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[HTC Sensation] xnifex:
after downloading the Swype installed did you run it, log in & then install Swype itself?
[HTC Sensation] stoneyjonez:
I have Swype and FlexT9, and I can change input method with no problems.
[HTC Sensation] MrAce:
I'm running swift key with no probs either. :scratchhead Instaled, followed wizard > working kboard
[HTC Sensation] esincho:
make sure there is no text in the field
[HTC Sensation] mhtruth:
Swype is built into the regular keyboard...(if you didn't know)
[HTC Sensation] xnifex:
No it's not. That's HTC Trace & it sucks balls compared to Swype
[HTC Sensation] stoneyjonez:
No. It is not. Swype is not included with this device at all. (if you didn't know)
[HTC Sensation] Solidus_n313:
on this subject, ive been looking EVERYWHERE for the froyo sense 2.1 keyboard with the nav arrows on the bottom, but it isnt packaged as an APK...i pulled it from my HD2, but can't push it due to no root, and ADB isnt working :/

anyone have a copy of it, or can point me in the right direction?

(and yes, i searched, but all posts related DONT have the nav arrows)

also, a basic form of swype IS built into the stock keyboard for sensation, i use it once in a while. also, its right in the users manual too ;P
[HTC Sensation] stoneyjonez:
No. There is a big difference between HTC's trace input and real Swype. They are not the same just because they do similar things.
[HTC Sensation] Solidus_n313:
i like that you'd rather prove me wrong on a subtle technicality, rather than help me.

done with this thread.
[HTC Sensation] stoneyjonez:
Well it works for everyone else. Seems to me like it is user error. Master reset.
[HTC Sensation] jmcdonald58:
Reinstall swype

Htc Trace imo is not near as good as swype I have swype installed on mine and it works fine ---as does the htc trace I just hard press message field and select which one I prefer swype or android keyboard---I would uninstalled and reinstall swype I am using beta 3.0 and loving it --
[HTC Sensation] ury2ok2000:
I am still getting used to android but for me I noticed that you always have to install and configure keyboards before you can use them. Assuming you have downloaded a keyboard go to your aps and launch it. Both swype and SwiftKey had a rather complex but easy to follow setup guide. It should walk you through the setup. Then it should be as mentioned earlier, just do a long press on text field and you should see the option for text input. From there you should see all your installed and enabled options.
[HTC Sensation] jptiger:
I had this exact same problem and it was frustrating the **** out of me. I solved it by rebooting the phone. All the way, don't just turn it off and on again, your fastboot settings will keep everything the same and you still won't see the option to change your input method. Pull the battery if you have to. Just make sure it's all the way off then all the way on again. Worked for me, and I am now happily using the real swype.
[Droid X General] mrkite38:
Stuck. Thanks!
[Droid X General] mav3rick478:
Why do we need to SBF to original Froyo if we are running stock rooted Froyo that has never had a ROM installed or anything? I could never find an answer to that, thanks for the instructions, they are a lot clearer than the ones on Droid World.
[Droid X General] mav3rick478:
Nevermind, just did the 2 part install without SBF'ing and it worked like a charm. Nothing like jumping in with both feet! :D
[Droid X General] nukeruss:
I'd give it a try before SBF'n

I used the 2 file method yesterday to go from CM7 Nightlys back to GB rooted. No issues. I used Droid 2 bootstrapper to flash the 2 files (I know, not recommended by the CM7 guys). I first tried to perform a restore directly back to GB but that failed due to the kernel differences. But then when I flashed the two files, my data from the attempted GB restore was still there so it all worked out in the end.
[Droid X General] shukero:
THe quick answer is you never needed to. If you follow my directions to 2c) then you see that you need to bootstrap back to default (I assumed that anyone on an already rooted default froyo would just skip this step :P) then install the update...

So just for future peoples:

If you are already on the default STOCK motorola 2.2 system and are rooted, just go straight to updating your bootstrapper, and then to the update.

I've had a few days now with this new stock rom, and I am mainly very impressed! Motorola really did bump up the speed, and now I have a lot less freezes / failing apps. I have noticed that the camera is still just a bit buggy, but other than that very good and stable.

