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[Motorola Droid 4] LuH:
XT898?

Found this when googling "droid 4 gsm": http://www.themobileindian.com/news/6119_Motorola-XT898-to-be-GSM-version-of-DROID-4

Do you think it's just wild guess, scam, or actual sign of oncoming official Milestone 4 for us? Looks kinda promising to me :) But, since it was added to http://certifications.wi-fi.org/search_products.php?search=1&lang=en&filter_category_id=24&listmode=1 on 9th April, I guess it's still a long run till we get our hands on it :/ So if you find the way to use the GSM on XT894, I'll be more than glad to buy it, even from abroad :) The only somewhat good phone with qwerty available here is obsolete and, honestly, ugly as hell SE XPERIA pro :/
[Motorola Droid 4] vmu:
@Luh

Haha, I'm also using the SE Xperia pro until my Droid 4 is unlocked :P At least it has a better screen and camera than the droid 4 ;)
[Motorola Droid 4] Die Bruine:
Any luck contacting the seller? I don't speak nor read/write Chinese otherwise I would have a go at it myself. You would make several people happy if you could find out if the seller can offer an unlock service.
[Motorola Droid 4] vmu:
Totally agree.

I tried to unlock my Droid 4 via Die Bruine's Link. No luck. They failed to unlock it. Back to the drawing board.

Disablewong is our only hope :)
[Motorola Droid 4] disablewong:
I don't mind if someone can tell me how to dump the rom or even radio out:)

Yes it is the taobao modified rom which actually comes with simplified chinese

It claim it is from china telecom?

Did anyone get *#*#4636#*#* to work?

I tried on my phone but it output nothing, seem disabled?

For those who tried unlocked, did you try typing *#*#2468#*#* in dialer and a reboot?
[Motorola Droid 4] gtmaster303:
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^Oye! We need a dev here pronto!^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
[Motorola Droid 4] Die Bruine:
Could you try to create a system dump using this tutorial?

http://www.ehow.com/how_12211911_system-dump-android.html
[Motorola Droid 4] EXLMOTODEV:
Can it help you, friends?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=25219819#post25219819
[Motorola Droid 4] disablewong:
THANKS Guy but I my computer is down and not have the time for testing yet.......:banghead: I would try it in weekend, thanks!
[Motorola Droid 4] vmu:
@Disablewong

Maybe the Chinese version of your rom is already dumped by the people on this Chinese Android / Droid (4) forum http://www.angeeks.com/forum.php?mod=forumdisplay&fid=240&page=1

My Chinese isn't good enough to understand all of it. Maybe you can check for us? There must be a dump around there somewhere ;)

@EXLMOTODEV Thanks for the link to thet Thread. I found it this morning. But I'm too chicken to fiddle with this software. If I Break/Brick my Droid 4 it's over. No Verizon shops in this country ;)
[Motorola Droid 4] disablewong:
Actually is it enough if I dump my unsafe system through safestrap if you would like to try? If this work, it should be much easier
[Motorola Droid 4] vmu:
Yes please :D

And while you're at it. Would you like to make a readout of your Quallcomm radio chip too?

You can do it with this application called Radiocomm:

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/6725402/Radi....2_Install.msi

1. Ensure USB is connected as PC Tools mode (not Mass Storage)

2. In Radiocomm go to MA->CDMA1X->QSC60x5

3. After it comes up, switch to FTM Common1 tab and wait for the phone to enumerate purple.

4. On the upper right side in the NVAccess, scroll to NV item 1877 NV_RF_BC_CONFIG_I

5. Read the value from the device and post it here. For more info check this thread http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1297714&page=3 (Also mentioned by EXLMOTODEV )

Thanks so much. I Can't wait to use the GSM part on the Droid 4. We're so close :D
[Motorola Droid 4] projektorboy:
A part of me wonders if there'd be a way to exploit that test kernel to aid bootloader unlock research too.
[Motorola Droid 4] vmu:
Found a Chinese modified rom. Flashed my phone. Gsm part still not working. It's the radio chip that needs to be adjusted. I hope Disablewong can get a readout for us with Radiocomm :)
[Motorola Droid 4] disablewong:
Oh!! Where you got the chinese rom from??

