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Hi. I was abe to update my tab with gb. However, in using 3G, i cant access the market. I always receive a 'network error' message. Any idea what to do? Thanks.
Try accessing it through wifi. Only market is not working?
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Try accessing it through wifi. Only market is not working?
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The market is ok on wifi. In 3G, i can browse the net, but not the market. It always gives me the network error. Any idea why?
I get the same exact thing -- It looks like the 3g is actually disabled when the android market is open. The 3g logo actually disappears from the task bar when the market is open. I have to go in and kill the market in the task manager to get the 3g working again. It is really annoying. I am on AT&T if that matters.
The AT&T tech rep I spoke to told me that I would have to call Samsung. (I'm having the same problem with my Galaxy Tab).
i finally got my market working in gingerbread thru 3G! thanks to noxxious for the great help!
try this procedure:
1. backup your data and apps, and your network's apn settings
2. get the sec_csc JQ1.zip from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=13936755#post13936755 (post no. 47) and unzip it.
3. overwrite the csc folder in /system with the csc folder you got from step 3 (use root explorer)
4. using your dialpad, enter *#272*your_tab_IMEI#.
5. select "XTC" and press "install" (XTC is the international sales code that works on any country).
6. step 5 will wipe your data. if it fails, then switch off your tab and go to recovery mode (press the "on" key and volume up key at the same time).
7. select "wipe data".
8. when your tab restarts, it will propmt you again for setup (your sim card should be in the tab). when you're asked to connect to packet data, click the checkbox next to it. after setup, when i checked the settings\mobile network\apn settings, the tab automatically created the apn settings for me (if not, then manually create apn settings). switch on 3G and access the market!
it worked for me! hope it works for you, too!
This is GREAT ! I had the same problem before and now it"s fixed !
THANKS to noxxious and to vince_junior ! ! !
Market Update
Does the above solution work even after the update to the Android Market is applied? Obviously, wiping the tab will return it to the default apps, including Market.
I can go in to the "App" manager and uninstall the Market update and then it works on 3g but as soon as the update reinstalls (automatically), then the 3g is disabled again.
Thanks
Strange. I have the stock gingerbread but i don'have that problem over 3G. Vodafone in my country have 2 diffrent data plan, "Mobile Internet" where i have no problem with anything, and "Internet on Mobile" where i can browse over the web, but i can't receive calls from Viber or Tango. Those 2 apps work great on " Mobile Internet", so maybe is your data plan who make that things. I have tryed right now on Mobile Internet to open and browsing the Market and is work like a charm.
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Dennywayne said:
Does the above solution work even after the update to the Android Market is applied? Obviously, wiping the tab will return it to the default apps, including Market.
I can go in to the "App" manager and uninstall the Market update and then it works on 3g but as soon as the update reinstalls (automatically), then the 3g is disabled again.
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the sec_csc file in the above post is for philippine carrier networks only. though you could do something similar with a sec_csc for your carrier networks.
Is there any other fix for this? I don't really want to start from scratch on my Glaxy tablet.
US based--at&t carrier.
same problem here. just flashed to overcome hermes and the market does not work on 3g. us att tab. im not really exited about reloading everything- i just finished. perhaps there is another solution?
i have an SGT-P1000N and flashed GB and now my dial-er does not work i am on US T-mobile, i was able to check my voice mail after i did the update, now it goes back to home screen when i hit the call button. any help. or or help going back to Froyo. Thank you
Karl
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i finally got my market working in gingerbread thru 3G! thanks to noxxious for the great help!
try this procedure:
1. backup your data and apps, and your network's apn settings
2. get the sec_csc JQ1.zip from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=13936755#post13936755 (post no. 47) and unzip it.
3. overwrite the csc folder in /system with the csc folder you got from step 3 (use root explorer)
4. using your dialpad, enter *#272*your_tab_IMEI#.
5. select "XTC" and press "install" (XTC is the international sales code that works on any country).
