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What is my XT860? Droid 3 or Droid 2?

Hi everyone,
I have an XT860 from Bell Canada. I would like to mod it. Can someone tell me if it's a Droid 3 or Droid 2?
Also, what are the latest versions of Android available for these devices? The one installed now is 2.3.6 and I would very much like to jump to a Jelly Bean.
I appreciate some input before I waste too much trying to mod this.
Thanks

Droid 3. You're in the right section. Each ROM has an 860 patch but the problem is that the development on JellyBean has kind of stalled since the camera isn't working.

MrObvious said:
Droid 3. You're in the right section. Each ROM has an 860 patch but the problem is that the development on JellyBean has kind of stalled since the camera isn't working.
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MrObvious, thanks a lot for the feedback.
1- What is an "860" patch?
2- What is the latest stable version of Android for my device? Not looking for Jelly Bean if camera doesn't work.
3- Where can I find instructions and latest ROMs for my device? ***I don't want to mess up the radio frequencies as it's a Canadian phone***
Thanks again.

Basically it just patches a few files and the build.prop so that it works with the 860 as all our ROMs are built for the 862 which is the Verizon CDMA version. Just flash a ROM and look for a patch. Minimoto is a good one because it has stability and Endroid made a patch that works.
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MrObvious said:
Basically it just patches a few files and the build.prop so that it works with the 860 as all our ROMs are built for the 862 which is the Verizon CDMA version. Just flash a ROM and look for a patch. Minimoto is a good one because it has stability and Endroid made a patch that works.
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Thanks again. So, where is the official mod thread? From what you said, I first mod it and then apply the Minimoto patch for 860. Did I get that right or is there a ROM specific to 860 that I should do?
The phone is unlocked and rooted but I don't think I have the framework to install ROMs so I probably need to read the official modding thread.
Thanks

torontobc said:
Thanks again. So, where is the official mod thread? From what you said, I first mod it and then apply the Minimoto patch for 860. Did I get that right or is there a ROM specific to 860 that I should do?
The phone is unlocked and rooted but I don't think I have the framework to install ROMs so I probably need to read the official modding thread.
Thanks
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For minimoto I'm moving the actual rom. If you look through the posts in the minimoto thread you'll find the link to the 860 version. I'd link you but I'm on my phone and it's a pita
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Endoroid said:
For minimoto I'm moving the actual rom. If you look through the posts in the minimoto thread you'll find the link to the 860 version. I'd link you but I'm on my phone and it's a pita
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I will go with Minimoto first and then try other MODs. There are many threads on Minimoto. I wonder why there is no sticky "Droid 3 ROMs & Instructions"
So far I learned that I have to install (somehow) SafeStrap and then MiniMoto ROM. Am I getting that correct? Is there a comprehensive guide to this specific to XT860?
Thanks

Sounds like you're getting it. Then look through the Minimoto thread to find the 860 patch.

MrObvious said:
Sounds like you're getting it. Then look through the Minimoto thread to find the 860 patch.
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Thanks. Is this the official Minimoto ROM thread? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1978304
It mentions it's for XT862 but mine is XT860 and a Canadian version (Bell Canada). Would I be safe to use that?

torontobc said:
Thanks. Is this the official Minimoto ROM thread? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1978304
It mentions it's for XT862 but mine is XT860 and a Canadian version (Bell Canada). Would I be safe to use that?
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Here's the 860 version
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35709354
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Endoroid said:
Here's the 860 version
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35709354
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Thanks for the post but that is a huge thread. Were you meaning to point to the thread or a link within it?
Thanks

torontobc said:
Thanks for the post but that is a huge thread. Were you meaning to point to the thread or a link within it?
Thanks
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Actually his link goes right to the patch (to the post with the patch)

DoubleYouPee said:
Actually his link goes right to the patch (to the post with the patch)
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Yes, it does. I was hasty and not waiting for full page to show up. Thanks.
1- I have got Minimoto installed but Android version is 2.3.4 and that is lower than the 2.3.6 that came as stock. Is there anyway to upgrade that?
2- Would overclocking make a major different? Where is the official guide for overclocking for XT860?
Thanks

1 no 2 it can make it feel smoother
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MrObvious said:
1 no 2 it can make it feel smoother
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Thanks. I have installed Minimoto and here are some of the problems I am facing if there are any work-arounds for them?
1- I have been only seeing 3G and Edge for internet connection. On stock I can see H+ as well.
2- From time to time the phone doesn't have any internet connection and it has to be restarted to get internet connection - that is a big annoyance.
Any feedback?
Thanks again.

