This DX has been wonderfully stable for a long, long time - and in my 8th decade it's understandable that I've forgotten how it got to its current state, which is:
4.0.4
Rooted (with Pete's, IIRC)
Gummy Shadow 1.2.0
Operating on Verizon, via PagePlus (prepay)
Functionality is perfectly stable but it's become slower and slower, and battery usage has become very poor despite discipline and Juice Defender. I bought a new battery, then tried a battery from someone else's phone - no improvement even when I duplicated the settings on his DX. I deleted a lot of apps, then used a task killer to keep things simple. Still, battery life with either a BH5X or BH6X is 2-3 hours, when it once ran for a full day. Something's wrong.
So - I need either a new phone or a full refresh, and prefer the latter with a newer/better ROM. To achieve that, I will need recommendations, plus a careful step-by-step to help me avoid deadly errors.
OR - I'd gladly stay where I am if someone could diagnose the @^#!& battery-sucker.
several updated ROMs
wizards miui is popular
cm7 likely gets best battery life
links to ROM threads in my list
under DX
sd_shadow's list of links for Droid FAQs, SBF, Rooting, ROMs.... https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Goawxdx_UBF4Y8lqzHYWf8Ha3yUcRK4faq0UWIlXLWA/edit
download the ROM you like
boot to cwm recovery (press power/ reboot/ recovery)
create a backup
wipe data
install zip from SD card
if you installed a CM rom , you need to install gaaps zip also
reboot
more about installing
under using droid 2 bootstrap
Wow! That link goes to an encyclopedia. I found DroidX material - but it's like standing under a waterfall trying to get a drink. I'll work on it tomorrow, and THANKS.
1. Backup everything
2. Download MIUI zip (could not find Pooka CM7)
3. Store MIUI zip on phone's SD card
4. Boot to cwm recovery (press power/ reboot/ recovery)
5. Wipe data
6. Install zip from SD card
7. Reload and re-organize
With MIUI I don't need GAAPS, right?
Last edited by notaguru; March 3rd, 2013 at 06:48 PM.
1) Reboot into CWR
2) Go to "Mounts and Storage" and format /system, /data, and /cache.
3) Go to "Advanced" and wipe dalvik-cache.
4) Flash the zip.
5) Reboot
6) Toggle Superuser to allow Root Access.
7) Restore your previous backup.
8) Setup any widgets you want.
9) Enjoy!
No, I did not look at the check sum. I assumed the link was ok.
To boot into Recovery I used a utility called something like Quickboot, which offers Reboot, Shutdown, Recovery, etc. It got to Recovery satisfactorily, enabling data wipe, cache wipe, etc.
yes it didn't post like i wanted
that's the wrong one, needs to be clockworkmod recovery
press power button you should have several options
power off, reboot ...
choose reboot
then should have more options
bootloader, reboot, recovery
choose recovery
if that does not get you to cwm recovery
you need to install
link-Droid 2/x/3 Bootstrap
use the modified d2 or D3 bootstrap
Last edited by themib; March 3rd, 2013 at 09:50 PM.
Pushed the power button and it rebooted - just as though it has a ROM in it. Went to the Google sign-in, etc. Assuming it's not a brick, I'll find the Droid 2/x/3 Bootstrap. What then?
OK. This thing booted using the GUMMY ROM. It works, and is not a dead rectangular solid...
I'm now to do the BELOW, then repeat the PREVIOUS?
2nd option Download Modified Droid 2/X Bootstrapper (cwm 5.0.2.0), you will need to manually install the .apk Move Droid2Bootstrap621MOD.apk to sd card, navigate to file with phone’s file manager, tap on it, select install, you may have to change system settings to allow unknown sources
I purchased and installed Modified Droid 2/X Bootstrapper, which I understood had to be on the SD card. I thought I might get the option to move it there if I rebooted, but unfortunately it went past the red Motorola logo to android, and then went no further.
I removed the battery and retried it, producing a large image of a battery showing 100%. In all subsequent cases, and now, it just gets to the rippling android logo (the word), and nothing beyond. And it takes a very long time to do that.
I haven't found a combination of switches that makes a difference, and I *AM* facing east and saying the proper mantra.
