Well, since you already have a recovery, you don't need RM either. Most custom ROMs will have a "Reboot To Recovery" option in the power menu so you can just use that.
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Installing a custom rom...
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Well, since you already have a recovery, you don't need RM either. Most custom ROMs will have a "Reboot To Recovery" option in the power menu so you can just use that.
Gotcha!...ok thanksdancedroid
fizzoyster
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ok. downloading from forums now.
fizzoyster
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i misunderstood you. i never had a problem with my wifi. just trying to get a new rom. sorry.
fizzoyster
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its downloaded. whats next?
252chevyboyz
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Do you see any install directions on gummyjar's thread?
fizzoyster
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Directly from thread:
"make sure you have root and clockworks recovery installed
Waring!!!! Make sure you are on 2.3.320 or 2.3.340!!!
-boot into recovery via clockworks bootstrap
-select "wipe data/factory reset"
-select "Yes -- delete all data"
-go back "powerbutton"
-select "install zip from sdcard"
-select "choose zip from sdcard"
-find and select DX/D2_GummyJAR-X.X.zip
-reboot"
-Get Titanium Backup (Free version will suffice)
-Backup all apps that you want to keep
-Open a file manager (Astro, Androzip, etc.)
-Go to /sd/download folder and find the ROM.zip and long press it
-Select "Move"
-Press your Back key (upper left should now say "/sd"
-Select "Move Here" (zip is now on the "root" of your SD card)
-Exit file manager app
-Open DX Bootstrapper
-Select "Bootstrap Recovery"
-Hit "Allow" when Superuser requests permission
-Hit "OK" at "Success!" popup
-Select "Reboot Recovery"
-When your phone boots back up, you'll see the "M" and then it should go to CW
-Using your volume keys, scroll down to "Backup/Restore" and press your camera button (enter)
-Select "Backup"
-Wait for it to finish (will take a few)
-You should be back at the main menu now
-Scroll to "Wipe data/factory reset and press camera button
-Select "Yes -- delete all user data"
-Scroll to "Wipe cache partition" and press camera button
-Scroll to "Mounts and Storage" and press your camera button
-Select "Mount /system" (should see it change to "Unmount /system"
-Hit your power button to get back to the main menu
-Scroll to "Install zip from sd card" and press your camera button
-Select "Choose zip from sdcard"
-Scroll to the zip of the ROM and select it with your camera button
-Select "Yes - Install"
-Once install is complete, hit power to get to main menu
-Select "Reboot system now"
-Your first boot WILL take a few (1-5 minutes) so don't panic. You should hear the haptic feedback "bump" (like when pressing your back button) and the boot animation will dim, indicating that all was successful.
-Reactivate your phone by following the on screen instructions and selecting option 1 on the activation call
-Sign in to your Gmail (will restore contacts, Gmail, calender, and paid apps). Sync can take a few depending on the quantity of the contents (apps, contacts, etc.)
-Enjoy your new ROM
*NOTE: Restoring your apps in just the market will NOT restore their data (progress). Restore "App+Data" in Titanium Backup for that.
If you need help with anything, don't hesitate to ask.
fizzoyster
Member
backing up now. thank you so so so much.
thank you so so so much.fizzoyster
Member
im at a screen that says learn how to use your droidx the options are begin and skip. which should i press?
fizzoyster
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nvm setting up gmail account now.
fizzoyster
Member
ok.. so it only restored 4 of my contacts