Hi all, my mom will be getting a new Droid 2 soon that she'll be using on a page plus prepaid plan and I just have a few questions. I know that there is a lot of information here of the forums but things change so often with development that I think I'll get a better answer if I just ask you experinced guys directly.
I'm just looking for the most stable ROM for her, and the best battery life. It doesn't have to be the newest and greatest, it just has to work when she needs it so that she doesn't get irritated with it.
Thanks in advance.
Just stick with stock if she's inexperienced.
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pomeroythomas said:
Just stick with stock if she's inexperienced.
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Will stock run smooth enough with out any freezing?
It came today and it had 2.2, I think i'll update it to 2.3 though.
It works for the 95% of the users who don't get pissed off enough to come here and change it
.sbf to the second-to latest firmware. If you OTA, you'll end up with the latest, un-rootable update, making any future development impossible.
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latest update 2.3.4/4.5.621 is rootable
magic md5 root for d2, d2g, dx, & dx2
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On your question about most stable Roms, Galnet MIUI 2.2.10 was the best I've used as far as being issueless. Just behind that would be CM9.
If you do decide to flash MIUI you'll probably want to install a different launcher for her as well if she's used to Android and not looking for a change. Otherwise just let her run with it and see how she likes it.
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Is it possible this will be ported to the DroidX? I will only have mine for a little longer but was still curious.
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I believe CM7 is a full rom, as in not unless the bootloader is defeated. So, id say, possible, but thats if they can figure out how to load kernels.
the milestone has a lock bootloader and it just recently got cm6 so hopefully someone can port it over to the x
There's been talk of CM coming to the X ever since the X came out. It hasn't happened yet, and chances are it won't happen anytime soon.
Me and another developer are going to work on this. CM7 can't be done until a Moto kernel update but CM6 can be done.
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Thanks for the answers, this is why I'm switching back to my HTC Incredible.
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That would be sweet (cm7 & bypassing bootloader), this is why my next phone will have an unlocked or already defeated boot loader.
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Me and another developer are going to work on this. CM7 can't be done until a Moto kernel update but CM6 can be done.
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+1
I started porting it a few days ago. Matt's going to be joining me
It likely will not be fully supported by Team Douche (The CyanogenMod team) since the ramdisk can't be edited due to the locked bootloader, but it's still very possible to have CM6 on the DX.
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I started porting it a few days ago. Matt's going to be joining me
It likely will not be fully supported by Team Douche (The CyanogenMod team) since the ramdisk can't be edited due to the locked bootloader, but it's still very possible to have CM6 on the DX.
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What's the key difference that makes CM6 portable and CM7 not? Ive been lost in DX world so I'm not up on CM roms.
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ejgilkey said:
What's the key difference that makes CM6 portable and CM7 not? Ive been lost in DX world so I'm not up on CM roms.
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CM7 is based on Gingerbread, in which Gingerbread updates to the 2.6.35 version Linux based kernel. CM6 is Froyo based, which uses the 2.6.32 kernel that we currently have.
To add on to Derek, once Motorola updates our phones to Gingerbread, and gives us the needed .35 kernel, then GB should be posible.
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Hm, and what about unlock boot?)= i wonna CM7 at my droid x. CM7 wonderful, on my droid 1
Your asking for a bootloader unlock? That's like asking for time travel
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Your asking for a bootloader unlock? That's like asking for time travel
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http://gizmodo.com/5736217/scientist-discovers-time-teleportation
So about that bootloader unlock...
Okay, you need to get a brick and drop it on your phone and it will be unlocked! We were keeping it a secret so shhh!
iamrobk said:
http://gizmodo.com/5736217/scientist-discovers-time-teleportation
So about that bootloader unlock...
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Okay, you need to get a brick and drop it on your phone and it will be unlocked! We were keeping it a secret so shhh!
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New meaning to the term.... "Bricked"
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Okay, you need to get a brick and drop it on your phone and it will be unlocked! We were keeping it a secret so shhh!
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That's how I unlocked my DX. Now I have all the freedom I want out of it, straight down to the hardware
The droid is also a long time to hack, but still did it. ) =
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To add on to Derek, once Motorola updates our phones to Gingerbread, and gives us the needed .35 kernel, then GB should be posible.
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According to Droid Life, kexec is getting ready for a release which could in fact bypass the bootloader and make CM7 possible?
bravo1234 said:
According to Droid Life, kexec is getting ready for a release which could in fact bypass the bootloader and make CM7 possible?
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The kexec hack basically allows for piggybacking another kernel onto the stock kernel.. and there has been huge progress made in that arena.
Unfortunately, there are a ton of remaining unsolved issues with this work-around, including:
--Stability.