6. step 5 will wipe your data. if it fails, then switch off your tab and go to recovery mode (press the "on" key and volume up key at the same time).
7. select "wipe data".
8. when your tab restarts, it will propmt you again for setup (your sim card should be in the tab). when you're asked to connect to packet data, click the checkbox next to it. after setup, when i checked the settings\mobile network\apn settings, the tab automatically created the apn settings for me (if not, then manually create apn settings). switch on 3G and access the market!
it worked for me! hope it works for you, too!
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I tried to replace the csc folder using the root explorer but i couldnt its says that the process succeeded but the folder stays the same, any help will be appreaciated
had the same problem... followed vince_junior post now everythings working... thx
3g wont connect on ATT galaxy tab running overcome v4.0
hi-- thanks for reading... i have a galaxy tab GT-P1000 on ATT 3G and wifi.
i am running the overcome 7 series v 4.0 ROM... the kernel is 2.6.35.7.
my problem is that the 3G service is spotty at best. i can do everything with WIFI but the 3G only connects intermittently. Does anyone have any research or answers for this.
thanks in advance.
I'm aware this is better suited in the android development section, however I can't post there yet.
So I'm in an area where I can only get data with data roaming turned on. Liberty lacks the option to turn it on, and that was a killer for me. So I figured out how to turn it on!
First, you'll need a program called notepad++. Google it, its free.
You'll now need liberty rom. You should know where to get it.
Once its downloaded, open the rom. I used winrar, no need to extract the zip with it. Open the system folder and you'll find the build.prop. Open it with your newly installed notepad++. Once open, add. "ro.com.android.dataroaming=true" to the build prop. I added it to the bottom but I believe it doesn't matter where you add it. Click save and your done! Just flash it like normal and enjoy that sweet, sweet data.
I tried this and I still get the "Data Connectivity Lost - Data Roaming is turned off" notification.
Any thoughts?
Did you use NotePad++? And did you wipe data? Tell me the exact process you used.
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Did you use NotePad++? And did you wipe data? Tell me the exact process you used.
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Wiping data made the difference!
I figured coming from the same ROM I wouldn't have to worry about that, but apparently you do. I guess I'm still a bit confused on how exactly the build.prop file is used by the OS.
Thanks for the help!!!
i know people have said they couldnt edit build.prop in liberty, but i was able to edit it with root explorer, save it, reboot and it took effect. i didnt make the changes youre describing but i changed the build name
I tried editing build.prop and rebooting without success.
I copied build.prop to my SD card.
Edited the file with Notepad++ (obviously from my computer)
renamed build.prop in the System folder to build.prop.bak
copied build.prop from my SD card to the System directory
reset build.prop permissions
rebooted
The data roaming setting never took affect when I tried this. I have no idea what I did wrong.
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I tried editing build.prop and rebooting without success.
I copied build.prop to my SD card.
Edited the file with Notepad++ (obviously from my computer)
renamed build.prop in the System folder to build.prop.bak
copied build.prop from my SD card to the System directory
reset build.prop permissions
rebooted
The data roaming setting never took affect when I tried this. I have no idea what I did wrong.
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I was running monster rom, I downloaded liberty and changed the build.prop as described and worked like a charm. Possibly, since you tried changing the build.prop without wiping data and dataroaming was already disabled, it saved it like that. Much like when you enable usb debugging. If you flash a rom with it enabled without wiping, it stays enabled...
Hmmmm... you'd think changing the build prop would automatically change any stored settings. I'll look into this
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Hmmmm... you'd think changing the build prop would automatically change any stored settings. I'll look into this
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Exactly! I still think I must have been doing something wrong... probably messed up one of the mundane details. I always do that
I'll try recreating the steps you went through when I've a bit more time and a fully charged phone. Maybe I can learn something else useful
is this for the CDMA radio? i need to verify GSM with Liberty 2.0
I'm not sure, there's no gsm service around here (hardly cdma). You can try and see if it works.
