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Su program messed up

ok something crashed on my modaco rom. super user wont work when it goes to it it just shows black screen. tried deleting cache on it and data. no fix. cant use tether or anything root.

I'd reapply the ROM or restore from backup.

i cant do that. everytime i do a nandroid backup it messes up cause of apps2sd.

I had a similar problem. I installed the Su app from the marketplace over it then i uninstalled it and it fixed the app. Worked for me.

ok i tried reloading rom and same thing. i cant find the app you are talking about. is it the super user whitelist. i cant install anything root now when it goes to su and you have to allow it all i get is black screen and it force closes

pitmanr2003 said:
ok i tried reloading rom and same thing. i cant find the app you are talking about. is it the super user whitelist. i cant install anything root now when it goes to su and you have to allow it all i get is black screen and it force closes
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Yes its the Super whitelist app.

try reformatting the ext partition first. Wipe the system than do a system restore or nandroid restore. If you did a nandroid backup of the faulty system than I hope you have the stock nandroid backup as well.

ok tried the super whitelist and it downloads but never installs just sends me back to the sprint flash and restarts. i dont really want to restore back cause then i have to download all my apps again. im seriously thinking that apps2sd are more trouble than they are worth. maybe some one can do a walkthrough on how to back them up in the event of a crash like this.

Same here
pitmanr2003 said:
ok tried the super whitelist and it downloads but never installs just sends me back to the sprint flash and restarts. i dont really want to restore back cause then i have to download all my apps again. im seriously thinking that apps2sd are more trouble than they are worth. maybe some one can do a walkthrough on how to back them up in the event of a crash like this.
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I can confirm this behavior. I just reinstalled from a backup, installing whitelist from the Market gave me the unending HTC screen of death.
adb push Superuser.apk /system/app/
Superuser.apk can be found in any one of the available ROMs, fresh, gutted, MoDaCo, etc.

pitmanr2003 said:
ok something crashed on my modaco rom. super user wont work when it goes to it it just shows black screen.
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Turn USB Debugging back on.

posguy99 said:
Turn USB Debugging back on.
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Oh Snap! TY!

I'm having the same issue. Just in case, I ruu'd back and started over.
Everything works fine up to installing the rom.
Debugging is on.
Tried wiping the ext partion from flash screen, says "error" run wipe_ext via consle"
I tried installing the superuser whitelist app from market, and it won't install, says "incompatible update".
Tried pushing the superuser.apk, it says "failed to copy, read only file system.
Any ideas, i'm lost. I can run my nandroid back to before I installed the 1.2c modaco and it works fine, as soon as I install the rom nothing works in root.

I used SU File Manager & Terminal 3.0.6 to cut/copy/paste Superuser.apk back into the app folder. I then ran it and it installed with no problems and works great for me.
I made sure that I used the built in feature to make the system and data folders RW before I cut/copy/pasted anything. Hope this helps.

root and ROM install Qs

I've done a lot of reading from a lot of scattered posts and some were contradicting so I just wanted to clarify. I'm about to root my Hero and install a new ROM and I have two quick questions before I do so:
1) After I root the phone, and make a backup, do I need to do anything else before I install the ROM? I.e., do I need to wipe my phone before the ROM install? I will be installing Fresh 1.1 if that makes a difference. If I need to wipe everything how do I do this?
2) I bough the app "MyBackup Pro" from the app store and have backed up everything on my phone. After I install the new ROM (Fresh 1.1), will I be able to use this app to restore my phone settings (i.e., data, apps, home settings, contacts, sms, etc...)?
Thanks for your help!

as far as wiping your phone, no with fresh 1.1 over stock you will not have to.
I have never used that app I just make sure to do a nandroid any time I change anything significant.

cool, thank you.
i'm assuming that I'll be ok in terms of restoring my apps, data, etc... with this app but I just want to be certain. so if anyone knows I would greatly appreciate it. i can't imagine i would run into problems but i just want to be sure.

I would make a nandroid backup, too, just to be safe. It'll only take you a couple of minutes.

i'll definitely do that. thanks.
one last question: i have a "with google" phone and I'm trying to root it via the fresh pre-kitchen app. my firmware version is 1.5. when i go in to root the phone and i select "i have a 'with google' phone" it prompts me saying that it will flash RA 1.2.3 instead of 1.5.2. Is this ok? or should i un-check the "i have a 'with google' phone" option with the firmware that i have?

I have a branded phone as well and I have not had any problems rooting without checking that box. You can try it.

i'll give it a try. thank you for your quick responses/help!

I manually rooted my Sprint Hero and had to use RA 1.2.3 and then updated it to 1.5.2 later.
I think that's the only issue. It won't hurt you to install RA 1.2.3 as you can always update it manually (easily) later on.

[Q] Newbie needs help

Hey guys/gals,
My name is Rick. Im an old guy that works as a teacher in a highschool. I dont have much experience and created a problem on my droid.
I have a rooted droid X running 2.2.1
I recently changed from APEX 1.3 to Liberty v.1.0 this was very smooth and I really like the versitility of the liberty Mod. The little I know about it. haha.
Problem started when my 16 gig SD card bacame full. I transferred it from my original Droid. so it was already half full. Before heading to the Patriots game I decided to delete some APKs. I was sure to delete the older one before new phone. haha.
Since then... Cant load into bootstrapper, rom manager will open but no access to bootloader, Titanium back up wont work, NO SUPER USER privilages...
I tried to re install all the above and nothing works. The phone is funtional. but not able to back up or get into backup.
How screwed am I?
Rick
Thank you in advance for any help you may offer.

