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[Motorola Droid 3] Skreelink:
If you're on system 906, use the motofail (there is a one-click exe on the forum if you look for it) to root the device.

To flash the radio, turn the device off, hold "M" while you power it on, a boot menu will come up, use volume down to highlight AP Fastboot, then Volume up to select it. Then connect the USB and perform the motoflash command to flash the radio. Just make sure you have the latest motorola USB drivers installed.

Pushing the build.prop basically means copy it to /system and set permissions correctly. Make sure to either rename, or make a backup of the original, then you can flash the stock radio, and just rename the build.props to swap between GSM and CDMA (I have build.prop.cdma and build.prop.gsm in /system depending on what I use :) )

If you need any files, or maybe some detailed instructions, just ask, I've done this a lot. ;)

Just the latest motorola drivers should work, but good to hear your problems fixed. :)

Remember to always try using an OEM cord and if it gives you problems, try from a freshly rebooted PC (sometimes I have troubles and gotta reboot before it reads my phone). Some 3rd party cords are charge only, and cannot be used for flashing/programming the phone.
[Motorola Droid 3] Endoroid:
In regards to "pushing" while it does mean to copy to the device, it refers more specifically to the adb push command. I would highly recommend getting and learning how to use it. It comes as part of the Android sdk, although I've seen plenty of install packages that come with scripts that make setup a snap. Google is your friend. I find its much easier to just type a couple commands into a terminal then have to transfer to sd and then move in place. Adb is a very useful tool. It also works in recovery, which can be useful for fixing a soft brick.
[Motorola Droid 3] chagla:
Hi Rwaley, thanks for your guide. I have a question for you (or anyone else) though.

in summary, we should install the chinese rom > then no radio verzion stock (i understand this step is for preserving the radio) > now flash a custom rom.

my question is - is the order (chinese -> no-radio verizon) necessary? could we just flash a custom rom from the get-go and THEN flash the xt883 radio using fastboot? would it work?

again, appreciate your guide. i'm just wondering if some steps can be eliminated.
[Motorola Droid 3] MrObvious:
I think any stock beaded Rom is fine but it may not matter the ROM.
[Motorola Droid 3] RWALEY:
That guide is only to get the n_37.18.16s radio embedded in the Chinese XT883 SBF.

Don't even bother. It isn't worth it. There are no differences for GSM users it seems.

Just use the 34.18.16s radio in post #205.

Flashes in fastboot. No messy procedure.
[Motorola Droid 3] paperWastage:
have a xt862 (verizon model), used the 34.18.16 radio

had stock rom, root, able to unlock with code, flashed radio, edited build.prop, connected to AT&T network without problems(so SIM unlock was successful)... able to make voice calls

however, I can't seem to add the right APN to enable data. Whatever settings I tried to input in the "insert new apn screen" , then settings->save, the APN List is always empty

I can't find AnyCut in the google play store anymore :(... tried other APN managers, they don't work

EDIT: Using the MCC/MNC checker (google play store), I see that:

"getSimOperator()" is not set, while "getNetworkOperator()" is set to 310410 (which is the right settings for AT&T)

I used market-enabler http://code.google.com/p/market-enabler/ to set gsm.sim.operator.numeric to 310410... and the APN list shows up

Now, next step to test those APNs, and to auto-enable that setting

EDIT2: those apns don't work (mobile network still disconnected). When I go to Airplane mode and wait, then disable airplane mode, that 310410 value disappears, APN list disappears

I have had problems with this SIM card in the past (>5 years old), maybe time to get a new one

EDIT3: Put my sim card in my older android phone... MMC/MNC checker 's "getSimOperator()" says 310410.... so that phone can read from SIM card...

I noticed the Droid 3's SIM slot only has 3 rows of connector, instead of 4.... what does the extra pins do?
[Motorola Droid 3] Daikazetatsu:
I've made it all the way to where the command prompts start. Can someone elaborate on what exactly I do in cmd?
[Motorola Droid 3] Daikazetatsu:
Nvm I got it working. Great job op!
[Motorola Droid 3] nemiroG1:
FWIW, I have migrated to a SGSIII, and have given my stable daily driver D3 to my Wife. It is running on T-Mobile (she is not using data on phone network). Meanwhile, I have my 'spare' D3 sitting here, collecting dust. It is on stock .906, running the XT883 radio and associated mods to run on GSM. Currently set up for Straight Talk. I have it, and the original Motorola Desk Dock here. If someone would like a good, working D3, already rooted, unlocked, and working on GSM, I will be glad to part with it. PM me if interested.
[Motorola Droid 3] paperWastage:
got a new sim card, works properly now (MMC/MCN checker says 310410 for all 3 entries), get 3G data and voice.... speedtest ~ 3mbits/s down and 0.7mbits/s upload
[Motorola Droid 3] RWALEY:
Just an update on some common issues:

I have converted a bunch of XT862s to be GSM compatible over the last few months. Older SIM cards definitely do cause issues with reception and ability to get data.