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Is there a detailed tutorial on here how to root, safestrap?(or whatever), rom, tweak the droid 3? A couple years ago I played w my samsung fascinate and did all this but I'm out of practice and this is different phone. Also a link to stock in case of brick would be nice. Thx in advance. Btw I just ota to 906.
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It would be nice to have all the latest stuff all together in 1 guide. I am an XT860 user so I don't think I can help you, but I'd like to take a crack at putting one together for the XT860 peeps (as I'm a nerd and took many notes during the many changes and bricks my phone has experienced). hah
I made the mistake of flashing the OTA and lost my root. Here's the steps I took.
1. Find Motofail, its the root for the Droid 4. Root your phone.
2. After that, you can download Hashcode's SafeStrap. Once installed and given super user permissions, open it and Install Recovery. This will change your preboot to allow you to toggle safe/nonsafe.
3. Get your preferred ROM and toss it on your SD Card. DarkDroid is the fastest, MavRom seems to be the most popular and customizable. SteelDroid, IMO, is the most polished. But its a little slow for me.
4. Once in you reboot in Safestrap, toggle to the Safe mode. This makes a a backup of your original system. You can toggle back at anytime.
5. Once in Safe Mode, choose "Install zip from sd card" and flash your preferred ROM.
6. Reboot, patiently waiting, and enjoy.
the safe side does not impact your non safe (factory) side. Its pretty straight forward. I have the 862 from Verizon, assuming thats what you have all the roms will work well. FYI, DarkDroid can install right over and retain your apps/games/texts etc. MavRom, Steel, Eclipse...all suggest a full wipe. Visit their individual threads for more information. Hashcode's safestrap is a God send! It is amazing. The roms are based on the 809 version, so any benefit you see from the 906 won't be there. I would suggest weekly backups, it backs up EVERYTHING. It really is a great program. All of this is from personal experience, but SafeStrap works with almost any ROM.
****Wiping battery stats is pointless and does nothing.
******Wiping dalvik cache is always a good thing.
Mavrom is basrd on 906
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Here is my attempt at instructions for the Bell XT860. I tried to be thorough...
**UPDATED** - I didnt describe the zipping process properly in Section 4... it is fixed now. Sorry!
Step-By-Step Stock + Rooting + SafeStrapping + ROM Install/Config for the Motorola (Bell) XT860:
(If I missed anything or got something wrong, please let me know! I'm going by experience and all the notes I have made throughout the year with my XT860. Big thanks to all the wicked XT860 people on xda for all the troubleshooting and help along the way!)
SECTION 1: STARTING WITH THE XT860 2.3.6 STOCK SBF/XML
1) This assumes your XT860 is running stock, non-rooted Bell 2.3.6. If its not, this section will describe how to install it to your phone (It will wipe your data and start the phone fresh - beware). Knowing this and having these files are also helpful for a fall-back plan in case something goes wrong.
Download it - kent_lkc posted this (thank you kent!) in April 2012. Filename is
umts_solana_bell-user-2.3.6 5.5.1-112_SLU-47.6M-111109-release-keysMDM6600BPLA_U_03.3B.01P.xml.zip
and the password for the zip is mod2xtreme.com
Link to the thread/file: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1625448
MD5 verification for this is E04A92F503EFCFB0D367A4D317D26AD9
Alternate mirror (with password removed): http://depositfiles.com/files/ypcfendl2
MD5 verification for this is C76A3030E78C9849E5635F98C7411CAC
Another alternate mirror! (thanks twitchcity): http://sbf.droid-developers.org/umts_solana/p2b_solana_umts_solana_bell-user-2.3.6-5.5.1-112_SLU-47.6M-111109-release-keys-BellMobility-CA.xml.zip
2) Unzip the file to its own folder.
3) Download the USB drivers for your phone. http://www.motorola.com/Support/CA-EN/Support-Home/USB-Drivers-and-PC-Charging-Drivers
4) Download and install RSD Lite (I used ver 5.6 but I'm sure any version newer will be fine). You can get it from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1348587 (thank you peterosesbookie for posting). Don't run RSD Lite yet.
