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[Q] Slightly confused

So I got my Droid X in the mail yesterday, it came with Froyo. I rooted it as well.
So next would I get Bootstrap for Droid X boot make backup?
Then Deodox?
Then install ROM Manager so I can install thems, icons, fonts, etc.?
Im wanting to have a backup in its original state.
Been trying to read up but theres so much Im getting a bit lost.
Thanks.

Yeah, get the bootstrap and rom manager, make a backup, then you can apply roms and themes. If something goes wrong or you just don't like it you can restore your backup. Flash the custom recovery in rom manager, then use the bootstrap, click bootstrap recovery and then reboot recovery and you will be in clockwork recovery.
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citanes-26 said:
Yeah, get the bootstrap and rom manager, make a backup, then you can apply roms and themes. If something goes wrong or you just don't like it you can restore your backup. Flash the custom recovery in rom manager, then use the bootstrap, click bootstrap recovery and then reboot recovery and you will be in clockwork recovery.
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Ok I got the bootstrap, I made a backup then reboot. I got rom manager and installed the mod that it asks.
To be organized, is there a specific folder I need to put my themes and roms in or can i just create my own and go from there?
And Im assuming if I want to go back to OEM I just restore from my backup correct?

Vasichko said:
Ok I got the bootstrap, I made a backup then reboot. I got rom manager and installed the mod that it asks.
To be organized, is there a specific folder I need to put my themes and roms in or can i just create my own and go from there?
And Im assuming if I want to go back to OEM I just restore from my backup correct?
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Yes.. you can put your themes in whatever folder you like... but if you download them from rom manager... it puts them where it wants.
Yes.. to go back to OEM, restore from that backup you made.

What if I get a rom and want tho throw a theme on top of it? How do i go about doing this? I know i can install the rom from rom manager. How do I do the theme? Also how do I change the system font and dock icons?

Most cases reboot recovery, mounts and storage, mount system (turns to unmount) install zip, choose zip. Always check were you downloaded to make sure there isn't any extra steps
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DX Bootstrap Recovery vs ROM Manager?

I have downloaded both of these? The only difference I see is rom manager allows you to download roms, backup, restore, etc, from within the android OS.
Is that the only difference and they are essentially the same thing?

You need the bootstrap recovery to boot into Koush's recovery on the DX. You can't get there from the Rom Manager alone. You may be able to boot into Koush's recovery from Rom Manager if you have the bootstrap recovery installed, but you definitely need the bootstrap recover installed.

akanealw said:
You need the bootstrap recovery to boot into Koush's recovery on the DX. You can't get there from the Rom Manager alone. You may be able to boot into Koush's recovery from Rom Manager if you have the bootstrap recovery installed, but you definitely need the bootstrap recover installed.
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Its this really true?? Cause i remember i use to have the rom manager only and i could install roms themes etc...i am saying i rememner cause right now i am using a droid 2 no rooted everyyhing stock i am waiting for mg replacement my dear droid x....
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denpad2010 said:
Its this really true?? Cause i remember i use to have the rom manager only and i could install roms themes etc...i am saying i rememner cause right now i am using a droid 2 no rooted everyyhing stock i am waiting for mg replacement my dear droid x....
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All I use is Koush's DroidX recovery NEVER had a issue.To me a ROM Manager is a duplication of efforts to a point.
Koush's tool is a must have ....

On my X, if I want to use Rom Manager to backup, restore, install a new Rom, I need to use the DroidX Bootstrap to apply the bootstrap, then Rom Manager can do it's thing

zanix said:
On my X, if I want to use Rom Manager to backup, restore, install a new Rom, I need to use the DroidX Bootstrap to apply the bootstrap, then Rom Manager can do it's thing
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Yes u right o need both i was wrong...
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[Q] Issues with clockwork mod and bootstrap

I'm trying to make a nandroid backup so I can mess with my droid 2 but having issues...
The phone is rooted.
Have Installed: Rom Manager and Droid 2 Bootstrapper - both 'green' in superuser permissions.
When I try to boot into recovery mode using Rom Manager (trying to make a backup) or the D2 Bootstrapper the phone just boots up as it normally would. I can get into the default recovery mode by using the 'X' and 'PWR' key combo but that's not what I need.
Have tried renaming these files as suggested here in another thread and reflashing clockworkmod but that didn't work.
EDIT: can't link so these are the two files:
/system/etc/install-recovery.sh
/system/recovery-from-boot.p
Any ideas?

