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[Motorola Droid RAZR] nebrando:
Hi, I am looking around for a ROM to install on a friends device and I noticed that the only tutorial I found for this phone is with the BootManager. Does that mean that is the only way to flash a new ROM?

Can I just install CWM through fastboot and install a ROM through recovery?

Do I need to unlock the bootloader on this device?

Thanks in advance. Sorry for the stupid questions but I have never had a Motorola device and am not familiar with the procedures.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] Fracta1:
The bootloader on the Motorola RAZR is not unlockable.

I've flashed custom ROMs using both SafeStrap and BootMenu (my favourite is BootMenu, here's a link for more info on it: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1720351)

The neat thing about the RAZR is that it can be dual-booted using either of these recoveries. I am running both Eclipse ICS and stock Blur.

The most well known ROM for RAZR is probably Eclipse. If you have the GSM model, you'll need a patch or ported version. There are also ported alphas of CM9, 10 and AOKP.

Let me know if you have more questions or want some more links :)
[Motorola Droid RAZR] nebrando:
Thanks for the response.

So, is SafeStrap and BootMenu a custom recovery, or do I still install CWM or TWRP?

Do you have any experience with the CM10 or AOKP ports? If so, are they at all stable?
[Motorola Droid RAZR] Fracta1:
SafeStrap and BootMenu are both CWM-based recoveries; they're all you need to flash. I prefer BootMenu, though it was a bit more complex to set up (Eclipse wasn't flashing in SafeStrap for some reason so that's when I started trying BootMenu). BootMenu lets you select which ROM to boot upon powering on the device (stock or the second one you flashed, alternatively you can flash your new ROM on top of the stock system but I don't see why you would), or boot into recovery. If you're really used to basic CWM I'd go for SafeStrap unless otherwise needed though.

I've tried both CM10 and the AOKP JB ROM (these flashed perfectly fine in SafeStrap). The camera doesn't work and apparently deep sleep doesn't either. It wasn't friendly on battery in my experience. I had trouble with data, too (this may have been my APN settings... But at the time I hadn't even tried playing with those because I didn't figure that was my problem). Wiping the cache partition and dalvik cache allowed data every so often on the next boot, but then apps started acting up (likely because of the dalvik wipe) until another reboot... which killed the data again :silly: The general consensus is that data works though. But overall, I wouldn't try it just yet unless you make sure it's installed on your second system and not flashed over your stock one.

Here's the link in case you want a looksie at some Jelly Bean goodness: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1801379

I can't say enough good things about Eclipse. Try that if you want. Incredibly stable and all main features are working - fantastic modified AOSP look too. It's my daily driver :D

Original Eclipse CDMA page: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1795493

GSM patches in case that applies to you (the FULL Eclipse port is towards the bottom, ready to flash without patching): http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1805380

Oh, and finally, SafeStrap recovery: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1847599

Just make sure you enable Safe System in recovery and you can go flash-happy without any worry! :D Disabling Safe System puts you right back to stock (you can re-enable Safe System to go back into the ROM you have installed on there).

So yeah, that's about it! Check out the links; everything you need to know should be in them, and I'll try to help more if you need! Have fun :D

Edit: CM10 port entered beta today (AOKP port disappeared from the page?). Camera is working as well as other little features; still no deep sleep.
[Droid RAZR M General] Hell-Intimidator:
Just took the video using my RAZR M and edited on iMovie. Let me know what do you think.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EsYcSWRAmyA&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Sent from my XT907
[Droid RAZR M General] jntdroid:
I like your video (song/editing/etc), but honestly I'm not too impressed with the quality of the M's camera. While the video focuses in occasionally and gets a little more crisp, for the most part, it looks like the quality of a home video from the 70s, just taken in today's environment. That's by no means a hit on your video, but the M's camera. Which, if I was totally honest, frustrates me more each day with its inconsistencies. I have 3 young kids, so an impromptu shot here and there happens a lot... but most of the time I can't trust this camera and it takes a few "takes" to get a decent shot - which obviously doesn't work with little kids! :)

It would be one thing if that was the norm, but c'mon Motorola, put some effort into your camera already - Samsung/HTC and obviously Apple are killing you in this area!
[Droid RAZR M General] Hell-Intimidator:
I understand that you're not impressed with the quality. I'm still happy to jump my RAZR M from DX. If I want a better quality camera, Canon or GoPro is what I'll like to use.

