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[Q] Is there any ICS news for the D3?

Hey guys, need some advice. TL;DR at the bottom.
So I currently own a DX2 and my father owns a D3. I've rooted and custom ROM'd my DX2 and get great battery life which my father is jealous of. He is older and isn't very tech savvy so I tell him to wait and see if his phone will get ICS.
Today, he comes back to me and says he doesn't want to wait for ICS because he is fed up with his battery life. Says he wants to ROM and do this and that blah blah blah...
I haven't been following D3 ICS news, but should I try and tell him to wait for an official OTA to be released again? Or should I go ahead and ROM it? Keep in mind that he is not very tech savvy so I'm not so sure that all that customization would be a good thing. If I ROM it, are there any good ones I should investigate further?
TL;DR - Father want's ROM on D3, not very tech savvy. Wait for ICS or ROM it? Which ROM?

The ones we have the blutooth does not work right and video recording but if he has to have one cm9 for droid 3 is the best and i like it let him give it a go just make a back up if he does not like it go back to stock and flash any of the ics roms listed but i think cm9 is the best
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Just use safestrap so that you leave the original rom intact and install whatever you want to along side it knowing you can just switch back if it breaks... as for actual word on ics motorola still has the d3 listed as "evaluating" meaning they're dragging their feet still on even respondong to an official d3 ics release.

I would keep him on GB as to have full functionality instead of what we accept as dev bugs in ICS. If he's not very tech savvy, I'd suggest not giving him something lacking flash, video recording, and other codecs.
As for GB ROM's, I think Liberty has the best battery life, but they're all better than stock.

ICS isn't easy on the battery life currently. I'd advice on a gb rom, like liberty or darkdroid
Rocking with my M3 and XDA app

Guys if you read he's dad wants ics not no stock rom and by the looks of it we will not get ics from Motorola any ways so the roms we have is what we get and steel Droid 5.0 and cm9 are better on battery life then the ics roms are but if he's dad wants ics this is the only way to get it and he's dad will like ics also hell every one I know does not won't to set my phone down when they see it but any ways if your dad has to have it do it and let us know how it goes
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leerpsp said:
Guys if you read he's dad wants ics not no stock rom and by the looks of it we will not get ics from Motorola any ways so the roms we have is what we get and steel Droid 5.0 and cm9 are better on battery life then the ics roms are but if he's dad wants ics this is the only way to get it and he's dad will like ics also hell every one I know does not won't to set my phone down when they see it but any ways if your dad has to have it do it and let us know how it goes
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I guess the answer to his question is opinion then. Given the info that he gave about his dad not being tech savy I would say wait and see what happens with kexec over the next week or two instead of flashing a semi-working ics port to his phone where he might/will run into constant problems with bluetooth, using websites (flash), problems with camera, no video recording etc etc. From my experience non-techies just want it to work 100%.

Will he's dad can still give it a go and can all ways go back to stock but only thing I have issues with is wifi and hotspot my cammra and video recording works just fine for me
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leerpsp said:
Will he's dad can still give it a go and can all ways go back to stock but only thing I have issues with is wifi and hotspot my cammra and video recording works just fine for me
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Then I would stick to my original answer of using safestrap to install ics alongside (pretty sure you have to anyways) and be prepared/show him how to turn off the safe system so he can get back to stock when something he wants to use doesn't work.

Thanks for the advice guys. Looks like I have some reading to do
If I do flash a new ROM, I want one that is going to be pretty low maintenance. I do enough tinkering with my phone and it eats up my very limited free time, and adding another device that I have to maintain and backup is just a pain for me. But I digress...
Also, leerpsp, I never said he wants ICS. He wants something with decent battery life, which is why I'm waiting to see if an official ICS build is going to be released or not. I would take a low maintenance OTA build over a high maintenance custom ROM any day

