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Ok so I soft bricked my phone then used "flash version droid 3 ota 5.6.890to phone-psouza4.zip to get it back to stock.....I used terminal emulator to see if I was still rooted....said permission denied I'm not rooted....my power key has been sticking would it be safe to warrantee the phone?
Get rid of all evidence of trying to root and the power key sticking should be enough. But I'm sure you can get it to root somehow. Maybe a different cable?
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Err didn't read your post. Nevermind on the last part. I havent had my coffee yet.
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Not to hijack this thread, but I've been curious about this, I bought my D3 off craigslist. Is it still covered under warranty even if I'm not the original owner? I've also had a sticky power button at times and it seems to be getting worse.
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I would say, it should be. Motorola has a 1 year manufactures warranty. They should be able to see when it was initially put in service when they run the esn.
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I returned my og droid still rooted because of a broken headphone jack and no one cared. If it's not rooted then I think you should be fine. No one in the store is going to want to spend the time to go through the whole thing. I assume you are going to do this at your Verizon (also assuming Verizon) store. Every time I have had a problem they have just handed me a new phone.
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Thanks for info guys
If you bought the phone on your Verizon account and you are able to keep it in your account then Verizon will handle the warranty. Otherwise you will have to go though Motorola.
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I just got mine replaced over warranty. I called it in, said it wouldn't turn on. When I got the new one, I bricked the rooted one by interrupting a fastboot flash and send it back. I haven't been charged for a new one, so it seems that method works.
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I wouldn't want to be charged later for the phone if I had brought it back at a vzw store so I would just restore to stock prior to exchange.takes 5 minutes.
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Getting my bionic tomorrow, what are the first few things I should do to it, apps to get, or anything else y'all would suggest. I want to root it but don't know how.
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Return it. Then buy sometbing other than motorola.
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if you want something you can flash roms and kernels with, you chose the wrong phone unless moto unlocks the bootloader
Lol well that was a lot of help. It's a replacement for my crap Samsung Charge or should I say the previous 4 replacements.
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Get a spare battery. I got 2 with a charger for less than $13 on ebay with free shipping.
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if you want something you can flash roms and kernels with, you chose the wrong phone unless moto unlocks the bootloader
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What's that mean? I want ICS when it's available.
Just want a fast bloat free phone that I can teather and run root apps on.
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Bought 2 extended batteries and covers and battery only charger with a regular battery today.
3 batteries ftw!
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What's that mean? I want ICS when it's available.
Just want a fast bloat free phone that I can teather and run root apps on.
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well then, you are good because thats what the bionic is most capable of.
Now I just have to figure out how to do it!
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well then, you are good because thats what the bionic is most capable of.
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For tethering, try ClockworkMod Tether. I also installed Eclipse ROM 2.1 a few days ago and it seems to work pretty well, without any bloatware (which didn't bother me much on this phone anyway).
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Lol well that was a lot of help. It's a replacement for my crap Samsung Charge or should I say the previous 4 replacements.
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Hi thereisone. I also just switched over from the charge last week. I've been very happy with the bionic. I had the static problem with my radio, but I was also disappointed with the battery life, slow GPS, and general slow response on the charge. All these were improved on the bionic. Of course the screen isn't as nice, but I can live with it. Only real complaint is that the camera sucks.
Anyway, I've been writing up a guide for how to root and get to the latest and greatest. It can be hard to figure it all out because of out-of-date posts. Like others have told you already, we can only go so far right now, but if you just need a phone that functions without all the bloat you'll be alright. I'll have it up by tomorrow.
Get a 901 radio data is,very stady nit so hot on 893,
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Please do.
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Hi thereisone. I also just switched over from the charge last week. I've been very happy with the bionic. I had the static problem with my radio, but I was also disappointed with the battery life, slow GPS, and general slow response on the charge. All these were improved on the bionic. Of course the screen isn't as nice, but I can live with it. Only real complaint is that the camera sucks.
Anyway, I've been writing up a guide for how to root and get to the latest and greatest. It can be hard to figure it all out because of out-of-date posts. Like others have told you already, we can only go so far right now, but if you just need a phone that functions without all the bloat you'll be alright. I'll have it up by tomorrow.