People with Cingular, or older AT&T SIM cards could not get any data, APN info was empty and locked from adding new entries. Voice worked but reception was 5 to 10 dBm worse than phones with newer SIM cards. Obtaining a new SIM fixed the APN issue along with the poor reception issue.

I encourage anyone running into these problems to just get a new SIM.

In addition, I have an updated flashable build.prop GSM fix.

Flashes in recovery and instantly restores the correct build.prop for XT883 radio.
[Motorola Droid 3] jaxenroth:
@Nem, a buddy of mine just gave me his D3, he got it sim unlocked from vzw, I'm very knowledgeable when it comes to Samsung (I have a gnex) and HTC, moto is a little diff (moto x was the 1st phone I rooted). Anyway if I wanna have this D3 as a mess around phone, I've read the guides. 1 stock ROM 2 sim unlocked 3 root phone 4 flash unlock radio.IMG And I've seen the certain build prop tweaks. My question is, if I flash say cm10.1 do I than flash the radio.IMG via fast boot and than after phone boots, change the build prop. Sorry for the long post. Thx in advance. Jake

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[Motorola Droid 3] Skreelink:
Flashing the radio image can be done at any time, it's ROM independant. You must change the build.prop AFTER flashing the rom, as a new rom flash overwrites the build.prop in /system.

If you're wanting a custom rom on AT&T/T-Mobile the general order is as follows;

1: Obtain unlock code from VZW or 3rd party

2: Obtain a non-VZW/Vodafone sim

3: Reboot with new sim in, input code on STOCK ROM.

4: Flash the radio (can be done any time AFTER successful unlock)

5: Root > Safestrap > install rom

6: Push/copy/edit build.prop to work with XT883 radio.

7: If required, set APNs for data.
[Motorola Droid 3] jaxenroth:
^^^ Thx for your help, got it working. My issue now is i cannot access the Play Store, it keeps FC'n Ive cleared data, but it just keeps FC'n. look to be running cm10 20121103-unofficial from Hashcode. Ive flashed the latest play store apk, but no go. Any help would be great.
[Motorola Droid 3] sd_shadow:
did you flash a gaaps.zip?
[Motorola Droid 3] jaxenroth:
yeah, no go. ive been messing with the phone for hours, 1st i had rom and radio working but no play store, now i have rom and play store but no radio.wtf.
[Motorola Droid 3] jaxenroth:
I got it all set. Running the cm10 11/3 build. The radio I'm using is 16.18.16, whatever one that is. I've been flashing back and forth between the 833 radio and the one in the op. For me to get it working on tmo, I flashed radio.img booted phone edited build prop than had to flash gsm fix zip from hashcodes goo.im account. Now everything's working but camera, but that's fine, my N4 should be here next week. The one thing I wanted to ask was, if I flash a later cm build, what build prop file should I use? Thx guys.

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[Motorola Droid 3] poetryrocksalot:
I already have my custom ROM and phone apps installed and configured... Is it necessary that I reflash the ROM to stock before I unlock it?

Edit: okay, here are some clarifications

I bought an unlock code for my Droid 3 so I can use with T-mobile in the future. I entered the code and the phone said it was a successful unlock. The phone then froze so I had to remove the battery. When the phone reboot it did not ask me for an unlock code like before. I switched settings to gms/umts and the phone failed to receive any bars and the T-mobile network just doesnt work on my D3. I did a little research and found this thread to make t-mobile work. At this point I had to give back the SIM card to my sister. So right now I have my Droid 3 and my ROM is the Maverick ROM. I did not unlock my D3 while in stock ROM. So now I am afraid that this unlock didn't work even though my phone said it did. So is there any difference if I use the unlock code on a stock ROM and on a 3rd party ROM?

After I get this clarified, I will get another SIM card and flash the radio and change the build.prop

Doesn't flashing the ROM replace the radio?
[Motorola Droid 3] Skreelink:
If you unlocked on Maverick, it should have worked theoretically. Maverick is based on stock 906, you can easily switch from stock to custom if you have safestrap 3.05.

