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[Motorola Droid 3] Skreelink:
Interesting, albeit not truly related to the thread... I got the 'horror' call from Straight Talk. ;)

I let it go to voicemail and it was... VERY horrible, unable to understand at all.. but a quick Google of the number (and listening to the voicemail several times to discern parts of it) revealed I indeed got the "You're using excessive amounts of unlimited data" warning. Despite being on my SECOND day of my re-up and only using ~77MBs of data. It's apparently very random on who they pick on, didn't see a throttle or cutoff yet, basically going to ignore it until something happens. I'll likely be switching back to PagePlus anyway, Straight Talk was generally a test.. AND getting a GSM carrier so I could help out the community however I could. :)
[Motorola Droid 3] MrObvious:
Try T-mobile. They tell you up front what happens.
[Motorola Droid 3] Skreelink:
No T-Mobile stores around, and EDGE only isn't a good comprimise. ;) Hard to reach data limits with that. If Straight Talk deems I use too much data, I will get throttled to 150Kbps until I either call CS, submit a ticket on their Facebook, or post on their forum. In which case, they reset everything and speeds back up.
[Motorola Droid 3] rcrdosims:
HI

I been wracking my brain over tryin to get this phone to work with AT&T and I rooted it and I also replace the build.p and still. is there any certain rom i kan flash so that i kan get it to work and do i need a unlock code from one of those website mention. I was wondering if there was a way i kan use rds lite and radiocomm to flash it to a rom that will force att to work. i recent got updates send to my phone i was wondering if that is going to be a problem.

my about are as followed:

system version: 57.1.60.xt883.chinatelecom.en.CN

model number: xt862

android version: 2.3.4

kernel version: 2.6.35.7-g5fa4155

xrpk47@il93inxdroid25 #1

build number: SLNCT-57.1.60

PLEASE KAN SOMEONE HELP ME TO GET THIS WORKING

THANKX IN ADVANCE
[Motorola Droid 3] Skreelink:
You must flash stock, look around the forums for files and methods. Then get the unlock code from either ebay/unlock site, or from verizon. Put the sim card in, the phone will ask for the code, input your code. It might say code invalid, or similar, but reboot. If the phone does not ask for a code again, then it worked. After successful unlock, fastboot flash the XT883 radio and build.prop, this should get it going.

Edit: I decided to (sadly make a facebook) to hit up straight talk's facebook support. After sending in a ticket and letting them know I tried battery pulls and whatnot... within two hours I was unthrottled! Saw 3g disappear, network type become unknown, turned on airplane mode and back off... 3g came back, followed by an email from support saying they 'changed something' in my account. Immediate speed test showed 5.07Mbps, better than the 0.14Mbps earlier today. ;)
[Motorola Droid 3] rcrdosims:
thankx for the info i will try that but kan anyone tell me a site that is not a fraud that will give me a good unlock code. i went thru that mess before when i was tryin yo unlock my droid bionic and i had enough of buying codes that dont work
[Motorola Droid 3] Skreelink:
I've read a lot of good things about http://unlock4moto.com/ although I used one from Ebay that worked perfectly. Unlock Fusion I think it was, which is currently $3.74... Choose one and go at it, Unlock Fusion has a guarantee money back if the code doesn't work and also warns about 30% of codes don't work.. If the code you get DOESN'T work, you WILL have to get someone with a verizon account to get your code, as they've likely changed it.
[Motorola Droid 3] 5318008:
I used unlock4moto to unlock my bought-from-Craigslist, bad-ESN Droid 3. Cheap, fast, worked.
[Motorola Droid 3] DarkJatrix:
Im having a No Service issue with my att sim card. It shows my phone number in the about phone but absolutely no service and it shows an x at the signal bars. Im on Maverick 4.5 and its annoying....any help is amazing...I currently don't have a computer at the moment either.
[Motorola Droid 3] Skreelink:
Sounds like you didn't flash the xt883 radio and corresponding build.prop ;) you won't get usable service with the stock radio, us gsm carrier mnc block in stock radio. You can check status and see if you actually get signal, but the xt883 radio is required for service.
[Motorola Droid 3] DarkJatrix:
See I currently don't have a computer with me...I guess there isn't a flashable zip is there? I would really love to use this phone. Im phoneless right now. :(
[Motorola Droid 3] nemiroG1:
You need to flash it in fastboot.
[Motorola Droid 3] DarkJatrix:
I thought so..I tried the build prop but then I lost everything including baseband and imei etc and had weird Chinese symbols...so I guess I need to flash the radio and use that build prop too....any way to get rid of those Chinese symbols? Lol
[Motorola Droid 3] nemiroG1:
Yes, need a non-Chinese (non-XT883) ROM. I am running Eclipse 3.0. I have a How-To on how to get it running with GSM under .906 in the Eclipse thread. I like that one or just plain old stock .906 with the GSM mods.
[Motorola Droid 3] Skreelink:
I have been trying to make flashable zips for awhile, just safestrap doesn't support the required assert for it.