Omega360 said:
Thanks for the advice guys. Looks like I have some reading to do
If I do flash a new ROM, I want one that is going to be pretty low maintenance. I do enough tinkering with my phone and it eats up my very limited free time, and adding another device that I have to maintain and backup is just a pain for me. But I digress...
Also, leerpsp, I never said he wants ICS. He wants something with decent battery life, which is why I'm waiting to see if an official ICS build is going to be released or not. I would take a low maintenance OTA build over a high maintenance custom ROM any day
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Then use mavrom 3.5 very good battery life
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leerpsp said:
Guys if you read he's dad wants ics not no stock rom and by the looks of it we will not get ics from Motorola any ways so the roms we have is what we get and steel Droid 5.0 and cm9 are better on battery life then the ics roms are but if he's dad wants ics this is the only way to get it and he's dad will like ics also hell every one I know does not won't to set my phone down when they see it but any ways if your dad has to have it do it and let us know how it goes
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I did read that, but as said earlier, with someone blatantly branded as non-tech savvy, the ICS ROMs are shotty at best by general consumer standards. What we accept and get excited over earns a disappointed blank stare from 95+% of the consumer market. If he's ok without basic Android features like video recording and flash, then I would suggest SD5, but if he wants 100% full functionality, ICS isn't for him.
Omega360 said:
Today, he comes back to me and says he doesn't want to wait for ICS because he is fed up with his battery life. Says he wants to ROM and do this and that blah blah blah...
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If what he mainly wants from ICS is battery life, now isn't his time to get it. From my time on GB, Libtery3 2.0 had the longest life.

[Q] Droid 3 ICS-Root?

Hello. I will be receiving a Droid 3 as a warranty replacement tomorrow. It comes with ICS (Ice Cream Sandwich) pre-installed. I have been searching, and cannot find a way to root the Droid 3.
I am hoping I missed it. If someone can point me to the tutorial for rooting the Droid 3 with ICS, I would greatly appreciate it.
Thanks in advance.

y0himba said:
Hello. I will be receiving a Droid 3 as a warranty replacement tomorrow. It comes with ICS (Ice Cream Sandwich) pre-installed. I have been searching, and cannot find a way to root the Droid 3.
I am hoping I missed it. If someone can point me to the tutorial for rooting the Droid 3 with ICS, I would greatly appreciate it.
Thanks in advance.
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Where did you hear it will come with ICS...? Because it won't.

I was told this by the Verizon rep. It is a warranty replacement. he specifically said it has ICS on it. No, I am not mistaken. Maybe he was?
Even if it doesn't, I have been unable to find a tutorial for rooting the Droid 3.

I can assure you that it will not be arriving with ICS, I'm sure he must have been mistaken. It will most likely be running Gingerbread 2.3.4 with the 5.6.890 system software.
Anywho... here is the tutorial you are looking for http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1240130

If you do get one with ics on it then I will be calling Verizon and having them replace my phone for one like that
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leerpsp said:
If you do get one with ics on it then I will be calling Verizon and having them replace my phone for one like that
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If you get a phone w/ics system dump before anything else please, if you need a hand lots of people here will help (or on irc) but since moto still has the d3 listed as "evaluating" for ics and haven't even started working on a build I would say the rep is more than likely mistaken. Hopefully not but if moto had an ics build for the d3 I imagine we would have heard about a soak or something. As for your question I would probably try the root for d4 and if that didn't work check out what they're using on the nexus etc

If you do get ICS please tweet Hash. We really could benefit from it.
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We would still have a locked bootloader and the same kernel issues though. I'd put money on the rep being wrong, but I'd like to be proven wrong.

so what version of android did you end up getting on the d3?
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You folks were right. He was wrong. It has 2.3.4.
It runs pretty fast, compares well to the DX2. I wanted CM ROM on it, but none are completely working. Camera has issues GSM FCs and so forth. I just wish my DX2 would work. Haven't used a physical keyboard in a while either.
What do you folks think of your Droid 3s?

y0himba said:
What do you folks think of your Droid 3s?
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I bought my D3 FOR the keyboard. I came from an enV touch and the thought of a touchscreen keyboard that wasn't 100% perfect made me shiver. Looking back, I would definitely have gone with a SGS II. I didn't know anything about the D3's bootloader being locked and the full touch screen is definitely worth the unlocked bootloader. That being said, I still love the keyboard. It's better than any I have ever used.
I don't hate my Droid 3. It runs my ICS roms rather smoothly and the only thing that I wished worked is Google Chrome. I use the camera but I found that I have not wanted to use the video recorder since switching; even if it DID work.
If you want a CM ROM that is pretty stable, I'd recommend 7.2 found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1308924
It's a bit more stable than CM9, though it still has some bugs. Stable enough for a daily driver in my opinion.

