I was just given a rooted Droid X.
currently it is running MIUI 1.9.9, it is running BP_C_01.09.13P baseband and 2.6.32.9-g55626e1w30471 as the kernel.
I'm brand spanking new to this device, and there is a ton of information regarding different updates issued for it. I've searched but I cant seem to find a clear answer...
can I flash any Droid x rom on this device as it is right now?
is there any need to .sbf to something first?
I've read some contradicting information and would rather as than soft brick it.
thanks in advance.
It appears you are on 340 which is the froyo kernel. Most roms have moved to the gingerbread kernel (602 or higher)
Depending on what rom you want to flash you will need to sbf to 602 and optionally take the ota to 605 and then reroot. Use the d2 bootstrapper to get into cwm and then flashed away.
There are plenty of guides with more details about this.
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I have a Droid 2 with 2.3.20. I am new to installing roms on my device. I downloaded one to try, and it specifically said that is was for devices with 2.3.320/340. I thought maybe I was imagining some kind of type or something. However, when I installed the rom, I got stuck in a bootloop and had to flash an sbf to restore my phone. My question is....is 2.3.20 different from 2.3.320/340? I definitely want to try out some different roms, but most of them say they are for 320 or 340 and I don't want to have to sbf again. If my version of 2.3.20 is different, how do I get 2.3.320/340? Thanks ahead for your help.
2.3.320/340 is the Droid X. A lot of devs build roms for the DX then port them to the D2. 2.3.20 should be fine for any current roms for the D2. I can verify that Fission, GummyJAR and Liberty will work with 2.3.20 as I've flashed them.
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Thanks for the info. Its exciting to know that when I see it, I shall have no fear. Peace.
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Hey,
I'm coming from a rooted Thunderbolt and I understand a bit about flashing different roms, but this seems different.
My little brother decided that he wanted to update his Froyo X to the leaked gingerbread before it was rooted. Well, he did. But now he's getting random reboots and wants to either move back to Froyo or just move to something stable. What exactly needs to be done to do this?
Like I said, I have a rooted thunderbolt so I was exposed to using adb to get root. Would the process be similar in this case? Also, is there a way to flash back to Froyo without doing a full data wipe? He said he didn't do a wipe when he installed gingerbread.
Do a search on how to SBF for the Droid X. You can "sbf" back to stock froyo and reroot with z4root app. From there, he can upgrade to stable rooted GB or stay at froyo. If you'd like to know how to upgrade to a rooted version of GB, visit mydroidworld.com and there's lots of info there on how to do so and all the files you need.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0jrXqqiepI&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Good sbf video tutorial
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Recently purchased a used Droid X - previously using an HTC incredible, both on Verizon. So, I have experience with rooting, custom ROMs, etc.
I have minimal experience with Motorola phones, however have been reading a lot and educationg myself, including stickies in this forum and elsewhere. I have been trying to answer my own questions by reading and not getting where I want so I decided to ask some direct questions.
According to the phone
System Version: 4.5.605.MB810.Verizon.en.US
Baseband version: BP_C_01.09.13P
There's also Kernel and Bulid information, not sure if it's relevant
Android 2.3.3
So, my end goal is to be running MIUI Rom on this phone - I have used it on my incredible for a while.
According to forum post on MIUI.US - forums.miui.us/showthread.php?8863-ROM-MIUI.us-DefX-1.10.21, I'm supposed to:
Installation Instructions:
1) SBF to .602 unless you're already on MIUI 1.10.7
2) Flash Rom
3) Wipe Cache
4) Re-enable root permissions in the superuser app.
5) Do not restore backups made before version 1.10.7.
So, I understand what SBF is - from what I'm understanding, I have 605 (a gingerbread ROM) - presumably a verizon stock ROM. So, in multiple places I read I have to SBF down to froyo to root the phone, then I can get to where I can flash a ROM. So, first question:
A. Is this true based on the ROM I have now? If so, which ROM? - is 602 the one referred to in a sticky where I can flash a ROM that is already gingerbread and rooted? Knowing which ROM if any to SBF to is probably the most confusing part from everything I've read.
I think once I understand that, I would know which sticky's instructions to follow and get on my way.
I think that covers it.
