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[Droid X General] PhillyCheez:
Hi,

I just purchased a used Droid X to replace my mom's OG droid. I read as much as I could on rooting the DX and all that jazz (completely different coming from an HTC by the way... holy hell and I am sorry).

I have already rooted the Droid X, installed boot strap... etc.

Made a backup using recovery.

I searched the forum for "most reliable ROM" and came up with rubix 2.0

I flashed it through recovery and ended up stuck at the boot motorola logo.

Panicked and stressful I have to say! WTF! Now I understand why it sucks so much to have a locked bootloader. You CAN'T boot into recovery to flash your back up! Well at least I couldn't. I tried the home button, search button boot up method and didn't work. I was getting worried....

After reading more... I SBF'd it which is a completely new thing to me. It ended up being easy but it's really lame coming from the Incredible and Thunderbolt. Again, I now feel your pain!

Anyways, I really DO NOT want to go through that again. Do you have any idea how hard it was to find a downloadable SBF file due to the megaupload shutdown!!!! I have just re-rooted after using the SBF file found here: http://www.droid-life.com/2011/09/06/droidx-gingerbread-4-5-602-sbf-released/

So after all that I am just going to ask.

What is the most reliable ROM and what SBF file do I have to download to be compatible with it???

Remember... this is for my mom... I need a reliable, stable, bug free ROM. This ROM will likely be the one she will use indefinitely so please choose one that is as stable as can be.

Thank you for all your help.
[Droid X General] Jubakuba:
That SBF is perfect for the newest roms.

The DX is on .605...but the kernel doesn't change at all so there is literally no change if you accept the OTA or not.

Stable GB Rom...

I haven't messed around with 1st init (blur based) for a long time...so I can't say for certain.

But as far as 2nd init goes...

I'd choose MIUI.

She'll love it.

Actually, I flashed MIUI to my mom's X (who is completely tech-retarded) and she has been on it for a good 3-4 months now...

http://rootzwiki.com/topic/11858-ro...charge-led-updated-bootmenu-charge-while-off/

The newest build includes a working "boot menu" that can get you into CWM from a power-off state if you ever need it.

Also...

Once you flash...

I'd HIGHLY recommend using said bootmenu to set her overclocking speeds / cpu governor.

I assume she won't be to worried about speed...

So I'd either underclock her a tad...

Or leave her at stock.

But be sure to set the CPU governor to "SmartassV2"

The phone sleeps like a champ.

Literally the second you turn the screen off...the phone sleeps...and stays asleep until a notification/screen is turned on.

FANTASTIC battery life due to this.

I mean...stellar battery.

Also, it's VERY stable.

No bugs what-so-ever...

My signature also has a DX specific rom install tutorial if you'd like a refresher on the DX.
[Droid X General] slipperypete22:
The stock ROM isn't bad. We have a few users in my office that still use it and they have no problems at all. I like to flash a lot and I am currently on MIUI (ICS) but I am thinking about going back to Vortex. It is by far the most stable ROM I've found on the Droid X.
[Droid X General] PappaFloyd:
The best Blur ROM I flashed was Liberty 3 v2, great speed, battery etc. CM4DXGB is the best ROM I have ran, I have tried most of them and CM7 is my go to daily driver. Great overall performance, very fast, great battery once you get settled in and awesome customizations. I flashed it on my dads phone and he loved it, my Mom still has a flip phone! Haha
[Droid X General] timmay54:
I wouldn't try liberty as a new user, there is a lot of customization that can confuse someone IF they aren't experienced. Apex has two days of battery life when calibrated so i would choose apex. no bugs and incredibly smooth!
[Droid X General] PappaFloyd:
Edit: Posted this in the wrong forum - removed.
[Droid X General] Gadget_Guru:
I am currently using MIUI 2012.2.1 after trying liberty and one other. I really like it, but as is expected after rooting, i want to play around. Although after reading your post, not so sure. MIUI really is great. I can go 2 days without recharging if i shut down at night. I did manage to get into a boot loop requiring an SBF etc. This was traumatic, but now i know how my phone works!