Sent from my XT907
[Droid RAZR M General] dew.man:
While I would also like to see a better camera on a phone, I can't agree with that statement. Coming from a Motorola Defy, in the last few months I've played extensively with Galaxy Nexus (ICS and JB, stock and custom roms), Sony Xperia Acro S (again stock and custom roms), iPhone 4s/5, and now Razr M, and while the iPhone does remain at the top of the pack, the Razr M is no worse than the GN or Xperia. Sadly, that's not saying much as I think my Defy still had a better camera.

On a side note, I'd like to point out that the lack of quality may be more software related. The GN shipped with such a bad camera that it was practically unusable. A few firmware updates later, the camera/picture quality had improved ten-fold. I'm hoping the same happens with the M...
[Droid RAZR M General] jntdroid:
Very true - these are still phones anyway! :)

I'm hoping so as well, since it can take excellent shots, and has some inconsistencies. The fact that there are inconsistencies with some quality mixed in lends me to believe that you're right, and hopefully so. JB should be here within the next 90 days if they meet their promise, so we'll see.
[Droid RAZR M General] GPhoenix:
Nice video and music, definitely like the small town drive by scene. :cyclops: By the way, were there any additional edits/changes to the factory settings for the recording or was it recorded as-is with the default settings? It looked kind of dim/dark around the edges to give it sort of a tunnel view of what was being recorded.
[Droid RAZR M General] Hell-Intimidator:
I edited it using iMovie on my iMac.

Sent from my XT907
[Droid RAZR M General] melo563:
I don't think the camera is that bad if you adjust your settings accordingly and use the tap to focus it generally focuses very quick and good I am not a photo buff or anything but I like the camera and I think it is better than my sensation and Gnex cams especially the video quality.
[Galaxy Ace S5830i Android Development] domnic79:
Forest.apk is a live wallpaper.
[Galaxy Ace S5830i Android Development] Shankay:
Edited :)
[Galaxy Ace S5830i Android Development] kurek007:
TouchWiz30Launcher.apk Touchwiz 3.0 can be deleted if you have another launcher installed :)
[Galaxy Ace S5830i Android Development] Shankay:
Yes thats why it is in green but you are right ill add more to the description cause some people might not know that.
[Galaxy Ace S5830i Android Development] domnic79:
Phonesky.apk is related to vending.apk (google playstore). If u dont hv vendings.apk den it installs it automatically.

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Unidentifiedinbox.apk is social hub.

Thinkdroid.apk is office app.

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Fota is for firmware over the air download. Its in about phone option.

U forgot to mention vendings.apk in d op.

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Shareapp.apk is for sharing option in gallery like bluetooth & other stuff.
[Galaxy Ace S5830i Android Development] Shankay:
Thanks dom, i edited it again :)
[Galaxy Ace S5830i Android Development] Alucard1989pl:
thinkdroid.apk you can delete if you have another office app like kingsoft office or quick office :)
[Galaxy Ace S5830i Android Development] symm3try:
gallery3d.apk

if you delete Gallery3D.apk you can`t change lock screen wallpaper in display settings.
[Galaxy Ace S5830i Android Development] Shankay:
Thats right, but since you are going to make a custom rom there are several mods like 6 Lockscreen. :)
[Galaxy Ace S5830i Android Development] mitchst2:
I've removed contacts.apk and mms.apk and replaced with Go Contacts Ex and Go SMS Pro.

Also froze default launcher, using Go Launcher Ex. Keeping default just in case.

BTW contacts storage and call logs etc. are not stored in contacts.apk.
[Galaxy Ace S5830i Android Development] eagleeyetom:
This thread deserves to be a sticky :)
[Galaxy Ace S5830i Android Development] paradoxiumwind:
You froze the default launcher? What is it called? Last time I messed with something like that it soft-bricked the phone because I couldn't access any menus and I had to restore a backup. BTW is the OP still updating the first post even?

