Bootstrap or Rom manager?

[havvok]

I just went from droid rooted to droid x and did the ota update. After I updated i rooted with Z4root. I tried to use bootstrap before rooting but i received an error, so i uninstalled. I then proceeded to root successfully. I downloaded Rom manager from market. I keep seeing instructions to use bootstrap for Rom loads and themes but can i just use Rom manager to get to clockwork? Thanks for any help

 

[psychotic_penguin]

ROM Manager is good for looking for ROMs and other extras, but to install them correctly you really should use Droid X Bootstrapper.

The reason why is the X's bootloader is locked and DXBS is the best way to get around that for successful installations.

 

[havvok]

Thank you. I was able to install boot strap after rooting

 

[MrKleen]

Bootstrap is required ...

Rom manager is useless ...

 

[maderschramm]

Not useless but not very useful. About all I use it for isnaming a backup before doing one

 

[Fate0n3]

Like stated above Boostrap is a 100% MUST HAVE!!!

Rom Manager does have some things you can do, most like me only use it to rename backup file names. Everything else you will do with bootstrap.

 

[MrKleen]

Not useless but not very useful. About all I use it for isnaming a backup before doing one

To re-name my Roms I use Astro file manager. Rom Manager was a must have for the D1, but I can't see any reason for it taking up space on the D2 or X.

 

[maderschramm]

Not useless but not very useful. About all I use it for isnaming a backup before doing one

To re-name my Roms I use Astro file manager. Rom Manager was a must have for the D1, but I can't see any reason for it taking up space on the D2 or X.

I think it's fun to browse around and see what roms are available for download too, but yes, pretty useless in the long haul

 

[Growler48]

I make all of my backups and restore them thru ROM Manager. I use Bootstrapper for installing all ROMs and .zip files. Both have been 100% reliable.

 

[MrKleen]

I make all of my backups and restore them thru ROM Manager. I use Bootstrapper for installing all ROMs and .zip files. Both have been 100% reliable.

When you use rom manager to make a backup are you sure a working backup is really being made?

 

[furbearingmammal]

I make all of my backups and restore them thru ROM Manager. I use Bootstrapper for installing all ROMs and .zip files. Both have been 100% reliable.

When you use rom manager to make a backup are you sure a working backup is really being made?

Very good question.

 

[Growler48]

I make all of my backups and restore them thru ROM Manager. I use Bootstrapper for installing all ROMs and .zip files. Both have been 100% reliable.

When you use rom manager to make a backup are you sure a working backup is really being made?

Yes, I've restored them several times. I had problems with ROM Manager in the past until I realized you're supposed to flash Clockworkmod Recovery before you use it.

 

[Lex_Luthor]

i say you can do with both but you dont really need ROM manager