Can't wait to see what kind of roms people build off of this one :D makes me extremely excited just thinking about it... EIther that or the unlocking of the motorola bootloader.
[Droid X General] mav3rick478:
Yes GB is a lot faster and smoother. My only complaint is the keyboard, it seems less responsive and the keys seem smaller. I've had to correct a lot of typing since the upgrade, other than that it's great.
[Droid X General] sjmoreno:
Thanks! Worked great until I noticed a problem...

I started out with a rooted FroYo Droid X and this is what I did step by step for folks like me.

I installed the Droid 2 Bootstrap attached to the original post.

Saved the part 1 and part 2 files in the root of the SD Card (Phone Files).

Started the Bootstrap app.

In the Boostrap app I clicked the Bootstrap Recovery button first and then clicked Success.

I then clicked the Reboot Recovery button and let the phone reboot into recovery.

Now in recovery you have to use the volume up/down buttons to move around on the screen and then use the camera button to select something.

I moved to Install Zip from SD Card and selected it.

I moved to the part 1 file (it's the first one in the list) and selected it.

I moved to the Install Zip from SD Card again and and selected it.

I moved to the part 2 file (it's the second one in the list) and selected it.

After all this you should be back at the main recovery screen again and you should have Reboot System Now as an option. Select it to reboot your phone.

When your phone comes back up you should be good to go. I did notice some of the game icons weren't showing up correctly and so I rebooted the phone again (normally by turning it off and then back on) and then everything showed up fine again.

Like the original poster I didn't wipe my data or cache and everything seems to work fine and I didn't need to reinstall all of my apps or anything.

Again, thanks to the original poster!

[Edit] Had to SBF back to FroYo. After playing with this Gingerbread update for a while I found that my wireless tether apps (Wireless Tether and Barnacle Wireless Tether) were not working and complaining about the phone being in a weird state and also that WiFi Manager was interfering with the wireless tether apps. Since I use my phone as a hotspot a lot I decided to go back to FroYo until this release has baked a bit.
[Droid X General] heyandy889:
Heck yes, man. This is great work. Definitely will be checking back to this thread to see what is going on with rooting in Gingerbread.

edit: By the way, in Android Market, I see two apps. One is name "Droid 2 Recovery Bootstrap" and the other is named "Droid X Recovery Bootstrap." Both apps are published by ClockworkMod.

Q1: ClockworkMod is a person, right?

Q2: Why does the original poster recommend using Droid 2 Recovery Bootstrap instead of Droid X Recovery Bootstrap?
[Droid X General] Zuesacoatl:
This is all fine and dandy, but is anyone actually working on a root option for OTA. I have grown tired of SBFing, I just want root. I do not have the know how to find little niches to put root in to my phone, I depend on much smarter people for that, please do not become complacent with this option, help those of us who want root, but either do not have time, do not wish, or just are to afraid to try this method with a simpler way. Thank you

Zues
[Droid X General] razorloves:
yes, it is a slight inconvenience, but i dont see any merit to your complaint. You only have to sbf once then flash the pre-rooted gingerbread OTA rom. it's really simple.

1. sbf to froyo 2.3.340

2. root with z4root

3. install droid 2 boostrapper

4. boot into recovery using bootstrapper and install the 2 part zip files.

Done
[Droid X General] sjmoreno:
1) No, ClockworkMod is a group of people working together.

2) I believe the original post said something about how the Bootstrap for Droid X doesn't work with Gingerbread but the Droid 2 Bootstrap attached to the original post does and that is why the post said to use it instead of the Droid X one.
[Droid X General] shukero:
Ok, I have a few answers for a few people:

sjmoreno: The first is about the wireless Tethering: I have the original "wireless tethering for root" available in the android marketplace (although verizon probably has killed it on their droid's so look for it online. I have that, and it works all day long without giving me any complaints.

Second: VZyx: Best way to root is via z4root on Froyo 2.2 if you need help with this go to the topic entitled "Droid X for noobs" to see how to do it.

heyandy889: No need to go to the android marketplace, just grab the .apk that's at the bottom of this post. The reason why you don't want droid X bootstrapper is because for some reason, (most likely because it's older) it doesn't work in gingerbread but droid 2 bootstrapper does. If you ever use droid X bootstrapper in gingerbread you have a possibility of bricking your phone... that and it won't do anything.
[Droid X General] rinzes:
It has been reported by several people that Droid X Bootstraper can work but you have to turn off USB debugging in /Settings/Applications/ Development
[Droid X General] shukero:
I would still not trust it. Better to just have droid 2 strapper
[Droid X General] sjmoreno:
shukero,

It has been reported in several sites that the Gingerbread update from Verizon has an added software blocker that disables non-Verizon wifi apps from working. So I find it working for you to be surprising to say the least.

