Earlier, I mistakenly posted this thread in the Droid 2 global forums. This is where it shoud've been posted.
As you can see from the title of this thread, I am having problems installing ROMs on my rooted Droid 2. No matter which one I try to install (gummyjar, liberty, etc.), after I boot into recovery and follow the instructions for installing the ROMs, they don't; everything on my phone always looks the same as before. What might be the problem?
As a side note, Webroot, one of my mobile security apps, seems to quarantine the zip files a day or two after I download them. Might Webroot be the problem? Should I uninstall it and try installling these ROMs after doing that?
Try mounting system and data before flashing the roms. This sounds like it may be your issue.
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How do I do that?
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Did you
1. Root your phone successfully?
2. Install Koush Bootstrap and successfully bootstrap recovery?
3. Follow the directions correctly when installing the ROM's?
tattedupboy said:
How do I do that?
Boot into clockwork, select mounts and storage, then mount system and data. Then go install rom from sdcard.
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Finally, success! What I was doing incorrectly all this time was not using Koush Bootstrap recovery for the recovery. I had been attempting to do that portion of the process from the ROM Manager instead. Thanks for the help guys.
P.S. the ROM I ended up installing was the Big DX Serenity. Except for it not enabling vibrate on keypress, I like it so far.
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From what I hear, Liberty ROM is one of the quickest and most customizable ROM's out there right now. I was excited having just gotten Fission set up, but I think I'll be switching there.
Now that you've started swapping ROM's around too, you'll definitely want to be making backups of your phone. To do this, use Koush's Bootstrap to create a nandroid backup. This way, while trying out different things, you can try all sorts of ROM's with minimal hassle by just loading up your saved states.
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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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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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Sorry for the noob question here, but I have rooted my Samsung Epic 4G and I am positive I am going to install the Froyo rom. However, there's a few things I am not sure on.
1. I downloaded rom manager, but after that, what do i do? Do I install that rom onto the phone and flash the clockwork recovery? Also, do I have to download the clockwork app off of the market first?
2. I know flashing roms requires a wipe, so is there any easy way to back up all my applications and data? I have heard of titanium backup, but I am not sure how to use it.
3. Does owning a mac affect any of these steps when it comes to downloading stuff?
If anyone can explain/post a video about these questions, I would very much appreciate it.
Thanks
Edit: during the clockwork recovery app, what are the controls?
I am still quite a noob myself but I can give you a little guidance. Find a root that includes the clockworkmod (I personally used noobnls all in on root method, it was simple and self explainitory, you can even unroot first and then reroot with it), once you have the root with CWM you can then use ROM manager to flash a ROM. Download the .zip of the rom, make sure it is an epic 4g compatible ROM. Put the .zip on your sd card, then use ROM manager. I don't use it though, I just shut the phone off and boot into recovery, the text will be green if CWM is running. Do a backup, wipe to factory, wipe cache, then install .zip from sd. Locate .zip file and flash it. Reboot and you're done. If you are going to flash a froyo rom make sure you read the first post of the thread, it will usually have instructions of what else you need to flash, how to download it and where to find it. Hope this helps, please remeber that I am still a noob and might not be perfectly accurate. Good luck
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Okay, you can pm me if you want.
Thanks so much
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Also, I forgot, the appbrain app allows you to sync all your apps so after you wipe and flash a new ROM you can dl appbrain (free from market), and then reinstall all your apps, bad thing is I have not figured out how to do it all at once, and had to install each app individually.
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Okay I think I get it, but what's the difference between flashing from the rom manager and boring up the clockworkmod?
Also, can I install the rom directly to my sd card?
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Okay I think I get it, but what's the difference between flashing from the rom manager and boring up the clockworkmod?
Also, can I install the rom directly to my sd card?
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Yes, you can dl the rom directly onto your sd card, I boot into cwm so that I can do everything manually and make sure it gets done (its just my preference you don't have to do this). Rom manager makes it easier, you can just select flash rom frm sd card, find the .zip file, it give you the option to backup and wipe and then boots into cwm to finish. Most roms, kernels and themes that I have looked at say wipe 3 times before flashing, that is the other reason I don't use rom manager, because it only gives you the option to wipe once.
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Okay so the froyo rom doesn't require a wipe which is nice. Last question, do I need to have the usb plugged into my device as well as a computer? Thanks so much!