I read a thread mention there is a key step to activate the gsm in chinese rom by typing *#*#2468#*#* in the dialer. My previous ME863 share the same trick to release gsm.

It will show no change to phone and you need to reboot it.

Is it the same trick to get gsm?
[Motorola Droid 4] disablewong:
From the information I gathered from the chinese forum so far,

the gsm lock require hardware gsm code lock, which related to IMEI,

A chinese rom which do not hinder the GSM Bandwidth used by carriers other than verizon (yes verizon dun want other carrier in US to run this phone)

And finally the 2468 trick

But I didn't saw the radio involved.

Maybe the information is not correct, I have no prove on hand as I don't got another xt894 to try those out and don't want to risk my working droid4:p
[Motorola Droid 4] dewhashish:
well good news, the fastboot files have been released! check the droid 4 forums :)
[Motorola Droid 4] Poursinet:
IT WORKS.

Could you please correct your link ?

But anyway I found an older version of RadioComm and guys, I DID IT ! It's connected right now in GSM (not 3G) on the Free Mobile Network in France.

It will take me some time to document how I did, but basically under Droid4 SELFKANG CM9 I did applied the "GSM patch" used on the RAZR by some folks (wich updates RIL libraries and makes some changes in build.prop), then used RadioComm and changed the NV item 1877 just like the Bionic users have to do to get GSM enabled.

AND IT WORKED !

Thanks so much for all the help, guys.

EDIT: DATA (at least EDGE) is working too (I don't have 3G usually at home, I'll try it later today).
[Motorola Droid 4] xixx:
Great news! Did you try 3G, H+?
[Motorola Droid 4] Poursinet:
3G works (just checked). Never had any luck with H+ on the Free Mobile network, I'm not sure it's possible (even when roaming on the Orange network).
[Motorola Droid 4] xixx:
So do I need to buy any "unlocked" D4? (I will need only GSM and never CDMA) Or can buy any?
[Motorola Droid 4] Poursinet:
According to the guys on the bionic thread (http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=25239940&postcount=16), no, there is no need to unlock anything.

EDIT: according to http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=23244491&postcount=442 HSPA is probably ok but CM9 doesn't show it while AOKP does.
[Motorola Droid 4] vmu:
Yep, worked. Didn't even have to flash to CM9 or Selfkang. Works with Motoblur. I'm still fiddling with some setting. I first flashed to Motoblur and applied the Razr gsm patch. When booted. It switched directly to 3g. Voice quality was very poor though.

Reflashed and didn't apply the GSM patch. Gsm works but no data. I'll try the modified chinese motoblur next.

Finally GSM on my Droid 4. Brst birthday present ever!

Thanks everyone!
[Motorola Droid 4] Die Bruine:
Yeeehaaaa,

Can't wait to get home and use my Droid 4. Thanks everyone!
[Motorola Droid 4] vmu:
Because all the info is scattered over several forums and threads, I made a little quick and dirty summary with all the info on one spot. (Shared with droidforums because it all started there for me :D )

Before you continue I need to say this: Do this at your own risk! I'm am not responsible for your actions, bricking/destroying your phone.

First: Download Radiocomm, install it on your pc and connect your Droid 4.

