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[Motorola Droid 3] rquinn19:
Can someone post the necessary build.prop changes that needs to be made? I rather learn what to change myself than continue using old ones that were uploaded.

I'm attaching the build.prop from the latest AOKP to use as an example if needed. Just remove the .doc (couldn't upload without renaming).
[Motorola Droid 3] nemiroG1:
I merge the attached changes in when I modify in AOKP, and it works fine on T-Mobile, AT&T and Straight Talk.
[Motorola Droid 3] rquinn19:
Thanks. What app do you use to merge? I tried using Notepad++ on my PC and it was kinda sloppy. I was able to search for a build.prop editor that said it has that functionality, but it hadn't been updated since 09.
[Motorola Droid 3] nemiroG1:
Yes, just that same old build.prop editor app. A little bit clunky, but once you figure it out, it is easy to get along with. Load up your build.prop, then press Merge, and direct it to the file (you have to type it in!), then it merges, save the new file, and reboot. Should work just fine.
[Motorola Droid 3] rquinn19:
Thanks a lot. Gotta love the XDA community!
[Motorola Droid 3] jjabrams:
Im stuck on this step - it says <waiting for device> after typing the moto-fastboot.,.....

tried all the usb modes but still nothing - any idea whats wrong?

someone had suggested using AP fastboot mode but dont think that worked either. the APfastboot mode just looks like normal though after you boot up right? No CMD prompts or anything on the phone.
[Motorola Droid 3] phonephoenix:
It has to be in AP fastboot mode for the device to be recognized
[Motorola Droid 3] YOYI:
i try this for out of usa network (Vietnam GSM network)... but it doesnt unlock :(.... anyother guide for over us locked droid 3 :( ... plz tell me if any1 know.
[Motorola Droid 3] chiballer20:
I went to unlock4moto to get an unlock code, which one should I buy? Any Motorola or ATT USA?? I want to use it for ATT, but will "any motorola" work?
[Motorola Droid 3] koukobin:
Why don't you just go to ebay and buy an unlock code for Droid 3 XT862. There are some very good sellers that will give you the code for $4 more or less. I have bought 2-3 times codes for the Droid 3 from ebay and they worked.
[Motorola Droid 3] MrObvious:
Use the exact phone you have. I think they have Verizon.
[Motorola Droid 3] KayxGee1:
Can you use any rom with this trick?
[Motorola Droid 3] rquinn19:
I've had success with most.

having the right build.prop is key.
[Motorola Droid 3] Northernrock:
I use my droid 3 without unlock code outside the US and can't use GSM network in my country ( VietNam , 3G WCDMA 2100Hz band ) . Can I try this GUIDE on my droid 3 to use my country network ????

Many thankxxx for any reply my question . Thankxxx for read :X
[Motorola Droid 3] nemiroG1:
This mod is to allow the D3 to use GSM within the US. IT will not make your CDMA 3G work any differently.
[Motorola Droid 3] Northernrock:
My country network is GSM , not CDMA , can I use it ???
[Motorola Droid 3] tspx23:
Why do people think the Droid 3 is unlocked for gsm use out of the box, I clearly state in the OP that you ned to unlock the device before the hack.
[Motorola Droid 3] nemiroG1:
It is my understanding that (after unlocking) this hack is not needed outside the US. Perhaps I am wrong on that, though.
[Motorola Droid 3] KayxGee1:
You are correct. If you are outside of the U.S. you do not need to do the hack.
[Motorola Droid 3] KayxGee1:
Can anyone recommend a good unlocking company for about $5?
[Motorola Droid 3] tspx23:
cellunlocker was 8. its close to 3 bucks on ebay
[Motorola Droid 3] KayxGee1:
It says $25 for me.
[Motorola Droid 3] nemiroG1:
Try eBay.
[Motorola Droid 3] KayxGee1:
I got an unlock code for $6 on unlock4moto.com

It came in 20 mins

Does anyone have the stock rom I can flash in RSDLite? I can't connect to Multiupload and I can't find 5.6 or 5.7.9 anywhere else
[Motorola Droid 3] RWALEY:
You can get them here:

http://sbf.droid-developers.org/cdma_solana/list.php
[Motorola Droid 3] KayxGee1:
Thanks! I am now using my Droid 3 with AT&T with 3G.

