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Hey new member here..

I have the moto droid and was just seeing if there was any other fellow android users on this forum?
Anyone going to get the droid x when it comes out on the 15th?

Im also into mod/root/hack type stuff too, so if anyone needs help with rooting/custom roms/overclocking or anything related let me know, I can help you out.. I also have tons of apps, so let me know if you need anything! I can send it to you .apk format..

Have a good day

-Rueger

was lookin @ getting the Droid x, but then i read something about it running E-Fuse, something about checking preset numberse during boot up to see if it had been mod/rooted and stuff and if it does't get the right numbers back it Bricks your phone? do u got any info or possibly clairifcation?

Originally Posted by manusdomini

was lookin @ getting the Droid x, but then i read something about it running E-Fuse, something about checking preset numberse during boot up to see if it had been mod/rooted and stuff and if it does't get the right numbers back it Bricks your phone? do u got any info or possibly clairifcation?

Over the past week, rumors have been swirling in regards to the eFuse chip, and the possible ramifications of attempting to install custom software on your Droid X. Alarmists in the Android community went as far to say that if one were to install a custom ROM or kernel, attempt root, or hack the bootloader, the "eFuse" chip would trigger a hardware malfunction on your phone. Others argued that the eFuse chip is not a new technology at all, and has been used in many other smartphones, including the Moto Droid, Milestone, and HTC Incredible; that the only limitation with the Droid X lies in the encrypted bootloader.

Motorola has kept its silence about the "eFuse" situation, until now. Engadget reached out to Motorola with these issues, and today James King, Marketing Director for Motorola, finally responded:


Quote:
Motorola's primary focus is the security of our end users and protection of their data, while also meeting carrier, partner and legal requirements. The Droid X and a majority of Android consumer devices on the market today have a secured bootloader. In reference specifically to eFuse, the technology is not loaded with the purpose of preventing a consumer device from functioning, but rather ensuring for the user that the device only runs on updated and tested versions of software. If a device attempts to boot with unapproved software, it will go into recovery mode, and can re-boot once approved software is re-installed. Checking for a valid software configuration is a common practice within the industry to protect the user against potential malicious software threats. Motorola has been a long time advocate of open platforms and provides a number of resources to developers to foster the ecosystem including tools and access to devices via MOTODEV at http://developer.motorola.com."


So, it seems that the eFuse chip rumor has been official squashed by Motorola. Everyone can now breathe a sigh of relief, as it won't trigger a hardware (or software) malfunction. Instead, as with any bootloader, the Droid X's encrypted bootloader will check if a device is attempting to boot unapproved software. If the software is indeed unapproved, the Droid X will not flash anything. It will boot into recovery mode, from where you can reboot back into the Android OS.


hope that clears everything up for you
quoted from droidforums.net

-Rueger

I've got a Moto Droid, and I love it! So much better than my previous phone (Samsung Omnia (WinMo)). Running Android 2.1 (will root when Froyo is officially out for a better Rom). Just started using ADW Launcher, great home screen.

Only downside is you have to root, if you want to install apps to sd card, or use wireless tethering (wired tethering works great tho!)

In my opinion, Launcher Pro the best launcher out there. Smooth scrolling and extremely customizable. I've used ADW for about 2 weeks on my Nexus One, but switched over to Launcher Pro and have been using it since.

I'm not too sure about the Motorola Droid, but the N1 allows you to root your phone without unlocking the bootloader; thus, not voiding your warranty if your device malfunctions.

But yeah, a rooted phone is the way to go. I'm currently running Cyanogen's 6.0 mod for Froyo 2.2 and it's been working like a charm. Also have pershoot's custom kernel loaded to overclock my phone as much as I can. Anyways, the N1 is the best phone I've had in ages and I probably won't change over until a year or 2 at the most.

Originally Posted by fruityloops

I've got a Moto Droid, and I love it! So much better than my previous phone (Samsung Omnia (WinMo)). Running Android 2.1 (will root when Froyo is officially out for a better Rom). Just started using ADW Launcher, great home screen.

Only downside is you have to root, if you want to install apps to sd card, or use wireless tethering (wired tethering works great tho!)

Im also using AWD launcher.. honestly I use to hate it because it cut off all the titles of the apps on the bottom row, but the newest version is sweet! its fully customizable and stable.. The Launcher Pro is a very great launcher too, i'd definitely reccomend both.

Why is rooting the downfall? its very easy, you should try it! why wait for the stock 2.2 then theres already many customized versions of 2.2 that are very stable.. Im pretty running bugless beast 0.4 or cyanogen like el2em, is also a very good choice..

Motorola really have made a blunder on Droid X by making a great peice of hardware and ruining it by their "e-Fuse"
The bad sofware really makes you think if u wanna spend so much on a device so expensive

I got the Motorola Droid about 9 months ago and was ecstatic...for the first few months. I'm a big Google enthusiast but Motorola phones seem to be big on hype and that's about it.

What is the best non-Motorola android phone?