I just got my Bionic a couple days ago, rooted it, installed Liberty (that was my favorite on the DX so I had to!), then learned of an awesome app/recovery called Safe Strap. IMO opinion, it's one of the top 5 best things to happen to a Moto phone.
So I've flashed ICS (Bionic & Droid 3), CM7 (Droid 3), and others. But what else can we flash? It's booting from the sd card and it's a Moto....how dangerous could it be? Sbf fixes most everything. So who's thrown caution aside and flashed some stupid $h1t?? Obviously, data wont work and most likely other stuff, so you might ask why? Because we can (potentially).
What's the craziest thing you've flashed and how did it turn out?
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joshw0000 said:
I just got my Bionic a couple days ago, rooted it, installed Liberty (that was my favorite on the DX so I had to!), then learned of an awesome app/recovery called Safe Strap. IMO opinion, it's one of the top 5 best things to happen to a Moto phone.
So I've flashed ICS (Bionic & Droid 3), CM7 (Droid 3), and others. But what else can we flash? It's booting from the sd card and it's a Moto....how dangerous could it be? Sbf fixes most everything. So who's thrown caution aside and flashed some stupid $h1t?? Obviously, data wont work and most likely other stuff, so you might ask why? Because we can (potentially).
What's the craziest thing you've flashed and how did it turn out?
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now you're gonna have to flash the new safestrap that hashcode just posted
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now you're gonna have to flash the new safestrap that hashcode just posted
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Got it, thanks.
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Is Rom Manager/CWM working on the Bionic? Does it need anything special like the Droid X?
It needs someone to develop cwm for the phone. Im sure rom manager will install, you just cant do anything with it
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what about the bootstrap recovery from the X2?
Other than clearing data/cache/dalvik, there's not much you can use CWM or Rom Manager for right now...since I haven't seen any ROM's released for the Bionic yet.
Not so. If it was working, I could make a nandroid and then remove bloat etc and always return to stock.
How do you remove bloat on a rooted bionic?
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How do you remove bloat on a rooted bionic?
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well the safest way right now is to freeze them with tibackup...
that is what I have done to most of the vzw apps on my bionic.
I am currently working on it for the Bionic. I did a decent amount of work with hijack and the bootstrap for the droid 2 awhile back.
Matt4542 said:
I am currently working on it for the Bionic. I did a decent amount of work with hijack and the bootstrap for the droid 2 awhile back.
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Come hang out in #droidbionic on freenode and let us know the progress of your work.
Matt4542 said:
I am currently working on it for the Bionic. I did a decent amount of work with hijack and the bootstrap for the droid 2 awhile back.
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Thank you. It's so good to see such quick activity.
Whats the progress on ROM manager working on Bionic?
jmccoy72 said:
Whats the progress on ROM manager working on Bionic?
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We're waiting for Koush to get his Droid 3. Once he gets it and ports CWM, he'll have a working version for the Bionic as well.
Matt4542 said:
I am currently working on it for the Bionic. I did a decent amount of work with hijack and the bootstrap for the droid 2 awhile back.
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Wow Matt! I haven't seen you around in quite a long time, good to see you!!! Can't wait for you to develop CWM for the Bionic!!!
Is anyone still using the tweaked bootstrap or is everyone pretty much on safestrap now? Just wondering cuz im still on the tweaked bootstrap ;p too lazy to sbf and start all over ;p
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I think most people use Safestrap because Hash is amazing.
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I use tweaked bootstrap for pretty much the same reasons. I don't want to lose my current backups.
Safestrap is your best bet. Flash without fear!
xt860, android 2.3.5, Monster rom
I kinda agree with slayer. Im still not afraid to flash cuz its called a nandroid! Haha ;p
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jarzy00 said:
Is anyone still using the tweaked bootstrap or is everyone pretty much on safestrap now? Just wondering cuz im still on the tweaked bootstrap ;p too lazy to sbf and start all over ;p
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You don't have to sbf... just uninstall your current bootstrap, and install safestrap.. activate safestrap and install your choice of roms... if you disable safestrap, it just puts you back to where you were before you enabled it.. most people recommend using a base stock rom for your starting point but you don't have too..