I don't get great service, however. In my house I usually get full bars. Now I get 1 bar.
[Motorola Droid 3] RWALEY:
Have you used an updated build.prop? The end results from the first post are a bit out of date now.

I have uploaded some newer build.prop files in this thread that adjust the signal reading among other things. Verizon intentionally made the signal bars report a lower reading.

There are also some newer radio basebands that are also available in this thread. Not sure how much of a help they are compared to the original.
[Motorola Droid 3] leerpsp:
It will work but you still need to buy the unlock code after you do that use the guide then it will work
[Motorola Droid 3] KayxGee1:
I can no longer us HDMI when doing this hack.
[Motorola Droid 3] koukobin:
I was using my Droid 3 XT862 with AT&T (after using radio from XT883) and never had a problem with HDMI. Maybe you used the bloat remover script and you removed the DLNA apk or your HDMI cable is bad.
[Motorola Droid 3] KayxGee1:
I kept DLNA. I guess no HDMI for me.
[Motorola Droid 3] koukobin:
Use the restoration script and try again. I am 99% sure your problem is related with the bloatware removal script.
[Motorola Droid 3] kaiya215:
yes thats my question as well is there anyway to get it to switch it back to work on verizon after being unlocked
[Motorola Droid 3] nemiroG1:
Just flash back the SBF (.890 or .906, as required), and the Verizon radio will be flashed back at the same time.
[Motorola Droid 3] MrObvious:
Or take the 890 SBF, switch the radio out of it into the 883 flash stuff, and flash the Verizon radio on here. Problem solved.
[Motorola Droid 3] 5318008:
Not to sidetrack the current conversation to an older one, but anybody try this yet? If so, I'm curious to hear how it went.

Found another thread on the same topic.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1443359
[Motorola Droid 3] NIGHTMARE-:
Hi, I forget to enter my unlock code and I just flashed the phone with XT 883, so no GSM sim is not working even is not asking for activation code, only CDMA sim is working. How I can get back the verzion ROM to enter the unlock code ? Please help me out
[Motorola Droid 3] RcklssNdngrmnt:
sim unlocking

"Any Motorola" has worked twice for me from them, one phone used (activated on VZW last October) and one brand new but never activated.

It did the same for me when I tried to unlock, as presumably my ATT sim was denied by the stock XT862 radio, but after I flashed the XT883 radio it did not ask again, so it really did unlock the first time. The second phone I updated with the radio first, then the unlock code, and it replied with "Unlock successful".

While possible, I think the case I described above is more likely, the unlock actually works but the US ATT/Tmo sim is still prohibited by the radio.

Also, if you enter an incorrect unlock code enough times, it may go into lockdown and deny even the correct code, possibly to prevent brute force unlocking.
[Motorola Droid 3] marshcat:
Stuck at the very last step.

I'm running the Eclipse rom, and just need to change the settings to put the phone into GSM mode.

However, "the process com.android.phone has stopped unexpectedly" keeps popping up so I can't get into the wireless settings menu.

Do I need to flash the stock rom? Any workarounds?
[Motorola Droid 3] KayxGee1:
I get this every so often running stock. What you have to do is: Power Off> Take out SIM card> Power on phone> Keep closing the process until the network switches to CDMA (you will see a triangle and the error will go away> Power off phone> Insert SIM> Power On> Enjoy!

