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[Q] Basic Questions - rooting, sbf, custom roms, etc

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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quick question, help needed...

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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got a defy, what do i need to flash custom rom?

hi people,
i have a SE x10 mini and its flashed with latest naa kernal and CM7mini.
im swapping it for a motorola defy tomorrow and just want some general answers if possible.
i see on the cm7 instructions it says *Flash froyo* then from clockwork install the .zip. ( similar to x10 mini )
but what steps do i need to take once i get the phone?
do i need to root it first then install a custom recovery first? or can i just chuck the CM7.zip on the sd card and flash?
im a little confused as i have only owned this x10 mini and i know how to flash kernals etc to this phone, just confused with the motorola
any help would be appreciated
regards

come on, at least look at the big Q & A threads before burdening others. I saying this to you instead of answering your questin, so that you at least give the matter some attention yourselves.
May the search be with you!

lol,
i have been reading up.
im not sure on this froyo, eclair etc
how would i know what i have when i get it?
will it say froyo in settings?
with the x10mini its all pretty much easy, no need to find what version or anything, just download cm7mini flash naa and flash.
so im a little confused with the defy,
ive been reading up and understand enough,
but i take it the steps i take is
To root the phone
install the 2ins app to install recovery
then flash cm9?
or do i need to use RSD lite to flash the froyo rom first?
reading the faq is pretty straight forward but i havnt seen the phone yet ( played around with it) so im not sure of the version etc.
im in the uk

in settings it provide ur the Android version. 2.2.2 is froyo... but ... that's not the only problem. from were u buy the phone? reseller or from private
Jelly powered.Defy

From a shop. Swapping it
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ok than ur don't had a problem with the bootloader! it's not that easy as for ur x10mini cause the locked bl in the defy.
in general section is a thread there u find 'custom' sbf files, that u can flash with rsd light. it's the easiest way to get a good ROM on the defy, in only one step. the files are all rooted and with 2nd init. from that point u easy can flash other ROM through CWM, only beware for higher bootloader. ur defy is maximum bl5 I think.
Jelly powered.Defy
Edit:
link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1691901
Edit2: and before u ask, we don't can flash custom kernel, only custom ROM.

how do i find out what bl# i have?
will it say in rsd lite?
regards

dreamz12345 said:
how do i find out what bl# i have?
will it say in rsd lite?
regards
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No, rsdlite cant say ur the bl version,
ur can use the tool u find in that post
and if ur dont speak chinese in that post u have the answer for the cryptic buttons :good:

First of all, what kind of defy will you get?
Defy, Defy+ or Defy Mini?
The steps to install a custom rom are very easy.
1. root your defy
2 install cwm
3. make a nandroid backup with cwm
4. download the Rom you want to install
5. reboot into cwm and install the Rom.
This is a short instruction. For details instruction go to the Defy developments threads. There you find detailed instructions, and how to install custom Roms.
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It depends on which rom that you want to install and if you have green or red lense (because of the kernel).
But you will find these infos in the instructions of the rom thread.

[Q] Custom roms on a .621 stock DX?

Hi all,
First of all, I am an Evo LTE owner so forgive my lack of knowledge regarding SBFs / anything Motorola. I am looking to flash CM onto a DX at a friend's request. The phone in question is running the latest OTA and is fully stock.
I saw the thread over at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1823112&page=2 with a new direct root method - is it possible to flash CM7 or any other custom ROM given this? I have seen a lot of comments that you can't downgrade to an older SBF and that CM4DX-GB seems to want a .605 SBF or something like that, I believe this phone is .621.
Is it possible to root the .621 with the "direct" method above, flash CWM and then flash CM or something?
Any help would be appreciated!

If you're on .621 you can absolutely flash Cm7. You need only root via the direct root method you linked, install recovery via Droid 2 Bootstrapper, and flash the ROM plus Google apps
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infazzdar said:
If you're on .621 you can absolutely flash Cm7. You need only root via the direct root method you linked, install recovery via Droid 2 Bootstrapper, and flash the ROM plus Google apps
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Thanks so much. Do I need to flash CM4DX-GB or whatever that custom build is, or are the latest CM7 officials on the GB kernel? (From reading threads looks like they were Froyo for a while.)
Edit: Am I using this (D2B) or this (DXB)? What is the difference?

Don't flash the official builds. Flash the custom builds from Root wiki.
I recommend using D2B since DXB doesn't work unless USB Debugging is enabled. You can use either.
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This should work over. 621?
http://rootzwiki.com/topic/10191-up...tery-no-charge-led-fm-radio-charge-while-off/
Thanks!
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That's the one you want.
Sent from my Black Iced X

Help!! Rooting and Updating DEFY+ to CM10

Hi every1.. I am a proud defy+ owner. And I had never looked into the option of custom firmware or even rooting in that case. With my warranty expired, I am now very much interested in installing CM10 on my device. Though I had read the complete guide in here in XDA, I couldn't understand few things.
1. How to find the SBF, CG & bootloader version in my mobile?
2. If iam right, i should first root my device and then update to cm10. Right?? OR am i missing some pre-requisite steps before flashing custom ROM? Should i first backup my current ROM?? If so, how should i do it??
3. Please give me the steps in short for installing CM10 in my device??
Device info. :
Model : MB526
System Version : 45.0.891.mb526.asiaretail.en.03
Android version : 2.3.4
baseband version : epu93_u_00.60.00
Kernel version : 2.6.32.9-gbdd614e [email protected] #1
build no. : 4.5.1-134_DFP-891
Thank for the help..

This guide helped me alot when I first started tinkering with my friend's Defy.
[GUIDE] All-in-One Defy Beginner's guide
In a very non-expert way, you got to root the phone, install custom recovery, do a backup of original rom, then go into flashing.
Someone with more experience can probably help you more as I am learning still myself. My Bravo is up and running but my friend's Defy is still dead.
Good luck!

Thank you.. I had read that section.. but still not confident enough.. Somemore help would be highly appreciated..

Which carrier is the phone with?
Does it have a green lens or a red lens? Edit: I'm assuming it's a red lens.
build no. : 4.5.1-134_DFP-891
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I'm trying to find more helpful threads based on this build but I only find people saying they to unroot and keep it stock.
I don't own a Defy+ so I haven't fully venture into it and I know you need to be more careful while dealing with like (Ex. Battery fix and all.)
Edit2:
A tip to figure out which bootloader you might be running:
lazyb421 said:
If you're having trouble accessing the external sd on MIUI you probably have the gb bootloaders. One way to check is to see how you can get into recovery. If you have to hold both volume up and down keys and the power button to get there you're using froyo bl. If you can just hold volume down and power button to get there you have gb bl.
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from here.
Edit3: I have yet to find a sbf for that build but you can make a backup of your rom using custom recovery. But for that you have to root your phone.
You'll have to wait for someone else to post, venture into the unknown using the search options wisely or leave it for later.
Sorry, I wished I was more help.

First thing first, >> You can not take backup of your ROM without root (Nandroid backup), because it needs Custom Recovery like CWM !!
Here you can get a complete list for SBFs.
I think you have BL7, there are plenty of Guides for rooting it. Guide
(In case it is BL6 try to search for rooting Guide, surely you will find it)
Once you have done Rooting your Defy, you need to install 2nd init for a custom recovery. Then you can take a complete backup of rom in case u messed up.
Then start flashing Custom Roms !! Also Read this First - [GUIDE] All-in-One Defy Beginner's guide