How compatible are the DROID 3 and the Bionic? I just flashed the Ics 4.0.3 Rom built for the DROID 3 and it booted up perfectly. (No Boot loops) The camera that comes with it does not work (I would just get the .893 blur cam) but data does. I went back to Eclipse 2.1 and was still on 5.9.901 which is cool. But I want to know will this help out at all with a complete Ics Rom for the DROID BIONIC? I will attempt to flash other D3 ROMS just to see if everything goes all right.
Bionic
Eclipse 2.1 Rom on .901
Titanium-X Tpax
Rename this thread. The title is deceptive at best.
Cool how stable is it?
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How functional was the rom?
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When you say "data" works, are you saying that the 1x data is working or the 3g/4g data is working?
I suggest giving kejar or one of the other big developers a message and ask them what they think of this. It sounds as if this could be the fastest way for us to get ics but what do I know.
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Doesn't work. Tried flasging it through bootstrapper. (Can't open, "bad" installation aborted )
Hashcode's CM9 rom is for his Safestrap, it wont work in bootstrap
Droid 1 Rooted (ChevyNo1 0.9MV Kernel, LGB2.6)
Droid 3 Rooted (Hashcode gave me some Ice Cream)
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Cool how stable is it?
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Its pretty stable. Minor glitches. Once screen turned upside down. Not sure about 4g. Honestly have paid my bill(hard out here). You Do Not need Safestrap. Booted in CWM. Wiped data etc. If someone can test out 4g that would be awesome.
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I see no reason why 4G could work if you flashed a D3 ROM because the D3 kernel source and framework would have zero provisions whatsoever for the 4G radio portion of the Bionic.
The rest of the hardware is surprisingly similar, however. Which is why D3 ROMs boot on the Bionic in the first place.
works same only 1x and stable could not get 3g or 4g
MarcMaiden said:
When you say "data" works, are you saying that the 1x data is working or the 3g/4g data is working?
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projektorboy said:
I see no reason why 4G could work if you flashed a D3 ROM because the D3 kernel source and framework would have zero provisions whatsoever for the 4G radio portion of the Bionic.
The rest of the hardware is surprisingly similar, however. Which is why D3 ROMs boot on the Bionic in the first place.
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Why is that though? I never been able to flash another rom for something like the Razr or DROIDX? What really makes the Droid 3 and the Bionic similar?
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Oh yeah FYI the only reason I didn't stay on this is because Internal SD Card does not mount. But I didnt connected my phone to my laptop while I was on it. Not sure what that would do but I would hope that something would happen
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Eclipse 2.1 Rom on. 901
Titanium-X Tpax
Why don't you just flash dhackers ics ROM for the bionic?
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Why don't you just flash dhackers ics ROM for the bionic?
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I have I just wanted to know the similarities between the BIONIC and the DROID 3 and if the D3 was closer to a complete ICS Rom. Which if it was would probably help out us BIONIC users
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Eclipse 2.1 Rom on .901
Titanium-X Tpax
Until they figure out Data/Camera on either builds, they are pretty much the same.
It appears that Hashcode now has a BIONIC in hand is going to be helping debug the data issues that have plagued DHacker! Definately getting exciting for the BIONIC!
Check out the Dev forums for Hashcode updates!
Much appreciated and send Dhacker and Hashcode some lovin for this latest turn of events!
Can't wait for working DATA!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1468044
All ICS discussions here.. regardless
Since we have SBF files now, and I apologize if this is the wrong area to post, but will we be able to get an official Clockworkmod Recovery so that we can install clean ROMs without needing to use Safestrap and running dual systems?
I am willing to test any developments on my D4 given that we can now flash the SBF should it brick.
Also on a somewhat side tangent, has anyone figured out a way to mod the system to allow apps2sd naturally like on the D2/D3 instead of the "media area vs app storage area"?
Thanks in advance everyone.