My d3 is alright but if I was sent one now with any option of sending back either for a different phone or terminate a contract(within 30 days or whatever and setup a new one) I would jump @ the chance, just because its a little old, 1g ram would be nice but imo it's like dual core phones, 1 core is wasted 90% of the time, upgradable to ics would be very nice too, custom kernel would be nicest though(htc,lg etc etc). I guess what I'm saying is its decent but I wouldn't buy one now.
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I'd say droid 3 is all about the keyboard. Without the keyboard, there would be many better phones. Phones with 1GB ram, unlocked bootloader and a better screen.
However, I'd rather have a keyboard than have those ^ things without a keyboard .

It seems to run faster, and more smooth than my Droid X2. It's ugly though, and it will take some getting used to a physical keyboard again. I have it rooted, radiocom hacked. I want to tweak the camera, but the thread is confusing me a bit as to which zip to use, or which edits to make to build.pro and the XML file. I would prefer to edit rather than install a zip as I don't really want a bootstrap on the phone.
App Brain is making me frustrated though, since Fast Web Installer will not log in.
So far, I am loving this.

Another heartbreak. If D3 doesn't gets ICS by July, I'll let it go.
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Introduce yourself, by that, I mean your device!

Hello everyone,
I'm new here,
Starting this thread so that beginners and new users (like me) can know about what people have done with their monsters and what they are capable of!
Tell me about your favorite top 10 apps and must haves!
Reason for choosing Droid 3?
I'd also like to know if some serious droidians can provide links on how to achieve what they have!
Would also like if they can tell users like me what should be done with their Droid 3 if they just took it out of the box!
I have a Motorola Droid 3 Verizon [XT862 (its obvious but still)],
5.6.890.xt862.verizon.en.us (I think its stock rom, but I could be wrong)
Using it in India.
And thats all I know about it.
Its not even rooted.
My reason for choosing Droid 3:
I wanted something solid, which felt like a monster in my hand, not like the new phones being thin and light as a paper, I needed something heavy! The large screen, 8 mp cam, 16+16 Gb memory are just add-ons to the list,
the main reason being the 5 row physical keyboard. I did not find any other phone with k/b with such screen and cam. And Motorola is well known for being modded and customized!
Share anything and everything you can, it is always helpful to someone!
Tell us about different processes of flashing, about roms, latest updates and so on.
Very excited to hear from y'all!
Hope. to get some really interesting and helpful posts!
Don't forget to have fun while doing this and help as many people as you can
Thanks a lot.

Really?
Really guys,
no one?
I was hoping to get some really good feedback!

Kinda old phone! I got it because i wanted the original but went with the Droid Incredible for processor. So I saw the droid 3 and it looked just as good.

Phone is end of life. These discussions have been had many times before. People are waiting to upgrade to a better phone.
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Droid Incredible?
Isn't it a cdma phone? With 1Ghz processor?
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Oh, I see.
But buddy, this discussion is not only about the features of the phone but more about what can one do or should do if they just got it.
This phone is not available at the place I'm using it. Specs are incredible, except for the software update.
I do not see a single phone with a keyboard like this with such a screen over here.
Even though it is an old phone, I got it regardless of its lousy software update.
And therefore I wanted to know, what people are doing with their droid3 regarding software?
I wanted to know which rom are they using and what apps are must haves!
Thats all.
Thank you all for reading.

