just wanted to say that i rooted the (mb809) alltel milestone-x rom on my vzw droid-x (mb810)
just gonna give a run down of BASICALLY what i did
i SBF SHADO_X6_3.1.39_SHADOW_BP_C_02.06.00R_AP_BP_Flex_20_signed_secure_alltel_1ff_P3_USERBLD.sbf
to my droid-x
i then rooted with superoneclick 2.1.1
i then droid2bootstrapper
all is good
NOW LISTEN there are alot of steps i did not include
im just listing the basics and that it can be done for sure
you will need to research a little more
the reason i went to the alltel rom is for a couple reason
the hdmi out
the "use gps satelites" only works on the alltel rom and cm7 roms when you do not have the phone activated with vzw
i also needed root for some apps like snes and more
anyhow the alltel rom is clean....like it alot
Can you explain a little bit more as to the purpose of this? I know of the Milestone X, but what does its ROM offer over the DroidX? Is it stock GB or what? I'm very interested here.
ok:
vzw roms 2.2.340 and 4.5.596 do not allow "use gps satelites" when you do not have the phone activated.
so if i wanted to use standalone gps i had to use an AOSP rom like CM7 or the ALLTEL rom for the milestone-x.
if i wanted to use CM7 i would gain my GPS but lose my HDMI out through gallery or videos
if i wanted to use the alltel rom i would lose root so no super user for installing apk`s i like.
so i figured out how to root the alltel rom and now i have a really clean rom that has HDMI out and "use gps satelites" and rooted.
its really the best for me.
the alltel rom is the cleanest rom i have seen and i think that even includes cm7
Maybe a silly question: can you use this and still be on Verizon?
that is a good question.
i really cant tell ya cause i dont have vzw.
maybe someone can test it for ya
it IS a very clean rom
hey i did the same thing as u... i bought a droid x and switched it over to alltel but now with the rooted milestone x rom do u think i can install custom droid x roms without any problems?
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hey i did the same thing as u... i bought a droid x and switched it over to alltel but now with the rooted milestone x rom do u think i can install custom droid x roms without any problems?
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im really not sure.
i have not been brave enough to flash straight over to CM7 from rooted alltel.
the android OS is the same as it is on 2.2.340 from vzw but im not sure about the kernel.
if the kernels are the same it "should" work but i really dont know.
be the brave one
i think the worse that can happen is SBF back to 2.2.340 but i really not even sure about that.
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Hello everyone, I'm somewhat of a novice still to rooting android phones. I had the Samsung Fascinate previously, and it was a really simple process..but I had returned it for a Droid 2 R2D2 edition a week or so afterwards. Ever since then I've had the desire to root it and install a custom rom (something vanilla gingerbread or equivalent) to it, but I've been so confused about the differences between the Droid 2 R2D2 edition from the regular Droid 2 that I've been too intimidated to venture into world of it. But tomorrow I'm getting the Droid X2 probably (unless someone here would like to suggest a different phone) and I'm willing to experiment
So my question is..can someone give me a general idea of the process I need to take for my Droid 2 R2D2 from rooting to the rom I should use? Thanks guys!
Use z4 root
It is the easiest way.
It may not work first time, just reboot the phone if it doesn't and it should work the second time.
Search for the latest z4root apk on google (I don't know if its in the market)
As for roms, I have no idea if d2 roms will work with the r2d2. Check out fission rom at teamdefuse.net
Contact one of the developers and ask them
Sent from my Fission Droid2 Global
Also remember before flashing any roms, you must install the droid 2 bootstrap application (because of the locked bootloader)
This can be found on the market
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Looking for the sbf for this in case of needing to go stock would really appreciate some help
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mikeew83 said:
Looking for the sbf for this in case of needing to go stock would really appreciate some help
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Here is your link
SBF flash for Alltel MB809 - Milestone X
SHADO_X6_3.1.39_SHADOW_BP_C_02.06.00R_AP_BP_Flex_20_signed_secure_alltel_1ff_P3_USERBLD.sbf.gz
http://www.fileserve.com/file/sAXdN...20_signed_secure_alltel_1ff_P3_USERBLD.sbf.gz
Compression MD5 - 8E155E9189BE6E619CB2E46C7718BF1E
SBF MD5 - 9C67A33735D0ED84155034FB36797C83
holy crap! you don't know how long I have been waiting for this and I don't think it would ever come!!! how did you get this!?
Ty so much is this tested
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yes it does work but it changes the build number to AWCC which I have no idea what that means, the build I had on it before was RETAIL
EDIT:
Just realized that this is for the AWCC Alltel, unfortunately for me I am on the alltel which Is still being switched to VERIZON. Phone still works though.
ive tried this an i just get error when flashing
krause11 said:
ive tried this an i just get error when flashing
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it would help to know what error. lol
Milestone SBF on Droid X
I have a rooted Droid X that I flashed to alltel's network, however certian things like 3G and MMS were not working so I thought I would try to flash the alltel SBF to the phone and it worked! Kinda...it just isn't booting...I think it just needs to be wiped and SBF flashed again but I'm not sure. Either way now I'm stuck with a phone that I can't boot. Any ideas?
