Bingo! I finally figured out how to get things straight in my Droid X 2.2 update

[XxXxX]

I dont believe you ARE rooted. The SU icon stays, but if you open it no apps should have permission and no 'root only' apps should work. This was my experience until I did the 'one-click' 2.2OTA root. Now I am rooted again waiting for Birdman's ROM.

I am rooted and I have full permission all files. I can edit I can change names I can delete/move and can use wireless tether and I could mount and unmount files in root explorer.


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[Fabrian]

@Gtmci84s - search the market for launcherpro just like that with no spaces. It's there, just looked.

 

[Arelunde]

I notice those who are having no problems with Launcher Pro don't mention having Launcher Pro Plus installed. That may just be an oversight. But it might mean LP works and LP+ has the issues.

For me, on 2.2, LP+ won't allow native widgets to operate for very long - even the date widget. It will go blank on one side and need a re-installation to work again (briefly). Contact shortcut widgets, which I use a LOT, don't stay in a modified size and will lose their shortcut to the numbers. Seems like most native widgets with LP+ have to be reinstalled after a power-down or reset.

If anyone knows a fix for this, please let me know. I miss LP+.

 

[gtmci84s]

@Gtmci84s - search the market for launcherpro just like that with no spaces. It's there, just looked.

I guess I'm a little slow. Thanks, now I remember having to do that with out the space a couple months ago lol.

 

[jnnyr]

After some feedback and some thought I did a slew of factory resets. The thing I kept missing was what order to do what in.

Every time before a reset I would go into privacy--> and uncheck backup my data as well as uncheck factory restore. The problem is, even after a factory reset by default automatic restore is check and all apps downloaded will still start pushing down.

Most of us just automatically log into our gmail accounts. The only way to get a truly clean reset is to NOT log into your google account after a factory reset. Just skip it. When the next screen shows up with choices of accounts to choose from asking you if you're done adding accounts... still, skip it - tap done adding accounts. Once you're fully booted, go to privacy--> you actually have to ENABLE or check off "back up my data" so you can uncheck "automatic restore". Once "automatic restore" is unchecked, then uncheck "back up my data again". Now you can log into your google account and you are finally fresh.

*(you may see a screen again with a check box asking if you would like google to back up your data - uncheck this)
As per usual, please backup any important info such as your pictures and format your SD card right before you do your factory reset.

[Edit]
A word about ADW and LauncherPro - They do install the old 2.1 google search widget. When the old widget is used, it can get stuck on a screen. Make sure you use the new 2.2 google search widget (the one with the blue g button on the left of the widget) that was added with this update.

Hi Fab,

I'm one of the few that has little desire to bug test for Google. One day I imagine I'll probably upgrade (when there is an easier root) and in looking over your directions I had a question from the get go. In my current privacy settings there is no option for backing up date in Eclair. Are you referring to what will be seen in the Froyo OS?

 

[Fabrian]

I notice those who are having no problems with Launcher Pro don't mention having Launcher Pro Plus installed. That may just be an oversight. But it might mean LP works and LP+ has the issues.

For me, on 2.2, LP+ won't allow native widgets to operate for very long - even the date widget. It will go blank on one side and need a re-installation to work again (briefly). Contact shortcut widgets, which I use a LOT, don't stay in a modified size and will lose their shortcut to the numbers. Seems like most native widgets with LP+ have to be reinstalled after a power-down or reset.

If anyone knows a fix for this, please let me know. I miss LP+.

Are you running Launcher Pro Plus over an already setup native launcher? In other words, did you setup all of your widgets/shortcuts or leave the default layout and then install Launcher Pro on top of it without removing everything from all 7 screens?

 

[Fabrian]

Hi Fab,

I'm one of the few that has little desire to bug test for Google. One day I imagine I'll probably upgrade (when there is an easier root) and in looking over your directions I had a question from the get go. In my current privacy settings there is no option for backing up date in Eclair. Are you referring to what will be seen in the Froyo OS?

Honestly, I don't know - I haven't had something like that go through my hands. Either way, I don't think it matters so long as you skip the login steps initially and uncheck the restore/backup setting under privacy.

 

[XxXxX]

Finally i got unrooted and did this restore, Works perfect thanks again.

