Droid 1
How to Boot your Device into Recovery
Here we will explain how easy it is to boot your device into Recovery mode using ClockWork Recovery. This is used for installing a ROM, installing a Theme, Wiping Data/Cache and most important creating a Nandroid backup of your device just incase something ever goes wrong with the device.
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Installing Update.zip Themes, ROMs or Extras via Recovery
This tutorial will explain how to easily install update.zip files onto your device using ClockWork Recovery. Most of the themes and tweaks that are published will require the user to use the ‘update.zip’ method. Once you get the hang of using update.zip files and installing them on your device you will find it to be a breeze but could be a pain if files are incompatible with your device.
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Droid X & Droid 2
Change Your Boot Logo Image
This tutorial is not how to change your bootanimation! This tutorial will teach you how to create your own boot up image. When you boot up your Droid-X or Droid-2 you see the “M” (Motorola) image. This will allow you to change this image.
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Install BusyBox on Your Device
For some reason when you rooted your device and BusyBox did not install correctly or install at all, this simple guide will easily explain how you can obtain BusyBox on your device ~ BusyBox is needed in order to do all of these awesome MetaMorphs on Droidpirate.
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Remove Bloatware From Your Device
This article will teach you how to remove all of the bloatware (files you do not need) from your device. Please becareful on which files you are removing from your device, if you are not sure of an application then do not remove it! Also please make sure you either do a nandroid, or backup the files you are removing just in case something goes wrong. You also need ROOT access in order do this.
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1-Click ROOT for Droid-X & Droid-2
Need to ROOT your Droid X or Droid 2 device? When the phones first came out it was such a pain in the ass applying all of the files and running all of the ADB commands. Finally there is a one click root method for rooting your devices. If this article isn’t working for the latest firmware on your phone try Z4Root.
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BootLoader 30.04 Err:A5,70,70,00,00
Did you brick your device? You are getting this error once you reflash your device via the SBF file. Don’t worry, Don’t Panic! Read this article and it will explain what you need to do. Also please remember this article was written on February 2011. So if there was a later firmware release from Motorola some steps will still be the same however you will need to locate the latest version of RSDLite as well as the latest version of the SBF file for your device.
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Droid-X How To Enter Boot Loader Mode
Almost all Android users already know how to get there device to Boot up into Boot Loader mode. This is just a simple post for those that forget what the commands are. If you are like myself and are not flashing ROMs all the time you easily forget which commands allow you to enter BootLoader mode.
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Droid-X How To Enter The Stock Recovery
I’m assuming your device is bricked or boot looping over and over and you cannot access ClockWorkRecovery via Koushs Droid-X Boot strapper? Read our how to article on how to enter the stock Recovery of the Droid-X. From here this will allow you to Wipe Data/Factory Reset, Reset Cache, Install ZIP from SD-Card, etc.
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Droid-X Stuck on 2.320 Need 2.340?
I’ve encountered a problem where I was stuck on the 2.320 version because I was running a leak. I was not able to get the OTA (Over The Air) update file from Verizon. I did some searching an noticed there was a flashable update.zip file that would allow you to upgrade to the 2.340 firmware, click the link below for more information.
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ViewSonic G-Tablet
G-Tablet Faster Boot Time
Simple tutorial on how to make your G-Tablet boot up a little faster than normal. What we did was switch the animated boot animation image to a (1) frame Droidpirate image. You can also show us some love by using the Droidpirate boot animation!
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G-Tablet Gaining Full Android Market Access
Having problems gaining full access to the Android market? Getting an error? Not all of the Android applications are showing up on your device? Check out our how-to article that has helped out 1000s of ViewSonic G-Tablet users. Please note you MUST be running TNTLite or another ROM besides the stock ViewSonic software.
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G-Tablet How to Flash TNTLite
To get rid of the pointless boring stock ROM/software running on your ViewSonic G-Tablet – and get the full experience your tablet deserves by learning how to flash TNTLite. Please note preforming this modification on your device you can damage and brick your device making it a paper weight, be careful! Also TNTLite v2.0.0 article has the full how-to document on everything you need to flash your device – ONLY advanced users should flash the newer versions.
