GSM/UMTS update question - Motorola Droid 3

Hi there,
I recently purchased a verizon droid 3. I have unlocked, flashed a gsm radio via this guide, rooted, and installed safestrap on my device.
In system info, I see that I am running version 57.1.60.XT883.chinaTelecom.en.CN.
On my device, if I check for available OTA updates, I see I am able to install 60.3.25.en.CN. Should I install this?
I wish to install MavROM using the new base. Is this possible/advisable? Will I ever, in the future, regret being stuck and unable to downgrade from 60.3.250.en.CN?
I apologise if this info is already on other threads, but I have browsed around for a while now and I am confused.
Thank you lovely people!
Peace

s1ice said:
Hi there,
I recently purchased a verizon droid 3. I have unlocked, flashed a gsm radio via this guide, rooted, and installed safestrap on my device.
In system info, I see that I am running version 57.1.60.XT883.chinaTelecom.en.CN.
On my device, if I check for available OTA updates, I see I am able to install 60.3.25.en.CN. Should I install this?
I wish to install MavROM using the new base. Is this possible/advisable? Will I ever, in the future, regret being stuck and unable to downgrade from 60.3.250.en.CN?
I apologise if this info is already on other threads, but I have browsed around for a while now and I am confused.
Thank you lovely people!
Peace
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Do not install (would likely fail verification if you tried anyway) because flashing a chinese update on a us verizon rom is bad.
Otherwise, search the forum for safesgrap 2.10 for the droid 3, install it, switch to safe mode and feel free to flash mavrom. I currently use the xt883 radio mod with mavrom 4.0 (4.5 drains battery a bit too quick and there is no difference between them except overclock scripts)
The version number you see is just aesthetic, it is being read and displayed from the build.prop, but must have it as xt883 for the radio to work.

Skreelink said:
Do not install (would likely fail verification if you tried anyway) because flashing a chinese update on a us verizon rom is bad.
Otherwise, search the forum for safesgrap 2.10 for the droid 3, install it, switch to safe mode and feel free to flash mavrom. I currently use the xt883 radio mod with mavrom 4.0 (4.5 drains battery a bit too quick and there is no difference between them except overclock scripts)
The version number you see is just aesthetic, it is being read and displayed from the build.prop, but must have it as xt883 for the radio to work.
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Thanks for the info!
So should I update to .906 before flashing mavrom and the xt883 radio? I'm not sure what my current base is.

s1ice said:
Thanks for the info!
So should I update to .906 before flashing mavrom and the xt883 radio? I'm not sure what my current base is.
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Nope, just flash aeay. Mavrom is a 906 base anyway.

Sorry for being a little late on this..
s1ice said:
Hi there,
I recently purchased a verizon droid 3. I have unlocked, flashed a gsm radio via this guide, rooted, and installed safestrap on my device.
In system info, I see that I am running version 57.1.60.XT883.chinaTelecom.en.CN.
On my device, if I check for available OTA updates, I see I am able to install 60.3.25.en.CN. Should I install this?
I wish to install MavROM using the new base. Is this possible/advisable? Will I ever, in the future, regret being stuck and unable to downgrade from 60.3.250.en.CN?
I apologise if this info is already on other threads, but I have browsed around for a while now and I am confused.
Thank you lovely people!
Peace
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I know this is totally off subject but i have just recently bought a Droid 3 online and it has the same software as yours but i cant get it to activate. Is yours activated? If so can you please help me out cause im in dying need! Thanks!

activate with which carrier?