I figured it out...just needed to get into recovery by booting with home button and pressing the search button and wiping...after that I did another wipe and now everything is working perfectly, I think...still have to check the MMS but 3G is working like a champ!
just wanted to leave some important info concerning "STANDALONE GPS"
on my MB810`s i am not activated and have the BLUE TRIANGLE in notification bar with my stock OTA FROYO 2.2.340 or my OTA GB 4.5.596 on both my DX`s
you can not get STANDALONE GPS working if you have VZW and no activation!!!
i flashed to this alltel SBF from above and i have STANDALONE GPS and alot less bloatware from verizon
so we are running android 2.2.1....
is there no GB for this MB809?
i know this is an old thread but i know google tends to lead people to this thread so i needed to post. found out today alltel updated their activation number and therfor or atleast in my area this sbf will not let my activate my phone due to the built in old one. if anyone has any solutions please post it even if this thread is old. im also active in the droidxforums i know many people are eventually going to run into this problem as well.
thanks
thore022 said:
i know this is an old thread but i know google tends to lead people to this thread so i needed to post. found out today alltel updated their activation number and therfor or atleast in my area this sbf will not let my activate my phone due to the built in old one. if anyone has any solutions please post it even if this thread is old. im also active in the droidxforums i know many people are eventually going to run into this problem as well.
thanks
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what change? what the new way?
No, there hasn't been a Gingerbread release for the Milestone X that the regional carriers use. Hopefully it'll come.
So what's a guy supposed to do to get a DroidX to work on Alltel?
Just flash the Alltel SBF and everything will work just fine. Make sure you don't try to SBF back to 2.2 once you get the 2.3.5 update or it will brick your phone.
Anyone know is there is a Verizon software version that will also leave a brick if you try to SBF to Alltel? I have an X that someone wants me to flash but i'm scared to screw their phone up. It has the 2.3.3 version.
please help need milestone x altell sbf file most of the links are dead.
rob151200 said:
please help need milestone x altell sbf file most of the links are dead.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=22450891&postcount=21
I want to install CM7 on my ntelos Milestone X . I havent rooted it yet, but I'm sure it wont be a problem, I just want to know if CM7 will run on it and anything i might have to do to make it work. CM7=sweetness!
Links to d/l the proper version/software would be helpful, but beggers can't be choosers! lol
Also I read somewhere if you install cm7, it will change the network from ntelos to verizon, that would be a huge problem, and is there any work-arounds?
hi guys I have a HTC BOLT , familiar with that phone. Now my gf have a droid x which I'm not too familiar with. Its rooted and flashed to Cricket. I want to ask if I flash it to a custom Rom would i lose the Cricket flash also ? If not then how do I flash a custom Rom? If anyone is willing to help I'll paypal ya =) . Its for my gf so I really need to do it hehehe.
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hi guys I have a HTC BOLT , familiar with that phone. Now my gf have a droid x which I'm not too familiar with. Its rooted and flashed to Cricket. I want to ask if I flash it to a custom Rom would i lose the Cricket flash also ? If not then how do I flash a custom Rom? If anyone is willing to help I'll paypal ya =) . Its for my gf so I really need to do it hehehe.
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I'm not really familiar with what android version Cricket currently has on the Droid X, but I just picked up one this week from C Spire. My best suggestion would be to just root and uninstall any preinstalled apps that you couldn't otherwise if you don't have to sbf for your carrier and android version readily available. I'll actually be returning my phone this morning because I made the mistake of trying to flash Liberty3, and it somehow has FUBAR'd the bootloader on my end (absolutely no luck with the sbf using rsd lite or sbf flash on ubuntu).
Coming from the HTC Hero, I can go ahead and tell you that the way these two companies do bootloaders are entirely different beasts. The Hero was an absolute breeze to root and flash roms on, but that may also have been because of its huge userbase at one point as well. Anyways, I'm not sure exactly what you mean by losing the Cricket flash, but the original rom will be completely replaced if you flash the rom correctly (wiping data, cache, and dalvik from the bootloader).
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After Googling some terms for the Droid X on Cricket, I don't think you'll have nearly as much of an issue if you follow the guides available. Just read carefully and always do a nandroid backup if possible.
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hi guys I have a HTC BOLT , familiar with that phone. Now my gf have a droid x which I'm not too familiar with. Its rooted and flashed to Cricket. I want to ask if I flash it to a custom Rom would i lose the Cricket flash also ? If not then how do I flash a custom Rom? If anyone is willing to help I'll paypal ya =) . Its for my gf so I really need to do it hehehe.
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You will not lost the flash unless you SBF, or upgrade to gingerbread if your not currently on it. The worst part about flashing custom ROM's is getting everything working again. What I mean about everything working is MMS, and web. MMS is the hardest. Try my thread here http://www.cricketusers.com/verizon-motorola-droid-x/12264-working-apn-mms-apk.html#post21416 and see if you can get it working. Before doing anything make a backup so you can fall back onto a working rom.
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Hello all,
So I rooted my buddies droid X and sideloaded wi-fi tether app to get his tether going but it turns on the verizon hotspot and tries to get us to subscribe. I am quickly finding out that it's not quite what I'm used to when rooting a phone. I've rooted my old hero, my gf's evo and my evo 3d all well and good. clockwork recoveries, custom roms and kernels, tethers etc. I'm a midlevel root user but on HTC phones and on sprint. Here I'm feeling like a noob (I did check the noob guide for answers but am not finding what I'm looking for same with search function).
Now that I'm rooted on this phone how do I install a recovery so I can install a custom rom? Is there a link to a tutorial? Will a custom rom have tether working the free way? I figure once I install a rooted or custom rom the tether should work the way I'm used to an not try to take me to verizon and I also am reading that there is a new OTA pushing and dont want to lose root. I've been looking on this forum for a solution and am not quite finding my answer and it seems to be because things are listed a bit different than they are on the EVO forums on XDA. I thank anyone ahead of time and am sorry for the questions.
Disregard. Finally figured out that I need the Droid 2 bootstrap rather than the droid x to get into recovery and it's all gravy now.
Check my sig if you need more help.
You can use Droid X bootstrap as long as you have USB debugging turned off.