torontobc said:
Thanks. I have installed Minimoto and here are some of the problems I am facing if there are any work-arounds for them?
1- I have been only seeing 3G and Edge for internet connection. On stock I can see H+ as well.
2- From time to time the phone doesn't have any internet connection and it has to be restarted to get internet connection - that is a big annoyance.
Any feedback?
Thanks again.
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1)these are just cosmetic, you can have it show the h+ through build.prop edits
2)try adding the line ro.ril.hep=0 to the build.prop, it should help, and try just toggling airplane mode to reset the connection, easier than rebooting
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Endoroid said:
1)these are just cosmetic, you can have it show the h+ through build.prop edits
2)try adding the line ro.ril.hep=0 to the build.prop, it should help, and try just toggling airplane mode to reset the connection, easier than rebooting
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This is already there:
#improve signal stability maybe
ro.ril.hep=0
Would I be in better situation if I can an LTE sim card even though the phone doesn't support LTE but network does so maybe signal would be better?

torontobc said:
This is already there:
#improve signal stability maybe
ro.ril.hep=0
Would I be in better situation if I can an LTE sim card even though the phone doesn't support LTE but network does so maybe signal would be better?
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No, the phone most likely wouldnt even be able to read it. It happens to me pretty regular, I just toggle airplane mode
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Custom PRL update on stock rom?

Any way to program custom PRL on stock rom? I tried ##778# but that does not bring up the hidden menu.
Thanks.

supernoman said:
Any way to program custom PRL on stock rom? I tried ##778# but that does not bring up the hidden menu.
Thanks.
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I'm not really sure if qpst works with this phone for prl's as i tend to do any modifications on the device itself and haven't used that program in a few years. As for the ##778#, in order for it to work you need a modified build.prop to do it. It's a simple mod but you need root access to do so. Currently i'm running viper and have my phone on a sprint corporate 56013 prl.

p3tr0s said:
I'm not really sure if qpst works with this phone for prl's as i tend to do any modifications on the device itself and haven't used that program in a few years. As for the ##778#, in order for it to work you need a modified build.prop to do it. It's a simple mod but you need root access to do so. Currently i'm running viper and have my phone on a sprint corporate 56013 prl.
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Does that PRL do 3g roaming?
TIA.

You have to be rooted I believe, but can still be on stock rom. Omjs mod pack has the updated epst stuff, I had asked him for it. Then you can do the prl updates on phone.
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I was hoping not to have to dev unlock it just yet in case I change my mind about the phone.

yeah, 56013 is a corporate prl so it allows for roaming on verizon 3g network. i rarely ever see 1x on my phone unless i'm waaay out in the boonies.

If there becomes a way to root outside htcdev unlock, you could temp root and then make the adjustment in the build prop so ##778# responds. Until then, htcdev unlock is the only way to get root at the moment.

p3tr0s said:
yeah, 56013 is a corporate prl so it allows for roaming on verizon 3g network. i rarely ever see 1x on my phone unless i'm waaay out in the boonies.
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Where did you get that prl?
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SuperiorEVOlution18 said:
Where did you get that prl?
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If the OP does not mind I'll post a prl zip when I get home from work
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bigdaddy619 said:
If the OP does not mind I'll post a prl zip when I get home from work
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Awesome thanks! Definitely as long as no one minds. Or just shoot me a PM if that's cool too! Appreciate it
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SuperiorEVOlution18 said:
Awesome thanks! Definitely as long as no one minds. Or just shoot me a PM if that's cool too! Appreciate it
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I grabbed it out of the sgs3 forum. There's a thread with all the prls in it. Zip was called 56xxx.zip I think. I'd post a link but I'm kinda slammed at work
Edit: here's the link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1880781
Every Sprint PRL

SuperiorEVOlution18 said:
Awesome thanks! Definitely as long as no one minds. Or just shoot me a PM if that's cool too! Appreciate it
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Check PM

Thanks guys!
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fyi---##778# wont work on a stock ROM because you need to change ro.build.type=user to ro.build.type=dev in \system\build.prop

How can I write a new prl on your Rom omj?
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joefx13 said:
How can I write a new prl on your Rom omj?
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Check HERE

[MODS] Sprint M8 EPST & Roam Only Mods

EPST & Roam Ony
Heres a couple mods to enable Roam Only and to change you PRL on the fly !!​
Updated to 3.30.xxx.2 Will work with either HK or Non HK​
CREDITS
@chas123 for the EPST
@O.M.J for Roam Only
Team BadBoyz[/CENTER]

Thanks Benny3!

Very nice, thanks.
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How were you able to decompile the latest phone apk for m8?
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For now they are the apk's from our M8 port for the M7. They worked so I thought I would share.
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Benny would this work on a phone running viper and epst is where you dial ##3282#.
One method1911

METHOD1911 said:
Benny would this work on a phone running viper and epst is where you dial ##3282#.
One method1911
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You would just have to make a backup and give it a try
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Do we have a corporate PRL available yet?
Being able to change our PRL is cool. Having a PRL to change to is cooler.
Thanks for sharing Benny!