5) Turn your XT860 off. Hold the M key on the keyboard and also hold the POWER button. Use the DOWNVOLUME button to highlight "AP Fastboot" and hit UPVOLUME to select it. Now you can connect your phone to the computer via the USB cable. Windows will install the drivers necessary - wait for this to complete.
6) Run RSD Lite. It should show your phone detected under "model". Click the "..." button to browse for the XML file (located where you extracted the package in step 2). Then hit the START button. RSD Lite may mention that this package isn't verified (but it will continue flashing). When it's done, your phone will reboot.
SECTION 2: ROOTING THE STOCK BELL 2.3.6
1) Go into Settings, Applications and check (on) the box to allow third-party apps. Also check (on) USB Debugging.
2) Download SuperOneClick 2.3.3 and the motofail exploit and extract it to its own folder.
Filename: superoneclickv2.3.3-ShortFuse-with-motofail-exploit.zip
Link: http://depositfiles.com/files/ejfub2x5n
3) Connect your XT860 to your pc via the USB Cable. Since you already installed the Moto USB drivers above, you should be ready-to-go.
4) Run SuperOneClick and make sure the exploit selected is "auto". Click the ROOT button and it will do its thing. (I found that it didn't actually use the motofail exploit for me... I think it auto-chose the zergrush exploit. Whatever it was, it worked nicely).
5) I guess this is optional, but reboot the phone... I like to do this.
SECTION 3: INSTALLING SAFESTRAP
1) Download SafeStrap (thank you Hashcode!)
Droid 3 :: v1.08 [ 2011-12-16 ] BUGFIX md5sum: 8e8853a769f679c9246c08272f4dda44
Link: http://blog.hash-of-codes.com/downloads/safestrap/
Alternatively, (thanks Rick#2!) provided us with a modified Safestrap (v1.08d - there is a 1.08f available but some people have reported issues with it - stick with 1.08d to be safe?)
Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1408321
2) Using your XT860's file browser app (I think it comes with one - if not, you can get Astro from the market - its free!), navigate to the SafeStrap APK you chose, click it, and choose Install Package.
3) SafeStrap will now be available in your app drawer. Run it. **At any point, SuperUser may prompt you to ask if you want to allow root access to the app. Say hell yes.
4) In the SafeStrap app, click the "Install Recovery" button. It will install the safestrap recovery. The top line will verify this when it's done. If the top line DOESNT say that safestrap recovery has been installed, you may not have a full/proper version of BusyBox installed. This is easily fixed by grabbing BusyBox from the market. Install that and you can try this step again.
5) Verify that Safestrap is working. Turn off your XT860. When you turn it back on, after the Motorola Dual-Core logo, you should see the SafeStrap splash screen. It will indicate that Safe Mode is not enabled (yet). You have 10 seconds to go into Recovery (by hitting the menu button). Otherwise it will automatically boot your phone normally (you can quickly jump to normal booting by hitting the Search button.)
SECTION 4: PREPPING WHATEVER ROM FOR XT860
Most ROMs (Liberty, Eclipse, Maverick) were built for the DROID3/XT862 so they wont be 100% compatible with the XT860. AFAIK, XT860-specific builds/versions of these ROMs haven't been made by their creators, so we're going to go through which files need to be replaced/modified. We'll do this to the zip itself before-hand (and re-zip the new package) to make things a little easier (as each ROMs build.prop files are most likely different from each other.)
I believe MIGOF MOD is a rom that is built for the XT860, but as far as I know, it cannot be installed via safestrap (yet?).
**I do not recommend posting your modified rom zips to any site/forum without the creators permission (it is common courtesy / common sense).
1) Download and install NOTEPAD++ (it's free!) and 7-zip (it's free!) on your computer. WHENEVER MAKING ZIPS WITH 7-ZIP, MAKE SURE THEY ARE REGULAR .ZIP FILES AND NOT .7Z FILES. You will be reminded as we go ;D.