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The other day I went to the verizon store and played with the Galaxy Nexus. I've been thinking about retiring the Bionic for the Nexus, bad thing is the Bionic was a birthday present from my family and I feel bad for ridding it. Anyways, to my surprise, it felt like the Nexus was running as fast and smooth as my Bionic was. I was kind of shocked honestly. So the only thing the Galaxy has going for it: unlocked bootloader, ICS, its a Nexus Device.
anyways hope that makes you feel a little better about having the Bionic.
Before there were any roms for the Bionic, I rooted it (there are guides on how to in the dev section) then found some free apps from the market that remove bloat.
If you are comfortable installing roms, there are instructions on doing so in the dev section but read them carefully and do not skip steps. I recommend eclipse 2.1. It's fast, it looks nice, and it has a much better data connection thanks to the 901 radio. It's a bit tricky to flash for some, but because you are on stock, you will have less of a problem.
Hope it helps!
Happy Droiding!
As stated above, I would make sure you have the 901 System Version. You can check that on the Settings->About Phone menu. It will read 5.9.901.XT875 ... The next thing would be to root it and then install a Custom ROM which is compatible with this version. AFAIK, you have to buy a MySQL app to modify one of the system settings to allow you to do the WiFi tether. You have to fake out the installed Verizon app. Sorry if you already know all of this but when you install the Custom ROM they generally recommend you clear all of the stored data so you will have to set up all of account usernames and passwords again for the apps that are in /system.
I rooted my phone before I did anything. I just took it home, plugged it into the computer and started the scripts I needed.
Good Luck.
It came with 893. Should I use forever root update then flash eclipse?
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I can be considered a newb when it a to all this rooting. I know nothing so I'm leaning as I go. Following the guides I can find and useful users like y'all.
Thanks.
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My instructions are here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1455888
Still updating a few details. Allow until this evening and then try it out.
I also just got my Bionic today as a replacement for my Charge. My Charge had an unfortunate accident and were out of them so they offered me the Bionic and LG Revolution. Like I'd really pick the Revolution over the Bionic? Lol
But looking forward to the guide cause I am completely lost when it comes to the Moto World. And also am looking to wifi tether.
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tuckmobile said:
My instructions are here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1455888
Still updating a few details. Allow until this evening and then try it out.
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I've had my Bionic for a few months, and have been recently resisting the .901 update because I didn't want to lose root. All that aside, followed this guide and it worked great!
So I think I want to root this thing but I would like to know the do's and donts before rooting what to stray away from and some orecausions so I don't end up with a pretty paper weight!!!
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There is a newbie guide on the first page of the bionic general forum that has everything you will need to know and links.
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Just follow my guide, take your time, and you'll be fine. It's not that big of a deal. I'm working on a guide to restoring so if you want to back out you'll be covered.
Rooting in particular is really easy because of the hard work of p3 and dhacker. Plug in phone and run a script. Can't mess it up.
Charge your battery!
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So I think I want to root this thing but I would like to know the do's and donts before rooting what to stray away from and some orecausions so I don't end up with a pretty paper weight!!!
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Don't delete anything. To de-bloat, use Titanium Backup to freeze apps instead. That way you can restore them before accepting an OTA. Sometimes they check.
I was going to post a link to a page that has a good list of bloatware that's safe to freeze, but the forum won't let me post links.
Also, make a nandroid backup before you change anything.
Good luck!
What about being on. 901 root possibly I am more or less referring to flashing rom and bootloader stuff on what precausions that way
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Anyone;??
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tuckmobile said:
Charge your battery!
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I can't stress this enough. If your battery is low (say 20% or less) Recovery WILL NOT WORK (at least in my experience.) Plug your Bionic into a wall charger (not USB) and let it charge fully. Be patient and just let it charge. Once fully-charged, have at it.
I don't know if it's possible to truly "brick" a Bionic, but I have gotten into a couple boot loops that scared the heck out of me. I was able to recover cleanly each time, but in both cases, I had to charge to over 40% in order for it to sustain the recovery process.
Oh, and backup. Titanium Backup rocks. Be sure to back up.