So I would like to try CM7. I downloaded the latest for the Droid X. I guess MIUI does not let rom manager install roms so i have to use clockwork. No problem. Is there any thing i need to do special since i am on a 2-init rom? Do i just do a dalvik wipe, then install the zip?
[Droid X General] infazzdar:
Do a system and a data wipe.

Beamed from my TF101 using Tapatalk HD
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] davis31b:
I cant post in the developers area, so here goes. I had to manually root my epic 4g touch using adb, now when I do my compliance check with e4gtauto-sfx.exe it says the following files are missing:

missing: /system/app/socialhub.apk

missing: /system/app/sprintzone.apk

So when I try to install the update (both: update_SPH-D710_EK02_to_EL29-rooted & ive tried: update_SPH-D710_EK02_to_EL29-rooted-cwm), they both fail to update.

The only thing I have done was root the phone, stock kernal, etc. I do have RomManager installed. I have tried to find the missing files and install the .apk's but haven't been sucessful at that.

Can anyone help me please?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] sfhub:
Are you sure you didn't use titanium to remove some bloatware?

If you read the instructions for the rooted el29 ota update, it gives you a couple if options to resolve your issue. It is in the section about running ota compliance check.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Mynaga:
If you go to calkulins or anyones for that matter,and download the full version not the debloated one, you should be able to extract it and find the 2 files in there. Ill download it and look aswell and will update post with some links if i find them.

dam your fast sfhub
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Neomorpheos:
verify you have root access, try pushing the update tar through odin, or the cwm zip through recovery, those missing apks should not effect you updating modem or kernal
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] davis31b:
I tried the cwm through recovery, it said it failed because of the two .apk's. I can try odin, but not to familiar with that process.

Yes, I have titanium and got rid of the bloatware.. I did know this was going to screw me later down the road.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] davis31b:
Im downloading the file now, Ill give that a shot too.. thank you!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] davis31b:
I extracted both of the files I needed from the calkulins file into the system/app folder and I am still getting this error when installing in recovery mode:

assert failed: apply_patch_check ("/system/app/socialhub.apk", [a bunch of numbers])

E:Error in /sdcard/update.zip

(Status 7)

Installation aborted.

And now the compliance check says:

SHA1FAIL: zImage/Kernel

SHA1FAIL: /system/app/socialhub.apk

SHA1FAIL: /system/app/sprintzone.apk

SHA1FAIL: /system/build.prop (I attempted to modify this file to stop OTA update message, didn't work)
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] RainMotorsports:
zImage failing is fine if I remember correctly.

Do you have any issue with just using sfhubs OneClick EL29 the no data version so you dont have to reinstall your apps, or even better doing so and just using the full one and putting your things back on.

You dont have to do the OTA compliant install he posted, just flash the whole phone. It will be EL29 with root modem and all on stock kernel and then you can take the e4gt auto and put it to EL29 + CWM if you like.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1433101 specifically the SPH-D710.EL29_CL852097_ROOTED_NODATA-oc-sfx.exe version if you want to keep everything youd have after the update normally.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] davis31b:
Okay, I used Odin and the thread you gave me.. it installed EL29, everything works great except it erased all my apps.. oh well.. thanks again though.. my issue has been solved.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] sfhub:
There are 2 versions provided, Full and NoData. Full would have reset your user data (including user apps) but NoData would have kept them (unless you kept all your apps in /system)
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] RainMotorsports:
You welcome but as i was trying to say, specifically the SPH-D710.EL29_CL852097_ROOTED_NODATA-oc-sfx.exe version was the one you would have wanted to use if you wanted to keep your data. As of course sfhub has also noted. Sorry if I was not more clear about that.
[General Questions and Answers] NarumiHayaashi:
Hi all!