2) Download the ROM you want. ** NOTE: To keep things neat, this guide is for NON-ICS ROMs! Gingerbread ROMs only, like Liberty/Eclipse/Maverick.
3) Extract the ROM to its own folder, and close 7-zip. Now slightly rename the folder so it is not the same as the origial rom name. (And remember this folder for later, as we will be re-zipping based on the contents of this folder you have chosen).
4) Now for the modifications/replacements:
-Go into the folder where you extracted the ROM. Go into the system folder. Then go into the "lib" folder. Find the file "libmoto_ril.so" and delete it. Now copy the Bell "libmoto_ril.so" file into the folder. You can get the Bell libmoto file here: http://www.4shared.com/zip/wgCyR0AY/BELL--libmoto_ril.html?refurl=d1url
It is in its own ZIP - dont copy the zip to your lib folder! Extract the libmoto_ril.so file first, then copy that libmoto_ril.so to the lib folder.
WHAT THIS FILE DOES: Allows you to enter your Rogers/Bell APN info so your data/3g will work.
-This next modification isn't needed for all ROMS. I think I needed it for Eclipse and Maverick? But not Liberty.
Go into the folder where you extracted the ROM. Go into the "system" folder, then the "usr" folder. In here, there are 2 folders (1 named "keychars" and 1 named "keylayout"). Delete these 2 folders and replace them with XT860-friendly folders. You can get them here: http://www.4shared.com/zip/40hCCVRE/FIX_MAVROM_KEYBOARD_ON_XT860.html?refurl=d1url
Again, they are in a single ZIP file. Extract the 2 folders from the zip, then copy them to the "usr" folder.
WHAT THIS DOES: Makes your physical keyboard keys work properly.
-Next up is the signal-bar-fix:
Go into the folder where you extracted the ROM. Go into the "system" folder. Right-click on the "build.prop" file, and choose "Edit with Notepad++". It is very important to use a program like Notepad++ for this! Not regular notepad or wordpad or whatever.
With the build.prop opened in Notepad++, hit CTRL-F to run a search. Type "vzwglobal" and search. It will find a line that says "ro.mot.phonemode.vzwglobalphone=1". Change the 1 to a 0 (a zero). Now save the file - Go to the File menu, and choose Save.
WHAT THIS DOES: Shows you an accurate reading of your cellular signal (without it, you would get 2 signal bars max, even though your signal is truly 'full'.) I think it is simply a visual modification.
-This next mod is optional - some ROMs dont allow data roaming. Adding this line can enable it. I find it useful as I travel between Canada/USA often. Remember that data roaming causes charges by your carrier, so be diligent!
In Notepad++, go to the very bottom of the build.prop file and, on a new line type:
ro.com.android.dataroaming=true
Now hit File, Save
5) Now that the modifications are complete, you can ZIP your ROM folder up. Go into your ROM folder - there should be folders in there like META-INF and SYSTEM (and maybe some files). Highlight them all, and right-click. 7-zip should have an entry in the list. Choose "add to blahblah.zip". Do NOT choose any others (like "add to blahblah.7z")
6) Once the zipping is complete, you can now copy the ZIP file to your microSD card (or your phone's internal sdcard memory)
SECTION 5: ENABLING YOUR SAFE ZONE IN SAFESTRAP, AND INSTALLING THE NEWLY-MODIFIED ROM
1) Power off the phone. Turn it back on, and you will be greeted by the glorious SafeStrap splash screen. Hit MENU to go into SafeStrap recovery. Since you are in NON-SAFE mode, the first thing to do is switch over. Use the VOLUP/VOLDOWN buttons to navigate, and the POWER button to choose the item you have navigated to. I use Rick#2's safestrap 1.08d, but I believe the menu options are very similar to HashCode's original SafeStrap 1.08. Go down to "Safe Boot Menu" and select it. Then select "Toggle Safe System". (dont ever use the "quick" toggle - it is dangerous!). SafeStrap will now backup/hide your safe system and prep the phone for the Safe Zone. When it is done, you will see at the top of the screen that Safe System is ENABLED.