Download Radiocomm here: http://www.mediafire.com/?du2dimtzztj

1. Ensure USB is connected as PC Tools mode (not Mass Storage)

2. In Radiocomm go to MA->COMMON->MDM 6x00

3. After it comes up, switch to FTM Common1 tab and wait for the phone to enumerate purple or green.

4. On the upper right side in the NVAccess, scroll to NV item 1877 NV_RF_BC_CONFIG_I

5. Read the value from the device

6. Replace the first 8 bytes (16 digits) with: 8703E80400000200

7. Write the data to the device and powercycle.

This will enable GSM/UMTS bands... thanks to Fragulina

If you flashed your D4 You might need to reflash it. And install the GSM patch. These are my test restults so far:

Moto stock: GSM works! No data, just Extremely bad to nonexistent voice

Moto stock with RAZR GSM PATCH: GSM works, Data works. Voice is very bad, but it works.

Chinese ICS modded CM9 rom without GSM patch: GSM doesn't work out of the box but if you type *#*#4636#*#* Select "phone information", scroll down, and select one of the GSM options, it'll work. Its unstable though.

Chinese ICS modded CM9 rom with GSM patch: GSM works! No data, just Extremely bad to nonexistent voice

Gummy: To be tested

SelfKang: To be tested

Applying the GSM patch can be done by installing the zip after flashing your rom (same way as installing gapps)

Download the GSM patch here -> RAZR_AOKP_CM9_GSM_RIL_PATCH.zip (Thanks to shahulvm, Adlx.xda and Spryte)

If the first patch doesn't work, try this patch: -> Eclipse GSM Patch Frasertag.zip (Thanks to Frasertag)

That's it for now. This howto is far from finished. There's a lot to be tested but it's a start. I'll try to update this howto as often as possible.

Special thanks to: Poursinet, Fragulina, (XDA) Disablewong (ANGEEKS/XDA) And many more!

And Especially for die bruine (HOLLAND/SURINAME WOOHO)
[Motorola Droid 4] highlandsun:
Sounds like the GSM patch isn't complete then, maybe there's a GSM audio codec that we're missing. (Seems to me like this isn't an Android/Linux system file tho, more likely a radio firmware issue?) By the way, the only thing you need from the patch zip file to enable Data is the system/etc/apns-conf.xml file, which has the APN settings for most of the GSM carriers in the world. If your carrier's info isn't present, you can edit the file and add it yourself. I haven't found whether the Android built-in APN editor menu is enabled in this build or not. Seems like not.
[Motorola Droid 4] Die Bruine:
I'm updating the GSM working on CM9 topic. To prevent crossposting...
[Motorola Droid 4] EXLMOTODEV:
Great news, vmu! Thank you! I'll think about buying a Droid 4 on Ebay :)
[Motorola Droid 4] beflythis:
Any other updates on this? I'm an android QWERTY lover and have been following this thread closely... very excited and pleased to see so many people willing to help push the cause. Thanks to you all!

Does this mean I should go ahead and buy a Droid 4, because GSM unlocking development will only increase/improve?

Opinions welcome.

-beflythis
[Motorola Droid 4] niai_mack:
i got my droid 4 the other day and unlocked it its working grand voice seem to be as good as my old phone

so if you wanting to get this phone i would buy it

i live in Ireland btw
[Motorola Droid 4] Die Bruine:
Which OS do you use and what mods did you make?

I for example can't place a call under 219 without losing audio. Receiving calls works great.

Under AOKP in combination with Poursinet's build.prop audio works perfectly. Only thing is that the camera isn't so stable in AOKP (using 29/4 at the moment).
[Motorola Droid 4] niai_mack:
stock not updated yet

just tried out eclipse there this was my first time using safe strap and installing a rom and i cant use it it keeps saying "sim is from an unknown source"

going to try aokp now still new to this the desire z was a bit easier
[Motorola Droid 4] Die Bruine:
I get the SIM unknown message on 219 non-safe mode. But after entering my PIN it works nevertheless. I just can't get outgoing voicecalls to work on 219. That's why I was asking.