I think if something removes functionality from the phone even if you can replace that functionality with another app, you should write it in the note, not everybody will know what every app does, that's the point of the guide right? What if someone can't do something and has no idea why, but it's because they removed an app and got unexpected results?
[Galaxy Ace S5830i Android Development] Shankay:
Didnt froze default launcher. Just download your desired Launcher, Run it. And then delete TouchWiz :) I havent had any problems at all. Yes I´m, last update was 22nd september as you can see.
[Galaxy Ace S5830i Android Development] paradoxiumwind:
I see. Also I was editing my post just now incase you missed the additionals.
[Galaxy Ace S5830i Android Development] Shankay:
Yeah i saw additionals and have been thinking of that i might change the structure of the thread and add a few notes, might have time this weekend :)
[Galaxy Ace S5830i Android Development] GermainZ:
When in doubt about what an application does, check its data (especially the database files) in the /data/data folder. It can reveal a lot of info.
[Galaxy Ace S5830i Android Development] refazta90:
Thanks man...!!!
[Galaxy Ace S5830i Android Development] codeknight11:
Badgeprovider.apk

Notifies about the no. of sms and calls on respective icons in dock on launcher.

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Phonesky.apk is actually Google Play itself. On some firmwares it is named Phonesky.apk and on some Vending.apk
[Galaxy Ace S5830i Android Development] codeknight11:
I THINK deleting Google Talk wont affect Google Maps functionality. It will work without any problems.

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Also deleting Mms.apk might cause problems. You might not be able to receive messages at all. Happens on S5830, dont know about S5830I.
[Galaxy Ace S5830i Android Development] Shankay:
Deleting mms apk is possible only if you replace this app for example with a modded one or maybe one app for the same purpose from google play. Google Maps work perfect without google talk but i place it under caution, cause some people use both apps and perhaps someone might not know that if you delete talk you wont be able to use all the functions of maps
[Galaxy Ace S5830i Android Development] farrukhafzal:
no, if u have other msging app like chompsms installed......you can delete mms.apk

It works and sms is sent and recieved without it
[Galaxy Ace S5830i Android Development] codeknight11:
Doesnt work on my S5830. Tried a year back though, dont know if that'll work on newer firmwares.
[Galaxy Ace S5830i Android Development] abhi922:
AxT9IME.apk

BluetoothTestMode.apk

Calendar.apk

CalendarProvider.apk

CSC.apk

DownloadProviderUI.apk

DrmProvider.apk

DrmUA.apk

FactoryTest.apk

fotaclient.apk

GoogleBackupTransport.apk

GoogleCalendarSyncAdapter.apk

GoogleContactsSyncAdapter.apk

GoogleFeedback.apk

MobileTrackerEngineTwo.apk

ShareApp.apk

signin.apk

SnsAccount.apk

SnsProvider.apk

Stk.apk

syncmldm.apk

syncmlds.apk

can be deleted easily without any problem

-----some internal features may gone like

ota updates,sync with other accounts like facebook ,etc.

but u can use facebook app or friendcaster ......

----samsung ota feature is also useless

as we usually use custom roms........

----deleting stk not harm ur niether network nor data.....

just needed if u want to stop services like flash , news,etc...

but can be stop services using sms ....

---AxT9IME can be deleted when u want to use another keyboard ...

with this u need to remove "T9DB" FOLDER from system........

then install any other keyboard from market...

-----delete BluetoothTestMode.apk and use this code in phone to test bluetooth *#*#197328640#*#*

-----FactoryTest.apk can be Removed without any problems. If you have ever run autostarts, you´ll realize how much of a hog this apk really is during some actions...

MobileTrackerEngineTwo.apk ----This app and the next control the tracker ability on your phone. What this does is if you lose your phone you can use this to track it down and find it. If it gets stolen, you can use this to lead the cops to the thief. Although this is an awesome idea, if you don´t live in a perfect world, it would be wiser not to go after the guy who stole your phone in case he decides to, hum..., go kill you afterwards... Besides, I live in Argentina, and the cops cannot be trusted to do this kind of job... they´ll tell you they can´t do anything. These things stay on memory all the time and really consume battery, so if you don´t care about this feature and really just take care of your stuff, you´ll not be needing these two apps.