If I hit the Power switch while holding both volume switches down, I get a Bootloader screen in white text: 30.04, Battery OK, OK to program, Connect USB Data Cable
Last edited by notaguru; March 4th, 2013 at 09:12 AM.
now you need to follow the steps 3-7
3. Go to App Drawer
4. Tap on Droid 2/X or 3 Bootstrap app
5. Tap on Bootstrap Recovery,
6. When you see superuser popup (allow/deny), select allow
7. Tap on OK when you see popup that says Success
follow steps to make nandroid backup (recommended)
1. Open D2, DX or D3 bootstrap app
2. Tap on Reboot Recovery, phone will automatically reboot to CWM Recovery
3. Once in the black screen with green writing, you will use the side volume rockers to scroll up and down and then the camera button to select, select with power button if using *cwm 2.5.0.8. * * * * *(D2,R2D2, and D2G can use arrow keys and ok)
4. Scroll down to backup/restore and select it.
5. Scroll to Backup and select it
The phone will begin to create a full backup (nandroid) of your system, data, and cache. This will take about 5 minutes to generate. After it is finished it will take you back to the main screen. If you want to move back to previous screens use the back hard key ↺ or power button
then
Install rom
1) Reboot into CWR (should already be there,, if not follow steps 1 & 2 of nandroid backup)
2) Go to "Mounts and Storage" and format /system, /data, and /cache.
3) Go to "Advanced" and wipe dalvik-cache.
4) Flash the zip.
5) Reboot
6) Toggle Superuser to allow Root Access.
9) Enjoy!
Last edited by themib; March 4th, 2013 at 09:41 AM.
ok you I purchased and installed Droid 2,X or 3 Bootstrap?
did you do any of this?
3. Go to App Drawer
4. Tap on Droid 2/X or 3 Bootstrap app
5. Tap on Bootstrap Recovery,
6. When you see superuser popup (allow/deny), select allow
7. Tap on OK when you see popup that says Success
Turn off phone
Press and hold Power key + Home hard key to power on the phone and bring up a triangle with an exclamation point inside next to a green Android graphic.
Press both Volume buttons down together to show the Android recovery menu.
Use volume buttons to scroll up or down in this menu. Highlight "wipe cache"
Tap Power button hard key to confirm the selection.
When format is complete, Tap Power button when prompted to reboot (Reboot system now will be highlighted)
if phone does not reboot
Reset instructions for DROID X on 2.3 Gingerbread Android:
Turn off phone
Press and hold Power key + Home hard key to power on the phone and bring up a triangle with an exclamation point inside next to a green Android graphic.
Press both Volume buttons down together to show the Android recovery menu.
Use volume buttons to scroll up or down in this menu. Highlight "wipe data/factory reset"
Tap Power button hard key to confirm the selection.
Handset will ask you to "Confirm wipe of all user data"
Select "Yes -- delete all user data"
Tap Power button hard key to confirm the selection and start wipeout of phone, handset will begin to format handset showing progress with multiple lines of ellipses (....)
Handset may take from 5-20 minutes to format.
When format is complete, Tap Power button when prompted to reboot (Reboot system now will be highlighted)
Tried to get a local expert to help today - he didn't get any further than I did, so I transferred my phone number to a spare non-android flip phone. WOW! - that is really a step backwards.
I'm assuming this Droid X is bricked:
1. When turned ON, it boots as far as the word android, then stops. It never gets to a home screen.
2. POWER with HOME button produces Android recovery screen. It will WIPE DATA and/or CACHE, and REBOOT, but goes to #1 above.
3. POWER with VOLUME CONTROLS produces Bootloader 30.04 screen white-on-black, "OK to program, connect USB cable" but I don't have a clue what to do from there. Pushing POWER again shuts it down instantly.
Removing the battery, facing east, etc. seem to make no difference. If there is hope, it might be via #3 - but if I connect a USB cable, then what?
its not brick, as in not fix able
just flash the 2.3.4 DX .sbf with rsd lite
links in my list
Good to know it's not a dead issue - BUT:
The unit will not boot.
...and
In "Bootloader" mode (PWR+VOL KEYS) the computer doesn't see the phone at the end of the USB cable.
How do I get to the phone's memory, or whatever? Do I remove the SD chip and externally install on it? If so, specifically WHAT FILE(S) DO I PUT ON THE CHIP??
sbf in my list is link to site under sbf, just use 2.3.3, because 2.3.4 is harder to root
or look at ezSBF for DX, it's a iso file that you burn to cd, and reboot pc to a linux program, that will flash sbf to phone
it's easier than it may sound.
Yes, apparently the phone had already taken .621 - presumably OTA without asking me, or I forgot. So, I just tried various combinations from your encyclopedia until something worked, et voila! I now have a working phone - my service back is to this piece of hardware. Even unrooted 2.3.4, I'm really happy!!!
Time to RE-ROM, and need handholding
