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[Motorola Droid 3] g35mt:
Does the rom update the radio? I have a droid 3 but flash with 863 radio. Could i flash this rom with out screwing up the unlock? I am using my droid 3 on ATT right now. Love this baby. Thanks.
[Motorola Droid 3] Willis111:
No radio, it's just the OS.
[Motorola Droid 3] g35mt:
gracias senor..gonna try it out tonight.
[Motorola Droid 3] Willis111:
Cool, lemme know if it works. You're gonna have to remember to push a verizon build.prop and probably libmoto_ril.so to the phone to get it fully functional, I'd start with just pushing the build.prop and see how far that gets you then the libmoto_ril if you're up but having trouble with data.
[Motorola Droid 3] g35mt:
Alright, i got good news...man that was a pain in the arse. Took me a while and because i have a stubborn head, i was able to get it. I was able to get it to work on ATT. I know i am on bell rom but system information said otherwise. Please look at the pictures below. System show my i am on 2.3.4.

Here is how i did

1) get boot strap going

2) boot into recovery

3) factory wipe

4) install 2.3.6 rom

5) factory wipe again

6) let it boot

7) copy build(system) and libmoto (system\lib)

8) that didn't work

9) flash radio image from 863

10) boot up and repeat step 7

11) boot up fine..now got phone working with h+, etc. brow internet without wifi working. So i am accessing 3g data.

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i wonder because i flash the radio image from xt863 that display the information.
[Motorola Droid 3] Endoroid:
Try doing a factory reset after pushing the build.prop and motolib. Other times I've pushed build.props I find it doesn't take effect until I do that
[Motorola Droid 3] g35mt:
After some digging, i know why. i used the build file from the 2.3.4 and that is why the information are incorrect. i check the build file and it show 2.3.4. i am going to confirm later if i change 2.3.4 to 2.3.6 in the build file. reboot the phone and i should see 2.3.6.
[Motorola Droid 3] g35mt:
Confirm..just as i thought. The about phone get most of the information front eh build.prop.
[Motorola Droid 3] Willis111:
Thanks for testing etc. Looks more and more like roms really are "universal" if you patch the build.prop and 1 ril file.
[Motorola Droid 3] redsox985:
Are there any significant changes between this and 2.3.4? I'd like to try this on my XT862.
[Motorola Droid 3] g35mt:
no problem. rom is snappier than vz 2.3.4.
[Motorola Droid 3] somemadcaaant:
How's the battery life?

-smc
[Motorola Droid 3] Willis111:
Pretty decent, better patched up liberty here.
[Motorola Droid 3] lewrydiboys:
I own XT860; can I flash this rom on it?
[Motorola Droid 3] Willis111:
Yeah...
[Motorola Droid 3] Rick#2:
Wow that's funny
[Motorola Droid 3] Endoroid:
Ya it gave me a good LOL too
[Motorola Droid 3] lewrydiboys:
Thank you! So, I flash it via recovery, using RDS, right?
[Motorola Droid 3] Endoroid:
I think he's yanking your chain willis
[Motorola Droid 3] Endoroid:
No. Rsdlite is used for fastboot flashing. Fastboot flashing returns you phone to stock by flashing all the partitions on your device. This is a rom which is just /system. A rom is flashed with clockwork mod recovery, aka CWM or CWR(same thing). In order to use CWM you need to have a bootstrap or some kind. I recommend using safestrap. Please note that this is a stock rom. If you have never flashed anything before you are already on a stock rom. Depending on what android version you are running you may already be on 2.3.6. If you are on a lower version flashing this may improve battery life and speed, but will appear the same as what youhave. Depending o what country/carrier youare on there may be minor differences. I would recommend before you flash anything you get on google and research roms, flashing, clockworkmod recovery, and read through some of the threads in this forum to learn more about what you are doing so you don't screw your phone up
[Motorola Droid 3] lewrydiboys:
Thank you. I have Safestrap installed. Actually, this is my 4th rom. I installed it as soon as I had finished downloading. When I saw that there wasn't any xml file, I assumed that it should be done by safestrap. Everything looks the same, though.
[Motorola Droid 3] redsox985:
It's a stock ROM, just rooted, deodexed, zipaligned, and optimized...as the name says. The only difference you may see is faster performance and better battery life. If you go /system/app, you won't see any files ending in .odex. This won't look strange if you hadn't paid attention before (there's no real reason to do so...), so it really won't look any different.
[Motorola Droid 3] Endoroid:
There are minor differences between different carriers stock roms. Boot animation, stock wallpaper, etc.
[Motorola Droid 3] redsox985:
But with him having an XT860, and flashing a stock XT860 rom, he shouldn't notice much/anything different.
[Motorola Droid 3] Endoroid:
Visually no, however if is currently 2.3.4 and flashs the 2.3.6 he'll probably notice improved battery and speed
[Motorola Droid 3] somemadcaaant:
Good feedback thanks guys.