--Once running another kernel, for drivers to work (including the radio which means 3g and phone functionality), those modules will need to be reverse engineered and ported over to the other kernel...
--etc.
So, while progress is being made... it's more likely that any work done on the X getting "around" the locked bootloader will be used to continue this work on future Moto hardware such as the bionic.. but it's not likely we're going to be seeing full ROMs running on the X for daily use any time soon...
Here new RUU for Mecha
http://www.filefactory.com/file/ccf..._NV_8k_1.41_9k_1.64_release_199772_signed.exe
Enjoy!
Nice. Thanks football!
This ROM using GB or froyo.
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Edit: Figured it out myself...
Thanks Football.
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This ROM using GB or froyo.
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Froyo (at least by the version numbers)
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So is the radio included in the ROM? Will we need to flash a froyo radio?
And what's else is included in it?
We supposed to flash to find out?
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arkshel said:
So is the radio included in the ROM? Will we need to flash a froyo radio?
And what's else is included in it?
We supposed to flash to find out?
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You don't want to flash that unless you're unrooted, it's signed and a full RUU. Be patient and wait until someone can hack at it. It's only downloading at 50KB/s @ ~400mb.
If you don't know, don't flash it. Leave it for the Devs to look at it and tinker with it.
so this is a new froyo radio?
It's the OTA ROM. It's really here for the Devs. Football releases the RUU. Devs use it as a base for there custom Roms. We download the custom Roms. It's a cycle.
I wish XDA would start creating torrents for things. Far easier to deal with and much faster. Plus, no need for server space.
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It's the OTA ROM. It's really here for the Devs. Football releases the RUU. Devs use it as a base for there custom Roms. We download the custom Roms. It's a cycle.
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not to sound stupid but im new to the thunderbolt... this is a leaked OTA that we were expecting by months end? i thought i heard we were getting the new radio + gingerbread?
fixxxer2008 said:
not to sound stupid but im new to the thunderbolt... this is a leaked OTA that we were expecting by months end? i thought i heard we were getting the new radio + gingerbread?
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If you read through the drama filled GB rumor threads in the general section (I don't recommend since there's better uses of time), the only people that think GB is coming by the end of the month are those that want to believe a rumor started by one blog and then relinked to all the other android blogs.
This is most likely just the final update to MR2 that will be the next OTA for froyo that HTC said they were going to fix up before moving onto GB for the TB.
The radio version number is older no? Unless I'm reading the file name wrong...
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I unrooted last night and am on stock MR1. can I flash this ruu without any problems, or should I wait for the official ota from verizon?
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The last OTA was:
1.13.605.7_Radio_1.16.00 .0402w_NV_8k_1.41_9k_1.64
This one is
1.20.605.0_Radio_1.16.00.0223r_NV_8k_1.41_9k_1.64
I flashed this in Clockwork and my phone froze.. Why would it do that?
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I think this is much older than the leaks we have seen. The build number is 1.20. We have seen 1.66 (46 builds newer) & a couple of even newer ones.
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DroidTh3ory said:
I flashed this in Clockwork and my phone froze.. Why would it do that?
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oh noes, lol
Hey guys I just rooted my gfs vibrant which is still on 2.1 and unlocked it. She wants me to update it to 2.2 or 2.3 but has T-Mobile upgraded it yet? I couldn't find any stock rooted roms of 2.2 or 2.3 on the vibrant(she likes touchwiz)..is she stuck on 2.1 ???
Thanks in advance
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LoveisPeace2012 said:
Hey guys I just rooted my gfs vibrant which is still on 2.1 and unlocked it. She wants me to update it to 2.2 or 2.3 but has T-Mobile upgraded it yet? I couldn't find any stock rooted roms of 2.2 or 2.3 on the vibrant(she likes touchwiz)..is she stuck on 2.1 ???
Thanks in advance
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download kies mini and plug it in. done.
Project V it looks just like stock 2.2 but ten times better
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Jasonhunterx said:
Project V it looks just like stock 2.2 but ten times better
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+1 Project V is one of the best 2.2 ROMs that has been developed
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1105037
Bi-Winning V3 is another top shelf 2.2.1 ROM that maintains the Touchwiz if you want
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1105907
Awesome! Thanks guys..if I install kies and update will I lose root and unlocked sim?
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LoveisPeace2012 said:
Awesome! Thanks guys..if I install kies and update will I lose root and unlocked sim?
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Yes you will loose Root but it will always be unlocked. LISTEN find a 2.2 ROM here and flash it. Any 2.2 ROM here is better,faster, more stable, and will have a better battery life than the stock 2.2. If you dont know how to flash a ROM yet then search and read. There are alot of tutorials here on how to do it. Luck homie.
