[Q] New to custom ROMs

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mikecico

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• Feb 1, 2012

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I want to flash a custom ROM onto my DX, but I'm pretty new to the game. I've rooted, and have installed ROM Manager, and Titanium backup, etc, but am a bit gun-shy about going the custom ROM route, mostly due to inexperience.

I see that CMx and Liberty are the popular ROMs for DX, but I'm not sure which is the better one to go with. It seems that CMx is feature-packed, but has battery issues. Is this true? Is there a stock Android ROM for DX out there?

Also, it seems like in some cases, like with CMx, that you have to downgrade to an earlier firmware version first. Is this still the case with DX, and is it common for flashing any DX custom ROM?

Thanks,
Mike

 

Jubakuba

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• Feb 1, 2012

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Check my sig sir. I recommend using that guide.
And CM7 or MIUI (Use wizards defy 2 build.)

 

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deegge

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• Feb 2, 2012

• #3

Jubakuba, your sig link isn't working

 

infazzdar

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• Feb 2, 2012

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mikecico said:

I want to flash a custom ROM onto my DX, but I'm pretty new to the game. I've rooted, and have installed ROM Manager, and Titanium backup, etc, but am a bit gun-shy about going the custom ROM route, mostly due to inexperience.

I see that CMx and Liberty are the popular ROMs for DX, but I'm not sure which is the better one to go with. It seems that CMx is feature-packed, but has battery issues. Is this true? Is there a stock Android ROM for DX out there?

Also, it seems like in some cases, like with CMx, that you have to downgrade to an earlier firmware version first. Is this still the case with DX, and is it common for flashing any DX custom ROM?

Thanks,
Mike

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Rom flashing is a completely safe and reversible process. Before you begin flashing roms though, familiarize yourself with the SBFing process.

Cm7 doesn't necessarily have battery issues, it just doesn't get as much batter life as roms such as Vortex and Liberty. Cm7 is probably as close to AOSP as you will want to get.

You DO NOT have to downgrade for Cm7. You can, but it is not recommended unless you want to run the official nightlies (which aren't as good as the unofficial nightlies).

When you begin your foray in to rom flashing remember to always use Droid 2 Bootstrapper and never use Droid X Bootstrapper.

 

Jubakuba

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• Feb 2, 2012

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Sorry, I have no Idea why that darn thing isn't accepting BB code...
But either way, copy and paste will work. Or here's the link.
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1374281

 

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mikecico

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• Feb 2, 2012

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Thanks guys, looks like I've got some reading for my sick day today!

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Jubakuba

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• Feb 2, 2012

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It may seem slightly daunting...
But if you're anything like me...
Just jumping on in really does make it easier.

I promise you if you follow my tutorial...It isn't like most tutorials.
Remember doing the very basic PB&J tutorial in school?
Where you had to say every single step...
Get bread.
Open jar.
Dip knife in jar...blablabla.

That's how I based my tut.
It's very easy to follow!

 

HOFFA_BALBOA

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• Feb 6, 2012

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Roms

I have tried MIUI So on and so forth. Im privy to using liquid smooth roms. For the X. http://liquidsmoothroms.com/node/1

 

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mikecico

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• Feb 7, 2012

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Quick follow on question, I noticed there's a Droid X bootstrap recovery app in addition to the droid 2 one. Should I still stick with the droid 2 ones according to the guide?

Thanks again,
Mike

 

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mikecico

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• Feb 7, 2012

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Whoops, sorry just reread the earlier comment about avoiding the DX bootstrap. Never mind...

 

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mikecico

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• Feb 25, 2012

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So, I installed Liberty 3.0, and have been very happy. More stable, faster, longer battery life. Wish I did this months ago. Went from hating my DX on a daily basis to loving it again. It's like a new phone.

The only problem now is that Verizon's pushing out their latest update, and I don't want it. Last thing I want to see is Blur on my phone again. Is there a way to disable this update?

 

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ssurfer2

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• Feb 26, 2012

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Don't know if Liberty take OTA verizon update, would think it would be disabled. But on stock ROM freeze updater in titanium would prevent the OTA. I just did it last week as I didn't want the latest OTA reminder continuously popping up until I know how it panned out.

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mikecico

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• Feb 27, 2012

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It's just listed as "updater 2.3.3", right? Just want to make sure I freeze the right thing.

 

infazzdar

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• Feb 27, 2012

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mikecico said:

It's just listed as "updater 2.3.3", right? Just want to make sure I freeze the right thing.

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I think so. That or 'OTA Updater'.

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ssurfer2

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• Feb 27, 2012

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mikecico said:

It's just listed as "updater 2.3.3", right? Just want to make sure I freeze the right thing.

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yes

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