I have been looking to get a galaxy s2 and can't decide between the tmobile version or the international version.

I currently have t-mobile so that would leave me on edge speeds with the international version, but with the upcoming roaming agreements and possible 1900 Mhz 3G service that tmobile might be using (BIG IF I know). It's sounding like an okay option, plus its not like I use my phone to surf the web all day, I am mostly in a place that has wireless that I can use.

I am leaning towards the international version due to its form factor and great roms. I'm not exactly a fan of how huge the tmobile version felt in my hands after getting to see a friend of mines.

In any case I have a vibrant and as much as I love the phone I would like an upgrade as this summer it will be 2 years old, which will be the longest kept phone I have had. (most of the ones I did have were replaced in 1 year or less).

Thanks for any input and yes I did search the forums, but if I missed something then thread point away :D
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tntc4:
hi.

i need to know what is this menu "show all" in permissions screen of any application before install to phone?

thanks
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] muqtaliff:
It displays all the permissions required by the application such as accessing the network, make calls, send SMS etc
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tntc4:
why i see NETWORK COMMUNICATION twice?

what is difference between permissions above Show all and permissions bellow Show all?

NETWORK COMMUNICATION

FULL INTERNET ACCESS

Allows an application to create network sockets.

STORAGE

MODIFY/DELETE USB STORAGE CONTENTS MODIFY/DELETE SD CARD CONTENTS

Allows an application to write to the USB storage. Allows an application to write to the SD card.

SYSTEM TOOLS

PREVENT DEVICE FROM SLEEPING

Allows an application to prevent the device from going to sleep.

[v] Show all

HARDWARE CONTROLS

CONTROL VIBRATOR

Allows the application to control the vibrator.

NETWORK COMMUNICATION

VIEW NETWORK STATE

Allows an application to view the state of all networks.

SYSTEM TOOLS

AUTOMATICALLY START AT BOOT

Allows an application to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the device and allow the application to slow down the overall device by always running.
[EVO Shift 4G General] AGiLiT:
My one year anniversary with my Speedy passed this past weekend. I'd been debating whether to take advantage of the last time I'd be able to invoke the one-year anniversary update with Sprint sooner rather than later. I've really been missing the world phone capabilities I had with my Blackberry (pre-Hero, pre-Shift) and have some international travel coming up so the immediate need was there. On the other hand, the draw of LTE later this year is also enticing. Living in Houston, I've had spotty luck with 4G, but at least it's there and we will be getting LTE.

The stars aligned and BestBuy came out with a price on the Motorola Photon of$49 this week; on top of which they're giving away a $50 gift card, so basically the phone is free. On top of that, when I got the Speedy last year, they were just introducing the Buy Back program and giving that away for free. I paid $99 for the Shift, so I figured I was getting $40 back. Lo and behold, the program pays back on the list price of the phone, so basically I got a free phone plus a$220 gift card for the buy back on the Shift! :D

I know I'm going to miss hanging out in these forums. I really want to thank all the devs, who are too many to be named, for their great ROMS, kernels, Mods, whatever, and all the others here that have been so willing to help freely and (for the most part) graciously. I took the phone back to stock before turning it in and was absolutely amazed how far I had been able to take it over the course of one year.

I've already started boning up a little on the MoPho in their forums, and the tone definitely seems different. I guess it's not just the phone I'll have to get used to. :D

