of time. I still have my D1 I can use.
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That's great! Well it's a good start at least. I guess it's the only option, for now at least.
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Ill be sending it out friday and dealing with my D1 for the week or so.
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Ill be sending it out friday and dealing with my D1 for the week or so.
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That's a good thing right? I mean, I'm not sure who you are referring to lol
Droid 1
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Droid 1
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I know what a D1 is, but I don't know WHO you were referring to.
Oh who am I sending it to? Koush, guy who does clockwork and rom manager.
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Oh who am I sending it to? Koush, guy who does clockwork and rom manager.
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That is awesome! Maybe now we can get a recovery!
Sounds good. Just keep us up to date.
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I'm about to get a Continuum tomorrow and after being a long time iPhone user, I look forward to cooking some roms up for it.
Duddy are you a developer?
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Glad to see the Continuum Forum up and running! I know very little about development and such, but I'm open to testing out things. I'll be following the threads here as much as possible.
I was thrilled with the idea of this phone when it was released, but the limits on the ticker make it nearly unusable (no gmail? and Samsung's e-mail app is horrible).
I was thinking about returning it, but with the new found forum here on XDA, my hope is renewed.
Ok so, I've given it the mmost time I was willing not to say anything, but Can we please get an update or 2? PLEASE!!!!!! It's killling me!!!!!!
dfgged said:
Ok so, I've given it the mmost time I was willing not to say anything, but Can we please get an update or 2? PLEASE!!!!!! It's killling me!!!!!!
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Let's not get ungrateful or we'll never get any devs in here...

Gingerbread?

Is the update here for people who have hit the 13th already? I just saw the comment in this article saying that he got it
http://www.fun47.com/gingerbread-for-motorola-droid-x-imminent/
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don't think those guys are in the u.s. time on comment is off lol and name of the blogger well..... lol
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You can check yourself, got to Settings>About Phone>System Updates to do it manually, as I write this, still not ready.
GolfnWrx said:
You can check yourself, got to Settings>About Phone>System Updates to do it manually, as I write this, still not ready.
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I won't get the ota I am running the original gingerbread rooted release
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lies! all lies!!! lol nope not yet oh well
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You guys know it is not rooted and most likely be the same as the rest of the gingerbread updates right?
Yep that is why I will not sbf back to get it I'm happy with what I got.
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did you guys get the update? I did not get the OTA update ...
smeyrs1012,
It's supposed to be Friday, and it's usually done at night.
Manually check Friday before bed or Sat Morning and we will see...or they could just be messing with us like the did last month.
Cheers.
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You can check yourself, got to Settings>About Phone>System Updates to do it manually, as I write this, still not ready.
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My GT doesn't show this as an option
So, as I read this forum and a few others, it appears that a Gingerbread Mod is the way to go for now? I am running Darkslide V4.2 on my rooted DX, but I want the Netflix app, and it won't work. What mod do I need? I am a beginner with the whole modding of the phone. I got extremely lucky when I unlocked and rooted both my DX and Xoom. I got it on the first try and didn't brick my devices. LOL. So, any help would be appreciated, Thanks!
Razorwalker said:
So, as I read this forum and a few others, it appears that a Gingerbread Mod is the way to go for now? I am running Darkslide V4.2 on my rooted DX, but I want the Netflix app, and it won't work. What mod do I need? I am a beginner with the whole modding of the phone. I got extremely lucky when I unlocked and rooted both my DX and Xoom. I got it on the first try and didn't brick my devices. LOL. So, any help would be appreciated, Thanks!
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This is what i've gotten so far from my research over the past several months in anticipation for Netflix on my DX. You can't get netflix to work on any android device as of now. There was a leaked version that came out a while back that only worked for less than a month. It was supposedly a leak from a concept phone at CES, if i remember correctly. Netflix's servers just deny access to any Android phone (The leaked Netflix.apk is fully functional, minus actually streaming movies. That is, you can still add things to your queue and browse the library). This is because they are still working for a universal DRM system for Android (if they want it to goto ALL android devices), otherwise it will only be available for certain android devices that work out deals with Netflix individually.
EDIT: Lol, I lied. Just found this. you need gingerbread 595
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1077431
I didn't get an update...anyone else?
OTA is probably not going to be coming out anytime soon. Everyone who says so us reading into nothing too hard.
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Waiting for root? Get involved!