In the thread in this section titled "wireless tether" there is a post with a link to another site where a user named wugfresh has a very nice post about the problem and has a solution to it as well. After trying his patch to get wifi tethering working again on this Gingerbread rom I can report it works GREAT.

So, thank you for this rom but without wugfresh's wifi tether fix I'd still be using the FroYo rom.

Thought some other users of this rom and those that use Wireless Tether for Root will find this post interesting.
[Droid X General] mrkdly:
.596 ROM's deodexed?

Are these .596 rom's provided are they Deodexed by chance?
[Droid X General] pctechdroid:
I am on the .596 root made by p3droid.

I am wondering if I could reinstall the 2 parts to get back to a stock .596 root with all the apps back on. Every once in awhile my phone will reboot and apps will just force close then reopen with no questions.
[Droid X General] mrkite38:
Why are you interested in a deodexed rom?
[Droid X General] nukeruss:
It should work. The last time I switched from cm7 to .596 I flashed a backup first and then the 2 part install over it without losing the data from the backup.
[Droid X General] pctechdroid:
Thank you. I will try that. I don't mind reinstalling apps from the market and anything else. My contacts are saved with google and pictures are fine on my SD card.
[Droid X General] bahamaberry:
Loading GB stuck on boot up screen(red moto icon). I SBF to 2.3.340, then z4rooted, installed provided droid 2 bootstrap, installed part 1 and part 2. After they installed, select option to reboot, but the DX gets stuck at the red moto icon and sits there for at least 20 mintues, gave up and tried to reboot it, same thing. Ended up SBFing back to 2.3.340 and rebooted it. Any ides why the the GB version will not boot up? Thanks for your help.
[Droid X General] shukero:
Yes, For you I would suggest the second option at the end of my GB tutorial; which is after you install the 2nd .zip go back to the main menu, and do a cache/data wipe. if that doesn't work then pull the battery put it back in the hit the power & home button while powering on. This should bring you into the stock recovery. try to do the cache/date wipe in here. To do this: after you boot into it, you'll get a warning sign, hit the search button. the click on the wipe option, wait for about 2-3 minutes (if it gives you an error) or wait till it says it's done. Then restart. Remember this takes some time after it reboots. Mine took about 3-4 minutes the first time I booted, and about 5-7 for a friend's (his is older than mine) to start up the first time. What I would do is hold the phone in your and if you feel it vibrate, that means that it will start up eventually, it's just loading stuff.
[Droid X General] bahamaberry:
Tired it again, today, still no luck, did option two and did the wipe/factor reset. Also held the phone in my hand to see if it would vibrate, which it did not. waited for 10 minutes and it was still at the red moto icon. Anyone have an other ideas?
[Droid X General] shukero:
hmmm Your update files might have become corrupt while download them. Try to re-download the Gingerbread update files and try again.
[Droid X General] Ghxoxst:
Stuck on red moto logo as mentioned above

...So after installing as advised, part 1 than part 2 immediately thereafter...got the reboot to the red MOTO LOGO...than gets me to this black screen

Bootloader

30.04

Err:A5,69,35,00,27

Battery OK

OK to Program

Connect USB

Data Cable

i tried holding down the power and home button at reboot, but i dont get back into recovery mode where i can attempt to wipe data/cache...

Any advise?
[Droid X General] bahamaberry:
Thank you shukero, they were indeed corrupt files, even though nothing said they were. I down loaded the files again, and this time the red moto icon disappeared after about 1 minute, and it booted :-)

On a note about GB, love it, its fast, clean and rooted yay.
[Droid X General] K0BALT:
Part 2, Mirror 3 is expired.

At least that's what RapidShare is telling me. :)

Thanks
[Droid X General] shukero:
This seems to be an error with your flashed ROM. This is probably also because of a corrupted download. re-download the updates, check their file size, re-sbf and try again :)
[Droid X General] Ghxoxst:
From this "bootloader" screen...how do i get back to be able to re SBF it?
[Droid X General] BruinSkiiz:
I too had this same problem this morning. Did you use maderstcok? Thats what messed me up. I simply tried the Ubuntu fix from a flash drive and I was well on my way.
[Droid X General] wannagofast83:
Am I blind... wheres the 2.2 SBF file?
[Droid X General] techmafia:
Is there a earlier version than 2.2.1?