2) Now, go back to the main menu, and choose "Wipe data/factory reset". This will wipe data & cache. Next, go to Advanced, and choose "Wipe Dalvik cache". Then finally, go to Mounts and Storage, and choose "format /system". (I'm not sure if these wipes are necessary for your first safe system, but it is a good habit to get into whenever you are installing ROMs. They are quick, don't sweat it. Just do it!).
3) Now that you have wiped, you can go to "install zip from sdcard", choose which card you copied your new ROM zip to, and select the file. It will install the ROM. Once that is done, choose "reboot system now". It will boot into your new rom, which is in your safe zone.
4) I almost forgot! You will most likely have to enter your carrier's APN settings (so you can get 3g data and send MMS messages). Go to Settings, Wireless & Networks, Mobile Network, Access Point Names. Hit menu, Add APN. Input the APN info (make sure you give the APN set a name), then hit Menu, Save APN. When you are back to the APN list, click the circle button to the right of the APN set you just added, so the phone uses it.
The Rogers APN info is below.
ROGERS APN SETTINGS (regular/Non-LTE):
APN: rogers-core-appl1.apn
Proxy: <not set>
Port: <not set>
Username: <not set>
Password: <not set>
Server: <not set>
MMSC: http://mms.gprs.rogers.com
MMS Proxy: 10.128.1.69
MMS Port: 80
MCC: 302
MNC: 720
Authentication type: <not set>
APN type: <not set>
If you get bored of the rom you tried, and want to try a new one, do all of Section 4's steps on that ROM. Then, since your Safe Zone is already enabled, you can skip to Section 5, Step 2.
That's it! Even though this was very long, I think it will be helpful for those who are new to the XT860. If you ever want to get rid of everything, and start over from scratch (pure stock), just start back at Section 1, step 1.
My system is 5.7.906.xt862 and android version is 2.3.4. Do the above instructions still apply.
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LaZiODROID, this is an amazing post. Thanks so much for sharing your steps! I kind of wish it was more visible (in its own thread or something!). It is too good to be hidden here, haha.
One suggestion: the first two links in the post seem to be dead. Here is a working one:
http://sbf.droid-developers.org/umt...M-111109-release-keys-BellMobility-CA.xml.zip
I spent a good chunk of today trying to (re-)root my phone after Bell's OTA update. I will follow your guide soon and post if I have any issues!
twitchcity: thanks - I have updated my post. Good luck with rooting!
As for getting its own thread... I don't know if I should duplicate it in it's own thread. If a moderator can let me know that it's OK then I'll do it.
I have moved on to the HTC Raider but I got mad love for the Droid3 XT862/XT860. I have an archive of lots of files related to to the XT860 (and even some Droid3 XT862), so if I see that any more links are broken, I will be able to re-upload.
I think I'll have time to follow the steps today. I'm going to do a factory reset and start from scratch (the phone has started acting up).
Any advice on which ROM to use? I would love something ICS based - if the data/wifi problems have been fixed (don't really care about the video camera issue). There are just so many choices these days.
Hang on a bit if you want ICS - there's an interesting development ongoing in the developer forums...
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Hang on a bit if you want ICS - there's an interesting development ongoing in the developer forums...
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Cool! I don't mind waiting a bit. Any links? (As is probably obvious, I don't flash my phone very often, so this is kind of a big deal for me - I'd rather just do it once and have it work for the next year then have keep reflashing it)
Does this step-by-step work for the Verizon droid3?
Does this step-by-step work for the Verizon droid3?
I am in a pinch. I corrupted the original stock install, and while I can use my SafeStrap installed ROM's no problem, I do need to get around to restoring the stock rom so that when I go to Verizon for any service, I can at least check the stock rom to verify functionality, and present Verizon a phone that has the software that they shipped on it.