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For a froyo rom I am not sure, everything that I read said youj need to use odin to flash the dk17 modem and pit, I haven't done that, but you will need a computer and usb to do that. I'm not sure about the rest, a look at the first post of the various froyo roms should tell you how to do that, I think the viper rom had some good details if I remember. Take a look there in the developers forum and see what you find, let me know how it all turns out
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I am currently using the Liberty Rom and loving it. Today, however, I was looking at the different themes and installed a few. After I tried a few, i wanted to go back to the original Liberty theme. When I did that, the icons never changed to the original ones, nor did he ones in the notification bar. Is there any way to change them without re-flashing the entire rom?
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Did you try rebooting? Wiping?
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I get goofy things like that once in a while too but a reboot usually fixes eveything. Just like already mentioned.
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I am currently using the Liberty Rom and loving it. Today, however, I was looking at the different themes and installed a few. After I tried a few, i wanted to go back to the original Liberty theme. When I did that, the icons never changed to the original ones, nor did he ones in the notification bar. Is there any way to change them without re-flashing the entire rom?
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If after installing themes you want to get everything back to stock it is easiest to install Liberty from within the bootstrapped without a wipe. If you dont wipe you will not lose any of your data or apps but it will restore all system files and apps to the stock version.
Notice: You may need to readd any of the add-on you want or were using.
Thanks kejar, i just reinstalled the zip without wiping and all is good.
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I would like to ask a question here instead of starting a new thread, hope the OP don't mind. This is about a Liberty Toolbox feature vs the Droid X Bootstrapper.
Inside the Toolbox under reboot options are a tab name Reboot Bootstrap and another named Reboot Recovery. Does those do the same thing as the Droid X Bootstrapper, just wondering. (an early thanks).
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I would like to ask a question here instead of starting a new thread, hope the OP don't mind. This is about a Liberty Toolbox feature vs the Droid X Bootstrapper.
Inside the Toolbox under reboot options are a tab name Reboot Bootstrap and another named Reboot Recovery. Does those do the same thing as the Droid X Bootstrapper, just wondering. (an early thanks).
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Reboot Recovery reboots to the stock recovery that comes with the phone. Reboot Bootstrap reboots does the same thing as the bootstrapper.
Downloading .596 rooted from TBH now...
Thanks for letting us know
Where is Team Black Hat's Website/host?
Do you have a link?
They've done it already? Please provide link. Can it be done on x not activated, just using on wifi?
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You have to buy their app for $1.99 @
http://shop.teamblackhat.info/Software_c3.htm
Well worth it. Otherwise, it will be on this and other websites by the end of the day. P3droid rocks. I've been messing around with it, and everything seems super smooth.
jideay, I got it from their website. Did you do method 2 (part 1 and 2)? If so I'm confused if I have to hit both downloads at the same time or do part one, then part 2. Do we need bootstrap or bootstrap2. I have both. Want this on my phone but a little confused.
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jideay, I got it from their website. Did you do method 2 (part 1 and 2)? If so I'm confused if I have to hit both downloads at the same time or do part one, then part 2. Do we need bootstrap or bootstrap2. I have both. Want this on my phone but a little confused.
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This is what I did.... Download part 1 and part 2 then use droid2 bootstrap then install part 1 AND part 2 before you exit bootstrap and it should work fine
Did you have to do a "wipe" of any kind in recovery before installing? Also did you do a nandroid backup first before even downloading 596?
milski65 said:
Did you have to do a "wipe" of any kind in recovery before installing? Also did you do a nandroid backup first before even downloading 596?
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nope no wipe or nandroid.... all I did was install the who files, very easy install :-D
Okay, so I go into tbh app, find 2 part download, hit download 1 first or do I have tohit both at the same time.; It says "these need to be loaded at same time". Not sure what they mean by that. Then droid2 bootstrap, hit bootstrap recovery, then reboot recovery and then install zip from sd. Is that correct. Will tbh app download automatically to zip od sd? Reason i ask is I tried a coustom rom about 2 months ago, thought I did evewrything correctly, but coulsn't find darkslide rom on sd. Wound up having to sbf. Prefer not to go through that again.
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Okay, so I go into tbh app, find 2 part download, hit download 1 first or do I have tohit both at the same time.; It says "these need to be loaded at same time". Not sure what they mean by that. Then droid2 bootstrap, hit bootstrap recovery, then reboot recovery and then install zip from sd. Is that correct. Will tbh app download automatically to zip od sd? Reason i ask is I tried a coustom rom about 2 months ago, thought I did evewrything correctly, but coulsn't find darkslide rom on sd. Wound up having to sbf. Prefer not to go through that again.
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2 things.
1. Someone told you what he did and it worked. Do that.
2. Why didn't you download the rom you couldn't find onto your pc and move to SD in recovery to where you could find it?
I'm in the process of downloading these files (1 THEN 2 because you can't download two at the same time) and we'll see how this goes.