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What about being on. 901 root possibly I am more or less referring to flashing rom and bootloader stuff on what precausions that way
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Just follow the noob guide mentioned above. Its stickied in the general section. It'll get you on 901 rooted and gives you a selection of 3 roms compatible with 901. Read through some of the posts too. I'm not sure what else you are looking for.
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More or less do and don't to not brick my bionic my charge was pretty much unbrickablr
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You can soft brick the bionic. But i have yet to hear about or experience a hard brick.
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I just purchased a Nexus 7 and was wondering if it's really worth rooting and installing back custom ROM. I mean the tablet is already running the latest version of android, so would a custom ROM with a few extra settings and an overclocked kernel really be worth it?
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I'd just root it using the exploit so you still have your warranty. The nexus 7 stock is good and stable. Just need rooting
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Root it now because you might not need to flash custom ROMs at the moment but you might want to in a month or 2 and then you will have a bit hard time backing up your data as unlocking bootloader wipes everything.
Worth rooting or worth instilling a custom ROM? I think rooting is a good idea, but haven't seen a compelling reason to install a custom ROM.
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It's a Nexus device. Basically a developer's toy. Of course you should root and unlock this bad boy. You're missing all the fun. Have you seen the loads of roms and kernels for this thing?
Off topic: Is it normal to have one dead pixel straight out of the box?
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I rooted mine and all the roms are aborted when i try to install. I have no idea why.
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Off topic: Is it normal to have one dead pixel straight out of the box?
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If I were you, I'd go crazy and get a replacement. I don't like getting a brand new device and seeing a flaw before I use it.
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DroidOnRoids said:
If I were you, I'd go crazy and get a replacement. I don't like getting a brand new device and seeing a flaw before I use it.
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It's hardly noticeable. I only notice it when I'm watching a video in landscape mode. It's very small as well.
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It's hardly noticeable. I only notice it when I'm watching a video in landscape mode. It's very small as well.
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RMA it. You won't be without a tablet and you get a new one.
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I just bought 5 days ago and root it because i need it to connect to my usb modem and my advise you have to root and unlock this bad ass.. until now i havent decided which rom is suit with me.. hehee tooo many rom but i likee itt
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Zombienaut said:
I just purchased a Nexus 7 and was wondering if it's really worth rooting and installing back custom ROM. I mean the tablet is already running the latest version of android, so would a custom ROM with a few extra settings and an overclocked kernel really be worth it?
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I rooted mine the first day I got it and it's totally worth to root it. Also flash a custom rom while you are still messing with your device.
Yes I rooted and unlocked mine first day,
you can unroot and lock Bl if you need gurantee.
im so lucky to bought a second hand with no problem at all no dead pixel no bat prob etc..
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a) yes, root it. might as well before you have a bunch of data built up (since an unlock wipes everything)
b) no, the dead pixel is not normal. get a replacement.
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RMA it. You won't be without a tablet and you get a new one.
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Does one dead pixel result in future dead pixels?
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What about unlocking the bootloader? I'm thinking of rooting mine for basic SU privileges such as blocking ads. I don't plan on running a custom rom as I think stock is just fine.
Mine is rooted and unlocked from the first day i'm buy it.
To me it's more than worth I can't live without ad-blocker, expanded desktop and pie.
And another reason is i'm spoiled by my nexus 4, the nexus 7 stock rom and kernel is not smooth enough for my liking I don't even able to scroll through facebook feed smoothly but with some good custom kernel and rom combined I can.
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I bought it a few days ago and after a hour it was unlocked, rooted and with a custom rom (cm10.1) & custom kernel (M-kernel) and i'm loving it).
My tablet before the N7 was also running cm10.1
Does anyone else have WiFi issues? Both my phone and laptop pick up signal perfectly from my room upstairs, but my Nexus struggles to load even a 420p video.
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Why I'm asking is trying to convince my wife rooting is basically safe. I just want to stop leaving my phone at home so she can tether. When her phone can do it too. So I figured beings we have her old D3 I could show her how easy it is and won't mess her phone up. She can be very stubborn and hard headed. Any suggestion on getting her to see the positives of rooting I would be much in your debt lol.
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similar yes
use motofail for d3
it's in my list
sd_shadow's [Collection] of Links for: Droid 3 (XT862)
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Cool thanks going to give it a try.
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