You can change the locale to us and language to en for english in the build.prop, it is near the top. It basically needs the build specific stuff, device name, system build, etc. The enitre section up top is the main important part, outside of locale/language. Also, remember to edit the vzwglobalphone line to 0, else your signal bars will fool you, verizon had that line in to make signal look like it sucks on gsm networks, but in reality it isn't, just cosmetic. ;)
[Motorola Droid 3] DarkJatrix:
Thanks guys. Just got this thing yesterday and I guess when I get my net book back I'll try to flash that radio and push that build prop. Appreciate it guys.
[Motorola Droid 3] Skreelink:
Fun fact; As of a week ago, my data no longer works while roaming. I still get talk/text, no data though. Network type always comes back as 'unknown' instead of EDGE.
[Motorola Droid 3] NIGHTMARE-:
Life Saver thread. Cheers
[Motorola Droid 3] nemiroG1:
Very interesting. I have been in Alaska for the last few weeks, using 3G service, and it was fine. Came home here yesterday, where we only have EDGE, and wouldn't you know it, I had all kinds of data issues today. Sometimes it roams in my area, and sometimes it doesn't. When on the home (AT&T) network, no issue. Switch to the local provider (roaming) and no data. Enabling roaming data made no change. WiFi is unaffected.

Wonder if it is something with the phone, or is it Straight Talk?
[Motorola Droid 3] Skreelink:
UPDATE, NEW INFO AND BUILD.PROP FOUND IN THIS THREAD.

ST might have nuked data roaming. Network type is always unknown now, though talk/text still work fine roaming. I made no changes, so I will say it is ST's end.

EDIT: Attaching my build.prop that enables service using the XT883 radio in the latest Kexec CM10 by Hashcode for all you testers out there that need it. ;) Signal bars are screwy, I suggest using Network Signal Info (free in the market) and placing a widget on the homescreen for proper signal bars. (EDIT: My build.prop disabled the GSM signal fix, fixed below)

Also attaching a screenshot showing the signal bar issue. Also note; it actually displays an H when connected to HSPA instead of just 3g, badass. ;)

Rename the build.zip to build.prop, IT WILL NOT EXTRACT, NOT A ZIP.

NOTE; Under Settings > Wireless & Networks > More, you MUST UNCHECK Enable Alt OEM Telephone Code and Enable Alternate getIMSI code, uncheck BOTH of these (you'll see they're required for VZW, if you're on the XT883 radio, you're obviously not using Verizon ;) ) This will let you create/edit APNs.

Under mobile network settings (in the same place after you reboot) change your network mode to GSM/WCDMA auto, set your APN (magically enough, ATT Straight talk APN was already there)..

NOTE 2: If you ROAM while on GSM, you must check System Select (Yes.. the CDMA system select...) and switch to automatic, else it might not connect to your local GSM network. (this might change back to home, but I've only had to ensure it was on automatic once after boot). It's strange, but it might just control roaming on the whole device, not just CDMA networks. THIS MAY NOT BE REQUIRED, PLAY WITH IT.