Sent from my Droid 3 on AT&T with Unlimited Data
[Motorola Droid 3] nemiroG1:
Had the same issues with Eclipse. Read my posts in the eclipse 3.0 thread.
[Motorola Droid 3] MrObvious:
Use the build.prop from the first thread.
[Motorola Droid 3] jchipper:
I followed the instructions and it worked but what i didn't realize is that my phone would not work on Verizon, I need it to work on verizon, i was just trying to get both to work radio's to work so what do i do to get back to verizon?

Thanks

Jonathon
[Motorola Droid 3] addictedhacks:
delete.
[Motorola Droid 3] Skreelink:
Just change your build.prop back to the original and use the same method with moto-fastboot to flash the original radio.

I've uploaded the 890 radio pulled from the flash files, 29p to be exact. Flash it, then *228 program to get back onto verizon. :)

Stock 890 Radio here: http://depositfiles.com/files/n7sn2qo29

I've been trying to make flashable zips for the radios as to cut out the middle-man req. of a PC. I just keep getting motorola.moto-flash as an unknown function... Despite trying multiple update-binaries from official and non-official sources. I'm assuming CWM/Safestrap doesn't support it.
[Motorola Droid 3] jchipper:
Thanks! to bad there isn't a way to make both ATT-GSM and Verizon CDMA work at the same time
[Motorola Droid 3] addictedhacks:
AT&T Radio wont stay longer than a few days

Hey guys I have been searching everywhere for an answer to my problem. The guide worked flawless and was easy as cake but I have been having an issue with radio/Apn staying on the phone. I have tried everything but just cant get it to save. It usually works perfectly fine for about 3 or 4 days then radio goes unknown and apn deletes. I re enter th apn but it wont save. I have edited the build prop and fixed permissions. I even tried to sbf the entire 883 rom but it fails everytime. It only completely flashed one time. I took it off though wanting to just flash the radio. The only way to fix it is by re-flashing the radio which I really dont want to do everytime. Has anyone else had this issue? Or does anyone know of it? Please help.
[Motorola Droid 3] Skreelink:
Trust me, I've been fighting with this one too. ;) Trying all sorts of radio programming and whatnot. Feel free to tap the Thanks button if I've helped, makes me feel warm and fuzzy. :p

How are you adding APNs?

You can try modifying APNs with Anycut from the market, it's free. Long press > add shortcut > anycut > APNs

Double check that you are booting into GSM/UMTS mode, if you're in global (or I've seen CDMA/LTE for some reason) that will likely mess things up. You can also try dialing *#*#INFO#*#* (*#*#4636#*#*) > Phone Information > Set preferred network type to GSM Auto (PRL) see if that helps.

Make sure you have the build.prop setting;

ro.telephony.default_network=3

To make sure it's in GSM/UMTS, check settings > wireless & Networks > Mobile Networks to verify the mode.
[Motorola Droid 3] jchipper:
:) I'll be keeping my eye on this thread and see if anything comes up, sooner or later someone will figure out something :) this is a awesome forum!
[Motorola Droid 3] addictedhacks:
I am adding APNS through settings and doesnt work. Ill try the Market. I looked in build prop and have "ro.telephony.default_network=7" should I change it to "ro.telephony.default_network=3" I always make sure I am in GSM/UMTS and it doesnt help. Any ideas?
[Motorola Droid 3] Skreelink:
Yes, chant the default network entry to 3, which is GSM/UMTS, 7 is global.
[Motorola Droid 3] filetap:
Hey I tried to do this. I put the phone in fastboot and rooted the device, went to cmd prompt and entered the moto-fastboot flash radio.img and go t the following:

"unknown partition 'radio.img'

error: cannot determine image filename for 'radio.img'

any ideas?
[Motorola Droid 3] mvp3:
moto-fastboot flash radio radio.img
[Motorola Droid 3] Endoroid:
moto-fastboot flash (partition) (file)
[Motorola Droid 3] Juicy555:
This thread really needs to be updated.