This guide tells us to downgrade to stock 2.2 Froyo. I am at SBF version 2.3.340, which is equal to 2.2.1 Froyo.

Is there a different SBF file I need to use, or will this work equally as well on 2.2.1 Froyo?
[Droid X General] techmafia:
Great guide, everything worked perfectly!

However, I'd recommend NOT Wiping Data/Factory Reset after installing the 2 Zip files, as it will Remove Root from the install.

Or at least it did for me. (I wanted to switch google accounts, so I did the factory wipe...and found this out)
[Droid X General] sjmoreno:
If you're a linux user this thread has instructions and file links.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1020203

If you're a Windows user this link has instructiona and file links. (this is the one I used and it worked great for me.)

linux-solution-your-windows-rsd-lite-problems.html
[Droid X General] Morbyd.:
Just updated from Rooted Droid X w/ Froyo. Worked beautifully! Thanks infinitely.
[Droid X General] Ghxoxst:
is this gingerbread deodexed?
[Droid X General] shukero:
I believe so; I have looked up on the forum where I learned how to do this and I Believe this is deodexed but I cant be too sure.
[Droid X General] mav3rick478:
its Odexed since its the 2 part TBH, the Deodexed version is a 1 part install that I believe you can install on top of this 2 part patched rooted update. Check My Droid World to verify.
[Droid X General] rexion:
This tutorial worked like a charm. Well written and easy to follow for me. Thanks for creating this!
[Droid X General] jimmydafish:
shukero,

you should have at least linked people to my original post on Mydroidworld and not attempted to take credit for others hard work.

This would have afforded those who ran into errors a method to contact the creator of the original files.

Shame on you.

If anyone is having problems with the files contact me on MyDroidWorld.
[Droid X General] shukero:
OK, Now this is so sad, since I never EVER took credit for ANYTHING on this post. If you actually read the first like 3 sentences in my post you'd realize that I have already said I take NO CREDIT FOR ANYTHING... INCLUDING THE LINKS. Please don't try to bash me when you didn't even read my post -.-

And just since I'm sooo nice I'll even put the quote here for you from my first post:

"**FIRST WARNINGS!!**

1) I do not take ANY responsibility for anything that happens to your phone, contract, etc, etc.

2) I do not take create for any material posted here nor do I take credit for the download links! SUPER PROPS to p3droid & Black hat team for those.

3) Make Sure you know what you are doing BEFORE your root / SBF your phone, as I am not usually on much during the day to answer question (do to my job).

** END OF WARNINGS**"
[Droid X General] urielg:
Why upgrade to .596

My Droid X is running GB .588. My question is, what do I gain by upgrading to .596?

Thank you,

Uriel
[Droid X General] urielg:
What do I gain by upgrading from .588 to .596?

My Droid X is running GB .588. My question is, what do I gain by upgrading to .596?

Thank you,

Uriel
[Droid X General] GolfnWrx:
I don't know what's technically different, but I notice it's smoother, I had also been running .588 and I notice that .596 feels faster/smoother...not a huge difference, but it's noticeable to me.
[Droid X General] djfrost40:
just got my droidx and it already has gingerbread on it 2.3.3 is all it says in the "about phone" settings. Which of the steps should i follow to get root?
[Droid X General] razorloves:
start from 2a
[Droid X General] aleitch:
Some thing went very wrong

I was running the OTA version of Froyo rooted with Z4Root. I used the Droid2 bootstrap to apply the two part update and it worked like a charm. After a couple of daysthe phone started locking up every time I tried to launch an app. It didn't seem to matter if it was an integral app or one downloaded from the market. If I try to do a normal shutdown prior to launching an app the shutdown starts but never finishes. In any event I have to pull the battery to reboot.

Can I just try to flash the 2 parts again or do I have to go back to Froyo, reroot it and then try the 2 part update again?
[Droid X General] shukero:
This is just mky personal opinion, but I would SFB. It sounds to me like you either had or still have a system app that has corrupted, or just didnt like the update. You might want to try deleting all 3rd party apps and see where that gets you. It might just be a background running app that is crewing around with everything.