Tethering DOES WORK, just ensure you have dun in your apn type (along with default,hipri,supl,mms, etc), just use the built-in hotspot found in the same menu. :)

UPDATE; I redid the entire build.prop by hand for Kexec CM10 10-18, all system information matches and works with XT883 radio along with signal bars, reuploaded.
[Motorola Droid 3] nemiroG1:
I was hoping for a little help in the speed department. I am on ST, and my current build.prop is attached. Everything works. However, according to the Speedtest.net app, my data speeds are quite slow. I have tested in Fairbanks, AK, Denver CO, and am sitting in the Chicago airport at the moment. DL speed range from 1082 - 1780kbps, and upload is 250-657kbps. Surely the phone can do a lot more than that?!?

I am on Eclipse 3.0. Willing to try other ROMs, so long as I can retain the camera :)

Anyone care to take a look?
[Motorola Droid 3] Skreelink:
It depends on your area really, I usually get averages of 4.8~5.50Mbps download, pretty steady 1.07~1.09Mbps upload. This is usually when I'm at work, near a major city, on my commute home, I see an average of around ~2.00Mbps or higher depending on where I am.

Also for trying other rom; grab Safestrap 3.05... Penta-booting ftw... Stock rom + 4 Rom slots for custom roms, instant swapping, no need to wait for disabling safe-boot, etc. If you decide to try a Kexec rom, see my edited previous post for info on getting XT883 working on it.
[Motorola Droid 3] NIGHTMARE-:
Skreelink which ROM and launcher you are using it.
[Motorola Droid 3] Skreelink:
My main rom is Maverick 4.0, no special launcher. Pictured in the screenshot is hashcode's Kexec CM10 JB, again, no special launcher.

EDIT: Uploading fixed build.prop for Kexec CM10 10-18 for XT883 radio. (also re-uploaded in previous post) Just remove the .zip and put into place. ;)
[Motorola Droid 3] jadi929:
Firstly, great guide! Thanks a lot for posting. I went through it, and at the end the guide says to switch to Netowork Mode GSM, but when I do, I get no service. Instead, when I switch to "Global Mode" i get service and can make calls and have 2g internet (T-Mobile ofcourse).

Is that okay that it works on global mode for me?
[Motorola Droid 3] Skreelink:
That's alright, just keep in mind global mode keeps both radios on (CDMA and GSM) so it might use more battery than just GSM/UMTS mode.
[Motorola Droid 3] Skreelink:
O frabjous day! Callooh! Callay!

Apparently AT&T flipped the switch on some new towers... this time, in my 'home town' (I actually live ~12 miles out, but it's where I shop and whatnot) so instead of using a local GSM network roaming, I have HSPA+ all throughout... and since it was mainly CDMA area, decongested network for me until AT&T users spread into the area.

Sadly though, at home I still barely get signal, which is roaming... but it's still good.news anyway.. least I'll have data now while perusing around the stores and whatnot and not depend on the crackly local GSM network. :)
[Motorola Droid 3] MrObvious:
Cool. Too bad T-Mobile hasn't flipped 1900 on in Wichita KS yet. :(
[Motorola Droid 3] Skreelink:
GSM USER INFORMATION FOR KEXEC ROM​

It seems there is a lot of confusion about using the rom on GSM networks... false information about requiring build.props, flashing radios, etc. so I will give some general information...

EITHER METHOD; THE PHONE MUST BE UNLOCKED WITH EITHER AN UNLOCK CODE FROM VERIZON OR BOUGHT FROM A 3RD PARTY SOURCE.

