Root Time to RE-ROM, and need handholding

notaguru · Mar 1, 2013

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.

THANKS, Gurus

themib · Mar 3, 2013

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

notaguru · Mar 3, 2013

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.

notaguru · Mar 3, 2013

IS THIS CLOSE???

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?

themib · Mar 3, 2013

yes that should be good
with wizards miui, no gaaps needed

updated cm7,
here [ROM] CM7-GBKernel .621 which would need gaaps

themib · Mar 3, 2013

wizard does list a longer install method

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!

should follow that

notaguru · Mar 3, 2013

I put (only) the zip file on the SD card, and when I got to Step 4 to flash the new ROM it ran for a moment and then:

E:signature verification failed
Installation aborted

themib · Mar 3, 2013

few things to check
was it this file MIUI.us_Shadow_2012.11.11-Aroma-Wizard0f0s-signed.zip

did you verify md5 check sum,of rom zip, before moving to sd card

which version of cwm 2.0xx or 5.0xx
selected
Install zip from SD card and not install update zip

notaguru · Mar 3, 2013

The file is via the link you gave me, titled:

MIUI.us_Shadow_2012.11.12-Aroma-Wizard0f0s-signed.zip

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.

themib · Mar 3, 2013

was it android recovery or clockworkmod recovery

notaguru · Mar 3, 2013

Yes -- to the Motorola image

themib · Mar 3, 2013

that was meant to be either or, not yes or no

notaguru · Mar 3, 2013

Sorry - Imisunderstood.

The image is headed by

Android system recovery <3e>

notaguru · Mar 3, 2013

Presumably that's how I failed the IQ test. Is it fixable?

themib · Mar 3, 2013

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

notaguru · Mar 3, 2013

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?

themib · Mar 3, 2013

use the link, instructions are there

edit:links are blue on this grey background easy to miss

notaguru · Mar 3, 2013

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

themib · Mar 3, 2013

yes that is correct

notaguru · Mar 3, 2013

OK - got it. 72.9% confidence.

For now, let's assume I'll get it right. In fact, since the phone is running (Gummy) I might leave it alone until tomorrow.

I'm very grateful for your help!!

themib · Mar 3, 2013

good
well it likely is running much better, after wiping data
no problem, you are welcome

notaguru · Mar 4, 2013

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

themib · Mar 4, 2013

no, you did not purchase the modified 2/x bootstrap
that is a free download, [ROMS] Droid X 4.5.621 Stock Rooted / Stock Deodexed / Modded (1.6) ClockworkMod Flashable Updates by kY - Droid X Development - RootzWiki - Page 20
you must have downloaded the original D2, Dx, or D3 bootstrap, from the google play store, which should be fine

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!

notaguru · Mar 4, 2013

That looks perfect and even I can follow that script, BUT: how do I get a screen that enables the App Drawer? It never boots past the word android...

themib · Mar 4, 2013

app drawer is just where you go, to open your apps

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