Safestrap boot in AOKP works. Haven't figured out yet why. But that's more due to my lack of Android knowledge :o .
[Motorola Droid 4] niai_mack:
the calls seems to be getting bad now :( its sounding like the calls going to drop

i get the sim message on stock to but i can just press ok and use the phone with eclipse i cant cant do a thing cos i can get rid of the message and for AOPK the phone app keeps crashing every 3 seconds :(
[Motorola Droid 4] highlandsun:
What network are you on in Ireland? My 3Mobile SIM isn't giving me any luck right now. (Of course I'm back in the US at the moment, but when I pop the SIM into my G1 or TP2 it picks up AT&T, so roaming isn't the issue.)

I wonder if it will work better outside of North America, maybe it's just not setup for these radio bands. Some more explanation of the SEEM edit would be helpful. The last time I had a Verizon WorldPhone (z6c) it didn't support any US GSM frequencies at all.
[Motorola Droid 4] niai_mack:
i am on O2 i have been getting a few calls that sound like they are about to drop every 1.30mins of the call so not 100% but it is usable
[Motorola Droid 4] DomiStocki:
Unlocked?

Hey,

sorry if this question is very simple..

I want to buy a droid 4 at ebay and want to use it in Germany wit T-Mobile..

Now i know how i can make it ready for gsm but i dont know if i must unlock it or something. I know that this phone is for verizon and how can i use it with german T-Mobile???

Thanks Dominik
[Motorola Droid 4] niai_mack:
you should be able to i didnt need to "unlock" just added the gsm mod
[Motorola Droid 4] DomiStocki:
Thanks.

I will try that when I have the phone in Germany.
[Motorola Droid 4] randyang:
Problem with some of the steps

Hi VMU, thanks to actually summarize things up.

Done step 1, choosing PC mode on usb connection option. Motocast download lauches automatically (ignoring it; not installed-->would this be a problem?)

Step 2: I've found that the link provided makes us download an older type of radiocomm that does not have the steps #2 option (common)

Nothing a quick search wouldn't solve, I got radiocomm v11.12.2 that does the trick as described in step 2 (got the common option).

Step 3: Clicked FTM Common1 tab (when u say phone enumerate green or purple, do you mean on the actual phone, or the green dot on the the top right corner,under Radiocomm logo in radiocomm app window?), coz nothing happens on the phone.

Step 4:Scrolled to NV item 1877 NV_RF_BC_CONFIG_I and done Step 5 (read), however got red log: Error Description ==> PST: Handle to device is invalid - no device present.

So I'm stuck to this point. Any help would be great. :confused:
[Motorola Droid 4] Die Bruine:
Install the correct drivers and try again.
[Motorola Droid 4] cellzealot:
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=25828375&postcount=63

You can also try using the zip files I posted there.

As stated, you need to use Droid 4 Bootstrap recovery and NOT Safestrap.

The Unlock zip writes the edited 8 byte string and the Relock zip writes the default string to 1877.
[Motorola Droid 4] Haldanite:
Where can one download the Droid 4 Bootstrap recovery? I've looked on the market and searched google but the only thing that keeps coming up is Safestrap. Thanks in advance.
[Motorola Droid 4] cellzealot:
I will upload it for you. There are 2 versions one by nitroglycerine and the other recently compiled by dhacker.

This is the Droid 4 Bootstrap v1.0 by nitroglycerine33.

This is the one I have been using from the beginning and I know everything works.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/pwlirive9zgtpfh/D4Bootstrap-v1.0.apk
[Motorola Droid 4] androide235:
Hello,

I am new to this forum, this is really very interesting and best forum for me and other also.

thankss!!
[Motorola Droid 4] GermanGuy:
So has anybody tried the GSM hack on the leaked ICS ROM?
[Motorola Droid 4] cellzealot:
The leaked ICS builds have global services enabled by default using the same 8 byte string in RF_BC_CONFIG_I that we have been using to enable GSM.

There is no hacking required for non US carriers using foreign SIMs and no SIM lock.