FOR DROID 3 XT862 ONLY, XT860 REQUIRES A PATCH FOR RADIO DRIVERS.​

USING NON-US "FOREIGN" GSM NETWORKS

​

Radio;

Stock XT862 radio

build.prop;

Default included build.prop (Edit lines ro.mot.phonemode.vzwglobalphone=1 and ro.telephony.default_network=7 IF REQUIRED to ro.mot.phonemode.vzwglobalphone=0 and ro.telephony.default_network=3 respectively. )

MAY NOT BE REQUIRED TO EDIT THESE LINES

Required options;

Under Wireless & Networks section; UNCHECK Enable alt OEM and Enable Alternate getIMSI, then CHECK Enable World Phone and Enable GSM Signal.

Reboot the phone.

Back in the menu; select mobile network settings, change Network Mode to GSM/WCDMA, check/add/edit your APNs.

NO FLASHING/MODIFIED BUILD.PROP REQUIRED

(except mentioned build.prop edits which are NOT required, just cosmetic, might not be needed)​

USING US GSM NETWORKS (AT&T, T-MOBILE, Etc)

​

Radio;

XT883 radio (Baseband n_34.18.16s)

build.prop;

Edited build.prop attached to this post. (No editing required, remove .zip from the end)

Required options;

Same as above.​

Follow instructions on flashing the radio here; http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1406812

Use the radio img I uploaded here; http://www31.zippyshare.com/v/98608047/file.html (It's newer than provided in previous link)

Copy the attached build.prop (make sure to backup original) to /system and set permissions rw-r--r-- (644) remove .zip (it is not an actual zip)

MUST FLASH XT883 RADIO AND COPY BUILD.PROP, ELSE NO SIGNAL, PHONE NUMBER, BASEBAND, ETC.​

Personally I use a Droid 3 XT862 on Straight Talk's SIM BYOP plan with an AT&T version SIM, I get HSPA 14.4 network and average ~5 to 5.50Mbps download speed. Only issues are known issues with the phone, everything radio related works flawless.

MMS ON GSM WORKS.

Just remember to include "mms" in the APN type, or as required by your carrier.

Just for information; If your data seems unstable, you can try my ril lines in build.prop that seems to have stabilized my data (Tested on MavROM on Straight Talk) these are ALREADY INCLUDED on the attached build.prop.

ro.ril.enable.3g.prefix=1

ro.ril.hep=0

ro.ril.hsxpa=5

ro.ril.enable.dtm=1

ro.ril.gprsclass=12

ro.ril.hsdpa.category=28

ro.ril.enable.a53=1

ro.ril.hsupa.category=6

The main line here is "ro.ril.hep=0" all other lines are not required and may be placebo. This line seems to be key for making 3g stable, especially data roaming.

UPDATE​

Updated the build.prop using the CM10 Kexec 11-03 as a base to bring it up to the 'latest' and reflect correct system version in system info.
[Motorola Droid 3] mlngroup:
I am stuck on <waiting for device> in the command prompt after telling it to flash the radio.img try to use debug usb it not work for me too im useing win 7 64bit and my version is 5.5.959
[Motorola Droid 3] Skreelink:
Did you make sure to put the phone into AP Fastboot mode?

After you install the drivers, turn the phone OFF.

Slide the keyboard open, press and hold the M key.

Turn the phone on while STILL HOLDING the M key.

A menu will pop up, let go of the M key, slide the keyboard closed and use VOLUME DOWN to highlight "AP Fastboot" then press VOLUME UP to select it.

You have to do this rather quickly, within ~5 seconds it'll auto-select whatever is highlighted.

The phone will boot to a screen with some information, such as bootloader version, etc.

This is the mode you want, plug in the USB cord, the screen should say USB connected.