I am waiting for a response for this thread as well.the safestrap method has created issues I really don't want to deal with on a regular basis. I thought maybe once the sbf were out there we would have clockwork method out there fairly quick. I appreciate all the hard work hash & others put in to problem solving etc..J am so looking forward to a clockwork option..
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I have read that people are using the razr bootstrap without issue. I have not tested it personally.
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Someone posted in the eclipse ROM thread stating a flash with cwm of it. I asked what cwm they used but no reply yet
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I am waiting for a response for this thread as well.the safestrap method has created issues I really don't want to deal with on a regular basis. I thought maybe once the sbf were out there we would have clockwork method out there fairly quick. I appreciate all the hard work hash & others put in to problem solving etc..J am so looking forward to a clockwork option..
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What issues? You could always use bootstrap, as others have said.
Personally, I really like using safestrap. Stock ROM when I need the phone to work, whatever rom I like otherwise (Though AOKP is getting pretty close to perfect now. Going to check up on CM9 soonish...)
podspi said:
What issues? You could always use bootstrap, as others have said.
Personally, I really like using safestrap. Stock ROM when I need the phone to work, whatever rom I like otherwise (Though AOKP is getting pretty close to perfect now. Going to check up on CM9 soonish...)
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What bootstrap is available? I haven't seen a thread with info on it yet.
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Bootstrap for RAZR apparently works, although there are some issues at least:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1513200&highlight=bootstrap
I had a friend ask me is he could borrow a phone and I came across my old DX. Is there even development still going on for this now Dinosaur?
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Link to liquid ics 2.0 in my list, it is the last rom updated
sd_shadow's [Collection] of Links for: Droid X (MB810)
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Link to liquid ics 2.0 in my list, it is the last rom updated
sd_shadow's [Collection] of Links for: Droid X (MB810)
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Also, for stock based VXLR is the latest updated rom and has very good battery life. For what it's worth mine is on Liquid ICS because I don't use it very often anymore.
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Link to liquid ics 2.0 in my list, it is the last rom updated
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Im running Liberty rom which i dont see on your list so im assuming this phone is way behind. Lol I havent picked it since I bought my D4 a couple years ago now. My x is still GB 2.3 and im so spoiled and used to ss that i havent a clue what to do or how to do it. If you or another member could tell me a bit about how i should go about upgrading my x i can figure the rest out. Thanks
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Im running Liberty rom which i dont see on your list so im assuming this phone is way behind. Lol I havent picked it since I bought my D4 a couple years ago now. My x is still GB 2.3 and im so spoiled and used to ss that i havent a clue what to do or how to do it. If you or another member could tell me a bit about how i should go about upgrading my x i can figure the rest out. Thanks
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The first thing to do is make sure your recovery is up to date. You can do that with the Rom manager app. It probably is the latest version but, it is better to check first. Then you have to decide if you want to go back to stock and take all the updates. The last update was a month or two ago and had a few security things. It's still GB. If you do then you'll be on a version ending in .621. After that you'll have to find compatible roms. The Liquid linked above is the most up to date version compatible with .621.
Good luck.
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I would just sbf to 605 or 621
Root with framaroot
Install the modified dx bootstrap
And install rom of your choice
Liberty has not been updated for a while, but last one should be in mksy's collection of roms in his mega folder, in in my list (just added a few days ago)
DX (MB810) ezSBF & Root 2.3.4/4.5.621
ROOT] Framaroot, a one-click application to root
I have verified it works with these Motorola devices running android 2.3.4
Droid 2 (a955), Droid 2 Global (a956), R2D2 (a957), & Droid X (MB810)
[HOW TO] Install/Use Droid 2/X/3 Bootstrap
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Link to liquid ics 2.0 in my list, it is the last rom updated
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Thanks! I too just came across my DX which I had since launch, since it was with my car dock, Im gonna try to see what I can use it for as a companion to my pc...like maybe a desk mounted fan controller or temp monitor would be cool since I love to overclock (computers). Although its likely wishful thinking aside from some bluetooth tools from msi afterburner and such, its amazing the phone got up to ICS.