US GSM carriers are still blocked via a separate lock mechanism that has yet to be isolated and disabled.
[Motorola Droid 4] GermanGuy:
Great! In the ICS leak, did they fix the problem with calling out on 3G on GSM Sim Cards?
[Motorola Droid 4] Haldanite:
Thank you very much. Will I be able to uninstall Safestrap, use this bootstrap to run the files and then go back to safestrap when I'm done? I like having the ability to switch between my factory ROM and ICS ROMs.
[Motorola Droid 4] erfannf2:
Confused!!!

This is confusing. If Verizon uses this entry for unlocking GSM in D4, so it should work on all bands 850/900/1800/1900, huh? So, is inability of registering devices such as bionic on 900/1800 2.5G and 2.75G GSM networks relates to software (ROM)????
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] hammadfaisal007:
Hi,

I recently rooted my phone and installed Cyanogen Mod 7.1. My phone got locked and asked for activation, so I went to recover mode and restored back to previous stock version. It is working fine, but my disk space has become low due to the backup file of my current stock version (2.2.1). Can I delete the backup files which is present in ClockWorkMod folder? Will it harm anything?

I am planning to install ICS rom to my HTC droid Incredible 2. So I will delete the backup files and again backup when it asks during the ICS installation. Will this be okay? Guys please help me regarding this.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] zero75:
Do yourself a favor and copy them to a computer to free up space on your SD card. You may want to revert at some point.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] knipp21:
Personally the only one I keep is my initial one. The rooted stock rom. Then I keep a stable rom and gaps on my phone at all times
[General Questions and Answers] Dig3tal:
Hello, Im new here.

I've got the new Sony Xperia S and I wish to proceed to Root.

I've unlocked my bootloader already. But now I am looking for an image file with root, with Android 4.0 Ice cream I think or better. + Instructions on how to install it.

I used the http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1527133

And 1 other http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1527159 to unlock my bootloader.

I need help considering this I hope someone can help me get the Android 4.0 I seek with root acces. + Instructions how to install it.

Many thanks in advance.

Dig3tal.
[Nook Color General] lepa71:
hi all

I will be rooting NC and installing CM on it. I already have rooted droid phone with gmail account. I have some purchased apps.

So I have a question.

Do I want to use the same gmail so I use purchased apps on NC or do I create a new gmail account for NC?

Thanks
[Nook Color General] threestripebrand:
I used mine from my evo, it has all my purchased apps showing as purchased and ready for download to my NC.
[Nook Color General] lepa71:
So do I need to change my B&N account to my droid gmail? I'm not going to run new ROM from sd card like others do. I'm just thinking straight forward droid on NC.
[Nook Color General] basotl:
Your B&N login is separate, there should be no conflict. You can also have multiple Gmail accounts on a device if getting you mail is a worry. I use the same primary Gmail account on all my devices.
[Nook Color General] fly32:
Your B&N account is only used when you use the Nook app. All other Google apps will use your Google account. Since you already have gmail on your droid, it makes sense to just register your NC with the same account. If you enabled using Google to sync your apps, it'll automatically download the same apps to your NC (where compatible).
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] salazm01:
I am trying to get my themes to apply throughout the whole UI. So far when changing a theme it only applies to icons and the lock screen, the dialer doesn't change nor does the status bar. Any advice on this or is this just not a functioning part of ICS yet?
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SCOTTYxDUCATI:
you are running Miui v4 which is based off of ICS.

The themes from the theme application in MIUI are made for GB Miui builds.

That's why most of them won't work.

If you search the Miui.us site or around here on XDA you can find some themes made for Miui v4.

There aren't many yet, but be patient.

They are coming.

:)
[Droid Pro General] retrobot:
For anyone having issues installing the 4.7.3 Verizon update. Or who lost root after the update and want root back. This is what I did and it worked just fine.

-Reset your phone back to factory settings in the settings -> privacy menu or in recovery mode.