Thejron, I was waiting for clarification on the tbh apparently, which you just provided. Thank you. I did load roms from computer, as I did the tbh 596 root. Why I couldn't find it on bootstrap recovery I have no idea. My screw up. It was there in astro. Sorry about offtraking on post.
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http://www.mydroidworld.com/forums/...-5-596-release-thread-something-everyone.html
This is what people are looking for...
Running .596 rooted, did method 2.
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This is what people are looking for...
Running .596 rooted, did method 2.
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That is exactly what I was looking for, I also did method 2. Everything seems to be running great.
In case anyone was wondering I'm using an unactivated droid X (rooted, stock .340), with wifi. I used my computer to download the files and copied them to my sdcard. I did a factory wipe, cache wipe and delvik (I think thats how you spell it.)wipe from clockwork using the droid2 bootstrap(not the droidx bootstrap). Installed the two .zip files in order and rebooted it came up fine.
Thanks - had it running now a couple of hours, may be psychosomatic, but it seems faster than .595.
yeah, i like it - transition was easy, i did had to re install a few things but over all very easy coming from .595 using the tbh app. very nice.
what was the Easter egg p3 mentioned something about a dx2 lwp? i downloaded and flashed patch but still dont see the wallpaper... anyone else see it? and yes I flashed the rooted version from tbh
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what was the Easter egg p3 mentioned something about a dx2 lwp? i downloaded and flashed patch but still dont see the wallpaper... anyone else see it? and yes I flashed the rooted version from tbh
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Rapidly tap the android version in settings > about phone. That is an Easter egg from google :3
Go into settings, about phone, and multiple tap on android version.
Install worked great on wifi only x. No issues with Netflix or anything else. Does anyone know if I have to sbf my other x that's froyo with clockwork mod backup done?
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So i ended getting stuck in a reboot loop while trying to use droid x recovery bootstrap. Ultimately, i used rsd lite and sbf 2.3.320. So the question is what next? i tried to get the ota gingerbread update from verizon by updating through my phone, but it says that it is up to date. Do i need to re root my phone and flash a current version of gingerbread.
I did make a full titanium backup before is crashed my phone. I am still a little root shy after my first experience.
Try rebooting a few times and checking again. You could always just do a Gingerbread SBF if need be, though.
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Thanks. i will try that. If i end up using a gingerbread sbf, do i need to be rooted? Otherwise, just follow the same sbf directions i used before?
SBFing does not require root, if that is what you're asking.
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I ended up sbf back to 602 and got an OTA update to 605. Then rooted with 1 click root. Reloaded app from titanium back up.
Feeling a little more comfortable with the whole rooting thing. I think i ended up in a boot loop because i used droid x bootstrap which is not compatible with gingerbread.
So now i want to make sure i understand what i am doing. droid 2 bootstrap will prevent my stock rom from loading and instead will allow me to replace the rom manually. Once i reboot, it will boot into the new rom. i downloaded rom manager which will essentially automate to process of using a new rom.
One question though. Can i use rom manager to back up the stock 605 rom and go back to that if i want?
Hope this noob is starting to learn
You definitely should be able to.
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From personal experience I have had problems with ROM manager on gingerbread...i would download Droid 2 bootstrap from the market and press (bootstrap recovery) then (OK) followed by (reboot recovery)
That should get you right into Clockwork mod Recovery without problems....then use the volume down button and go to (backup and restore) then just press your camera button to select backup...
Once finished just hit the back button and reboot and you should have a perfectly good Nandroid backup of your current system
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From personal experience I have had problems with ROM manager on gingerbread...i would download Droid 2 bootstrap from the market and press (bootstrap recovery) then (OK) followed by (reboot recovery)
That should get you right into Clockwork mod Recovery without problems....then use the volume down button and go to (backup and restore) then just press your camera button to select backup...
Once finished just hit the back button and reboot and you should have a perfectly good Nandroid backup of your current system
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This is the method I use and it has worked fine.
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Thanks for your help. I got the the phone running on liquid rom. Pretty cool. I guess the 2nd init roms only work on older, rooted versions for the dx? I will do a manual rom flash also, just to understand what i am doing with the rom manager.
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Thanks for your help. I got the the phone running on liquid rom. Pretty cool. I guess the 2nd init roms only work on older, rooted versions for the dx? I will do a manual rom flash also, just to understand what i am doing with the rom manager.
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2nd init can work on either Froyo kernel based (older) or Gingerbread kernel (newer) roms.
Check the rom's thread to find out what kernel it uses and for installation instructions.
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