If the OP or a moderator sees this, it should be added if your using a prepaid service like gophone, etc, and its not working, you have to make sure your sim card is unlocked. Multiple people have had this issue.
[Motorola Droid 3] Skreelink:
Well, this thread is getting the phone to work on the network, not the sim unlocking. If you intend to use the phone on say, gophone. You should activate the sim with the D3 imei, else the sim is locked to the phone you activated it with for six months. That is just part of the carrier study people should do before jumping in.
[Motorola Droid 3] gilnfld:
APN help....

Hello All,

Any help would be appreciated here. I have been fighting this for hours now. I recently got one of the D3 phones heres in canada. Followed this tutorial with no problems and got the phone working on the Bell network but no matter what I do I cannot seem to add /save the bell APN. I have gone through several routes and I just cant find any solution to getting Data to work on the phone. Can someone who has used this on bell give me a hand with it. or assit with apn -conf file if need be?? Thanks...
[Motorola Droid 3] linuxgator:
Have you tried turning airplane mode on for 5 seconds and then back off? I've seen numerous people try that and got their phones to start connecting to data over GSM networks.
[Motorola Droid 3] gilnfld:
I have tried that, yes. It cannot connect to DATA since it does not appear to be utilizing the APN settings for Bell. No matter what i do it will not add the APN. and even thought APN manager says the bell APN is active I am not getting any connection at all...
[Motorola Droid 3] linuxgator:
Did you flash the XT883 radio to your phone?
[Motorola Droid 3] LaZiODROID:
Sounds like libmoto_ril.so again?

Please confirm: You are using a Verizon Droid 3 (XT862) in Canada... not the Canadian version of the phone (the XT860)... right?

I wonder if the Bell libmoto_ril.so will work on the XT862?

I'm an XT860 guy so I cannot be certain this will work (or ruin your phone) but this is what us XT860 users have had to do when installing these XT862/Verizon-based ROMS:

1) Phone must be rooted to start.

2) Get a copy of the Bell libmoto_ril.so file and put it on your SDCARD.

3) Use an app like Root Explorer to go into /system/lib and turn on Read/Write access to that folder

4) Find the file libmoto_ril.so (inside of /system/lib) and copy it and put it somewhere safe (a nice backup is always helpful).

5) Now delete /system/lib/libmoto_ril.so

6) Now copy the Bell libmoto_ril.so from your SDCARD and paste it into /system/lib

7) Press and hold on the newly-pasted file and set permissions to 644 (or graphically like shown below):

8) Restart the phone

9) Try to enter your Bell/Rogers APN's! (yes this Bell libmoto_ril.so is OK for both Rogers and Bell)
[Motorola Droid 3] gilnfld:
Very interesting Lazio....thanks. Yes, confirmed, a verizon XT862 a friend just brought me from NYC as a gift

I first thought it was something to do with the build.prop settings which i am currently combing to see if other strings need to be changed and I had actually suspected this has something to do with RIL but I was not all that familiar with lib SO file structure - - getting acquainted with it now. ;)

Would you be willing to hook me up with that Bell/Rogers lib file from the 860?
[Motorola Droid 3] LaZiODROID:
Sure - here it is. Just remember after saving the file, to remove the bell-- part.. so it becomes

libmoto_ril.so

http://www.4shared.com/file/ULHfpzw7/bell--libmoto_ril.html?refurl=d1url
[Motorola Droid 3] gilnfld:
Hey thanks a million...Thanks for the instructions - - my low post count may make it seem otherwise but I've been doing this kind of stuff since the good old Red Hat days. I was actually just about to post that I found on another thread a zip file that had both RIL and the build prop from an 860. Found it here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=20001623

Apart from the regular VZW global=0 and telephony=3 string changes it's the same strings as what has build.prop tweaks posted here no?
[Motorola Droid 3] gilnfld:
Lazio, thanks again. Much appreciated. OK so here are my experiences with this.

