Well my Droid 2 has koush's bootstrap installed, but my brothers droid x boots to recovery everytime he powers off his phone. Everytime my phone powers on, it goes directly into the droid boot screen and the only way i can get it to load recovery is by manually doing it in the bootstrap application. What am i doing wrong?
is running the strap a must each time?
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You need to go to bootstrap and hit reboot recovery when you want to get into recovery.
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is running the strap a must each time?
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Well it isnt but i just assumed that it was normal to do that. Thats what led me to post on here. Lol
It is your brother's phone that is operating differently. Yours is doing as designed.
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Hey I'm going to root my brothers x later tonight using z4root and I was wondering if Rom manager would work on it I'm curious because I know the x and d2 has a fuse built in that will automatically brick it when trying to load a custom recovery so I'm just wondering if I should use Romm or get him to fork over 2$ for bootstrap recovery I do have experience rooting but just not newer droids
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Get bootstrap, as ROM Manager doesn't work the same... nor have they added that feature last I checked. Since the recovery cannot be permanently written, the bootstrap method is required.
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He can still install roms via choose zip from SD card right and do u have to flash bootstrap everytike u use it
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When you use bootstrap, it will reboot your phone into Clockwork Recovery and you will be able to choose the options that Clockwork has always had, the only difference is that you do have to run bootstrap every time you want to use Clockwork Recovery. Install zip from SD is an option in Clockwork. You CAN run the bootstrap program, click the button to bootstrap but NOT the reboot button, then open ROM Manager and proceed as usual, but I prefer just doing all the work in Clockwork. Never use rom manager anymore.
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Sweet so the set up is still the same I'm using clockwork on my hero and I don't have to flash it every time lol and in your opinion what's the best Rom yall have and what is the most stable overclock setting
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Overclocking is trial and error. My first Droid X only was stable up to 1.25Ghz, but replaced due to dead pixel. My new one is very stable at 1.45Ghz with ultra low voltage settings. For me, the best ROM out is Fission 2.1... I didn't like Moto Blur so I love the vanilla Android feel that I had on my Droid 1. It's mostly about personal tastes, honestly.
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You have to have dx bootstrapper and rom mgr. I use rom mgr almost exclusively, as it is very, very easy. I advise getting it.
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You have to have dx bootstrapper and rom mgr. I use rom mgr almost exclusively, as it is very, very easy. I advise getting it.
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Rom Manager is completely optional. For some, it's simplicity makes it a must have, but I almost never use it anymore. It wasn't available when I first got my D1, so I'm more comfortable with the manual processes. I will also use a terminal emulator to root a phone, instead of the 1-click options. Just posting to clarify that RM is nice, but not necessary.
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I need to root my DX that I just got yesterday, came 2.2 pre-installed. I've been accustomed to my rooted D1 for so long and I know that the DX root process is different so I need some help.
I would like to just do a "1 click root method" if possible, but I can use ADB/SDK if that is the best way to root the DX, I got some familiarity with ADB. Also, I'm confused on this bootstrap stuff, etc.
In a nutshell, I want to be able to root my DX, use Clockwork Recovery (for backups, flashing roms, etc.), use Rom Manger, be able to unistall system apps, etc.
Thanks guys
- BUD
Yea dude I rooted my brothers dx this morning search the market for z4root its made for the droids on 2.2 it took it two tries but he got it oh yea its a free app good luck its one click
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And for bootstrap u have to flash it every time u go into the recovery but its the same as clockworkmod but its nota perminate recovery screen that's how they bypass the fuse that will brick your dx
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Bierce22 said:
And for bootstrap u have to flash it every time u go into the recovery but its the same as clockworkmod but its nota perminate recovery screen that's how they bypass the fuse that will brick your dx
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Ok, so because we have rooted, and are running as Superuser with Clockworkmod, each time we turn on or reboot it automatically comes up in the Recovery mod that we just reboot from so we don't brick our DX's? If that is correct then it explains a lot and it would also be something that I haven't seen written out. If it isn't correct can you explain why after rooting and installing Superuser and Bootstrap or Clockwork Recovery Mod when I turned on my D2G or rebooted it I ended up in the Recovery mode?
Thanks.
Here is my question. I have used the Rom Manager and currently running Rubix. I have tried to flash to another Rom to try to get the feel of them and Rubix keeps popping up. Do I need to delete it from my X to get the other ROM to load in?
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Here is my question. I have used the Rom Manager and currently running Rubix. I have tried to flash to another Rom to try to get the feel of them and Rubix keeps popping up. Do I need to delete it from my X to get the other ROM to load in?
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I would always recommend an SBF in between roms. This removes any traces of the previous rom.
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I would always recommend an SBF in between roms. This removes any traces of the previous rom.
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That's a bit overboard, isn't it? I've rooted and flashed a ton of phones, friends, family, Co workers. Only on some circumstances I had to sbf, but from my own doing.
Simple wipe data, cache within bootstrap clockwork recovery, does the trick. Follow the roms instructions. No need to sbf everytime.