That would only be fair, and IMHO folks not doing that are one of the reasons rooting is verboten by carriers.
So, I stumbled and slammed the device to the ground on concrete without a case. The screen cracked, but for a while everything else seemed fine until I resumed using WiFi. I have to be within about 10' of a Wifi AP for useful connectivity that does not flap/disconnect. I am pretty sure that it is a hardware problem, but the event coincides with the time frame that I began using ROM's and learning about rooting on this device.
So, I inadvertently butchered the non-safe stock rom while manually removing bloatware, etc from the stock install phone.
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Shortly after the original post is one by ChristianPreachr that sounds like it for the regular /verizon droid 3.
I dont recommend followkng the step by step i wrote, as it is specific for the canadian droid 3 (the xt860) and refers to the canadian stock rom, and replacing droid3 - specific parts to get the phone working. Sorry bout that. I wish you luck!
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Thanks for the warning
L- Thanks for the warning. Honestly, I gave it a whack anyway. It did not damage the phone, but it also did not work.
All- I have digging thru these forums to find a good download for USA Verizon Droid3 to restore a device to stock. Any advice along those lines folks?
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L- Thanks for the warning. Honestly, I gave it a whack anyway. It did not damage the phone, but it also did not work.
All- I have digging thru these forums to find a good download for USA Verizon Droid3 to restore a device to stock. Any advice along those lines folks?
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is this what you are looking for? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1686911
or is this what you are looking for Droid_3_SBF_5.6.890.zip
Thanks!
Yep That was it. I saw it before.. and then went hunting for the bookmark.. and no joy. Downloading now.
Hope it actually works. I tried the Droid_3_SBF_5.6.890.zip once before.. but it really did not work at all.
Try Try again. Right?
Cheers!
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is this what you are looking for? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1686911
or is this what you are looking for Droid_3_SBF_5.6.890.zip
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i apologise for being a noob, i am from india and i recently purchased a droid 3, when i unlocked my droid 3 i was able to make calls and send text messages with all the GSM sims but none had data available in them, after some research i got to know that xt862 rom doesn't provide gsm data support internationally and i will have to install a Chinese xt882 rom for it to work. well at the start i didn't any idea of whatsoever ROM or root or safestarp ment but after a lot of research and reading i was able to root and safestrap my phone but when i tried installing xt882 rom using safestrap it came with an error. can any one please help me with this as i would really love to use my phone daily. i don't want it to end up as expensive music player
shantan said:
i apologise for being a noob, i am from india and i recently purchased a droid 3, when i unlocked my droid 3 i was able to make calls and send text messages with all the GSM sims but none had data available in them, after some research i got to know that xt862 rom doesn't provide gsm data support internationally and i will have to install a Chinese xt882 rom for it to work. well at the start i didn't any idea of whatsoever ROM or root or safestarp ment but after a lot of research and reading i was able to root and safestrap my phone but when i tried installing xt882 rom using safestrap it came with an error. can any one please help me with this as i would really love to use my phone daily. i don't want it to end up as expensive music player
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You have to get the correct APN (Access Point Name) for your provider to make data/MMS to work, you should not require the XT883 firmware. Just try google with your SIM provider followed by APN settings.. such as "Orange UK APN Settings" or check their website, or give them a call for the correct APN settings. Some SIMs have the APNs locked into the SIM, some of them do not include APNs (You might check a phone from the SIM provider for the APN).
When you find the correct settings, go to Settings > Wireless & Network settings > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names
Create a new APN and enter the info you found. Also check Battery & Data Manager > Data delivery to ensure data is enabled.
Skreelink said:
You have to get the correct APN (Access Point Name) for your provider to make data/MMS to work, you should not require the XT883 firmware. Just try google with your SIM provider followed by APN settings.. such as "Orange UK APN Settings" or check their website, or give them a call for the correct APN settings. Some SIMs have the APNs locked into the SIM, some of them do not include APNs (You might check a phone from the SIM provider for the APN).