When I just flashed the RIL lib file the phone did start and connect to network but now I am getting an INVALID SIM CARD messsage. It still connects to the bell network and I get great reception and I can call text and receive calls but it stays stuck on that inv SIM card. Funny thing is that it says that message even if there is no SIM card inserted. Does not let me enable any APN....

any suggestions??? Could it be some build.prop tweak ??
[Motorola Droid 3] LaZiODROID:
I don't know of any major build.prop tweaks. I only know a couple... one is for data roaming, one is for signal bar fix. Hopefully more advanced peeps can pipe in about that.

You're on the stock rom that came with the phone, right?

I wonder if the stock rom is being evil and discriminatory...

Endoroid posted an xt860-ready MavRom (ver4 i think) in a similar thread... the URL is http://db.tt/WsNMTOdz

Have you installed a custom rom on the droid 3 yet? Were you considering it? You can use SafeStrap to keep your stock rom as-is and install a custom ROM to your phone's safe zone.

If you want to go that route, I can help
[Motorola Droid 3] Endoroid:
If it works I can upload 4.5. I also have eclipse and liberty
[Motorola Droid 3] nemiroG1:
Which one is for data roaming? I am constantly having to go into data and battery manager, then Data Delivery, and toggle "Data Roaming". It's a big pain.
[Motorola Droid 3] Skreelink:
Well, I finally was able to get around to actually testing GSM. I happened to have an unactivated '4g' AT&T SIM (the new orange and white ones that just have the att symbol)... I activated it as a 'gophone' :D

Slapped a 10USD card on the 2USD/day plan and works perfectly fine. Data connects, but of course, AT&T just got rid of their data plans for anything except monthly plans so it complains about not having a data plan. Status says network type is HSPA, Network Signal app says "HSPA (14.4 Mbps)" with an H+ symbol... So I am curious if it actually supports these speeds! Can't test with this though, and NOT going to give AT&T more cash just to test. Would grab a data plan if it didn't require a monthly plan, so screw that.

APNs that came on the SIM worked flawless, didn't have to put in any myself, calls and text work just fine. I just want to test that data, 14.4Mbps (theoretical of course) kinda makes you drool compared to 2.69Mbps on the CDMA networks. (I use Page Plus, MVNO of verizon... 55USD/mo Unlimited talk/text/mms with 2GB data, no speed throttle. Suck that Verizon smartphone 80/mo for only 1GB data..) Kinda bad when an MVNO is cheaper than the main carrier it's 'reselling' ;)

But all in all, it works fine as described... Maybe I'll test straight talk soon and see how that works.
[Motorola Droid 3] nemiroG1:
I use Straight Talk, works very well, but I don't get an H+ symbol. That's a new one on me.
[Motorola Droid 3] Skreelink:
It shows in-app on Network Signal. Right now I slapped some cricket programming in it (using a friend's number ;) ) for some 3g since the ONLY network I see at my current position is Sprint, and cricket has roaming agreements... and their network security is crap... You can put the login Phone@mycricket.com and password cricket into any CDMA phone with the proper PRL to get cricket 3g long as the number has data services (if it doesn't, you'll be stuck with 1x speeds, but still net)
[Motorola Droid 3] Theri0n:
What is strange with XT883 radio is that you don't have CDMA voice, but 1x>Ev-DO data transmission while network shows "Emergency Calls only" redcross.
[Motorola Droid 3] Skreelink:
Just activated an AT&T compat. SIM on Straight Talk... We'll see how well it goes, and if the 'horrors' about data usage are correct. I shall be keeping Page Plus on the CDMA side, Straight Talk on the GSM side. ;)

I've a small collection of SIM cards... SIMple Mobile, Red Pocket, AT&T new 4g (activated as a gophone), and Straight Talk. (TMo, ATT Prepaid x2, ATT/Other GSM networks respectively) and it seems the only one that works at home, is the Straight Talk. It roams on some local GSM network so I have talk/text on it. (Yes, I live in the middle of hills and trees.. Actually covered by Verizon's coverage, but in valley = signal goes right over head, walk to top of hill and get good service). The GSM network I *do* pick up, I manage -105~-107 dBm (if it holds) but actually made for a CLEAR phone call! I was surprised.