I know there are a lot of anxious people out there like myself who are stuck without root and S-ON. I have been setting up my SDK and the kitchen over the last few weeks ( I have kids ). If you want to get involved, here is a quick reference to what I have found recently. What I miss most *now* about not having root is the ability to test my own ROMs on my own EVO.
Chef Central Forum - dsixda's kitchen!!!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=633246
Android SDK
http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html
Eclipse developers tool
http://www.eclipse.org/
Android eclipse plug-in
http://developer.android.com/sdk/eclipse-adt.html
HTC dev site for source code for different Android phones.
http://developer.htc.com/
Get licensed to publish your own Android apps for only $25!
https://www.google.com/accounts/Ser...h&followup=https://market.android.com/publish
Tommytomatoe's unrooted Launcher project
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1148978
other suggestions??? Post your ideas!
Take a deep breath, stop feeling sorry for yourself, DIG IN, and soon you will have this...
Great post I'm in......
I don't get all the fuss. Taking an OTA update loses root. No secret there. Were a bunch of people so interested in the official GB that they didn't want a day for a rooted rom?
There are those who lost root due to receiving replacement phones and there are those that are new to the evo and received their phone loaded with the update.
im0rtalz said:
There are those who lost root due to receiving replacement phones and there are those that are new to the evo and received their phone loaded with the update.
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Wasn't thinking on that angle. Thanks
Looks amazing difficult lol
Why does everyone assume if u don't have root you took the OTA mine had nothing to do with being impatient I had to get a warranty replacement that shipped with 4.24
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I Agreed
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ruffneckZeVo said:
Why does everyone assume if u don't have root you took the OTA mine had nothing to do with being impatient I had to get a warranty replacement that shipped with 4.24
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I totally agree. I know that fits my situation. My phone should be out on the truck for delivery today. Got my fingers and toes crossed it has an older build on it.
Regarding this post though. Very good idea and I really hope some people that can get this done chime in. Root is desperately needed back to the Evo.
Forgot to mention that when you register as an Android developer in the market, you become eligible to order a fully unlocked phone; Nexus One and HTC dev phone 2.
More ideas? Suggestions please...
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It was probably mentioned before, don't flame me if it were, but what about the root method by teamwin for evo 3d and sensation?
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dbolot1 said:
It was probably mentioned before, don't flame me if it were, but what about the root method by teamwin for evo 3d and sensation?
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As it stands......no, too many differences between the devices, however it may lead down the right path to unlocking the OG Evo. Believe me, I'm following it (I have a 3D & my wife just got a refurb warranty OG Evo with the update).
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As it stands......no, too many differences between the devices, however it may lead down the right path to unlocking the OG Evo. Believe me, I'm following it (I have a 3D & my wife just got a refurb warranty OG Evo with the update).
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As I remember, teamwin said that root was obtained from the kernel.
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Already tested...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1148519&highlight=teamwin
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Already tested...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1148519&highlight=teamwin
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Thanks.....I just spent like 30 minutes looking for that thread, LOL. For the life of me I couldn't remember whether it was here or in the 3D forums or the Sensation forums.
In for being optimistic about it.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0470565527/ref=redir_mdp_mobile/177-2425905-1608248
More ideas? Please post
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Was wondering if any dev has tried to work this issue from the hardware side. Instead of using C++ or Visual or other languages, trying this thru Assembler language. I am a computer programmer but I have not done any work with HTC phones because of job, but I do have some ideas that I would love to share if anyone is interested.
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I don't get all the fuss. Taking an OTA update loses root. No secret there. Were a bunch of people so interested in the official GB that they didn't want a day for a rooted rom?
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Mine was an insurance replacement. I had a rooted EVO happily running Deck's and Tiamat up until late last week.
AA27 said:
Was wondering if any dev has tried to work this issue from the hardware side. Instead of using C++ or Visual or other languages, trying this thru Assembler language. I am a computer programmer but I have not done any work with HTC phones because of job, but I do have some ideas that I would love to share if anyone is interested.
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I'm interested. Please feel free to post or PM me with your thoughts. But, I have to imagine the OS still maintains some degree of control (if it's even possible to compile and execute assembly programs in Android). I'm afraid there's probably a reason no one else has done that . Thanks!

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