As i'm on a xt862, I don't use VW services as I live in AUS GSM/3G, quick questions - worked out safestrap with preinstall on SD card works well.

Rephrase... referring to firmware / kernel update for the actual 860 ota 2.3.6, does the camera take videos with "continuous" Auto Focus or the touch to focus as in the latest VW update 5.7.894 (garbage in my opinion)?

This obviously doesn't come with the kernel/firmware updates.

-smc
[Motorola Droid 3] redsox985:
Yeah...see above. :p
[Motorola Droid 3] lewrydiboys:
Thank you both, redsox985 and Endoroid. The phone is faster indeed.
[Motorola Droid 3] Willis111:
Indeed, I released it as stock as possible with bell users in mind. I can flash this and walk into any bell store and get full support and as long as I keep a copy on my sdcard I can flash as I'm walking into the store. Also it's so easy for users to mod and strip this themselves it seems to make more sense to stay as stock as possible and let the users choose to mod. I'm actually suprised that this hasn't been stripped, themed and re-released as another rom, was hoping it would have happened by now (and I wouldn't have to do it myself lol). So I released it as a stock rom hoping to also provide a ready to go rom base for anyone who wants it.
[Motorola Droid 3] Endoroid:
As long as they don't reboot it in store. Safestrap might e a give away you've modded your phone :p however if you removed safestrap and superuser you should be golden

On a side note it would be nice to see some roms being developed FOR the xt860, instead of having to fix d3 roms to work for us(not that its hard thanks to you)
[Motorola Droid 3] Willis111:
Well, you might want to remove safestrap or even better flash it to your main system with D3Bootstrap and you don't even have to remove the custom recovery. Personally I don't even bother, I've had reps at the bell store reboot my phone and sit there watching the cm wheel spin, they're easy enough to convince that the splash screen they're looking at was downloaded from market and the only time it might really matter is when they're sending your phone back to moto, who may charge you to repair altered software
[Motorola Droid 3] boazal:
is any possibility to get a download link? (not rapidshare)
[Motorola Droid 3] boazal:
Download: Bell-2.3.6_-_Optimized.zip (185.27 MB)

The following download is not available:

https://rapidshare.com/files/188972752/Bell-2.3.6_-_Optimized.zip | 185.27 MB

Download parameters invalid - Buy RapidPro!

Please.... any other source.....
[Motorola Droid 3] dvet:
would it be possible to install this rom using ROM Manager?
[Motorola Droid 3] somemadcaaant:
@ dvet not if your using safestrap, boot into the safestrap and wipe/flash it instead, if you're using cwm recovery then i'd suggest to use rommanager to reboot into recovery to flash the zip manually.

@ boazal the link is still working for me, just click the green download, try from a different browser.