Hope to cross paths again with some of you down the road. 'Til then...
[EVO Shift 4G General] VICODAN:
You should have waited for LTE.
[EVO Shift 4G General] drob311:
Why? Wimax is supported until 2015... I have wimax by me but no lte here, so I'm good with wimax...
[EVO Shift 4G General] VICODAN:
Well LTE will be available within the next few months... (Galaxy Nexus) and I imagine there will be a slew of new LTE phones.
[EVO Shift 4G General] drob311:
Personally even if I had an upgrade, I wouldn't use it. The shift hasn't disappointed me at all (besides the flex cable)... Hopefully we get a dual core slider, wimax or lte would be irrelevant to me if we got a dual core slider from htc... That would be worthy of my upgrade :)
[EVO Shift 4G General] VICODAN:
I'm pretty sure they're waiting for LTE to drop too.
[EVO Shift 4G General] AGiLiT:
Didn't see any LTE international phones on the horizon. :(
[EVO Shift 4G General] VICODAN:
http://www.sprint.com/landings/lte/index.html?INTCID=AB:UEU:HERO:010912:GalaxyNexusPrelaunch:960x320
[EVO Shift 4G General] sparksco:
Damn no slider ;)
[EVO Shift 4G General] AGiLiT:
Yeah; I know about this one but as far as I can tell, it is CDMA only. The Photon is CDMA/unlocked GSM, which means I can use it overseas and even swap out the SIM card if I want to a local one when I travel.
[EVO Shift 4G General] DWake014:
Photon is great. Our biggest problem is losing 4g when unlocking. A fix is in the works though.
[EVO Shift 4G General] VICODAN:
When was the last time you traveled abroad?

Also enjoy those international data and cellular roaming charges.

Most people just get a cheap prepaid phone when they are abroad.
[EVO Shift 4G General] sparksco:
Most countries don't support CDMA which is why you need a gsm phone or a phone that does both CDMA and gsm. Then you can buy a cheap prepaid sim card. You don't have to pay roaming charging on a prepaid sim card. I think that's the point he was trying to make.
[EVO Shift 4G General] AGiLiT:
Exactly.

Listen: I didn't mean to imply that this is a need for everyone; simply pointed out that it was a strong factor in my decision. I'm overseas at least once a year. I'll be in Europe for three weeks in three different countries in a couple of months. I have a cheap unlocked phone that I have used overseas but then have to carry two phones, because I still rely on my smartphone for wireless connectivity, which enables me to stay connected to everything wherever I can find a hotspot. I don't even travel with my laptop anymore. This way - one phone, abiity to have people call me on my own number if I want or plug in a prepaid sim card and use that.
[Galaxy 3 Themes and Apps] king007khan:
Hi,

I was trying to find out the different launchers available for our device and have compiled the following list. These are available in the market (free/paid). Check these and enjoy the feel...

ADW.Launcher

Android Launcher Plus

Launcher Pro

GO Launcher

Regina 3D Launcher

Launcher 7

SPB Shell 3D

MXHome Launcher

HeLauncher

HeLauncher2

Open Home 6

91 Panda Home 2

Crazy Home (Lite)

Zeam Launcher

Wave Launcher

My Launcher

Transparent Launcher

VTL Launcher

The names in bold are 3D launchers which work with our device but have some issues with fonts and display. If the OpenFIMG support works well for G3, then we will be able to enjoy these too. :cool:
[Galaxy 3 Themes and Apps] SerkSerk:
Try SS launcher and Sweeter Home 2 they have unique style ;)
[Galaxy 3 Themes and Apps] ak700:
Regina launcher work properly for me. SPB shell quite crapy (animation work but the text is not proper)

Thanks for others, I didn't know some of them
[Galaxy 3 Themes and Apps] SerkSerk:
I think it's a complete list form .xxx. :D

[*] 3D Eyetracking UI

[*] 91 Panda Home 2

[*] 360 Launcher

[*] AAO.Launcher

[*] Advent Vega 3D Launcher

[*] ADW.Launcher Ex.

[*] Android 2.3 Launcher

[*] Android Launcher Plus

[*] Android Seven Lite

[*] aOs Launcher

[*] Apexlauncher

[*] Balancer

[*] Butterfly+ Launcher

[*] CC 3D Launcher Phone

[*] Circle Launcher

[*] Claystone

[*] Crazy Home

[*] Dx Home

[*] Dxtop

[*] eoeHome

[*] Espier Launcher.