ROMs do NOT touch the radio. That must be done via fastboot, only that and sbf have access to the radio partition.
[Motorola Droid 3] MrObvious:
Borrow a SIM card and see, it can be any SIM card.
[Motorola Droid 3] 5318008:
If the unlock code was accepted, it shouldn't matter what ROM you boot. It sounds like your unlock was successful, but the stock radio firmware prevents use on domestic GSM carriers, even when unlocked via code. If you want to use Tmobile or AT&T, you'll need to flash the radio from the XT883 to remove the carrier locks. I hope I understood your question correctly.

--posted from my phone
[Motorola Droid 3] poetryrocksalot:
Ou

I think you did, and so did the previous responses. I still don't either have the time or convenience of completing the other steps to change the radio. I did a little research on my own and it looks the reason is that some ROMs remove motorola blur and somehow that prevents the unlock option from appearing.
[Motorola Droid 3] bigbacon:
So I've looked through most of this thread and I am sort of confused.

I have a USA D3 on Verizon with .906 on it.

I want to switch over to ATT so

1. Is this possible?

2. Do I just follow the direction on the first post? Do I actually need to flash it? The flash remove the carrier lock correct?

3. What build.prop file do I use or which ones do I try? there are multiple of them.

Is there a thing out there that will explain step by step just so I know and don't miss anything. My D3 is rooted already. Do I need the root file manager or can I use something else like Astro to move the build.prop into the system folder? I can open the build.prop with Astro so can I over write it?

IF it doesn't work. can I get the phone back on Verizon no problem assuming I back up the build prop before.

Any othe gotchas that I should know about it before doing this? I have 2 D3s that I'm hoping I can use.

Thanks.
[Motorola Droid 3] sd_shadow:
step 1 is make sure you are on stock, 906 is stock so skip step 1 and don't use the fastboot files in link on 906

step 2 is make sure you are rooted, if not rooted use MOTOFAIL “Droid 4” by Dan Rosenberg if already rooted go to step 3

step 3 is Unlock the phone. This can be accomplished by purchasing the unlock code try ebay 'UNLOCK CODE FOR xt894' or http://sim-unlock.net

step 4. files needed fior steps 5-7 are in the download file in step 4

steps 5-8 follow directions in op, yes you will need a file/root manager/browser with root access, I like Root Browser Lite but there about a thousand others
[Motorola Droid 3] bigbacon:
so at least for me,

get unlock code

get sim card

put in unlock code

follow step 4

cool, least I won't need to do any other steps with the rom before hand.
[Motorola Droid 3] sd_shadow:
yes any non verizon sim card should work

and yes you will need a file/root manager/browser with root access, I like Root Browser Lite but there about a thousand others, ES File Explorer is popular
[Motorola Droid 3] bigbacon:
thre build.prop in the zip file for 5-8 is ok to use with ATT or is there another one to use? that is the most confusing part as I 've seen lots of other build.prop files posted in this thread.
[Motorola Droid 3] MrObvious:
It will get you started. It's really learning to modify a few lines, the most important being the baudrate of 234000 or something like that and the line right above it in the build.prop in the first post. The other one is verizon global phone = 0.
[Motorola Droid 3] bigbacon:
Does someone have one that is ready to go with USA ATT from Verizon?

Also, what is boot strapping do for you?

Also, can I get one those at&t pre-paid sim cards from walmart and just see if it works first without having to pay for any minutes or anything? card is like 6 bucks.
[Motorola Droid 3] MrObvious:
1) My phone was good for GSM until the flex cable broke. But I've done it on my wife's phone.

2) Boot strapping? What do you mean exactly? Safestrap? It gives you the ability to flash ROMs.

3) Yes. *Any* SIM card that isn't the Verizon Vodaphone SIM will work.
[Motorola Droid 3] bigbacon:
thanks,

think I'm all set at this point. Going to use WhatHisFaces build prop V3 which was the mix of 883+862 and see how it goes.
[Motorola Droid 3] bigbacon:
SORRY!

last question,

Can you do the final flashing steps before you insert the SIM and unlock?
[Motorola Droid 3] bigbacon:
anyone?

