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    Root What should I do? .596 to .605

    So I haven't been here in a while and I'm not really sure what steps I should take to get my phone up to speed. I am on .596, rooted. I just checked for a software update and was able to download the update but it fails during installation. What should I do from here? Do I have to do an sbf to...
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    Root Bootlooping after wiping data/cache on rooted GB

    I was having some freezing/lag issues on the newest GB and wiped data & cache from the D2 bootstrap recovery. Now upon reboot my phone is bootlooping. Any advice?
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    Root Horrible battery drain from Mediaserver (on GB)

    Since I updated to the latest GB, I have had the constant sync icon but just ignored it and decided to live with it since I didn't think it was actually syncing anything. But I've been getting huge battery drain and I checked the usage and Mediaserver was at like 46%. I thought I disabled the...
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    Root [ROM] Blackhole Build-Your-Own ROM - Sonofskywalker3

    Very cool way to build and install your own customized rom, courtesy of Sonofskywalker3 at androiddoes. Exclusive to VIP members there, FYI. http://www.androiddoes.net/index.php
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    Root [THEME] Black AOSP for Liberty v1.0

    This was one of my favorite themes for GummyJAR, now on Liberty :) Credit again goes to Ad0131065: [Theme] Black AOSP for Liberty 1.0 - Droid Forum - Verizon Droid & the Motorola Droid Forum
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    Root HOW TO: Extract themed icons for use in other themes, docks, etc.

    Here are easy step by step instructions on extracting icons from themed apps for use on your dock or in other themes - I've seen this question asked a few times and I kind of had to teach myself how to do it a while ago because I didn't find a step by step guide anywhere: 1.) Use Root Explorer...
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    Root Favorite ROM for the Droid X

    Thought it would be interesting to see what the favorite ROMs are for the DX here. It would also help new users see what are the most widely used and tested ROMs when they make a decision what ROM to use. I'm sure ApeX is going to win by a landslide but will be interesting to see what is...
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    Root [THEME] Black AOSP for GummyJar 2.5

    All credit to Ad0131065 Download: Black AOSP for GummyJar 2.5 Original thread here
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    Root [THEME] Ultimate Droid for GummyJar 2.5

    If you're excited about the Ultimate Droid ROM but don't want to run the current (buggy) version, the Ultimate Droid theme for GummyJar 2.5 is the next best thing... Credit to Blackdroid and mikeyinid -- original post here: [THEME] Ultimate Droid 2.5...by BlackDroid - Droid Forum - Verizon...
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    Root [THEME] Gummy_WaterMark for GummyJar

    This is a really cool looking theme for the GummyJar ROM (which is awesome by the way). Updated for GummyJar 2.5: With animations:LFY_Watermark_2.5-anim.zip No animations:LFY_Watermark_2.5.zip Credit to mikeyinid, original thread here: [THEME] Gummy_WaterMark - Droid Forum - Verizon Droid...
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    Root TRON THEME for rubiX focused 1.9.0

    [THEME]TRON THEME for RubiX Focused 1.9.0 - Droid Forum - Verizon Droid & the Motorola Droid Forum Cool Tron theme by RoLa for rubiX focused 1.9.0 (2.3.32 or 2.3.34 only)
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    Fix for the camera issue on deodexed Droid 2?

    So, browsing around different sites, it seems there is a pretty common issue of the camera app force closing instantly on Droid2s that are deodexed with the latest OS. Has anyone found a fix for this yet? It seems like kind of a big issue to be ignored. Reformatting sd card did not work for...
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    Root rubiX Focused 1.9.0 (leak & non leak versions)

    Didn't see this posted here yet. I was just getting my 1.8.6 and black juice dialed in! Fixes the battery issue from 1.8.9. Credit to drod2169. rubiX Focused 1.9.0 Leak/Non-Leak - Droid Forum - Verizon Droid & the Motorola Droid Forum
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    Root Question about going back to a Rom

    Don't wanna hijack this thread, but since it came up, will the back to stock theme just make your phone "look" stock again or does it actually take the framework, etc back to stock? Wondering because I messed up and don't have a backup on my wife's droid 2 and need to remove the blackglass...
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    Help Camera issue...think I may have to SBF...

    So, rooted my wife's Droid2, made a backup, installed BlackGlass theme. All was good for awhile, then the camera stopped working. When she tries to open the app, the screen goes black and then back to the home screen. I searched around and saw someone else with the problem reformatted their...
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    Root [ROM] rubiX Blurry 1.6.3

    Drod has released the new version of his blurry rubiX rom, 1.6.3. I am copying and reposting from his post on androiddoes.net. I haven't tried this yet as I am still stuck on his blurless roms, but I am hearing good things. Link to original post: rubiX Blurry 1.6.3 ANDROID DOES EXCLUSIVE
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    WD MyBook external hard drive just died on me...

    I plugged it into my computer, opened it up as usual. Was going to delete some stuff to free space. Tried to open a folder and it hung up for a while. Then the window just closed and it said I did not eject the disc properly. Plugged it back in and my computer sees it, but when I open it, it...
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    Accessories Review:: Rubberized Snap On Hard Case Cover, Black

    Amazon.com: Rubberized Snap On Hard Case Cover for Motorola DROID X, Black: Everything Else: Reviews, Prices & more First impression of this case is that it felt very thin and cheap, even more so than I expected. The case is slightly pliable but stiff plastic. I really like the black matte...
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    Root NO Home Launcher, cannot access anything

    Uh oh, need help...I was trying to install a custom Launcher Pro from here: [THEME|MOD] 11.01.10 signals23 LauncherPro 0.8.1.1 widgets - xda-developers And I uninstalled my stock version of LP so I could install the new version...only problem is I already uninstalled the ADW that came with...
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    Root Advantage to using hacked 3G Hotspot vs. Wireless Tether?

    What are the differences and/or advantages to using Wireless Tether vs. "hacked" 3G Hotspot, which I've been seeing people talk about recently? I was under the impression that Wireless Tether is a free option for wireless hotspot capability - is using the hacked 3G hotspot less detectible or...
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    Cormac McCarthy

    Is anybody else here a fan of McCarthy or read any of his work? The first book of his I read was No Country For Old Men after being blown away by the movie. I read The Road next, before it was made into a movie, and it's now one of my top 5 books of all time. After that I read Blood Meridian...
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    Help Loud noise when using speaker phone function

    My wife has a Droid2 and when she uses the speaker phone function, things sound fine on her end, but for the caller on the other end, there is an unbearably loud noise of them speaking. For instance, when I call her and she has me on speaker, I can hear myself speaking super loud coming out of...
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    Is Launcher Pro Plus faster/smoother than ADW?

    I've been using ADW because I like the easy cookie cutter themes but I notice it lags sometimes when switching between screens and sometimes icons and widgets will disappear then reappear as the screens load. I tried the free version of Launcher Pro and as I was setting up the screens it felt...
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    Help Calendar not syncing

    I'm having issues syncing the calendar on my Droid X with my gmail calendar. Most of the time I can't even get the events I just created in the calendar app to save on the phone. I will input the event and click "save" and it will show up for a second or two, then disappear completely. Every...
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    Help music player freezing/crashing phone

    Recently when I use the stock/default music player, when I try to pause or stop it, it keeps playing. If I press the hard home key, it will go to the home screen but the music will keep playing even if I press pause. If I am still in the music player app and press the back button, it goes to a...