Comments on: Installing CyanogenMod v5.0.5 for Motorola DROID

By: Yagermeister

Yagermeister — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 22:38:42 +0000

Let's just say that I am not sure what is different but it worked this time...the fifth time! I guess persistence rules the day! Case closed!

-Yagermeister

By: Yagermeister

Yagermeister — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 20:43:41 +0000

Have a rooted 2.1 Droid. Downloaded Setcpu and ROM Manager. Flashed the latest version of Clockwork 1.8.1.2. Backed up current ROM Downloaded Cyanogen 5.0.6.2 and bekit Kernels 0.8.3 from ROM Manager. Tried to install cyanogenmod four times and it backs everything up claims the install is complete and then reboots but freezes on the Motorola logo for 10 – 15 minutes and then I give up, yank the battery, reboot holding down X and then restore properly to my current ROM without issue. Any ideas Droid-lifers??!!

By: Kyle

Kyle — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 22:03:58 +0000

Good question. I have been trying to find the answer to this since I started using cyanogenmod. I figured being in all the screenshots it would be built into the ROM but I havent seen it anywhere. Can anyone put an end to this mystery?

By: ihateemobands

ihateemobands — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 03:32:27 +0000

I keep getting an "Installation aborted" message while trying to install the update from the android system recovery screen.

It says
"E:EOCD marker occurs after start of EOCD
E:signature verification failed
Installation aborted."

I do have android 2.1 installed so I was wondering if that's the problem?

By: nickmears

nickmears — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 23:52:53 +0000

If switching to the newest version of any ROM is it necessary to first install the first version or can i skip?

By: 340cams

340cams — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 23:24:28 +0000

Hey Kellex…I have had my Droid for about 1.5 months now…have rooted the update.zip way loved the smoked.glass look to the phone…then learned about the Droidroot pro…Loved that also. Now the evolution to DMupdater and ROM Manager has taken the need to know how to root out of the individuals hands and basically point and click…that simple and cool…the writers of these apps have done great work…

My question…I am running CyanogenMod 5.0.5.3 Haxzamatic xROM_v1.0.1…I love the black sleek look to this and want to keep this feel…is there a way to update to 5.0.5.4 and keep the look and feel of the Haxzamatic xROM_v1.0.1?
Thanks…wish I had your expertise…

By: 340cams

340cams — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 22:54:23 +0000

Hey man…cool you rooted and installed Cyanogen..What you needed to do prior to installing Cyanogen was to use Astro File manager and backup your apps by going to Menu…Tools ….Application Manager/Backup. Once Up and running in your new Cyanogenmod, reinstall Astro from the Market and return to Manager Backup and install all backed up Apps.
Have fun.

By: Mike

Mike — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 19:36:15 +0000

Ok just installed cyanogen 5.0.5 for my droid and now none of my apps are on my phone. They all show up in the market (both paid and non-paid apps)…is there an easier way to put them back on my phone besides clicking and manually installing each individual app? Wasnt a backup part of this rom…and i guess I dont know how to utilize it haha. Thanks guys, you're videos are incredibly easy

By: anonymous in TX

anonymous in TX — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 23:48:24 +0000

Well, I fixed the problem myself. I'll just post it here if it might help others. I had my SSID broadcast shut off. I enable SSID broadcast, and now Cyanogen 5.0.5.3 connects fine no problem. I then turned off SSID broadcast (better wireless security to stay quit); and Cyanogen refused to play. So for now while I stay on Cyanogen (WHAT A GREAT ROM); I will just have to live with broadcasting my SSID. Just for reference; when I was running Stock 2.0.1; wifi worked fine with broadcast turned off! Cheers. Kellex, Kudos to your fantastic site and informative videos. They are great, thanks so much.

By: jazzbassNick

jazzbassNick — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 23:47:11 +0000

hehe…yeah. I knew it was somethin' a tad diff, but just couldn't remember. Glad that did the trick.

By: cee_em_jay

cee_em_jay — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 23:32:24 +0000

Sweet action on the LED…I would've never thought to change the trackball settings, heh.

By: anonymous in TX

anonymous in TX — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 23:30:15 +0000

Yesterday I just installed Cyanogen 5.0.5.3. Every time I add a wifi network (that being mine with WPA2_PSK) i get the error “unable to connect to the network”. Any ideas? I posted this on CyanogenMod forums as well; and still no fix available. 2-3 others have chimed in on CyanogenMod forums with the same problem. Yes my WAP is running in 802.11N (b/g compatible mode). This is so weird, I go down the street to Buffalo Wild Wings; and Cyanogen 5.0.5.3 connects up to that open hot spot no problem!

By: jazzbassNick

jazzbassNick — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 23:08:12 +0000

SetCPU ($1 in Market) is what most seem to prefer. I was using the free Overclock Widget, but it was kinda funky, so I went to SetCPU

By: jazzbassNick

jazzbassNick — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 23:06:31 +0000

Yeah, I think it was Settings>Sound & Display>Pulse Notification Light (and Pulse with screen on), both under “Trackball Settings”

I had the same issue with reinstalling my apps from the Astro Backup (and I did install the two modules at the time). I think one of the other backup programs has a “restore Market links” feature so Market will recognize it.

By: videoguy1

videoguy1 — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 22:31:08 +0000

I am also having an issue with upgrading to CyanogenMod 5.0.5.3 from 5.0.4.2, I get and a launcher error that will not go away I went into safe mode and rebooted and was oK into getting into GDE home screen, not launcher, I tried to use ROM manager but it is now giving me an error “an error occurred while attempting to run privilege commands” I uninstalled and re-installed Rom manager but no go. I cannot get bact to the launcher no matter what I do, I originally went from 7 screens to five, got rid of my widgets and that's when launcher issues started. Now things are worse. HELP!