Droid X

Apr 11
3

How To – Droid-X – Upgrade from 2.320 to 2.340

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I’ve ran into this problem where I was running a leak 2.320 and wasn’t able to get the OTA (Over the Air) update. I needed to get to version 2.3.340 in order to get Liberty v1.5 to flash correctly. Thanks to TBH (Team Black Hat) I was able to flash my device via ClockWorkRecovery instead of trying to find the SBF for 2.340.

What You Will Need:
- Root Access
- ClockWorkRecovery
- Droid-X Boot Strapper

Step 1. Download the upgrade 2.340 .zip file Download via P3Droid.info
Step 2. Place the “2.3.340_system_updater.zip” anywhere on your SD-Card, DO NOT EXTRACT this zip file! Just copy it.
Step 3. Boot your device into ClockWorkRecovery via Droid-X Boot strapper.
Step 4. You maybe want to Wipe Your Data (If not you may get a boot loop).
Step 5. From ClockWorkRecovery choose “Install ZIP from SD-Card“, Select the “2.3.340_system_updater.zip” that you placed on your SD earlier, Then Choose “Yes“.
Step 6. Once the update has completed, Reboot your device.
Step 7. On your device select “Settings” -> “About” -> Make sure you are on the 2.340

Other Files: (These are also flashed using ClockWorkRecovery)
BP_C_1.09.07P Baseband Updater – Some people have found it difficult to move from the 1.09.06P baseband or have refused official Verizon updates. This file will upgrade your phones radio file to the newest 1.09.07P Baseband.
Download via P3Droid.info

2.3.340 Kernel Updater (2.6.32.9-g55626e1) -
While the 2.3.320 kernel released by us will work with either the 2.3.320 or the 2.3.340 build, If you desire to have the most current build then download and install this file.
Download via P3Droid.info

MBM 30.04 Updater (also known as the bootloader) – This file can be used to update your phones bootloader from any version to the current 30.04 version. Although the current files 2.3.340 and 2.3.320 both worth with 30.03 and 30.04 this will provide you with the most current MBM.
Download via P3Droid.info

 


Apr 11
3

How To – Droid-X – Stock Recovery

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Step 1. Make sure your device is fully powered down/off
Step 2. Press and hold the Volume Down (-), as well as the Home Button on your device
Step 3. While keeping those 2 buttons pressed down, also press on the Power button
Step 4. Once you see your screen flicker/flash (note: You might have to press a key on your device to see that you are actually booted into the Stock Recovery).
Step 5. Once completed you should see something similar to the screen shot below.

 
 
 

 


Apr 11
3

How To – Droid-X – Enter Boot Loader Mode

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Step 1. Make sure your device is completely powered off
Step 2. Press and Hold the Camera button as well as the Volume Down (-) button
Step 3. While holding in those 2 buttons press on the power button
Step 4. Once you see the screen flicker/flash you can release the buttons you should now see a black screen similar the screen shot below

 


Feb 11
5

Droid-X Boot Loader Error – Err:A5,70,70,00,00

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Bootloader
30.04
Err:A5,70,70,00,00

MEM_MAP Blank
Service Req’d
Battery OK
OK to Program
Transfer Mode:
USB

Well if you are like me and having really modified or bricked your device in awhile and where thinking that the SBF file you are running is still up to date you are wrong! At first I paniced because I really did not know what was going on, I thought the file was just corrupted or I was running RSDLite wrong. After I did some searching with Google I found out a lot of users where having the same problems, finally stumbled across the site with a different SBF file “VRZ_MB810_2.3.32_1FF_01.sbf” to be exact. I realized that this file came out around December 2010 and the file I was using was from around Oct-Nov 2010.

All you need to do is find the correct SBF file – I am unable to host or point you in the right direction but just search Google you will find it. The file was created/leaked by TBH (TeamBlackHat). Also another thing make sure you are using the latest version of RSDLite 8.

After you download RSDLite and the correct SBF file – connect your device via USB and boot back up into boot loader mode. Volume Down, Camera Button, and Power On. Once RSDLite recognizes your device click on Start wait about 20 minutes and you should good to go!

Also I cannot remember the correct error I did after the preforming the SBF something about “Code Invalid” just re-run the SBF file again with RSD Lite. It took me (2) times in order for the device to boot up properly.

Any other questions just post a comment and I will assist.