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I have both of these on Apex 1.0.2. My problem is I can not get ROM Manager to boot into Recovery by its self when doing backup and restore and such. Also the reboot into recovery button under ROM Manager doesn't do it either. I've tried doing it with and without hitting the bootstrap recovery button first. Sometimes it boots with the green droid and the progress bar that starts and then a warning triangle comes up and the phone reboots as normal.
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I have both of these on Apex 1.0.2. My problem is I can not get ROM Manager to boot into Recovery by its self when doing backup and restore and such. Also the reboot into recovery button under ROM Manager doesn't do it either. I've tried doing it with and without hitting the bootstrap recovery button first. Sometimes it boots with the green droid and the progress bar that starts and then a warning triangle comes up and the phone reboots as normal.
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Which ROM manager? FRM? other ROM managers aren't made to work with the D2 and similar devices because the devices have to be bootstrapped. If you want to get into recovery it's best to stick with koush's bootstrap only as the others will mess up the way it's setup and reboot into recovery that way. It hasn't done me wrong yet and I've had my phone since September and I've flashed a little bit of everything and I've never used a ROM manger (D2 is my first android phone so no need) they may be fine for downloading but installing is always best done with koush's bootstrap.
ROM Manager from the market does not work with the Droid 2. You need to use Droid 2 Recovery Bootstrap.
I have koush's bootstrapper and koush's rom manager. Not even bootstrapper works to boot recovery. When click on boot recovery nothing happens
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ROM Manager from the market does not work with the Droid 2. You need to use Droid 2 Recovery Bootstrap.
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It worked fine on my droid 2 fine until I flashed the apex rom onto it
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I have koush's bootstrapper and koush's rom manager. Not even bootstrapper works to boot recovery. When click on boot recovery nothing happens
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have you pressed bootstrap recovery and received the "success" toast (notification)?
Yeah,everytime I press it it says it.
And when im on rom manager and I press reboot into recovery it will boot show me a progress bar with the little android guy on it, it will go like a quarter of the way. Show me a triangle with an exclamation point inside the boot again normally
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Yeah,everytime I press it it says it.
And when im on rom manager and I press reboot into recovery it will boot show me a progress bar with the little android guy on it, it will go like a quarter of the way. Show me a triangle with an exclamation point inside the boot again normally
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Like I posted before I've never used a ROM manager other than Fission ROM manager so I would try and uninstall the ROM manager and re-bootstrap because I think having two recoveries on there will mess each other up especially because the ROM manager has not been made for the D2 which has a locked bootloader. You might even have to sbf to get rid of the install of the ROM manger recovery I'm not sure. Take it in steps though don't try to do it all at once.
Thanks ill try it
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Thanks ill try it
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No problem hope it works out for you.
Thank you works perfectly. Got the apex gingerbread theme.
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Thank you works perfectly. Got the apex gingerbread theme.
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Great! Bootstrap is all you need for install at least.
I can't get this bootstrap program to work on my Droid 2...it will not give me all the options when I reboot into recovery in order to load a custom rom...I am rooted...Pls help..
are you using Droid 3 bootstrap?
http://rootzwiki.com/topic/4792-release-cwm-recoverybootstrap-for-the-droid-3-by-hashcode/
Nope, we purchased Droid 2 Bootscrap Recovery..we installed the gummy rom and now nothing works...do we need to re-root, if so, what steps do I need to take?
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Why buy it? I downloaded the d2 app from 4shared and it works like a dream. Search it on there and install it. Also, click the bootstrap button before the boot into recovery button. (Duh, but it doesn't hurt make sure haha)
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Why buy it? I downloaded the d2 app from 4shared and it works like a dream. Search it on there and install it. Also, click the bootstrap button before the boot into recovery button. (Duh, but it doesn't hurt make sure haha)
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Hey, don't ever suggest stealing/pirating on this website again.
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Sorry. Thought it was kosher considering the purpose of this forum. Ok, disregard the first half and read the second half.
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return to stock
how do i return to stock if i cant get to my bootstrap?
Verzion Droid 2 (Rooted - Zroot)
system ver-2.3.20.A955.
android ver-2.2
baseband - BP_C_01.09.07P
kernel ver-2.6.32.9-g462500f
build#:squildly 2.3.20.2
eri:5 prl:52363
Have you tried to SBF?
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Have you tried to SBF?
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What is that?
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How are you getting to recovery?
What does the screen look like in recovery?
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Jesushaxyou said:
Have you tried to SBF?
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http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Motorola_Droid_2:_Full_Update_Guide
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How are you getting to recovery?
What does the screen look like in recovery?
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I am pressing the Power + X down, then the Search button to get to the recovery menu...
The only option I have is:
Reboot system now
apply sdcard:update.zip
wipe data/factory reset
wipe cache partition
At the bottom of screen, I am getting
error: E:Can't open /cache/recovery/command
We have the Bootscrap recovery for droid 2 loaded and it doesn't work.
Another thing I just found out is my daughter tried to accept an ota system update...This is when the problem started..