Rom toolbox, safestrap3, thats all i recommend for must have apps.
Run stock for a while, and then put on safestrap and see what roms you like.
You can also use the ubuntu install app in the market if you want a linux distribution, worked ok on my droid3.
If you like at&t or tmobile, use the radio hack to skip verizon.
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Okay so for your info: safestrap 3.0, Mavrom 4.5 on .906 base. Waiting for May for new phone upgrade!
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I just scored a d4 off ebay will be here in 7-13 days lol oh well..lest I can keep my unlimited data and cost less then doing the upgrade lol
ill still be here in the d3 forums though as my wife has a d3 so I keep it current plus I love you guys..

Right back at ya!
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We do too!!
And guys, can any one of you confirm if I flash with any rom, would it affect my unlock?
Using it overseas.
Thanks a lot guys.

Allan Guigan said:
We do too!!
And guys, can any one of you confirm if I flash with any rom, would it affect my unlock?
Using it overseas.
Thanks a lot guys.
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you shouldn't loose unlock but if the rom wasn't dev'd for your specific device..ie..xt862,xt860 ect you might have to flash the proper radio and build prop

Waiting for the 4.2.2 release to flash a custom ROM?

Is anybody else waiting for HTC to release the 4.2.2 base and seeing what the devs do with it before flashing a custom ROM? I've had my One for about 2 weeks now and it's still unrooted and running the stock ROM (this is the longest I've gone so far).
Just wondering if I'm alone in thinking that the devs will come up with better ROMs based on 4.2 than they currently have out for 4.1

Other than quick toggles, I didn't see many stand out features vin the preview.
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4.2 isn't a huge step forward. There really is no point in waiting to root and unlock. It's still 'JellyBean' with a few extra features so the difference will be minimal, but I'm anxious for those quick settings myself. I'd say root and S-Off now to get it over with so you can flash immediately when 4.2 comes out.

I was going to wait too. But I got my phone two days ago and ended up flashing two days ago as well...
-flashaddict
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Not to sound like a lame-o but this is the first phone I've owned where I didn't feel the need to root it. Though I had similar feelings with my Epic 4G Touch a few years ago and ended up flashing probably 50 different ROMS, give or take.

adam.kelly2 said:
Not to sound like a lame-o but this is the first phone I've owned where I didn't feel the need to root it. Though I had similar feelings with my Epic 4G Touch a few years ago and ended up flashing probably 50 different ROMS, give or take.
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I feel the same way, I've never gone this long without rooting a phone/tablet, it's usually a week at most.

This is the same boat I am in. I am not doing any of the over the air updates so it will be easier to root when it gets to that point. I am actually quite impressed with the phone (coming from the Evo 4g), I've actually thought about keeping this thing stock...then I remember that it will only get faster if I root and flash.

Yup, stock and not rooted. Waiting for the 4.2.2 and hopefully a working flashable rom of the Google Edition One with everything stable. I really want lockscreen widgets. This is the first phone where I'm not willing to sacrifice the stability of the phone, because sense 5 is pretty damn good. I'd definitely prefer an equally stable AOSP rom though.

D3luSi0n4L said:
Yup, stock and not rooted. Waiting for the 4.2.2 and hopefully a working flashable rom of the Google Edition One with everything stable. I really want lockscreen widgets. This is the first phone where I'm not willing to sacrifice the stability of the phone, because sense 5 is pretty damn good. I'd definitely prefer an equally stable AOSP rom though.
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Same here. I hope these awesome devs get the Google edition roms on here quick!
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mite be trading my s4 for the htc one real soon!! did u guys get the 4.2.2. update yet or still waiting?

P.Mobile said:
mite be trading my s4 for the htc one real soon!! did u guys get the 4.2.2. update yet or still waiting?
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Well.... if you look at some posts here from yesterday (2 posts up ) you will see the statement.... " Waiting for the 4.2.2 "

I waited a few weeks and started thinking that HTC dev unlock will wipe the device so I might as well get started. That and the process will be quicker once Sprint releases and development starts working to fix any of the unintended features on the new release.
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Flashing Addiction ( lol )

I am just curious and figured I start a thread, but I am addicted to flashing new roms. I like trying each new/different rom what I am wondering is there anyone else the same way? What rom are you currently running and out of all the roms you may have tested whats your favorite so far?

simple_fear85 said:
I am just curious and figured I start a thread, but I am addicted to flashing new roms. I like trying each new/different rom what I am wondering is there anyone else the same way? What rom are you currently running and out of all the roms you may have tested whats your favorite so far?
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Are you new to Android? lol
There's this thing called "crackflashing." Most of us have it. It's a sickness you should be able to get disability for, but you can't.