We'll see how well this Straight Talk thing works out... If they give me flack about data or any other troubles, I'll have no problem pulling the sim and flashing my stock radio back to be on Page Plus. :cool:

Just if anyone's wondering; Running Maverick 4.5 on D3.
[Motorola Droid 3] nemiroG1:
What horrors? I have been using ST for several months, including quite a bit of tethering, all while traveling the whole country (I'm in Alaska right now), and no issues with data anywhere.
[Motorola Droid 3] Skreelink:
I have read up a lot of instances of ST actually just cutting off people's service for data usage, though I also read they might have moved to throttle instead. The general accepted limits is less than 100MB/day and no more than 2GB/mo. In the TOS it states prohibited uses include streaming audio, video, downloading files, games, or apps. Acceptable use is web browing, checking email, and buying things from the ST store.

Google about it, and check the web section of ST's TOS.

EDIT: I made progress on 'true dual mode' on the Droid 3. I managed to get Verizon 3g to work on the CDMA side of the XT883 radio. It still says Emergency Calls Only with the red cross, BUT 3g icon pops up AND data works fully. Talk and text do not. (I have prepaid, using Page Plus)

I think the issue is the XT883 uses an RUIM card (basically CDMA version of a SIM) and the D3 doesn't have one. USA CDMA networks do not use RUIMs except LTE phones now, so I'm guessing it's NOT looking into the NVItems for CDMA information (except for data). I've attached an image as proof, doing more tests.
[Motorola Droid 3] chagla:
reboot

it's working so far. just *sometimes* the phone will reboot in the middle of a call. i dont know if it's a phone issue or a radio issue. anyone experience this problem after radio flash?

tip- also if you do a check for update, a Chinese update will show up. i didn't install it.
[Motorola Droid 3] Skreelink:
I have not had that issue, nor the chinese update. Sounds like a rom problem. Are you using the xt883 rom? Or stock with just radio/build.prop swap?
[Motorola Droid 3] sirrdeezy:
Anybody looking for a droid 3 to do this I have one for sale 110 with the car dock
[Motorola Droid 3] Skreelink:
I would love another for testing and whatnot instead of using mine incase brick, I sadly lack the funds at this moment
[Motorola Droid 3] sirrdeezy:
how much u got
[Motorola Droid 3] Skreelink:
I could only offer about 60 right now, which likely is not enticing, but either way would be better to discuss in a pm rather than hijack the thread with a device sale.
[Motorola Droid 3] sirrdeezy:
I have finally gotten the droid 3 to work on att i get only 1 bar is there anything i can do to get more than that
[Motorola Droid 3] Skreelink:
In your build.prop edit this line;

ro.mot.phonemode.vzwglobalphone=0

Default is 1, change to 0 for 5 signal bars (verizon is 4 and if set to 1, same thing and low signal) verizon prolly had that made to hurt competition and promote the strength of their network. Though it is just aesthetic, you dont actually have lower signal. Verify under settings, about phone, status. Look at the dBm, lower number is better, -120 is no signal, -65 is full signal. Just make that build.prop edit, should fix your signal bars.
[Motorola Droid 3] nemiroG1:
I'll give you $100 for it. PM me if interested.
[Motorola Droid 3] BrianAnim:
I've flashed the new radio, copied over build.prob into /system, did a hard reset (battery pull even) and now I get no bars for CDMA, I've gone through the thread but I dont see anyone else having trouble with getting CDMA like this. I'm going to flash back to a previous backup for now. I wanted to use GSM & CDMA in order to use AT&T / T-Mobile for a 2nd number on my D3 during working hours or if theres no verizon signal etc.