-smc
[Motorola Droid 3] boazal:
three different browsers (CH. EE, FF), two different computers..... same results
[Motorola Droid 3] Endoroid:
http://db.tt/8ugHaraJ
[Motorola Droid 3] danifunker:
Do you have access to a US VPN? The files might be blocked from the country you're downloading from or something. We don't know of a differnent solution now, megaupload took down a lot of other services...
[Motorola Droid 3] Endoroid:
I posted a link to it from my dropbox above
[Motorola Droid 3] dvet:
strange, it did work for me nicely
[Motorola Droid 3] boazal:
BIG Thanks mate! (it's same as Willis111 right?)
[Motorola Droid 3] Endoroid:
Yep. I keep Some custom roms in my dropbox to free up sdcard
[Motorola Droid 3] boazal:
so just put it on sd card and run it from safestrap enabled ?
[Motorola Droid 3] Endoroid:
Yep. Switch to safe mode then choose install zip from sd. This time it shouldn't matter as its the first flash but in future you will have to go mounts and storage>format /system and also wipe data cache before flashing a new rom to ensure a clean install

In truth you may not always need to wipe data, depends what rom you are going from/to
[Motorola Droid 3] boazal:
after flashing i can't send MMS !? (can receive)
[Motorola Droid 3] nemiroG1:
Can this be made to run on a XT862 (T-Mo GSM)? I have tried installing a couple of different ways, but it just boot loops. Thanks!
[Motorola Droid 3] dvet:
on XT860, 2.3.4 I installed Safestrap, switched to safe mode, backed up, installed from zip, wiped data, wiped cache, wiped dalvik cache...installed from zip again ... and still stuck in boot loop - any suggestions, please? please...
[Motorola Droid 3] Willis111:
Switch to safe mode

Wipe data/factory reset

Mounts > format "system"

Install rom and then any patches/fixes etc

Same procedure as any other
[Motorola Droid 3] dvet:
That is exactly what I have done and ended-up bootlooping... so I went through How-to-safestrap and tried various tips there...still bootlooping.

My only guess is that maybe ClockworkMod Recovery I installed earlier might be messing with safestrap somehow?
[Motorola Droid 3] redsox985:
Did you remove/uninstall CWM before installing safestrap? This supposedly causes big time issues...I've taken heed of the warnings from Hash and never tried it myself to see what happens.
[Motorola Droid 3] dvet:
prior installing Safestrap both "Rom toolbox" and "ROM Manager" were uninstalled.

I suspect that uninstall of these does not make CWM recovery to uninstall too. Googling here and there I found: "push uninstall button in ROM Manager" ...so I installed it again only to find there is no such button.

Q1: how could I get rid of CWM to be sure everything is fine? (I already tried advices on this thread to no avail)

Q2: would it be possible to make ROM manager/toolbox to work w/o this safestrap 1.08?
[Motorola Droid 3] pfak:
What kind of battery life are you seeing? I am on Rogers and it's just abysmal.
[Motorola Droid 3] redsox985:
Ok, so I'm going to try putting this on my XT862 (VZW D3) and just want to double check. Replace build.prop obviously, but the entire /system/lib folder or just /system/lib/libmoto_ril.so? Could I also push say an XT862 ROM build.prop for better battery life, like a Liberty3 build.prop? Can I still SBF/FXZ back to 5.6.890 after this?

EDIT: As I sit here looking at this...could I just replace them first in the .zip with 7zip and try flashing that so it flashing cleanly as a working XT862 ROM? Ideas, ideas... :D
[Motorola Droid 3] redsox985:
Ok, well I compiled this with the entire stock 5.6.890 /system/lib folder and a modded Liberty3 build.prop and camera tweaked media profiles and TICamera whatever. If it works, I'll toss up a link from my DropBox.

EDIT: Added my build.prop, got a charging screen once...weird. Batt. pulled and a reboot equals a boot up!

Got it all patched up. Didn't make a TiBu backup before switching systems...data wiping safe, heading back, TiBu backup, then going to 2.3.6. :D

Cleaned up this post. I have a flashing triangle...I'm going to try replacing framework_res.apk. Also need to replace the keyboard mapping file...getting some weird entries.