Just trying to find out because if it is possible, makes it a lot easier to switch over at an ATT store.
[Motorola Droid 3] 5318008:
I don't have the links to the particular posts handy, but if I remember correctly, flashing the XT883 radio before unlocking will keep you from being able to enter the unlock code. You won't be able to use it on GSM until flashing the radio back and doing a SIM unlock. The steps in the OP have to be followed in strict order. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news.
[Motorola Droid 3] bigbacon:
I am stuck so some questions

1. keep getting a force close error. I can make it go away by turning on airplane mode. I cant see if it is set to GSM or global because I can't gt into the menu for networks. build.prop permission issue maybe?

Maybe swich back to the original Verizon build prop?

2. where/how can I flash back to the Verizon radio in case I need to or what do I need to do now to gt back on the Verizon network?

EDIT:

Looks like it was a permissions issue, possibly.

I got it on GSM, it is connected to ATT and has voice and data using a gophone SIM

So how can I go back so I can unlock a different SIM as I don't want to use a gophone but is was the only way to test this before getting a real plan?

EDIT2:

I found what what I had to do. I need to swtich it to GSM BEFORE swapping over the build.prop. If I don't, I just get the force close thing until I get it into airplane mode and swap the build.prop back to the original Verizon one. It seems with the build.prop I am trying to use, it just greys out the manage network.

Looking for the stock 906 radio image if anyone can post a link to it.
[Motorola Droid 3] bigbacon:
I have a feeling I really screwed up....

how can I get back to Verizon, using my Verizon Sim? I can't seem to find the stock 906 radio image anywhere.

by switching thw SIM and using it to connect, did I kill my old phone number? the gophone SIM I used, I didn't transfer my phone number but I want to make sure if getting it back on Verizon or not is NOT making it so my number no longer exists anywhere.

It was working on ATT with the gophone card, I just need to get it back so I can get a normal ATT sim, activate it, move my number to it and be done.
[Motorola Droid 3] sd_shadow:
you're a long ways from really screwing up.

radio.img can be found in

.906 1-click-sbf.exe

and the 906 xml just unzip one of them

and flash with moto-fastboot.exe

or use .906 1-click-sbf.exe or

906 xml normally
[Motorola Droid 3] bigbacon:
very stupid question but how do you unzip an exe? 7zip or WinRAR??

glad to know I didn't royally screw up.

So if I reflash back and use the original build.prop (which I remembered to save!)

I should be all set to just turn the phone back one and hav eit work?

and I should switch the network back to global correct?
[Motorola Droid 3] sd_shadow:
that .exe is just a special zip, just rename .zip

use 7zip or whatever to unzip

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then replace build prop

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with the img/xml files available, the droid 3 is very hard to brick
[Motorola Droid 3] 5318008:
If the phone process gets stuck force closing over and over, this should work:

1. Pull battery.

2. Remove SIM.

3. Reboot.

4. Force close will happen a bunch more.

5. Phone should eventually give you option to switch modes - do that.

6. Shut down.

7. Put in SIM.

8. Reboot.

This happened to me before and I went nuts trying to fix it. Not even a hard reset helped. I'm not sure what causes it.

--posted from my phone
[Motorola Droid 3] poetryrocksalot:
I followed all the steps up until the "push" build.prop to system folder with root explorer. I think I did it wrong because it didn't work. I used root explorer to move the build.prop into the system folder. I wanted to replace the original (but it didn't work). The original remained and the moved build.prop was renamed to "build copy.prop" So I renamed build.prop.old and tried to rename the new build.prop but file permission did not allow me to make any changes. Then I restarted the phone and now it's a blank screen. Does flashing a rom allow me to reboot? (I'm trying to do it right now).

Edit: Is there anyway I can flash with the SD card? I don't think the instructions here work for bricked phones.

I tried flashing via this method:

RSDLite said that my flash failed. I downloaded the stock ROM (890 version) and flashed via this method. I am getting desperate. Got any advice?

Edit: now I am trying the method here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1686911

This uses the latest ROM correct? I hope it works

I am greatly discouraged to re-attempt to do the build.prop step again.

Edit: the one click app worked. But can someone give me advice on the build.prop step?
[Motorola Droid 3] bigbacon:
what I had to do to copy the build.prop was first give the current build.prop full permission. (777) then I could copy my new build.prop over and then give it the original permissions.

Also, it would ONLY work in root explorer for me. None of the other programs would work.

also,

putting the the original radio back on, I still cant get it to work on Verizon again.

I get a triangle and some voice bars but I can't make calls, except collect calls. Also doesn't know what my phone number is or anything. can someone link to the original build.prop just in case? I am using it but who knows.