Pls help..
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Verzion Droid 2 (Rooted - Zroot)
system ver-2.3.20.A955.
android ver-2.2
baseband - BP_C_01.09.07P
kernel ver-2.6.32.9-g462500f
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ok you can try to get to Clockwork Recovery
phone off
press and hold camera button plug in charger
How to flash sbf-file (standard binary file/ return to stock rom)
- Download and install Motorola driver
- Download and install RSD Lite 4.9
- Open RSD Lite
- Enter Bootloader Mode on you phone (Power+both volume buttons)
- Connect phone to your PC (USB)
- Open RSD - Lite
- Flash new SBF
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This is the easiest method to sbf_flash.
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I am new to the droid 2, I used to use a Droid Incredible. I used the bootstrap to boot into cmrecovery to flash cyanogen. Well I got the global version because i thought they were the same. The phone turns on but doesnt really work (Turns off after 30 seconds and wont connect to the mobile network. So my question is how do you boot into cmrecovery when the phone is off so i can restore my backup
just read this its the easiest thing to do when u have a problem ! plus u have to bootstrap to get into a custom recovery jusdt sbf back and start fresh !
heres the link you need for the sbf http://forums.androidcentral.com/droid-2-rooting-roms-hacks/75388-how-sbf-back-stock.html
Looking for best guide to s off root Droid 2. Any suggestions?
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Its not possible. We have a locked bootloader.
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Anyone know why ...I have a weird phone as it is...none of the button combos are correct but I have figured out how to work around this. Can't boot phone unless I push the menu, camera, and volume down button. That takes me from the logo screen to the DROID eye and boots n safe mode.
I have sbf'ed so many times in the past week I don't want to open rsd.
I am on.612
I did do the Linux fix but still boots to safe mode and can't push bootstrap to system/app because of safe mode. Can't install anything because of that.
I'm back to os factory wiped and system recovery wiped .612 and safe mode. I let it go from 100% to dead last night...never booted. It only boots of I do the button combo and it goes to safe mode.
Any ideas??
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Please tell me this is I regards to a dx and not a d4....
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Yes...its a DROID x...I'm using DROID x files...plenty of ppl here have multiple phones they work on at any given time.
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Yes...its a DROID x...I'm using DROID x files...plenty of ppl here have multiple phones they work on at any given time.
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Just asking cuz someone elsebpostedvalmost same time as you asking all kinds of questions.....come to find out the phone was dx2g.(didn't know there was a dx2g)
Are you using windows or Linux to sbf?
Personally I never had issues but some people say Linux is better for this.
And on that note havev you tried adb?
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Just asking cuz someone elsebpostedvalmost same time as you asking all kinds of questions.....come to find out the phone was dx2g.(didn't know there was a dx2g)
Are you using windows or Linux to sbf?
Personally I never had issues but some people say Linux is better for this.
And on that note havev you tried adb?
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I have used both windows and Linux to do this. I have tried adb but adb isn't able to push the files because safe mode overrides root permissions. I rooted with the Linux CD. It shows its rooted but won't give me permissions. I just need to know a few things...hopefully someone will know the answers
Is there a reason via hardware that would make the phone only boot to safe mode?
Can someone help me flash cwm in safe mode? I cannot figure that out. I can't push the bootstrap files via adb as I mentioned and I can't install any apps that are 3rd party so I can't install it normally.
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Anyone?....
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ok, hopefully someone can look at this logcat and help me...I cannot boot at all past the logo screen unless i do a button combo for the phone to go to safemode. it doesnt go to safemode with the normal process. I have tried to get into the sys via adb however even though im rooted, safemode wont allow permission to copy bootstrap recovery to system/app/.
I would love some help from someone who wont question whether or not I know how to use rsd and all the other noob questions...I am fully aware of how to use rsd and i am positive that my phone is a droid x and yes i am able to use linux. I have been getting questions like that...
I sbfed to the .621 and then used the linux disk to go to milestone and get root. My phone asked for root permission while i was in adb and i allowed it however im assuming that safemode wont allow it to truly work...
if it could be hardware...where would i begin troubleshooting the hardware??
Thanks in advance for your help My main concern is not getting bootstrap onto the phone, it is to get the phone to boot out of safemode. I have let the phone go from 100% to 0% waiting on it to reboot so I am sure that it is not me being impatient. I got it to boot into safemode by accident because I was actually trying to get it to boot into sys recovery to wipe after a sbf but the phone doesn't go to recovery normally either. I have to push and hold menu, camera, and volume down to get the triangle and then i can push the vol buttons together to get the recovery screen and wipe. however it never boots...unless i push the menu, search, and vol down buttons to get it to boot into safemode which...like i said, was discovered by accident. I have been keeping notes because this phone is def not normal.
On a side note, the phone is not activated because of these issues,.i am using my droid 4.
If you SBF and the problem persists, it's probably hardware.
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Yeah, that's what we are looking into now. I took it to a diagnostic place but they have no idea what's wrong.
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