SnsAccount.apk ------ Does the feeds sync with facebook and twitter. Without this, you won´t be informed of new tweets of your friends saying "OMG! I´m at the toilet reading cosmo magazine. LOLZ".

syncmldm.apk ----- Device Management. I read something somewhere but don´t really remember what it was. I deleted this accidentally while trying to delete syncmlds.apk but nothing has broken yet...

syncmlds.apk ----- This has to do with the Synchronize page options in the settings menu. If you don´t use it, it has no meaning in your life.

wssyncmlnps.apk ----- This is Over The Air Programming. What this does is if your provider decides it has a better way to configure your device or alterations to do to improve something, they´ll send you a message telling to dial such and such number. Your phone will go into download mode and somethings will be updated. My carrier never has done such things, and really I trust the guys from XDA to configure my phone way better than my carrier. I usually remove this....

thats all ....................

if i help u in any way then hit thanks button.....
[Galaxy Ace S5830i Android Development] DevilMind007:
i can't see the difference between Red & Green, can't read yellow on white background

you need to change Green & red & yellow for Red/green color blind people all over the world like me

plz make them

Black Bold means DO NOT delete.

Blue means you can delete.

Orange Italic means delete with caution.
[Galaxy Ace S5830i Android Development] NocturnalDroid:
Enter carriers MMS settings manually in chosen 3rd party app and everything should be fine without Mms.apk, right? :good:
[Galaxy Ace S5830i Android Development] ithunter:
IT means deleting factory test is better na ?
[Galaxy Ace S5830i Android Development] angel.sea:
I use maps without any problems and I uninstalled google talk ... maybe it was a problem for the old releise of maps*
[Galaxy Ace S5830i Android Development] srt99:
thanks a lot for this guide...removed most of the useless apks from system..!!

bt i have question is it safe to delete odex files too ??

like i have deleted gallery3d.apk and music.apk but the gallery.odex and music.odex and other odex files are still there..can i delete those files too ?

i am using stock rom gigngerbread.xxlk3

thanks, awaiting your reply :)
[Galaxy Ace S5830i Android Development] abhi922:
yes it is safe to delete odex files.............
[Galaxy Ace S5830i Android Development] :
@abhi

Can I delete drm provider and ua do.......?????????? Cos it's in red and the features are imp I think so....

Could u explain why you said to delete

And can i delete sns apk?????????
[Galaxy Ace S5830i Android Development] srt99:
what exactly is lcdtest.apk ?

is it safe to delete it? what function will be affected if i delete it ?
[Galaxy Ace S5830i Android Development] :
It's of no use

It is for testing lcd by typing some code on dial pad and nothing else

It's just of no use

Delete it

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If u delete the u can't show ur friends that ur lcd is working

Lol
[Galaxy Ace S5830i Android Development] kutsaras:
HELP!!!

What program to install to delete the useless one?
[Galaxy Ace S5830i Android Development] :
Any system apps unistaller or root explorer then system/app and delete the appS
[Galaxy Ace S5830i Android Development] R.A.D DROID:
Is hangouts (replaces talk) and Google books OK to uninstall? :confused: cuz I dont use them
[Galaxy Ace S5830i Android Development] srt99:
yeah..

it's ok to uninstall hangout and google books
[Galaxy Ace S5830i Android Development] Reynaldi:
So this is very funny
[Galaxy Ace S5830i Android Development] srt99:
sorry for asking, but what is so funny ??
[Galaxy Ace S5830i Android Development] Reynaldi:
So I saw this , when I am using xda developers app

I think not funny at all
[Galaxy Ace S5830i Android Development] iamareebjamal:
May be you need a good sleep
[Galaxy Ace S5830i Android Development] :
thank you
[Galaxy Ace S5830i Android Development] Sandy||Striker:
very helpfull thread. thanks
[Galaxy Ace S5830i Android Development] bangdes:
Be aware, do not delete sns facebook or we cannot access free data charge to facebook..
[Galaxy Ace S5830i Android Development] Assem Sherif:
Awesome thread but just a question....

To which apk are "Navigation" "Latitude" and "Places" apps related? Cause it seems like they're shortcuts to something
[Galaxy Ace S5830i Android Development] ochena ojana:
WHAT IS THIS ?​

atci service

auto dialer

bsp teliphony

e set terminel

mtk android suit daemon

mtk logger

noise field

omacp

uicc1 terminel

gy beauty snap

lm features suite

mafp setting

{please tel me about thes apps}
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] EMVS:
Hello i´v been reading for a week and finally tryied to flash my Razr acording to this post -----> http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1753383 and i keep getting the error described on the attached file. Im from Angola but the phone was bought in Singapore . Can someone help me pls:confused:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] edvin15:
Not sure if this was a feature in ICS, but i'm running AOKP toro jb build 22 - and i missing 2 things:

1. can't unlock phone with just entering 4 digit number/pin, have to press OK to unlock - was able to on ICS 4.0.4

2. when typing txt, email, whatsapp, etc...when I hit space bar, it used to give me these options: . ? , ! - now I get no options.

verizon galaxy nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Zeinzu:
For the second one, go into the keyboard settings, and in advanced disable next word prediction.