Struggling...too tired. Back at it tomorrow.
[Motorola Droid 3] Willis111:
I think replacing the entire /lib might cause you some problems, best to just repalce the libmoto_ril.so. I get battery life = to patched liberty at least with this.
[Motorola Droid 3] hex_a_gon_2000:
Does the above rom work on Milestone 3 ME863 HK edition that uses GSM network?
[Motorola Droid 3] redsox985:
Ok, I replaced build.prop, motolib_ril.so, media_profiles.xml, TICameraCameraProperties.xml (or whatever it's called), and all of the keyboard files and flashed the .zip and it works. I have data and everything, but have a flashing triangle and "Roaming Indicator Flashing" in my pull down text. I'm going to try calling *228 options 1 and 2 then reset to make sure, but last time this happened to me, it was caused by an error in framework_res.apk due to changing pulldown text.

EDIT: Still have that damn triangle. I think it's build.prop and framework_res.apk not playing together nicely.
[Motorola Droid 3] redsox985:
I'm going to put my tweaked XT862 version of this up on my DropBox. It seems to be fully functional, but it has the roaming triangle error. Does anyone know what may be causing this? Would it help me if I were to make a log file of it?
[Motorola Droid 3] somemadcaaant:
Good work,

Triangle, u mean the yellow triangle that can come up when connection is lost or login from some random app is not working?

Put up your buildprop for us to have a look see, i use Auto GSM mode so i set:

buildprop to ro.telephony.default.network=3

ro.mot.phonemode.vzwglobalphone=0

-smc
[Motorola Droid 3] redsox985:
Here it is. This stupid econo-hotel Wi-Fi took forever to upload.

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/61707107/Bell 2.3.6 Tweaked.zip

Well, even if a fix for this escapes me, I got a cool new boot animation from it!
[Motorola Droid 3] redsox985:
Can you take a look at the build.prop? For me, it's a gray/white triangle in the status bar that flashes and when I pull down the notification window, where the banner would usually list the ROM name or the carrier, it says "Roaming Indicator Flashing".
[Motorola Droid 3] somemadcaaant:
Sure thing, try this and have a look at what i've changes regarding network type, i think you changed everything needed.

Doesn't seem to be any other relations in the buildprop except libmoto_ril.so which you changed, try using the file from the 5.7.905 latest update.

I haven't tested this build.prop myself tho.

I'd probably suggest keeping the phone mode activated unless you're using gsm and APN's:

ro.mot.phonemode.vzwglobalphone=1

-smc
[Motorola Droid 3] ZOMBI3:
im getting that roaming indicator, with the tweaked rom by redsox, your build prop, libmoto_ril.so
[Motorola Droid 3] somemadcaaant:
Ah, logcat time i guess and see whats going on.

-smc
[Motorola Droid 3] ZOMBI3:
thanks i appreciate it, one thing i noticed on physical keyboard arrow keys are opposite of what they should be... hmm any ideas?
[Motorola Droid 3] ZOMBI3:
well i look into this, and the problem is the framework-res.apk heres the fix flash this, it was the eri.xml in xml folder i flashed your tweaked bell redsox985, with the libmoto_ril.so from 905, and also flashed somemadcaaant's build prop, and i had the same problem then i flashed my framework fix and no more roaming indicator , :)

also go edit the system version in build prop so you won't get no annoying update

http://min.us/mbiajsfH6T#1o
[Motorola Droid 3] Endoroid:
The alt key mapping and d-pad for xt860 and 862 seem to be different. I often have that problem, I just replace /system/use/keychars and /system/use/keylayout with those from a rom with the correct mapping.
[Motorola Droid 3] somemadcaaant:
Nice work guys well done.

-smc
[Motorola Droid 3] ZOMBI3:
Well thank you for that sweet build prop it works so good ;)

Sent From My Blazing Fast Dark Fire DROID3 Running Android 2.3.6
[Motorola Droid 3] LifeInAnalog:
Finally got safestrap working (thanks Hash) and just wanted to say a great big thanks to Willis111 (and others) for this Bell build. It's great to get off the Brasilian 2.3.5 and back on the right path. I can't believe how nice it is to get the H+ back.

I assume there's no way of knowing if this puts you back on the upgrade path?
[Motorola Droid 3] Willis111:
Not sure about the upgrade path, might need odex files etc(not sure what's checked during patching exactly) but we do have a few methods to get to complete stock atm which will put us back on track.

