Hi, i dont know much about rooting phones but im interested in rooting my phone. i have the Motorola droid running on 2.2 and was wondering if someone could explain what rooting does exactly for my phone and how i can do it. Thanks, Gavin.
Check out this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1091383
Hi everyone,
Just as the title says, I have a friend in Mexico who owns a Motoroi which I assume is the equivalent to the Droid 1 here in the US. He's stuck in 2.1 and wants to upgrade to 2.2 and Im not sure if there was an official update or not.
So I suggested him to maybe lean towards a ROM. So, are the ROMs available for the Droid 1 compatible with his phone or will there be a problem? Thanks in advace.
After all day of googling and researching....
I have concluded that it is not possible for CMDA Verizon Droid.
Can someone please help me?
(or just confirm my conclusion?)
This all started when I tried to flash CM7 for the Droid (CDMA)
Im looking to re-sbf my phone.. change the rom etc.basically take everything on it and make it different than it is now...cuz its buggy. anyway
my question is im looking for sbf's for droid 3 but alot of stuff i find is for droid x and stuff i was wondering if it matters like if it has to be for Droid 3 or Droid 2 or Droid x for it to work on Droid 3/Droid 2/ or Droid X. also do certain ROMS require certain SBF's?
Thanks!!
The DROID 3 requires a droid 3 sbf, as do all phones require sbfs for their particular model. And for the second part, there are different roms that require different base systems. They usually tell which they work with. Additionally, some of the newer versions prevent using an sbf to return to previous versions.
Just as a side note, sbf isn't actually used anymore, the files are now fxz files, but the terms sbf is still commonly used in reference to them. Both file types can be flashed in rsd lite.
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nightwolf92 said:
Im looking to re-sbf my phone.. change the rom etc.basically take everything on it and make it different than it is now...cuz its buggy. anyway
my question is im looking for sbf's for droid 3 but alot of stuff i find is for droid x and stuff i was wondering if it matters like if it has to be for Droid 3 or Droid 2 or Droid x for it to work on Droid 3/Droid 2/ or Droid X. also do certain ROMS require certain SBF's?
Thanks!!
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It absolutely DOES matter, each phone is totally different when it comes to SBF files. DO NOT even try one not made for the Droid 3. And make sure it is the correct SBF for the right model of Droid 3 (XT860, XT862... etc).
You NEED to know the version and model you have. Settings>About Phone.
If you have the XT862 (verizon wireless model and are running 5.5.959 or 5.6.890) you will need to look here: http://rootzwiki.com/topic/4370-sbf-droid-3-fastboot-files-55959-and-56890/
If you are running the latest OTA 5.7.960, look here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1686911
linuxgator said:
The DROID 3 requires a droid 3 sbf, as do all phones require sbfs for their particular model. And for the second part, there are different roms that require different base systems. They usually tell which they work with. Additionally, some of the newer versions prevent using an sbf to return to previous versions.
Just as a side note, sbf isn't actually used anymore, the files are now fxz files, but the terms sbf is still commonly used in reference to them. Both file types can be flashed in rsd lite.
Sent from my DROID BIONIC using Tapatalk 2
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Thanks. im running Steeldroid OC.. and its super buggy but i installed like 5.6.890 or 5.7.960 but it is super buggy. i want something stable for once...
Senate9690 said:
It absolutely DOES matter, each phone is totally different when it comes to SBF files. DO NOT even try one not made for the Droid 3. And make sure it is the correct SBF for the right model of Droid 3 (XT860, XT862... etc).
You NEED to know the version and model you have. Settings>About Phone.
If you have the XT862 (verizon wireless model and are running 5.5.959 or 5.6.890) you will need to look here: http://rootzwiki.com/topic/4370-sbf-droid-3-fastboot-files-55959-and-56890/
If you are running the latest OTA 5.7.960, look here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1686911
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Thank you!
yesss you provide links! lol, i appreciate the response, im running 5.7.960 on my phone its XT862, imma SBF or ... what Linux said Fxz to 5.6.890. any recomendations on a rom for that?
nightwolf92 said:
Thanks. im running Steeldroid OC.. and its super buggy but i installed like 5.6.890 or 5.7.960 but it is super buggy. i want something stable for once...
Thank you!
yesss you provide links! lol, i appreciate the response, im running 5.7.960 on my phone its XT862, imma SBF or ... what Linux said Fxz to 5.6.890. any recomendations on a rom for that?
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Personally, I've found Maverick and Haters gonna Hate ROMs to be the best. They, along with others can be found here http://www.droidforums.net/forum/droid-3-roms/
For all flashing intents and troubleshooting purposes, is the A855 the same as the A853 or at least similar enough to use ROMs and apps intended for the A853 on the A855?
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For all flashing intents and troubleshooting purposes, is the A855 the same as the A853 or at least similar enough to use ROMs and apps intended for the A853 on the A855?
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No, do not flash an A853 which is the Motorola Milestone ROM or anything else on the A855 Motrola Droid these phones are very different and you will brick your phone. Only flash Motorola Droid A855 ROM's on the Motorola Droid. Let me know if you still have questions .