 


Oct 10
18

How To – Droid X & Droid 2 – Change Your Bootup Logo

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Well here’s a pretty nifty tutorial I just discovered over at DroidXForums.com. Basically you know when you Boot Up/Power On your Droid X or Droid 2 device you see the “M” (Motorola Logo). This tutorial will explain on how to change the “M” logo to whatever image you create. Please note this is NOT your bootup animation! Also this will only work on the Droid-X or the Droid-2 do not try on any other device you may brick your phone. I’m not sure if you screw this How To up what will happen to your device but just make sure you do a Nandroid hopefully you can recover from that if something goes wrong.

What You Will Need:
LogoReplacer.zip – Download via DroidPirate.com
LogoReplacer.zip – This is the actual file you will need to place onto the root of your SD-Card.

WinRar or 7Zip – You only need one of the programs I prefer WinRar it will handle both .RAR and .ZIP files.

FRHED HexEditor - Download via SourceForge.net



1) Create your image:
Using Adobe Photoshop, create an image that is 480 pixels wide and 182 pixels tall.
(i’m not sure if this is the only file size you can use but if it isn’t please let me know)
Whatever color the very bottom left pixel is will be the color of the screen surrounding your image
Mirror the image, image > image rotation -> flip canvas horizontal
Save it as a “.BMP” file click OK
Choose 24bit and hit Enter/OK
You now have your image

2) Editing the image:
Once you have the saved the image as listed above, using the hex editor, open up your image and erase the first 54 bytes and last 2 bytes of data.
It will show in the bottom left hand corner of the screen how many bytes you have selected
Press the Del key not the back space key to delete then hit enter
Do the same for the last 2
Reverse the data, using frhed go to: edit -> reverse bytes
To reverse the data you must select all of the bytes (or bits im really not sure) Just press ctrl+A, edit -> reverse, bytes enter.
Now save the newly edited file as logo.bin
Open the LogoReplacer.zip file (download in other post) And DO NOT extract it. Just double click to open it and drag the logo.bin file into it (replacing the old logo.bin file)

3) Flashing your new Boot Image
Place your LogoReplacer.zip file on your SDCARD
Restart your phone into recovery
Install zip from SD , choose zip from SD
Navigate to your file
Select it with the camera button
Restart your phone an Boom! Your New boot image!

Also if you do not wish to create a file via PhotoShop the LogoReplacer.zip that is on my server is already customized to the DroidPirate logo. So all you have to do is place the LogoReplacer.zip onto the Root of your SD-Card. Reboot your phone into Recovery via Koush’s Bootstrap Recovery. Choose Install Zip from SD-Card -> Choose LogoReplacer.zip -> Apply -> Reboot. And your new Bootup image should look like the one below:

**** ALL CREDIT GOES TO P3DROID for this find!****

 


Sep 10
18

How To – Droid-X – Installing BusyBox

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If you ROOTed your device with the 1 Click Root Application, you will notice it only ROOTs your device and does not install busybox. Well its really easy to install BusyBox now that your device has already been rooted.

Here’s What You Will Need
RootExplorer – Download via DroidPirate
BusyBox File – Download via DroidPirate.com

Installation:
– Copy the “BusyBox” file to the Root of your SD-Card
– Open RootExplorer
– Navigate to “/sdcard” long press on the “BusyBox” file and Choose “Move“
– Hit Back a few times until you are at “/“
– Navigate to “/system” – You should see a folder called “xbin“
– Move the “BusyBox file” you downloaded from above into this folder
– Reboot your device

BusyBox should now be running correctly you can check by installing/opening MetaMorph. If MetaMorph opens Ok without any errors you should be all good to go. If you are having any other problems please post a comment and I will gladly assist.

 


Sep 10
18

How To – Droid-X – Removing BloatWare

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If you are wondering what Bloat Ware is basically its just applications that come stock on your device that you do not need. To remove applications that come stock that are not needed you will need ROOT access on your device. If your device isn’t ROOTed and you would like to please read our how to root your droid-x article.