Quick note about the h+, this rom just gives the h+ symbol back. If you've used another rom (that shows 3g, not h+) you'll notice if/when you check the radio log or *#*#4636#*#* that they are using hspa(wcdma) as well but showing it as 3g.
[Motorola Droid 3] Endoroid:
Many roms include an H symbol, its just not used by default. You can use ninjamorph or the like to mod it. I have to change the signal bars every rom I flash because for some reason it uses the stock moto ones. I think it may be because we are using hspa instead of cdma
[Motorola Droid 3] ZOMBI3:
Hmm, cant send or recieve mms, (Verizon) any ideas? Wonder what else I need to change

Sent From My Blazing Fast Dark FIRE DROID3 Running Android 2.3.6
[Motorola Droid 3] redsox985:
Hmm. I just updated all of the files in my tweaked .zip and will play with it later tonight. What did you say I should update in build.prop to get rid of an alert?
[Motorola Droid 3] ZOMBI3:
Dl the file i posted and flash it has the bell framework, just the eri.xml replaced with a verizon eri.xml

Sent From My Dark Fire DROID3
[Motorola Droid 3] droidian1441:
What all do you have to do to put this on the VZW DROID 3?

I wanna flash this build.
[Motorola Droid 3] ZOMBI3:
I can't get pictures to send or recieve yet, tho droidian , and start with where redsox posted his link on his dropbox dl that and start reading down from that and I would replace busybox and su, in bin and xbin with the one from motofail.. cuz I lost root before after I flashed it then flashed my framework fix

Sent From My Dark Fire DROID3
[Motorola Droid 3] redsox985:
Here's a link to a .zip I fixed today. I replaced eri.xml inside framework_res.apk and added a few more build.prop tweaks, although not the one to get rid of the upgrade alert you speak of. I haven't flashed this yet as I'm about eyes-deep in school work, but here it is. It should have full phone and text function, but maybe not MMS support, IDK!

EDIT: I also replaced all of the keyboard layout/mapping files with the ones from a stock, debloated, deodexed XT862 2.3.4 ROM.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1510255

I wonder why you lost root? I don't think I did when I flashed my original .zip from a few pages back? Maybe I re-rooted with Petes, I can't remember.
[Motorola Droid 3] ZOMBI3:
Hmm, I'm going to dl this and try it tomorrow, since I'm not at home and not around wifi, I only got a 300mb plan =/ thank you redsox

Sent From My Dark Fire DROID3
[Motorola Droid 3] redsox985:
Ok, just flashed this. I'm working on a debloated version as well. I flashed it directly over SD 4.5 I believe with no wipe and it seems to be working fine. Just deleted DLNA and batt. pulled to end the FC loop. Waiting for a picture message to arrive...or be sent at least.

No dice. Side question here...I want to change the default font to Sony Sketch. I have the .ttf file, but what do I need to change to make it the default? Just erase everything else so it's the only option? Also, I didn't lose root.
[Motorola Droid 3] ZOMBI3:
Idk about fonts usualy I just use a app for that, but did you get a pic or did it send it ? Hoping you got it fixed =/ still not home yet to test it btw

Sent From My Dark Fire DROID3
[Motorola Droid 3] redsox985:
I received one. It didn't DL in HandCent. From the logcats, I think it may be an APN issue? Does that make any sense possibly?

I feel like we're hijacking this. I'm going to make us our own thread for the VZW people.
[Motorola Droid 3] ZOMBI3:
Alright, sounds good, thanks, i think so too tho i think i changed apns also and no luck =/

Sent From My Dark Fire DROID3
[Motorola Droid 3] dvet:
Could you please describe the procedure and setup you used? I am stuck at bootloop and Hash did not have an advice other than to try it again
[Motorola Droid 3] blackomegax:
how do i unblock market apps?

google voice appears to be blocked by bell due to monopoly powers.

nvm. once i set up the ST apn it magically appeared?
[Motorola Droid 3] :
Any chance someone can post a new mirror for 2.3.6 from the original post? Every link is now dead.
[Motorola Droid 3] Munckster:
Could someone upload this one?