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Lots of options available to you. If you don't want to fiddle and simply want to improve the experience, stick with Froyo. Anything by Toxic should be great for your girlfriend as it has more themes than any other Vibrant ROM. My own personal preference is in my signature.
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OMG! Just when I'm flashing Cleantheory to try your latest Sense ROM I come across this ????? lmao, you are a madman!!!
DT first thanks for everything. As far as the Rom , is it better then the BurnTh3... ? And. I believe. Its based on the last RUU leak.
Thanks
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Dude, you are insane.... do you ever stop? Can't wait to try this out.... thanks bro!
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DT first thanks for everything. As far as the Rom , is it better then the BurnTh3... ? And. I believe. Its based on the last RUU leak.
Thanks
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You beat me to my question, I'm running BURNTH3ORY now,is t worth the jump?
sting5566 said:
You beat me to my question, I'm running BURNTH3ORY now,is t worth the jump?
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And I was going to ask if there is any difference from A05PTH3ORY lol. I notice the kernel is different and i guess it's based on latest gb release. Anything else?
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This is the NEW one and only AOSP TH3ORYROM, Fresh source, massive mods, tweaks, etc. Your will be able to flash MOD PACKs to Shift the ROMs experience to however you like it. The first MP will be BURN IGNITION PACK that will transform the ROM to BURN.
This is the new way to have the best, what you want, and how you want.
Enjoy GUYs!!!
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bolt_of_thunder said:
And I was going to ask if there is any difference from A05PTH3ORY lol. I notice the kernel is different and i guess it's based on latest gb release. Anything else?
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This is AOSP guys.
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Link is live in the op...
As always, enjoy and report.
DT.....I know wiping is recommended, but coming from ao5p 1.5 is it necessary? That and this seem similar.
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DT.....I know wiping is recommended, but coming from ao5p 1.5 is it necessary? That and this seem similar.
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Your fine if you are coming from a previous version of my AOSP.
Must wipe Cache,Dalvik, and format /system.
Keep your data.
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Hi dt is the tiamat kernel in this rom better than the eclipse from burn?
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droidfanatic said:
Hi dt is the tiamat kernel in this rom better than the eclipse from burn?
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I have done extensive tests on many kernels with my RAMdisk, Tiamat killed all of them in performance, battery life, and features.
There will be many alternative kernels to choose from.
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Dammit! Just updated my backups of mono, burn, clean, and nonsense (and cm7)...more I get to do another one haha.
PS: having 6 roms updated is a pain! Torn between asop and sense.
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DT, I haven't had enough coffee yet so this could be a dumb question. I've got three different versions of your AO5P ROMS with three different launchers backed up so I can switch whenever I want or need to.
If I'm understanding this correctly with this ROM it just makes things alot easier to switch?
Please dont hang me...
Will you update clean or release a new sense rom DT?
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Does the StockApps Flash Pack in OP only apply for Burn themers?
Also, silly question, maybe, but is there a way to implement a Hibernate mode for this ROM?
Just purchased a dx off of swappa.com because my incredibles screen is shattered. Its gonna be my temporary phone until I can get the incredible repaired.
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Welcome to the DX family. If you're into custom roms I would suggest the Liberty 3 v2.0 rom. We don't have a whole lot of full functioning ICS roms available yet (camera driver issues) but they might be coming.
Prack said:
Welcome to the DX family. If you're into custom roms I would suggest the Liberty 3 v2.0 rom. We don't have a whole lot of full functioning ICS roms available yet (camera driver issues) but they might be coming.
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Thanks, I was debating between keeping it stock or flashing liberty. With my history of bricking motos I think ill keep it stock.
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watt9493 said:
Thanks, I was debating between keeping it stock or flashing liberty. With my history of bricking motos I think ill keep it stock.
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It is impossible to brick a Droid X.
As long as your system version is not .621 you can root and flash any Gingerbread or ICS rom.
If your system version is .621 rooting and returning to an earlier build are impossible.
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infazzdar said:
It is impossible to brick a Droid X.
As long as your system version is not .621 you can root and flash any Gingerbread or ICS rom.
If your system version is .621 rooting and returning to an earlier build are impossible.
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I've managed to brick quite a few defys. :thumbdown:
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watt9493 said:
I've managed to brick quite a few defys. :thumbdown:
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Luckily the Droid X is full-proof.
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Yeah it's impossible to brick the droid x for the most part. Easy to soft brick but you can always sbf back. I've had great luck with all my motorola devices.
I've been using MIUI 2.2.5 for DX for the last few weeks. It's built off Gingerbread, but themed to ICS. It has full camera support and has been very stable for me.
Can anyone gtalk with me? I have a BUNCH of questions and don't wanna clog general. [email protected]
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