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Root Canadian 3G Nexus One

I am curious I have the Rogers Wireless version of the Nexus One in the mail.
I can't get a definitive answer on if cyanogenmod will work on it without a problem?
I sure hope this isn't like the Rogers version of the G1.
Thanks,
Not at all like the Rogers Dream. The AT&T/Rogers version (I have read), is identical to the Tmo, except offers Rogers/AT&T 3G Band, 850mhz.
Procedure is the same as written elsewhere. You can skip the step for upgrading radio, I believe the newer N1's shipped with the newest radio. I don't have the instructions, followed the CM wiki. Just remember to skip the radio update part of the instructions. I believe the radio update allows root on stock ROM. When you upgrade to CM ROM for example, it is already rooted, which is why you can bypass this step.
ThePatio said:
I am curious I have the Rogers Wireless version of the Nexus One in the mail.
I can't get a definitive answer on if cyanogenmod will work on it without a problem?
I sure hope this isn't like the Rogers version of the G1.
Thanks,
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Yes, you can install CM and it will work without any problems... essentially, the devices are the same, except for the radio... which is why there is a new RIL library and firmware module...
CM 5.0.5+, Enom 1.7.1, MCR 1.9+, ModacoDesire A16+ are all compatible with the new N1 and have the latest RIL & Firmware module...
And yeah, the new N1 has the latest radio image, so you don't have to update/faslh the radio...
ThePatio said:
I am curious I have the Rogers Wireless version of the Nexus One in the mail.
I can't get a definitive answer on if cyanogenmod will work on it without a problem?
I sure hope this isn't like the Rogers version of the G1.
Thanks,
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No!!! DON'T DO IT!!! You're phone will be bricked!
J/K... this question has been asked a dozen times and a search would have yielded an answer in 10 seconds for you.
ThePatio said:
I am curious I have the Rogers Wireless version of the Nexus One in the mail.
I can't get a definitive answer on if cyanogenmod will work on it without a problem?
I sure hope this isn't like the Rogers version of the G1.
Thanks,
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I wonder how radically different the Canadian N1 is to the US N1!
The only risk/problem you will expose yourself with tinkering is if you mess up with flashing the radio firmware. I used the latest cyanogen, recovery, and bootloader all while retaining the original radio firmware. (why fix it if it aint broken?)

[Q] Milestone with US ATT Custom ROM

I have been looking for an answer to this and if it has been answered before, point me to the thread.
I'm using a Telus Milestone here in the US with ATT. I have GOT OR 2.01 loaded on my milestone and it's rooted in everything. Now the next step would be to pick a firmware for 2.2.1. However, There is nothing listed for ATT or US at all for that matter.
Should I use Telus's Firmware? And will it still work with ATT? I want to load some custom roms, but I'm a bit stuck. Thanks for any input.
You should use Telus firmware. Or any firmware you like, but flash Telus baseband on top in order to get it working on AT&T
Check in milestone Android development thread, there are few choices available (roms), pick one. There is still no official Froyo rom for Milestone though. Most of the custom roms available are nearly fully functional.
Sent from my DROID2 GLOBAL
Thank you very much. I wanted to try it, but I didn't want to guess, be wrong, and be screwed. Thats all I needed!

Android 4.4 tmobile

I want to flash Android 4.4 over my 4.3.
I will likely wait until 5.1 is released before going to 5.0+
How would I do this on my tmobile version?
I download rom:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/general/stock-rom-c6602-v4-2-2-10-3-0-423-t2356455
edit: saw that it has no LTE. I need the one with tmobile LTE if anyone could link me to one.
follow steps:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/general/tutorial-how-to-flash-stock-roms-t2240614
Is that it? Looks easy enough, just need to make sure the rom is correct.
Just want to make sure the rom I posted above will work on my tmobile C6006.
Also is a deoxed rom or a rooted one available? Can it be flashed on my locked boot-loader?
I need some clarification is all.
jms_209 said:
I want to flash Android 4.4 over my 4.3.
I will likely wait until 5.1 is released before going to 5.0+
How would I do this on my tmobile version?
I download rom:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/general/stock-rom-c6602-v4-2-2-10-3-0-423-t2356455
edit: saw that it has no LTE. I need the one with tmobile LTE if anyone could link me to one.
follow steps:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/general/tutorial-how-to-flash-stock-roms-t2240614
Is that it? Looks easy enough, just need to make sure the rom is correct.
Just want to make sure the rom I posted above will work on my tmobile C6006.
Also is a deoxed rom or a rooted one available? Can it be flashed on my locked boot-loader?
I need some clarification is all.
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Wrong forum bro, we have an Q&A section for questions.
Also, if u use search function and read a lot, you will learn a lot so you will understand what to do and more importantly: why to do.
Because otherwise you will most likely brick your device unnecessary.
sorry.
Also you can close this.
I found out that flashtool lets you download roms directly from the application.