-Get RDS Lite 4.9 or newer and SBF your phone back to 2.3.3 gingerbread so you have a stock verizon 2.3.3 gingerbread install. All the software including the 2.3.3 US Verizon SBF are on XDA in the fourms.

-Root phone with superoneclick

-Install OTARootkeeper from play store. Backup root and then temp unroot in app.

-Take the OTA update from Verizon which will install just fine now

-Restore root with OTARootkeeper

Now you have a stock Verizon Droid Pro running Android 2.3.4 with root. Enjoy!
[Droid Pro General] asf1187:
SBF Files

Where did you get the files? I searched for them and the only thread had a link that I couldnt use.
[Droid Pro General] motostigr:
SBF flash is not necessary.

4.7.3 Put on Sd card and sew through the rekaveri. You'll get an error because of what you can not ask. I did not flash because of build.prop.

Next download 4.6.8 SBF. and parse for the manual

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=13146095&postcount=3

and cast your files you want to place.

After this update will be in place. And you will not lose

Firmware files can be found here http://forum.motofan.ru/index.php?s=&showtopic=1730230&view=findpost&p=1625509
[Droid Pro General] retrobot:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1419303

If you need RDS Lite just google for it. Make sure its 4.9 or up though.
[Droid Pro General] ganling83:
it just seems not success?why,there is something wrong with me,please give me some matters need attention

send from debian for android
[HTC One X] Staceymobiler:
Ok so i'm trying to figure out if my speaker on my one x is shot....anyone else getting excessive distortion at 80-100% full volume? Maybe i'm being picky but i like my devices to be perfect lol
[HTC One X] djolebih:
Mine is just fine and clear.
[HTC One X] JayceOoi:
Same issue here but on certain songs only.
[HTC One X] Staceymobiler:
same, maybe the songs we're choosing are too hardcore :P
[HTC One X] jimminez:
Maby your mp3 bitrate is crap :D
[HTC One X] Eddzz!!:
^ That's more likely. Try downloading the same on at 320kbps and see if that makes a difference :) Or better yet, try playing a lossless audio encoded track like a FLAC. Assuming the One X can handle FLACs :confused:
[HTC One X] Staceymobiler:
hmmm good idea! it's an m4a file...call me stupid but does that make any difference?
[HTC One X] Eddzz!!:
It doesn't make you stupid :-P just unaware! mp3, m4a, aac - these are all compressed formats. This often means that sound quality is sacrificed in order to make a file smaller in size. However not always do compressed files sound bad - its often down to the bitrate of the track. Higher the kbps, the better the track will sound when it's amplified! When you download music files, try to make sure that they are at least 128kbps. I personally believe 196kbps is a happy medium between sound and quality. Lossless formats, e.g. FLAC, ALAC or WMA are going to be the best sounding however they will take up significantly more disk space. Hope this info helps :-)
[HTC One X] pham87:
yeah I have it too

it sounds like there's this flickering echo / the audio cuts in and out..

sometimes it happens, sometimes it doesn't
[HTC One X] kev51773:
I have exactly the same problem. Up to about 80% the sound quality is acceptable (barely)

Above 80% it sounds like the speaker's blown. I'm not a particulaly fussy person but even to my ears it's terrible.

Has anyone had any success returning a phone for a problem like this?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] BlackDino:
Hey guys,

I was fairly disappointed by the amount of gingerbread styling left over using apps that havent been designed to use the new holo theme.

I have taken it upon myself to remove the default gingerbread styling and move to the holo resources.

This fix is all xml and uses no additional images.

To incorporate I believe you can just move over the styles.xml to framework-res.apk/values/styles.xml

Anyone using this theme please provide feedback since there may be buggy or incorrectly themed instances throughout.

Theme Flashable

Downloads

http://goo.im/devs/blackdino

You can use this with themes from the aokp theme chooser
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ezcats:
Thanks...I'll use this in my theme too...credits to you...does this just fix the orange to blue? I did that already. :)