EDIT

I wonder if I need reactivate the phone with Verizon, and I can't because I don't have signal at my house.

EDIT 2

Stars aligned at my house and I was able to reactivate the phone and all is well.

Now I get to all ATT and order some new sim card, service, dataplans for me and wife and hope I can do this all over again.

Thanks for all your help guys.
[Motorola Droid 3] Endoroid:
Likely you needed to change permission on the new build.prop, it may have had some of permission set like 444(all read only) in root explorer long press the file to bring up a menu that will include a permissions option. Change it to match the old, likely 644(r/w,r,r)
[Motorola Droid 3] doogald:
Just FYI - you do not unlock a particular SIM. You unlock the SIM slot itself. Once it is unlocked, it is unlocked for all SIMs.
[Motorola Droid 3] bigbacon:
so going back and forth between differnt radios now doesn't matter. If I get another SIM I just pop it in, flash the radio, copy build, activate?

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maybe I'm thinking about this all wrong....

now that I've unlocked the SIM card slot on the stock setup.

can I just use the gophone SIM to setup the phone for GSM, take that SIM card out. Go down to the ATT Store, get new SIM and service, pop the sim in there and it should just work after activiating the service correct?

So:

Unlock sim (done)

flash radio

replace build prop

remove SIM

go to ATT with phone setup for GSM

and get my own card or ask if they can test with a card.

go home happy or go home with a new 2yr contract and new phone.
[Motorola Droid 3] bzmotoninja83:
Im stuck like Chuck here. Got an already unlocked D3 from fleabay. Popped my sim in and no joy for signal. Played with a few settings and the stuff at the begining of this thread. Cant get the phone setup on att.

EDIT:::: I stand corrected. Ive been able to make calls but, cant get internet to work. Just need to get this setup so I can flash a CM series rom and give it to my wife as a fully functional device. Any help is greatly appreciated...... Snickering is a necessary thing too.... lol

Another Edit: I infact have a xt862 but its flashed with a xt883 (or whatever is chinese) rom. I think thats my issue

and another edit: Because it was a 883 rom, appears to be the issue. a friend, lownslow200sx, helped me, as did dhacker via gtalk. Will be downloading Mavrom as it seems to be the rave.
[Motorola Droid 3] bzmotoninja83:
Yah so..... did a sbf back to stock and reapplied all the steps in the beginning. Stuck on not being able to enable 3g for Att. Big ups to dhacker for helping me out last night when I was super frustrated and about to throw this thing out the window.

Did get to see the att apn appear by editing the apn.conf file but, when i went to edit that apn, it disappeared. I can make callls and texts but no data......

Dont want to sound n00bish, just that I'm not used to Moto's way of doing things.

: IT WAS THE DAMN SIM CARD..... Never thought it could be a problem because its a 3g sim. took the sim out of my iphone and positioned it to match the pins and it works.
[Motorola Droid 3] bigbacon:
So I got a net10 wireless ATT card and activated it. Flashed my phone to the GSM radio and copied my build prop over.

Phone keeps saying it can't find the SIM card and reset to CDMA. I can go in and set it to GSM but that doesn't fix anything. Every time I shut down the phone and restart it iwll do the same thing.

Is this a NET10 sim issue or an issue with my phone?

EDIT:

defective SIM, grrrr. on the phone now with support to get my info moved over to the second SIM i bought which works.
[Motorola Droid 3] redsrule2500:
Can't believe there is no stable Jellybean on the Droid 3, while the Droid 1 has 100% working jellybean (it's just slow as crap)
[Motorola Droid 3] bigbacon:
Is there a way to turn off the OTAs so that I don't get prompted for the Chinese update?
[Motorola Droid 3] Skreelink:
I don't really see how this post is relevant to the topic, but a locked device is a lot harder to work with than an unlocked one and older hardware can be easier to code for (and less sensors/hardware to code for).

Using some kind of root explorer, navigate to /system/app and rename BlurUpdater_VZW.apk and BlurUpdater_VZW.odex to BlurUpdater_VZW.apk.old and BlurUpdater_VZW.odex.old respectively (if available, if you're using the XT883 rom, it might not).

And rename Upgrader.apk and Upgrader.odex to Upgrader.apk.old and Upgrader.odex.old respectively. Then reboot.

This should block OTA notifications.
[Motorola Droid 3] redsrule2500:
I know, sorry, just venting my frustration because I'll never have a decent Jellybean phone w/ keyboard for USA AT&T :(