Might try it out later this week, last rom I had was one of the liberty 2.2.1 builds which were one of my fav at the time. Having gone from the DX, to rezound, and now note2. The DX was probably one of the best rom developed phones out there in its time aside from the nexus.
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Thanks! I too just came across my DX which I had since launch, since it was with my car dock, Im gonna try to see what I can use it for as a companion to my pc...like maybe a desk mounted fan controller or temp monitor would be cool since I love to overclock (computers). Although its likely wishful thinking aside from some bluetooth tools from msi afterburner and such, its amazing the phone got up to ICS.
Might try it out later this week, last rom I had was one of the liberty 2.2.1 builds which were one of my fav at the time. Having gone from the DX, to rezound, and now note2. The DX was probably one of the best rom developed phones out there in its time aside from the nexus.
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I was originally going to sell my DX but within a few days i decided to keep mine. New(different) toy for me to play with for a min. I've had the D4 since 2 weeks after it launch date so im super spoiled with Safestrap. Before i got my D4 I was up to date with roms and builds but sadly its still 2.3.
sd_shadow said:
I would just sbf to 605 or 621
Root with framaroot
Install the modified dx bootstrap
And install rom of your choice
Liberty has not been updated for a while, but last one should be in mksy's collection of roms in his mega folder, in in my list (just added a few days ago)
DX (MB810) ezSBF & Root 2.3.4/4.5.621
ROOT] Framaroot, a one-click application to root
I have verified it works with these Motorola devices running android 2.3.4
Droid 2 (a955), Droid 2 Global (a956), R2D2 (a957), & Droid X (MB810)
[HOW TO] Install/Use Droid 2/X/3 Bootstrap
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With the Framaroot. Do I use the newest version? Does my DX need to have service to it? Cause it wantss me to activate the DX and every time I get programming unsuccessful. Im going to kick myself if its a noob answer or something I should have known.
Newest should work, choose gimli option
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Newest should work, choose gimli option
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Does the DX have to be connected? Right now it won't let me past activation and it keeps telling me unsuccessful.
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Briteyez83 said:
Does the DX have to be connected? Right now it won't let me past activation and it keeps telling me unsuccessful.
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touch the four corners going clockwise, starting at the upper left. activation will be bypassed.
Sweet! Thanks. I went into a bootloop last night so when it would activate i was more then a little irritated. Lol
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touch the four corners going clockwise, starting at the upper left. activation will be bypassed.
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Is the the four corners of the phone its self or the screen? Cause i cant get it to work.
http://www.droid-life.com/2010/06/10/tip-how-to-bypass-android-activation-screen-on-motorola-droid/
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Is this ICS? I flashed 605 last night cause i read that if you flash 621 you cant go back. Does that even matter anymore? Should i just flash it?
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With the Framaroot. Do I use the newest version? Does my DX need to have service to it? Cause it wantss me to activate the DX and every time I get programming unsuccessful. Im going to kick myself if its a noob answer or something I should have known.
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I also noticed that its an apk. So i download to the Dx and do it from there?
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I also noticed that its an apk. So i download to the Dx and do it from there?
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Framaroot, yes, is an apk. install the apk, and choose the gimli option. it will tell you that root was sucessful, and to reboot your phone. after you reboot, install bootstrap from either dx, d2, or d3 (d3 is most up to date, no known updated recovery available?)
You are correct about the 605/621 sbf info. once you flash 621, you can't go back. there are ROMs for both versions. I don't have experience with 605, but yes, you can upgrade to ICS from 621. From what I've read, no one has successfully gotten a JB ROM (CM10, 10.1, or 10.2) to work. There are at least 2 ppl who are going to attempt a KK build. wether or not it boots and is functional, only time will tell.
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I also noticed that its an apk. So i download to the Dx and do it from there?
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Framaroot is an apk, place it on sd card, disconnect usb cable,
Go to menu>settings>apps> allow unknown sources
open file manager, click on framaroot, select install,
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Any rom, except official cm7, updated in last year will install on 605 or 621
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