Now use the "motoflash flash radio radio.img" command. If this does not work, either 1; you don't have the proper drivers or 2; you have a 3rd party charge-only cord. Use the OEM motorola cord, or OTG cord.
[Motorola Droid 3] mlngroup:
thankyou sir

but after i have to do it done after restart phone and put new sim card it show me "sim network unlock pin"

what that wrong ? please help
[Motorola Droid 3] Skreelink:
You must have forgot the first step, unlocking the phone. The radio only lets you use domestic gsm. You still have to obtain an unlock code either from verizon or a 3rd party source on the web.
[Motorola Droid 3] AndroAsc:
Will an unlocked and properly flashed Droid 3 work with full 3G functionality on T-Mobile? The Droid 3 only has the UMTS 2100 band, whereas most modern T-Mo phone support UMTS 1700/2100. So will 3G work with only half of the bandwidth supported? I'm not talking about superfast "4G" (HSPA+) speed but standard 3G (HSPA)
[Motorola Droid 3] Skreelink:
No it will not, T-Mobile's 3g/4g (same thing, just they renamed their 3.5g 'HSPA+" as 4g) run on 1700MHz. Only the GSM/EDGE bands are compatible with the Droid 3. AT&T will get their '4g' speeds, Droid 3 supports HSPA+ 14.4Mbps, since it's on a supported band.
[Motorola Droid 3] MrObvious:
If you live in an area on airportal.de that's been marked as refarmed, then yes you will get 3G. T-Mobile generally though needs 1700 and 2100 (2100 is upload, 1700 is download I believe) both to use 3G.
[Motorola Droid 3] AndroAsc:
Thanks guys... so with Droid 3 I will only get EDGE speed, or if I am lucky enough to live in a T-Mobile refarmed 1900 area, 3G will work? I'm guessing that the refarmed 1900 spectrum is for both upload and download?
[Motorola Droid 3] Skreelink:
If you live in a refarmed area, yes, you will get full 3g. The D3 supports the 1900MHz band.
[Motorola Droid 3] AndroAsc:
Will custom ROM like CM10 that were designed for a Verizon-based Droid 3 work when we flash the phone to operate over ATT/T-Mo? Or is running CDMA vs GSM independent from custom ROMs?
[Motorola Droid 3] Skreelink:
The Kexec roms include the required drivers for GSM. It just requires the XT883 radio and edited build.prop.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1989359 Here is my thread about it, I personally use CM10 Kexec on Straight Talk BYOP ATT sim.
[Motorola Droid 3] AndroAsc:
Just wanted to check... a bad ESN phone will work on AT&T and T-Mobile once properly unlocked right? Am I correct that the blacklisted ESN will only be blacklisted for the original carrier and not the others?
[Motorola Droid 3] Skreelink:
A blacklisted esn will ban the phone from the carrier and mvno of the carrier. This pertains basically to cdma phones only, so when using the gsm side, it doesnt matter, account it linked to the sim card. Your options with a bad esn droid 3 would be Cricket (requires flashing) or unlock and flash XT883 radio for domestic gsm such as ATT. The only issues you may run into here is if you happen to get one of the phones verizon changed the unlock code (estimated 30% of D3s). Since a 3rd party does not have access to these unlock codes, they must be obtained from Verizon directly.... Which I doubt they will provide an unlock code for a blacklisted phone.
[Motorola Droid 3] AndroAsc:
Wait... so 30% of the Droid 3 cannot be unlocked by buying the key off ebay???
[Motorola Droid 3] Skreelink:
Sadly... many sellers warn of this and will provide a refund if their code does not work. I used unlock fusion to unlock mine, they have this 'garauntee' for refund.
[Motorola Droid 3] AndroAsc:
ls there anyway to check if the Droid 3 sold on eBay are not unlockable by using the normal code method?

Or I guess another question is under what situations does Verizon change the default unlock code? Does bad ESN necessarily mean that it cannot be SIM unlocked as well?
[Motorola Droid 3] Skreelink:
The only way to check if it can be unlocked by a 3rd party code is to buy one. Verizon normally will provide the code for free if you've had an account in good standing for more than six months. Which is required IF the 3rd party code does not work.

You can try having a friend call verizon if they have an account and see if the rep will give you the code, or if they'll deny you the code for being a blacklisted ESN. If a rep will not give it to you, then your only option is a 3rd party code from ebay/elsewhere, if you happen to have one of the D3s that Verizon changed the unlock code on, I'm not sure what else to say.