[*] Fake Gingerbread, Honeycomb, and Ice Cream Sandwich.

[*] Fasthome

[*] FreedHome

[*] Fullescreen Launcher

[*] Gaya 3D Launcher

[*] Gesture Launcher

[*] Gingerbread launcher.

[*] GO Launcher Ex

[*] HCL Launcher

[*] HeLauncher 2

[*] HeLix Launcher

[*] HiLauncher

[*] Home (Better ADW)

[*] Home++

[*] HomeForYou

[*] Homescreen 3D

[*] Homestack

[*] Huawei launcher

[*] Hulu launcher

[*] Icon 7

[*] ICS Launcher.

[*] iHome

[*] iLauncher

[*] KeeWorld Home Lite

[*] Ks Launcher

[*] KustHome

[*] Launcher+

[*] Launcher 7.

[*] LauncherPro.

[*] Launcher-x

[*] LG Optimus Home Launcher

[*] Livehome

[*] MAGIC the Launcher SD

[*] Metro UI

[*] MIUI Launcher.

[*] MXHome Launcher

[*] My Launcher

[*] Myhome launcher

[*] Nemus Launcher.

[*] Net Front

[*] Nova Launcher

[*] Open Gesture Lite

[*] Open Home 6

[*] Pure Breeze Launcher

[*] QQ launcher pro.

[*] Quich launcher home

[*] Quick Launcher

[*] Regina 3D Launcher.

[*] Rightware 3D

[*] RocketLauncher

[*] SimpleHome

[*] Skyfish Swipe Launcher

[*] SlideScreen

[*] Smartlauncher

[*] Spark

[*] SPB Shell 3D.

[*] sslauncher.

[*] Sweeter Home.

[*] Taghome

[*] Tencent desktop

[*] Thunderpad Launcher

[*] Transparent Launcher

[*] Trebuchet Launcher.

[*] Touch Wiz.

[*] vLauncher

[*] Vtl Launcher

[*] Wave Launcher

[*] Windows Phone Android Lite

[*] Xperia Arc Launcher

[*] Zeam Launcher
[Galaxy 3 Themes and Apps] artifex21:
In my opinion ADW.Launcher EX is the best,many options,smooth etc.
[Galaxy 3 Themes and Apps] alok1663:
Espier launcher is also pretty cool..!!
[Galaxy 3 Themes and Apps] austin266:
I think espier leave me with some issues like reccurrent fc's
[Galaxy 3 Themes and Apps] tucucumelo:
Nemus Launcher is very good and beautifull!
[Galaxy 3 Themes and Apps] shaleen:
Guys try 360 launcher its super fast believe me super fast n awesome have many themes, Widgets and wallpaper... don't download it from market because its Chinese language Search the forum I mean xda forum u will get the link of modded launcher in English. Try it I'm sure u will love it........ Hit thanks if like
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Adibee:
Hey everyone I am new to this forum and man it has alot of good infos. I have a nexus one and now planning to get a new phone and g2x caught my attention as i saw alot of them going for cheap on craigslist. I was wondering how G2x is in terms of reliabilty? I did come across alot of people complaining about the phone rebooting itself and some other issues. So i was just curious if it would be a better upgrade to a nexus one Thanks:)
[T-Mobile LG G2x] jhayton:
After installing Custom ROMS and Kernels, the G2x is sweet.

but its six of one, half a dozen of the other...

Doing so will technically void the warranty on your new phone (if used, pffffsssshhhtt...install to your hearts content). But doing so will also make it run so awesome, youd prolly never need to file warranty claim.

Also when done right, it is fully reversible back to "stock" should you need to send it in.