I didn't see this in the OP but dial ##778# enter MSL then select PRL from the menu. In case you weren't aware. Also this seems to be working fine on BS 2.0.

Hey Benny, do you plan on making the Splash Screen creator for the M8 as well?

schmeggy929 said:
Hey Benny, do you plan on making the Splash Screen creator for the M8 as well?
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I believe the resolution is the same as the M7. Correct me if i'm wrong

RulingCzar said:
I didn't see this in the OP but dial ##778# enter MSL then select PRL from the menu. In case you weren't aware. Also this seems to be working fine on BS 2.0.
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##775# works also

benny3 said:
I believe the resolution is the same as the M7. Correct me if i'm wrong
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Yes it is, but i think it is a different partition, with the M8 you no longer need an eng bootloader to flash splah screens.

I flashed the roam only zip and my phone wouldn't connect to the network. Did I miss something?

metalfan78 said:
I flashed the roam only zip and my phone wouldn't connect to the network. Did I miss something?
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Mine took a minute or 2 to start roaming but it did.

I couldn't even get into mobile data settings.

I was unable to select roam options. Restored nandroid and was, but no roam only. Stock rooted deodexed on throwback update
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metalfan78 said:
I couldn't even get into mobile data settings.
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Hmm odd. its working fine for me

mildlydisturbed said:
I was unable to select roam options. Restored nandroid and was, but no roam only. Stock rooted deodexed on throwback update
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Was the roam only option there? If so when you select it the little circle icon stays empty but it is on.

Maybe I'll try it again after work today

4.4.3 Apn issues

After updating to 4.4.3 on my Dev edition xt1053 I can no longer add apns I have the option but when I try to save it nothing happens
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marnold425 said:
After updating to 4.4.3 on my Dev edition xt1053 I can no longer add apns I have the option but when I try to save it nothing happens
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Have a look at this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/development/mod-apn-tweak-t2685227
There are a couple of different options you can try to add/change APNs. One important thing many people leave off is to set the 'APN Type' e.g.: default.
See if that guide is able to help you add your APN.
P.S. Didn't you insult the entire XDA community and its Devs in the "possible 4.4.2 bounty" thread? And now you need our help?

samwathegreat said:
Have a look at this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/development/mod-apn-tweak-t2685227
P.S. Didn't you insult the entire XDA community and its Devs in the "possible 4.4.2 bounty" thread? And now you need our help?
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Yes, he is THAT guy.

Knock on not working

Ok so I am on a stock kitkat rom. Rooted and twrp installed. I decided to flash the dorimanx kernel. After I flashed the kernel knock on only works when the screen is on. Please help. I don't want to return to stock. I'm think refreshing the 24a baseband and rom will fix it.

NBreunig3 said:
Ok so I am on a stock kitkat rom. Rooted and twrp installed. I decided to flash the dorimanx kernel. After I flashed the kernel knock on only works when the screen is on. Please help. I don't want to return to stock. I'm think refreshing the 24a baseband and rom will fix it.
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Did the same last night, flashed latest dorimanx and lost knock on. Really pissed me off, but should've just taken the advice from other Verizon users on there that said they lost knock on. I fixed it by using the hidden menu route in Development.
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I also returned to stock before using hidden menu using tot method and didn't fix it. Just an FYI.
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njstein said:
Did the same last night, flashed latest dorimanx and lost knock on. Really pissed me off, but should've just taken the advice from other Verizon users on there that said they lost knock on. I fixed it by using the hidden menu route in Development.
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I also returned to stock before using hidden menu using tot method and didn't fix it. Just an FYI.
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How to do you use the hidden menu to fix it? Could you post a link please. Thanks

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2825967
A few pieces of advice: create the file in your sdcard, not in system/bin. Name the file hiddenmenu. Then move it to system/bin. At the top of the OP, there's a link to Xdabbeb's thread. Go there and copy the commands exactly as he has them. Otherwise, should be good.
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njstein said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2825967
A few pieces of advice: create the file in your sdcard, not in system/bin. Name the file hiddenmenu. Then move it to system/bin. At the top of the OP, there's a link to Xdabbeb's thread. Go there and copy the commands exactly as he has them. Otherwise, should be good.
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Thanks! So I got into hidden menu but how do I fix knock on?????????????

NBreunig3 said:
Thanks! So I got into hidden menu but how do I fix knock on?????????????
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Read the last few posts of that thread.
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knock
NBreunig3 said:
Thanks! So I got into hidden menu but how do I fix knock on?????????????
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as it states in thread hw touch test upgrade touch firmware but i advise take a look at touch version info tht way you can go back and see the change in software version

Thanks
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Arent you the same cat that said flashing new baseband will fix all your problems lol
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deathsquad737 said:
Arent you the same cat that said flashing new baseband will fix all your problems lol
whatsamatta u alumni 1990-2011
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Haha yep and I was wrong
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Happens to every one dont sweat it
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