If your unlock code works, it will work independent of being blacklisted or not, as long as you use it on a GSM network. Bad ESN does not change the ability to unlock, and once unlocked, cannot be relocked, it's permanent.

The only other option I can say (if you CANNOT obtain a working code from either verizon or 3rd party) is to flash it to Cricket, they accepts bad ESN phones onto their network. Just you have to do the flashing and programming yourself.
[Motorola Droid 3] Skreelink:
I live in the middle of a completely blank part of that map... but today I was playing around with my D3, tapped search carriers... lo and behold... T-Mobile 3g! :eek: It was strange to see to say the least, but apparently where I work has been refarmed to 1900MHz. Maybe tomorrow I'll see about catching dBm, CID, etc. and submit it to airportal.de :)

So people, get out there and start scanning networks, it might be beneficial to you. Attached a screenshot of the carrier list after scanning (can't connect to it, AT&T compatible Straight Talk sim doesn't allow T-Mobile roaming.)
[Motorola Droid 3] MrObvious:
Report it on airportal.de.
[Motorola Droid 3] Jim1348:
Guide - Unlock XT862 For T-mobile/ATT

I want to buy a used Unlocked Motorola Droid 3 XT862. Is Ebay or Craiglist the best place to find one or are there other places I should check, too?
[Motorola Droid 3] Skreelink:
You can find clean esn phones, fully functional, and good prices at swappa.com
[Motorola Droid 3] nemiroG1:
I'll have my spare/backup D3, rooted, unlocked, setup for GSM available as soon as I get home from travel in a week and a half. Has some scuffs all around on it, but it works fine.
[Motorola Droid 3] Skreelink:
I personally would like a backup D3 myself for testing, as not to really mess up my main phone, despite having SS 3.05 (and I have a CDMA line of service too on the D3, I don't like swapping radios to use)
[Motorola Droid 3] NOMster:
Okay I've read this whole thread and I have a question still. Is there an easy way as in "not needing a computer and can be done on the fly" to go from cdma to gsm and if so where is the write up? Cause search doesn't find it. Mine is currently on the china rom.
[Motorola Droid 3] nemiroG1:
Hit me up next Monday, and I will get some pics.
[Motorola Droid 3] PassingThruLife:
Need a little help,I followed the instructions perfectly but when i put the unlock code in it says unsucessful and goes to the emergency call screen.the sim im putting in is an att one and it works.

What should I do?I got the code from Unlock Fusion.

The emergency call screen says "searching for service,no sim card" but the sim card obviously is recognized because it asks me for an unlock code when i put it in and turn the phone on.

I should add that the phone has a bad ESN,which is why I was able to purchase it for 60 dollars.

I am trying to use it with at&t,the sim is from them.
[Motorola Droid 3] 5318008:
It shouldn't matter whether the ESN is good. My Droid 3 has a bad ESN and I'm using Tmobile service without any issues. After you've entered the unlock code, you won't be able to use AT&T service until you flash the radio, per the instructions in the first post.

--posted from my phone
[Motorola Droid 3] AndroAsc:
The first page has not been updated in a while, and some of the instructions don't seem to work

The URL says that the root method is defunct?

I'm assuming that the Motorola phone needs to be connected to the PC before step 5? Do I connect it via debugging mode? Are there any special drivers to install before step 5?

By push build.prop, does it mean copy over build.prop to the /system folder?
[Motorola Droid 3] AndroAsc:
Stuck on flashing the radio <waiting for device> part... Please help!!!

I already booted to Fastboot it says:

Battery OK

OK to Program

Connect USB

Data Cable

Then, I connected the USB cable but nothing happens. No device is detected!

---------- Post added at 02:30 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:21 PM ----------

What version of motorola drivers did you install? Do you still have the link? My desktop cannot detect my phone, I never got to the "USB Connected" step...

EDIT: Ok, I changed the USB port and the problem went away...