When you find the correct settings, go to Settings > Wireless & Network settings > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names
Create a new APN and enter the info you found. Also check Battery & Data Manager > Data delivery to ensure data is enabled.
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i got the access point name from my provider but when i go in to Settings > Wireless & Network settings > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names the APN screen shows up blank with no functions to create or edit APN
shantan said:
i got the access point name from my provider but when i go in to Settings > Wireless & Network settings > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names the APN screen shows up blank with no functions to create or edit APN
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Tap the menu softkey at the APN screen and tap add APN.
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Tap the menu softkey at the APN screen and tap add APN.
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cheers for the help, one last favour as i am new to ROMs can you suggest a good and easy ROM that i can put in to an sd card and install it with safestrap without any hassle
shantan said:
cheers for the help, one last favour as i am new to ROMs can you suggest a good and easy ROM that i can put in to an sd card and install it with safestrap without any hassle
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I personally use MavRom (Maverick Rom) version 4.0, as version 4.5 has a battery drain issue with the overclock script. It's based on 906 with modifications and tweaks.
Skreelink said:
I personally use MavRom (Maverick Rom) version 4.0, as version 4.5 has a battery drain issue with the overclock script. It's based on 906 with modifications and tweaks.
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so i was going through this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1406812 for flashing xt883 radio on my phone as the reception is very bad i had a few doubts
1) do you connect your phone to the pc while doing this
2) do you download root explorer on your phone from the app store and are there any free ones
3) and how do you go about doing this ( Use root explorer to push the build.prop into the system folder )
i am very sorry for being such a noob, its my first android phone
shantan said:
so i was going through this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1406812 for flashing xt883 radio on my phone as the reception is very bad i had a few doubts
1) do you connect your phone to the pc while doing this
2) do you download root explorer on your phone from the app store and are there any free ones
3) and how do you go about doing this ( Use root explorer to push the build.prop into the system folder )
i am very sorry for being such a noob, its my first android phone
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On Stock and Blur based roms, there's a little line in the build.prop that Verizon snuck in.. that makes any GSM network appear to have bad reception (only 1~2 bars) but if you check under status, the reception is actually good. You can fix that by editing this line in build.prop;
ro.mot.phonemode.vzwglobalphone=1
Change the 1 to 0 and save, then reboot, this should fix the 'reception issue'
A free root browser would be JRummy's Root browser lite, or ES File Explorer (you can enable root browsing in settings).
Build.prop is in /system
IF YOU INSIST ON FLASHING XT883 (Only required for using AT&T/T-Mobile/Other USA GSM networks)
Open a root browser; copy the build.prop you have to the SDCard or somewhere safe. Copy the build.prop (after you edit the line I mentioned before on the PC, you can use notepad). After you put it in /system MAKE SURE YOU FIX THE PERMISSIONS. Most root browsers just long-press build.prop, then tap permissions (ES is Properties > permissions) Check only Read (on all three, user, other, etc) and Write on Owner ONLY.
Then use the fastboot instructions to flash the XT883 radio. THIS WILL BREAK VERIZON CDMA.
I was trying to get the wifi tethering hack from this thread:
Here
I followed the alternate method and downloaded the modded framework-res.apk for my verizon gs4 which is running 4.3 MK2.
I downloaded it straight from the phone and then copied to the system dir. I changed the permissions with root explorer to 644 and then moved it to \system\framework and rebooted.
Hotspot does not ask me for credentials which is great but I have lost my data connection. Not sure what to try. I downloaded a couple of the framework-res.apks from that thread that I thought were the "stock" ones to put everything back like it was and still no data.
Full disclosure, I did try to rename one of the access points after the initial reboot and now it seems I can't change any of those settings but might not have been able to before and that probably doesn't matter.
Any help is appreicated and I am sorry if this is in the wrong place. Thanks.