 

[jnnyr]

Honestly, I don't know - I haven't had something like that go through my hands. Either way, I don't think it matters so long as you skip the login steps initially and uncheck the restore/backup setting under privacy.

Gotcha. Thanks for the info. Too bad they don't have people like you at Google doing their jobs BEFORE the oh-so-late release.

 

[Fabrian]

FWIW, I'm rooted and using Launcher Pro- all is well. I did get the stuck M logo during boot once... I just rebooted and never saw a boot problem again.

 

[Bravozero]

Fabrian, do you notice that when you boot your phone and the Droid eye animation comes up that its a bit slow? I noticed that after installing LP and making the default.

 

[Fabrian]

Fabrian, do you notice that when you boot your phone and the Droid eye animation comes up that its a bit slow? I noticed that after installing LP and making the default.

I haven't noticed anything unusual. The only thing I would suggest is something I mentioned earlier - make sure the default launcher doesn't have any widgets or shortcuts on any pages.

 

[Bravozero]

I haven't noticed anything unusual. The only thing I would suggest is something I mentioned earlier - make sure the default launcher doesn't have any widgets or shortcuts on any pages.

Already done. Nothing is on the default launcher at all, except the wallpaper. Any way I can remove the wallpaper?

Could it be certain apps that are starting up at the same time the device is booting? Another reason I want to root my phone... remove the stupid Verizon preloaded crap that automatically starts and hogs resources.

 

[Fabrian]

Already done. Nothing is on the default launcher at all, except the wallpaper. Any way I can remove the wallpaper?

Could it be certain apps that are starting up at the same time the device is booting? Another reason I want to root my phone... remove the stupid Verizon preloaded crap that automatically starts and hogs resources.

Unfortunately it's been documented that if we remove the preloaded apps, we're up sheets creek for OTA updates.

Maybe you can try booting into recovery and doing a cache wipe... ain't gonna hurt anything. If you still boot slow, I'd be blaming an app you recently installed.

 

[Bravozero]

Unfortunately it's been documented that if we remove the preloaded apps, we're up sheets creek for OTA updates.

Maybe you can try booting into recovery and doing a cache wipe... ain't gonna hurt anything. If you still boot slow, I'd be blaming an app you recently installed.

Cool, I'll give that a shot. Thanks dude!

 

[XxXxX]

Unfortunately it's been documented that if we remove the preloaded apps, we're up sheets creek for OTA updates.

Maybe you can try booting into recovery and doing a cache wipe... ain't gonna hurt anything. If you still boot slow, I'd be blaming an app you recently installed.

Can u explain how to boot in recovery and what does clearing cache do?

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[Bravozero]

To enter recovery mode...

-power down the device
-hold the HOME button and then hold the power button until the "M" logo appears
-when the "M" logo appears, release the power button but still hold the HOME button
-the screen will display a triangle with an "!", release the HOME button and just press the SEARCH button, this will bring up the Recovery Mode menu
-Navigate the menu using the volume rocker buttons and use the camera button to select an option

 

[XxXxX]

To enter recovery mode...

-power down the device
-hold the HOME button and then hold the power button until the "M" logo appears
-when the "M" logo appears, release the power button but still hold the HOME button
-the screen will display a triangle with an "!", release the HOME button and just press the SEARCH button, this will bring up the Recovery Mode menu
-Navigate the menu using the volume rocker buttons and use the camera button to select an option

Your awesome thanks

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[animlmed]

Alright, I think something weird is going on. I installed Launcher pro and it was doing funny things (suddenly google settings was freezing and wanted a force close),so I decided to do a factory reset. I have done a factory reset a few times and it never asked me to activate the phone portion on any of the resets. I touched the android and it went straight to tips on using droid (or whatever that option is). Then on the last reset the setup wizzard gave me a orce close.

Any thoughts? Have you had to re-activate the phone portion once you factory reset?

 

[Bravozero]

To my knowledge, yes. Reason being is that when you do a factory reset, you are obviously restoring the FACTORY settings, and the settings from the factory didn't include your phone number and whatever else needed to be active on Verizon's network. It's kind of like calling *228, your phone communicates with Verizon's telecommunications center, they send authorization to your phone so it can be used on the network.