What You Will Need:
RootExplorer - Download via DroidPirate

How To:
- Install RootExplorer and Open it
- Press the “Mount R/W” button first (This will make your system directory Readable and Writable)
- Click the “System” folder
- Click the “App” folder
- You should now see “/system/app” at the top of the screen
- Long press on the app you want to rename, then change “.apk” to “.bak” (We rename the filename just incase you want install it at a later time)

DO NOT REMOVE:
- Make sure you do not remove the following applications from your device!
- BackupAssistantClient.apk
- HelpCenter.apk
– Do not remove any files starting with “Blur“

Files You Can Remove:
– CarDock.apk
– CityID.apk
– MyVerizon.apk
– Skype_mobile.live.apk
– Vvm.apk
– WorkContacts.apk
– amazonmp3_1.7.22_signed_zipaligned.apk
– Blockbuster.apk
– Mynet.apk (3G Mobile Hotspot)
– MotoGAL.apk (Corporate Directory)

I Deleted Something I Shouldn’t Now What
Here is a zip file with all of the system/app files that come stock on your device
Download via DroidPirate.com

If you deleted Backup Assistant, you can re download it below
Download via DroidPirate.com

 


Sep 10
15

How To – Droid X – How To Root Your Device

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Ok first off I know a lot of beginners out there want to root your device, not a problem. Don’t be scared when you go to a forum and you are looking at there how to root your device. This is a simple application that allows you to ROOT your device with the click of your mouse and unroot your device as well. Lets Begin.

You will need to download the following:
DroidXRoot.zip – Download via DroidPirate.com

- Once you download and extract this file you will see a folder called “drivers“
- Install either the 32 bit or 64 bit whichever your system requires
How do I tell: If you are running Windows 7, Right Click on My Computer -> Properties -> System Type

Next connect your device via USB to your computer.

Slide down your notification bar (where the clock is)

Select “USB Connection” – You should now see (4) options the option you want to select is “PC Mode“.

Next go to Settings -> Applications -> Development -> Make sure “USB Debugging is ENABLED/CHECKED“.

Ok now to make sure that the Root will install correctly go to My Computer and make sure you see your android device. I noticed the first time when I was attempting to root it took a few minutes for it to show up.

Now you want to load the “DroidXRoot.exe” that you downloaded earlier, make sure to Right click and choose “Run as Administrator“

Now the next step is basically a no brainer but could be a pain in the ass the first few times, click on “Root Me“, it will apply busybox, mount the system and some other items.

After that completed you should see a “Continue” button.

On your device navigate to “Settings -> Wireless and Networks -> “

As soon as you hit the “Continue” button on the DroidXRoot program turn “on/toggle” your blue tooth

It should now say “Your device as been Rooted successfully!”, if it doesn’t something went wrong it took me a couple try’s to get it to work try it again and if you still can’t get it post a comment I will be glad to help.

 


Aug 10
23

How To – Change Your Unlock/Lock Sound

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There is a new feature in Froyo, which when you lock and unlock the screen, a little “click” is made. If you don’t know how to access the Unlock/Lock sound settings you can find it by going to.

Settings -> Sound Settings -> Screen Lock Sounds

Instructions
(This can be done with any sound in the UI sectin)
1. Open Root Explorer go into “/system/media/audio/notifications/“
2. Pick your desired notification sound and copy it
3. Press back once, and then press “/ui“
4. Press the “mount r/w” button in the top right corner
4. Rename either “Unlock.ogg” or “Lock.ogg” (whichever one you are replacing) to .ogg.bak, so you can switch it back if you don’t like it
5. Paste your notification into “/ui“, and rename it to whichever you just renamed to “.bak“
6. Close Root Explorer and reboot
7. Unlock/Lock your phone and enjoy!

 


Aug 10
19

How to use your Droid for USB Mass Storage

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When I first purchased my Motorola Droid it took forever to figure out how to use my device as a flash drive. Had to do some Google searches then figured it out, wasn’t use to a smartphone like this from being a BlackBerry user. Anyways here is how to use your Android device as a flash drive or if you are trying to modify your device.

1. First make sure your device is connected to your PC via USB. (You might have to install some drivers for your device but most of the time it comes preloaded)
2. Next step up at the top where your Time, Battery Icon and Coverage icons that is called the “Notification bar“. Simply place your finger on the notification bar and begin to slide it down. Below is a screen shot showing where to place your finger and slide down.

3. Now you should see “USB Connected“, “Select to copy files to/from your computer” Click it.

4. By now must devices are running the 2.2 FroYo firmware but your next screen may look a little different than my screen shot but anyways you should get the gist. You should see a Android or a picture of USB asking you to “Turn on USB Storage” – Click on it like shown below.

5. Now you should a message that says the following: “Turn on USB Storage” – “If you turn on USB storage, some applications you are using will stop and may be unavailable until you turn off USB storage“. Basically what this is saying is some applications are required to store their cache or external data to your SD-Card, however with it being connected to your computer it is basically placed in a “Read-Only” state. Just select “Ok” and your device is now connected to your computer. You should be able to go to My Computer and use it as a normal flash or storage device.