Advice on installing Custom Rom on SM-G900A & SM-G900V

Hi all,
Im new to this website but not new to installing customs ROM's on phones. Its been a while but i did it years ago on my S3. Also, I know there are probably threads out there already for this so if this is just a redundant question please forward me to the right place b/c i haven't been able to find a clear answer on my own.
So here is my situation. I have a SM-G900A that I requested and unlock code from AT&T for and is now "unlocked" and I am running android 6.0.1. My girlfriend has a SM-G900V that is supposedly been unlocked by verizon and i moved over to my AT&T account and its working fine (with the exception of lack of LTE data). To my understanding it is not possible to flash a custom ROM on either of these if they are on anything post android 5.0 release. Is this true? I have not been able to find any custom ROM build that say they are made for these models and TWRP doesnt have a version specific to these either.
Has anyone successfully put customer ROM's/bootloaders on either of these 2 devices? I have really only used Cyanogenmod in the past and was very happy with it. But all i have seen is that people say that these 2 models are SOL if they have android v.6 on them.
Any help would be appreciated. Thank you!
Check the link below, the first 4 posts or so have the information on downgrading and rooting. I don't know about the Verizon version, the AT&T version bootloader is completely locked down so we can not flash a custom recovery like twrp. Flashfire works like a charm though. The custom roms are limited and pretty much lollipop variants. There is currently no root or custom Rom for marshmallow.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3516196
flashfire gives the error "Please update SuperSU to v.2.40 or newer" which I already have. I tried the older ones 1st and it gives the same error. I am not sure what to think about it except I got it to work before with the exact same files from what I recall. is there another proceedure perhaps?

One UI beta help

If I use Odin to install One UI, will it root my phone and is the lastest update already available to install because I'm finding ways to install it and it says install an early build, and will it go to the lastest build or will it be in the early build?
Omar3722 said:
If I use Odin to install One UI, will it root my phone and is the lastest update already available to install because I'm finding ways to install it and it says install an early build, and will it go to the lastest build or will it be in the early build?
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If you install official rom no he will not root.
Generaly it prevent going backward on rom
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Omar3722 said:
If I use Odin to install One UI, will it root my phone and is the lastest update already available to install because I'm finding ways to install it and it says install an early build, and will it go to the lastest build or will it be in the early build?
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First of all, what version of the Note 9 do you have? US model or international model?
Mr. Orange 645 said:
First of all, what version of the Note 9 do you have? US model or international model?
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I have the US model
Omar3722 said:
I have the US model
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Is it a carrier model or the U1?
Mr. Orange 645 said:
Is it a carrier model or the U1?
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it's the AT&T model
Omar3722 said:
it's the AT&T model
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Ok. You're new here, so I'll help you out. But next time, search for your answers before starting a new thread. We already have at least two threads on how to install the One UI Beta, and another thread that's is a discussion of the beta and I cludes instructions on how to get it.
Main thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-9/how-to/note-9-pie-alpha-t3849980
And these two are threads other people started stating how they installed it:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-9/how-to/how-one-ui-beta-verizon-note-9-t3877076
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-9/how-to/how-to-beta-update-note-9-u1-t3875949
You need to read those threads to understand what you're doing, the pros and cons, and how to downgrade if needed. And please for the love of God, if you install it and have some bugs, don't start a new thread. Post those issues in the main discussion. One. We've probably already discussed it and maybe even found a solution. Two, it makes it easier to track.
Ok, so you have an ATT Note 9. You have two options for Pie. One, you can flash the leaked C builds and keep all your carrier features and bloat. Such as WiFi calling, VoLTE, RCS messaging, and all those lovely ATT apps, and that gorgeous ATT boot animation and jingle.
Or, you can use the modified ODIN to flash the U1 firmware and get on the official BETA Z builds. This will be a clean OS with no carrier bloat, apps, or boot animations. But it will mean no WiFi calling or VoLTE, etc.
If you go the C build route to keep carrier features, you will have to use ODIN to downgrade to Oreo each time you want to sideload the newest leak.
If you go the official Beta route and don't care about those carrier features, then you will use ODIN once to flash the U1 firmware and then you can update via OTA each time an update is pushed.
Which one do you want to do?

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