Meh... nvm - I figured it out.

Help!
Hey, my friend has the SAME EXACT issue. what did you do to fix it?
Everyone says to reinstall clockwork, but that doesn't fix it.

sonok said:
Hey, my friend has the SAME EXACT issue. what did you do to fix it?
Everyone says to reinstall clockwork, but that doesn't fix it.
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I've never used ROM manager because koush's D2 bootstrap does everything you need. But if you don't get clockwork from the application make sure you are properly rooted and you press "bootstrap recovery" and get the "success" box before you press "reboot recovery".

newk8600 said:
I've never used ROM manager because koush's D2 bootstrap does everything you need. But if you don't get clockwork from the application make sure you are properly rooted and you press "bootstrap recovery" and get the "success" box before you press "reboot recovery".
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My friend is using Rom manager. He installed CWM via rom manager. Do you think it is safe for him to get "Koush's D2 bootstrap" and re-install CWM that way? Will that break anything?
PS: I use Amon_Ra's recovery on my nexus one. I do all my installations via ADB but he is not comfortable using ADB. I'm just trying to get him into a stable custom recovery because ever since he installed clockwork (which is not working) he says the phone is really slow.

sonok said:
My friend is using Rom manager. He installed CWM via rom manager. Do you think it is safe for him to get "Koush's D2 bootstrap" and re-install CWM that way? Will that break anything?
PS: I use Amon_Ra's recovery on my nexus one. I do all my installations via ADB but he is not comfortable using ADB. I'm just trying to get him into a stable custom recovery because ever since he installed clockwork (which is not working) he says the phone is really slow.
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I don't know installing koush's bootstrap will do but the D2 has to be bootstrapped because it's locked down and normal Clockwork Mod won't work because of it. If it doesn't work and his phone isn't working he can just SBF with the 2.3.2 version (he probably has the update already) he can do it in linux or windows (linux is easier) and it will put him back to stock so he can install koush's bootstrap from the market after re-rooting it.
If he want's he can back up his contacts and applications with google and data with titanium backup.
You can PM me if you have any questions about the process.
Here's my tool for flashing sbf's in linux on any computer. It's got a lot of useful info about flashing and problems at the bottom read it even if you flash in windows.

Bootstrap and Rom Manager

With Bootstrap for the X is there any reason to use Rom manager? I know bootstrap does backup/restore via the recovery menu. I wasn't for sure if there was any reason we would need to install Rom manager also? I have read of some people installing stuff through Rom manager is that the only reason? New to the X and wanting to figure out what I can.

You don't need rom manager. it is just a perk. I always do my installations through bootstrap recovery. I am just crazy like that.

[Q] Boot into recovery through ROM Manager ?

I am rooted.
Wondering what would happen if I install the clockwork mod and boot into recovery through ROM manager.
Will it work ?

I think you need to do the same thing as the droid x with the bootstrap? Not sure
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Im axiously waiting for the developer of ROM Manager to create a custom recovery for Droid Pro ASAP.

Jibreil said:
Im axiously waiting for the developer of ROM Manager to create a custom recovery for Droid Pro ASAP.
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The Droid 2 bootstrap recovery in the Market works! I just paid my $2.00 in the Market, downloaded, and installed the app. I could then boot into recovery. Just did my first nandroid backup for the Pro!

jayhammy said:
The Droid 2 bootstrap recovery in the Market works! I just paid my $2.00 in the Market, downloaded, and installed the app. I could then boot into recovery. Just did my first nandroid backup for the Pro!
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I will go ahead and do this once a chef releases a Custom ROM.