No i been with android for a while. Just figured I post this lol

I did when I first got into Android with my Droid 2, but I don't flash all that much anymore. I'm usually happy with stock debloated with root, but I'm currently running C-ROM 6.6 and I'm happy with it.

I'm like that it all started with my HTC evo lol I flash way to many roms\tweaks but right now I'm pretty set on the newest nightly of carbon rom
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bigjack216 said:
I'm like that it all started with my HTC evo lol I flash way to many roms\tweaks but right now I'm pretty set on the newest nightly of carbon rom
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I been flashing non stop for weeks, but now i am content of xdabbebs stock rom

I think the black lines problem is easing my flash addiction lol. I just got my phone replaced due to it and I don't want it to happen again
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It is addiction. I can't stop modding, flashing. Guys, I think I need help!
PS if your gonna try this don't just flash it, you will be stuck n bootloop. You've gotta use xdabbeb's scripts n dori's boot.img while you're at it, throw that STweaks in a follow/to/path/etc folder. rezip n flash away.
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Just got a g2, coming from a gs4 and I'm loving it! I used to be a crackflasher when I had my gs3 and got a gs4 without doing any research. Hate the way Sammy has locked down their stuff, I used to be a big fan but I'm loving the g2. It was apiece of cake to root and put recovery on and the battery kicks ass. Currently running crom and it's great but I'll probably start experimenting soon.

Was that way on my Nexus, and still am a bit on my G2, though not AS much. Well, I can't say that completely. I usually decide at some point to see what's out there, then I'll go through 3 or 4 ROMs to see what features are on each before settling in on one for a while, til I see another thread with another release with new goodies. Currently on C-Rom 7.1 and..aside from a couple tiny things I wouldn't mind seeing, it's been stable as I could ask for over the last two days and doing well for me.

CharlzO_2000 said:
Was that way on my Nexus, and still am a bit on my G2, though not AS much. Well, I can't say that completely. I usually decide at some point to see what's out there, then I'll go through 3 or 4 ROMs to see what features are on each before settling in on one for a while, til I see another thread with another release with new goodies. Currently on C-Rom 7.1 and..aside from a couple tiny things I wouldn't mind seeing, it's been stable as I could ask for over the last two days and doing well for me.
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Man, honestly I have a ROM for each day of the week. All stored on an otg drive along with my tool box... Lol
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addiction
i just got out of rehab for it!its a terrible disease!like a enraged monkey on my back!

I wonder if the new Google music issue will cause people to flash less? Only 4 deauthorizations a year would be tough to stay under.
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ricecake2000 said:
I wonder if the new Google music issue will cause people to flash less? Only 4 deauthorizations a year would be tough to stay under.
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Yeah that's gonna suck if that's true.

I have the crackflashing sickness as well. Thought I could get rid of it by picking a ROM (CloudyG3) and deleting all other nandroids (PA, Mahdi) but that doesn't work either. With apps auto downloading after entering your google account info it's really easy to do a clean install. I think I got it licked this time though.

Update:i seem to be doing well i have been running stock unrooted for like 2 days now like the program says one day at a time
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I'm addicted to reboots due to constant tweaking using xposed :laugh: These days it's easier for me to stick with one very stable and friendly ROM, and just tweak it however I want using xposed, compared to finding a ROM that has everything set the way I like.

I folded i just rooted my phone still have no custom recovery tho!
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deathsquad737 said:
I folded i just rooted my phone still have no custom recovery tho!
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It'll happen, smokers smoke! Ha!

njstein said:
It'll happen, smokers smoke! Ha!
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Lmao im back on the wagon went back to 10b unrooted
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