Thanks in advance!
[Motorola Droid 3] Jimmy8881:
I could use a link to this too, anyone got a mirror?
[Motorola Droid 3] lewrydiboys:
please, upload again. thank you.
[Motorola Droid 3] TyoLoki:
Mirror

http://www.mediafire.com/?lh5hb6ge2huwfh8
[Motorola Droid 3] sd_shadow:
Mirror: http://d-h.st/CBp

Bell 2.3.6 Optimized.zip (use old Droid 3 bootstrap)

176.69 MB (185269564 bytes)

MD5: 71A00760D9CF60DEFC4ADECFD5C7DBDA

edit;

For SafeStrap 3.0.5

Bell 2.3.6 Optimized.safestrap.zip http://d-h.st/VqbX

Size: 176.77 MB (185353482 bytes)

Md5: e32de709655074aeadee2d9862ae24c7

added SD3_4800/system/etc/rootfs folder to Bell 2.3.6 Optimized.zip/system/etc/

to make safestrap compatible
[Motorola Droid 3] Roblewis17:
...

how do i flash this?
[Motorola Droid 3] sd_shadow:
same as any rom

should be similar to How to install Minimoto rom on the Droid 3
[Motorola Droid 3] Roblewis17:
I installed this in rom slot 1 and it didnt boot
[Motorola Droid 3] sd_shadow:
just a mirror of mediafire link, see know it's not safestrap ready

will see if I can fix...
[Motorola Droid 3] Roblewis17:
Ok great, i haven't. Tried a new D3 rom in like forever
[Motorola Droid 3] sd_shadow:
Got it to boot with safestrap, 3.0.5

will say invalid sim card, unless modifying build.prop

should have link in mins...
[Motorola Droid 3] Roblewis17:
Ok Wonderful :thumbup:
[Motorola Droid 3] sd_shadow:
For SafeStrap 3.0.5

Bell 2.3.6 Optimized.safestrap.zip http://d-h.st/VqbX

Size: 176.77 MB (185353482 bytes)

Md5: e32de709655074aeadee2d9862ae24c7

---------- Post added at 04:58 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:45 PM ----------

added SD3_4800/system/etc/rootfs folder to Bell 2.3.6 Optimized.zip/system/etc/

to make safestrap compatible
[Motorola Droid 3] Roblewis17:
Works Great!:D
[Motorola Droid 3] Roblewis17:
Hey i have cm7 whi h ive never used, but it wont boot im guessing its not safestrap ready. Do you know if a way to make it boot?
[Motorola Droid 3] sd_shadow:
cm-7-20120708-UNOFFICIAL-solana.zip? I'll check
[Motorola Droid 3] Roblewis17:
Yes
[Motorola Droid 3] Roblewis17:
So did u get it to boot via Safestrap?
[Motorola Droid 3] sd_shadow:
No, haven't fixed cm7, not sure what is wrong.
[Motorola Droid 3] Roblewis17:
Oh ok, I think works on safestrap but just not on 3.05
[Motorola Droid 3] reaverclan:
Hi everyone, my fathers tracfone moto flip something died and i was wondering what i need to get this to fire up on my old droid 3 with SS 2.01 and if I should update the SS what version is recommended. He is going to take it to tracfone with his current sim under the BYOP that they have now setup. im gonna take it to vzw and sure they have it as a clean ISN (should be). I want it to be stock so he does not mess something up, but still want SS so I can back it up in case he messes it up it's a quick refresh.

Thanks for your time.

Malcolm.

EDIT: Just realized this is for BELL, Will this work for the vzw XT862 as well?
[Motorola Droid 3] sd_shadow:
safestrap 2.01 should be fine, should also work fine with verizon

or could try XT861 5.8.25 Stock ROM. Android 2.3.6 I'm sure that works
[Motorola Droid 3] reaverclan:
I ended up using the minmoto rom as its is super small and has basic stuff he needs (sms, wifi, keyboard ) Thanks for your time.