You can stay on .605.
There is a thread on rooting in the Droid X General forum, there is no need to downgrade.
Then install Droid 2 Bootstrapper and install MIUI.
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EDIT: Looked up MIUI for you.
Per the http://rootzwiki.com/topic/1613-rom81911miuius-official-miui4dx-1819/
Link said:
NOTES:
You MUST be on CyanogenMod 7 or .340 Froyo to flash this rom!
Remember to wipe before flash!
Make sure to take your camera settings off of widescreen.If you want the MIUI Web Browser from .29, Its in the market, "Miren Browser".
I am aware that there are some bugs, if Airplane bugs resumes in 1.8.19 I will make sure to look into it more this week. MUST still use froyo kernel, GB is not ready yet.
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So you have to SBF back to .340
I found this guide to be extremely easy to follow http://androidforums.com/droid-x-al...ad-602-sbf-root-process-updated-9-9-11-a.html
Simply use the .340 file from http://sites.google.com/site/1kdsdroidx/home
Once you have completed this root your device, Petes Root Tools or Z4root.
Install the bootstrap, would suggest using the Droid X2 Strap
Follow the MIUI instructions.
---Ignore the previous post here----
To root on a GingerRom use Petes Root Tool. Its REALLLLLY easy.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1258599
Then from there you need the Clockworks Recovery Mod for a Droid X2 (not the Droid X).
You can either get the bootstrap from market or free online. The market is just donating to the cause.
From there use the recovery to load your choice in roms according to the instructions. This is usually a Wipe/Reset, Install from Zip and Reboot.
If you wanted to SBF or need to from a failed install, bootloop, etc then there are several guides to get you fixed up. Such as http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1020203
Just fyi, the old miui is 340 the new releases are on the gingerbread kernel. I didn't read the whole post but you can run miui from 605 as I am, as I write this post.
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I have rooted the Droid X, got bootstrapper running and can get to CWM. I want to flash [ROM] Steel Droid X: 3.0 : Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread, but that OP mentions
"I used the following SBF before flashing my ROM. This is the same SBF I have been using for the longest time. Actual link to the SBF will NOT be posted, per forum rules. VRZ_MB810_2.3.34_1FF_01.zip - 255.7 MB"
What I want to know is if this step is required? From my research the SBF file is used to return the phone to stock state. Is that really a required step before flashing a custom rom?
Thanks for all the help, I'm a Galaxy S 4G guy trying to pimp my girlfriends phone out. So my apologies if this is a super simple question but all the reading I have done hasn't confirmed whether this is a required step in the process.
Since this rom uses the Froyo kernel, you do have to follow the step and SBF.
Due to our locked bootloader we can't flash from kernel to kernel via ClockworkMod Recovery, so we use the SBF files.
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Help
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHEQ9EgW9Gc Thanks Neofury212
That is basically a step by step what your gonna want to do you need to sbf back to froyo to make this work.
Hi my friend's droid x was on a leaked version of gingerbread (4.5.588) and since it's been incredibly buggy I convinced him to try to update it to the latest version. Being a leak, obviously system updates won't work.
I found this file online of the .zip: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/60354155/Blur_Version.4.5.621.MB810.Verizon.en.US.zip
The thing is it's only 15 MB, which makes me a little hesitant if it's a good .zip
If not, could anyone direct me to the official .621 update.zip? Thanks.
Edit: Actually, does someone have a link to the .602 official update? I can't find it anywhere online since a lot of the links were removed or on megaupload.
Actually, you should probably SBF to .602.
It will make sure that your phone won't have any leftover files after upgrading, and will ensure optimum perforemence.
Just Google "1kds 602 Linux SBF" and it should lead you to the files and instructions you need.
One last thing, instead of upgrading to .621, you should stay on .602, root, and flash one of the many great roms available.
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infazzdar said:
Actually, you should probably SBF to .602.
It will make sure that your phone won't have any leftover files after upgrading, and will ensure optimum perforemence.
Just Google "1kds 602 Linux SBF" and it should lead you to the files and instructions you need.
One last thing, instead of upgrading to .621, you should stay on .602, root, and flash one of the many great roms available.
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Well I'm updating him to .596 right now. Will that allow system updates since that's official?