TNTLite v2.0.0
TNTLite v2.0.3 w/ Stock E-Mail
TNTLite v2.2.0 w/ DroidPirate Mods
TNTLite v4.2.1 w/ DroidPirate Mods
G-Tablet Recover Bricked Device
Is your G-Tablet bricked? Are you stuck at the ViewSonic Logo? Boot Animation just keeps on looping over and over? Don’t worry no need to take your device back or call ViewSonic support. Our How to article has helped 100s of people recover there device from being a paper weight!
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G-Tablet Faster, 7 Desktop Screens
Is your ViewSonic G-Tablet very laggy? Or are a lot of the widgets taking up a bunch of your screens and you need more? Check out our how-to article on how you can easily make your device so much faster, and get up to 7 home screens.
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G-Tablet How to ROOT Your Device
Please note if you are going to upgrade to TNTLite, then there is really no reason to root your device. TNTLite will root your device for you once you flash there software image. However for some reason if you loose access check out this article to easily root your G-Tablet with 1 click no experience needed.
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Theme Customization
How to Install Custom LauncherPro Docks
This how to tutorial will explain on how to install LauncherPro Dock images onto any Android device. The only application needed is LauncherPro, the tutorial itself is very simple however some users could have problems or if you need a quick reference guide.
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How to Install Icon Packs using BetterCut
In this tutorial I will explain how you can use DroidPirate IconPacks on any Android device as long as you have the application BetterCut. I have images and step by step how to guide that will take your device to the next level.
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How to Install Icon Packs using Desktop VisualizeR
BetterCut seems a little out dated for easily changing Icons on your device using custom Icon packages. Desktop VisualizeR allows a user to easily change an icon to a custom one, with several different sizes to choose from as well as several different settings for customization.
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How to Install Custom Ringtones, Notifications & Alarms
In this tutorial I will explain how you can add your own .mp3, .wav, .ogg, or .wma files to become your Ringtone, Notification sound or Alarm without using a third party application. Already have your audio files that you want your ringtone to be? Don’t pay for a third party application its really simple.
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How to Install Custom Boot Animations
This tutorial will explain step by step how you can change your Boot animation. If you are wondering what a boot animation is – when your phone first turns on and your device is stock you should see the Stock Droid Eye or Droid Logo. In this how to guide we will show you how you can change your boot animation into anything you desire.
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How to Install MetaMorph Themes and Skins
Well since you are on DroidPirate.com our main specialty is MetaMorph themes for every Android device. This detailed tutorial will guide you step by step on everything you need to do to get you MetaMorph skinning down pat!
Root Required: Yes – You also must have BusyBox installed.
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How to Install Custom Application (.APK) Themes
Little more difficult then all the above how to guides but I am sure you will be able to figure this one out. If you are not very savvy with the Android device please read carefully and follow each step. This will allow you to theme a specific application for example “Facebook” application.
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Other Tutorials
Using your Device as Mass Storage or Flash Drive
In this article I will explain how easy it is to use your device as a USB mass storage device – it’s pretty simple but if you are new comer to the Android scene at first it could be quite confusion.
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Installing Third Party Applications (.apk) Files
Most of the applications (.apk) files that are for all Android devices that come off of the internet are installed on to your device this is called “Third Party” applications. Basically the user should know by installing the following applications on to your device you hold yourself at risk of damaging your phone. We will explain how easy it is to place a .apk file and installing it to work properly onto your Android device.
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Change Your Lock & Unlock Sound File
This article will explain how to change the audio file for when you are locking and unlocking your device. Always make sure you back up the old files just in case something goes wrong or if you ever wanted to go back to the stock lock/unlock sound files.
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Rooting Your Device Running Firmware 2.1
This is pretty much out-dated now but will leave this up as a reference guide for those that are still running the Android 2.1 firmware and would like to be able to root your Android device.
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How to UN-Root Your Device
Not sure why anyone would want to un-root their device unless you are having specific problems, or if you are looking to get an official update from Verizon/Motorola.
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