Thanks to xda members and staff, the tool set for flashing the g2x is solid, well documented, and damn near full proof against permanent bricking.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Adibee:
Nice thats what I was hoping for. I want to get an used one so I guess using the custom roms should be ok for me. Will look around the market a little more for some and look around here for more infos on roms and stuff as I am fairly new here .
[T-Mobile LG G2x] jhayton:
i picked up a 2nd very clean (like new) g2x off ebay for 180. With all the new devices rolling out, last years models are going cheaper. also keep in mind, TMO is having huge sale the 11th

http://bit.ly/A5eQDW

Everything "free", if you sign new or re-up contract, and do MIR. TMO will often offer the g2x free as a web only deal. keep checking if you want new.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Adibee:
Wow you got a deal on ebay, they usually go higher than that. Yea I checked those phones looks like they are giving the g2x for free too. I was thinking about getting one for free and get a two year contract but they told me that I got to get a new plan for that too which kind of sucks. Right now paying 79$ for 1500 mins unlimited text+10$ web2go(1 line) for 4 lines which I think is an ok deal hate to see this one go. I am out of contract too.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] GTWalling:
G2x great phone. Craigslist problems. Too many post from people purchasing from Cragslist and the phone not working or being blacklisted. You should do face time with seller and phone before making payment.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] b1337:
Or just buy a nexus s on Craigslist, way better imho, specially coming from n1
[T-Mobile LG G2x] iCraft:
Amazon always tends to have great deals on phones.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Adibee:
Oh wow this makes me nervous. How are they usually blacklisted? Is it when its reported stolen?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] b1337:
Dont buy a g2x that's the best advice you are going to get period
[T-Mobile LG G2x] C0dy:
They're blacklisted when reported stolen. I would put your SIM card in the phone and make a phone call, send an SMS, and test data before you buy it.

Sent from my Phoenix Blood G2x
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Adibee:
So the nexus S is much better? Hmm now I am confused :S lol. How are the specs different I thought the g2x has a better screen and better processing power and more data speed right?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] b1337:
ive had both and i can tell you that the nexus s is way better, just look at all the posts in there respective forums and that should tell you right away, look at all the g2x owners who say "nvidea never again" plus custom/roms/options/and the fact they EOL'd the g2x...nuff said...you own a nexus one so it should be a no brainer to stay with the nexus line... :)
[T-Mobile LG G2x] moeahmad1995:
First of all he's asking about the g2x, not what phone he should buy and before u post saying how the nexus s is better, u should give a reason and be specefic. The op doesn't know the phone so don't be general.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Adibee:
Btw doesnt the Nexus S run on 3g instead of 4g?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] b1337:
ok bud im entitled to my opinion, he asked a general question, i told him what i thought where to look and if he wants to know more he can ask, maybe you should try posting something useful and less general yourself

---------- Post added at 01:05 AM ---------- Previous post was at 01:01 AM ----------

NS still get up to 5 down 3.5 up, unless u are a heavy tether-er do you really need more? plus u dont pay the $10 more for the 4g plan

plus you get ICS with the NS, something g2x users will be drooling over for a while :)
[T-Mobile LG G2x] m00nman:
Dont get Nexus s, my wife has it. While it is a pretty good phone, g2x IS better. Nvidia had released all the drivers, ics isnt that big of a deal, i had to install cm7 on that phone because stock ics had bugs.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] jhayton:
"Up to" 5 down?...Did you take marketing? Lol...why not post some SS of your actual usage and speed.

Sent from my LG-P999
[T-Mobile LG G2x] b1337:
seriously? lol ok, uhh when did this turn into a data speed test?? and i could give a **** about marketing..i swear most g2x owners are the same...butthurt..

this is at my home with 1 occasionally 2 bars of service
[T-Mobile LG G2x] jhayton:
Butt hurt eh? You're the one dropping colorful metaphors. Regardless..

Ill spend the extra 10$ and enjoy 4g on a device that supports it.

Sent from my LG-P999
[T-Mobile LG G2x] b1337:
didnt you take budgeting? lol :)