If you are using a task manager for android then that might be your problem. uninstall it and see how it goes.
[Droid X General] evans4590:
I update my sons Droid x using 2c and everything went fine. The only thing I noticed that when I go into files it shows the SD card and shared folders but not internal storage. Any ideas? Thx
[Droid X General] shukero:
From what I've seen in rooted ROMS / Original Froyo that's rooted, very very few roms have a file manager that actually shows you the "internal storage" since that's usually hidden. IF you do not like the default file manager just download one from the market place. they might have one that has what you are looking for.
[Droid X General] Medekiah:
Rooted froyo OTA

Do you still have to have all of the stock verizon apps on your phone to install this update because I deleted them without knowing that you have to have them to receive updates and foolishly didn't back them up before deleting them. Will I have to SBF back or will I just be able to install GB? Thanks for the help.
[Droid X General] shukero:
No they are automatically re-added to your phone with this update :P
[Droid X General] dictoresno:
guys im getting an error when trying to load the GB updates.

i flashed back to froyo, rooted and installed bootstrap. i went into recovery to apply the Part 1 and Part 2 updates but i get an error on part 1. it tells me....

Verifying Current System....

assert failed: apply_patch_check (/system/app/AccountAndSyncSettings.apk)

then gives a bunch of numbers....then shows the sd file i was trying to apply with "Status 7) Installation Aborted.

any ideas???
[Droid X General] papajani:
GPS stopped working in .596 rooted upgrade

After working well for weeks the GPS stopped finding satellites. It can't lock on even when left on for 20 minutes with a clear view of the sky in all directions. I thought I'd read somewhere else that someone had a similar problem but can't find it now. If I call Verizon support will the have a way of knowing that I have a rooted GB ROM?

Thanks in advance for your help.
[Droid X General] xoxidine:
Ok, I'm a bit confused. I'm running Gingerbread OTA 2.3.3 System Version 4.5.596

Do I need to go back to Froyo > Root > then do the steps in 2b?

Or can I just go with the steps on 2b?
[Droid X General] KruseLudsMobile:
This works great.... but Setcpu it seems will not allow me to overclock above 1GHZ. Is that because the kernel in this Rom does not allow it, and if so, which Rom will allow me to overclock? I am rooted on the 2 part GB....
[Droid X General] IPvFletch:
My buddy brought me his Droid X, and it is running the latest (596) GB ROM already. It also has the 12p latest radio.

The problem is, if I SPF back to FroYo will it work because of the new radios? Will it at least boot up enough for me to root it so I can install D2X Bootstrapper so I can flash the new pre-rooted/deodexed 596 ROM?

Does this sound like a good plan?

Otherwise I don't know how to Bootstrapper it if it isn't rooted currently. So I think have no choice but to SBF back to a FroYo ROM and then Z4Root or SuperOneClick it to get it rooted.

Let me know what you think I should do, thanks!!
[Droid X General] m16-maniac:
read the guide again.

it gives a very precise step by step

re-read...its all there!
[Droid X General] Spudwrench68:
Fairly sure that applying the latest OTA Update (4.5.602) uninstalled CWM 4.3.3.0 and Z4Root 1.30 and removed root from my TBH rooted GB 4.5.596 Droid X. :(

Time for me to re-SBF and reapply .596 so be careful!!!
[Droid X General] mav3rick478:
if you Google "602 without SBF", you'll come across Tadpole's thread on MDW, no SBF needed and really simple but phone needs to be stock rooted GB.
[Droid X General] Spudwrench68:
Excellent info! Thanks mav!!!
[Droid X General] mav3rick478:
no problem Spud.
[Droid X General] KruseLudsMobile:
Simplest Root I have ever seen

I am lucky to have gotten a replacement droid free with the .602 GB build... the camera button on my old unit stopped working. Just got the new one - and then discovered the SIMPLE new one step root procedure for .602 - which was here:

http://rootzwiki.com/showthread.php?t=3714

(I found the above link from the "Volume issues on rooted 4.5.602")
[Droid X General] zarape2:
Hi guys a Noob question, My Droid X is under Froyo 2.2 Rooted on mexican carrier. is it safe to update with this verizon room? my phone is on cdma network too. Thanks in advance
[Droid X General] rx8freehk:
Worked great, wicked easy :D