Sent from my AOSP Android 4.1.1 Galaxy Nexus.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Dragn4rce:
For #2

Go to settings>Keyboard & input>select android keyboard setting>advanced>turn of word prediction.

Fixed

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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] El Daddy:
I can't comment on the lock screen. Never used a pin.

For they keyboard go into settings>input>android keyboard settings>advanced> uncheck next word prediction.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] edvin15:
SWEET! thx.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] El Daddy:
Haha triple ninja!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] edvin15:
Found the pin unlock option under ROM control lock screen.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
Stock 4.1 (and all previous versions) require that you hit "OK" on the PIN screen.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Paul22000:
Almost every time I want to use my bluetooth headphones, I turn on the phone's bluetooth, turn on the headphones, they connect, I press play on a podcast, and BAM after a second or so of audio, it pauses automatically, drops the connection and my headphones are turned *OFF*.

Sometimes audio doesn't even play. I hear the connect chime in my headphones and a second later they are disconnected and OFF.

This doesn't happen with my HTC Evo View 4G nor my company-provided iPad (lol).

Anyone else experience this?
[Windows Phone 7 General] yeahyeahyeah1981:
I kinda do:) My Samsung Focus hit the bin so I picked up an iphone 4s from a friend but am still secretly a WPhone junky. Didn't upgrade my OS on the 4s and won't. Come on, join in on the fun and laugh at Iphone users.
[Windows Phone 7 General] lsguntu:
Iam with you
[Windows Phone 7 General] Clark Joseph Kent:
Pointless thread, Thank You and Closed.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] genericwizard:
Has anyone figured out how to root the Pantech Burst without a PC? I am using a Mac, and after a lot of searching I got my phone to go into Fastboot using Androtility. Now Im trying to push prestoroot.img but I cant get any command to work in Terminal.

If anyone can give me some tips to get me to the next step it would be awesome. Or if someone knows of an alternative rooting method. One click apps havent worked unfortunately.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] marduk191:
Anywhere you see "adb push" You can also just copy the file to the phone. I made install.zip files for the ICS update to root,install CWM,Install the old bootloader. Just copied them to the external SD card and fastbooted CWM. You can install those all in one swipe in CWM and then just reboot. I think we had the same problems only on different systems. That was my workaround.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Rob the plumber:
I just picked this phone up, coming from the ET4G. My WiFi keeps turning itself back on. Am I missing something simple?

Thanks!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] evoer:
. Go to Settings>Wireless and network>More settings>Mobile Networks>Automatic Connections>and uncheck the box
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Rob the plumber:
Thanks!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Practitioner:
couldnt of said it any better myself. first time i saw this i was freaking out thinking my phone got poccess. everytime i turned on my phone i saw the wifi on, turned it off and 2 hours later it was back on. finally figured out that the automatic connection was turning the wifi on.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Rob the plumber:
It had me worried!
[Galaxy S III General] HipKat:
I'm thinking about making the switch to the SG3 in the near future (I'm past due for my upgrade) and want to start researching everything I can about the phone.

I know rooting is a breeze with Odin, but I'm looking for info on what I should keep on hand, like drivers, etc. Looks like CWM is the best recovery?? Or no?

How's the dev'ing going with this phone?

BTW, as much as I learned about and contributed to the Evo community, I'm hoping to make a good positive impact here, too, if and when I do make the switch
[Galaxy S III General] JJEgan:
BASICS

INDEX ROMS ETC .

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1674286

But if you read the sticky at the top of the page i guess you are NA origin and this is the I9300 International forum . So be aware that you must buy international version for firmware here .

jje
[Galaxy S III General] HipKat:
Ahhh, kk, yeah I am. Too many SG3 forums on XDA :/
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] RushAOZ:
I've been reading that there's an HD YouTube app? Where can I get this. YouTube app video quality is ass even with HD on.