Z4root.apk for SU. Hopefully you've got a nandroid backup. Flash back to apex or what ever backup you have. Clean up Titanium Backup with a new busybox. Backup apps Verify apps. Flash back to liberty. Restore apps. Of course there's always sbf so you're never really screwed...
DroidX x2, Droid2, Droid1, DInc, and LG Ally x2 makes for a big Verizon bill.
Bad droid, no Doughnut!

Things I would TRY. Can't say for sure they'd work, but worth a try:
Try to unroot/root again with z4.
Open titanium and click the problems button and let it update busybox.
Boot to stock recovery, wipe data, cache, reboot.
Try to unroot and reroot manually with the terminal emulator methods in this forum http://www.droidforums.net/forum/droid-x-hacks/99958-rooolers-guide-root-backup-roms-2-2-ota.html.
Try to update superuser.apk from the market.
Set up SDK on your pc and manually unroot/reroot with adb commands.
If all else fails, SBF, root and restore a backup (or just flash to Liberty and set up again).
One of those will work. I'm just curious, did you do a batch restore with Titanium?
Sent from my DROIDX using XDA App

please help!!! cannot root after number of tries

i just downgraded my brother's vibrant to 2.1 update1 so that i can root cuz i couldnt get it to work with 2.2. and now when i do the update.zip file it doesnt seem to work. i get a superuser app but i dont have root. idk what is going on. i have tried everything from one click root to manual rooting. whenever i go to the main recovery and hit reinstall packages the yellow bar doesnt go all the way before it says it's finished and reboots. could this be an issue? please help.. p.s. i know i'm not rooted because i go to titanium and it says i dont have root access. and i have searched but havent found anyone with an experience like i'm having

Just a tip
I actually had this happen to me on a evo. Not 100% certain that its your same issue. But I have had Titanium NOT get root access even if the phone ACTUALLY IS rooted. Try downloading another app that requires root access and see if it has root privileges. Like wireless tethering app. If any other rooted apps work then you know its just titanium. It has problems getting access to root sometimes. If you DO have root access then simply uninstall titanium and reinstall until it gains access. Remember to go into super user and delete the saved root permission to titanium so it can RESAVE the permission once it works. If nothing else gains access then obviously you are not rooted. Hope you figure it out.

You can try to root with z4Root, I have the apk for it. PM me if you want it, all you need is apk manager to install it then it should root your phone no problem

lilivo said:
i just downgraded my brother's vibrant to 2.1 update1 so that i can root cuz i couldnt get it to work with 2.2. and now when i do the update.zip file it doesnt seem to work. i get a superuser app but i dont have root. idk what is going on. i have tried everything from one click root to manual rooting. whenever i go to the main recovery and hit reinstall packages the yellow bar doesnt go all the way before it says it's finished and reboots. could this be an issue? please help.. p.s. i know i'm not rooted because i go to titanium and it says i dont have root access. and i have searched but havent found anyone with an experience like i'm having
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Have you started from scratch with Odin again?
Try use the toolbox.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=954509

Odin back to stock JFD 2.1 then root with superoneclick. After you root it may require you going back into recovery and reinstall packages. reboot then go to the market download Rom manager, open it and you should be good to go... this works every time

WAIT
if the only reason you say you arent rooted is Ti Backup, press "problems" to download busybox.
That alone may fix your problem.

[Guide] How To Flash Custom Roms On Your Droid X

kite edit: stuck!
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IMPORTANT UPDATE
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*[Warning!]*
The .621 system update that Verizon is currently pushing to the Droid X has potential to render your device without root access.
Worse yet, it breaks the ability to use ANY SBF file currently available...and any attempt to do so will brick your phone.
Developers are currently working on un-bricking the users who have already taken the .621 update and attempted an SBF.
This may or may not prove to be successful.
If your System Version is ends in .621 you cannot use this guide!
[Root Access]
There is currently no root method available for the 621 update.
However, users have reported that OTA RootKeeper from the Android Market will maintain root access if you run it before accepting the update.
Keep in mind: If you go this route...you can't go back.
NEW SBF
http://forum.xda-dev...d.php?t=1517985 This SBF should work. Still no root method or ability to use prior SBFs.
Developers are unlikely to port their roms to the new base. And you'll never be able to return to .340/.596/.602/.605 or anywhere else for that matter. Thus: if you take this update, you won't be able to run a custom rom ever again. (Unless ports are made [unlikely]).
Root Method Achieved for .621
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Estimated Time To Complete
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1-2 Hours
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What You'll Need
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-Root Access
-Know your System Version (Settings>About Phone)
-Titanium Backup (A pro Key isn't needed but I recommend one)
-Bookmark Backup
-Droid 2 Bootstrap
-3Gigs free space on your SD card (estimate).
-A Rom of your Choice:
--Liberty is a great rom. Especially for someone who is new to this whole process, as you can put whatever Blur you want back in!
--MIUI is an excellent rom. It offers SUPERB customization, a beautiful interface, and awesome themes!
--CyanogenMod is another excellent choice. It offers superb customization on top of an AOSP experience.
--Any other Rom that is running on your System Version (Settings>About Phone).
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Before We Flash
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- Root your phone using the above link as a guide. (It's as simple as downloading a small program on your computer and plugging your phone in.)
- Install all of the applications Above. If you previously purchased Droid X Bootstrap, you may install This instead. It was compiled using the Droid 2 Bootstrap Source and will work perfectly.
- Boot into ClockworkMod Recovery using Droid 2 Bootstrap. Press: "Bootstrap Recovery" (if a SuperUser permission request pops up, accept it) and then "Reboot Recovery."
- Navigate to the "Backup and Restore" option with your volume keys and select it with the camera button. Select Backup. Let the process run.
- Once the Backup is complete, Navigate to the Reboot option.
- Open "Contacts" on your phone. Press the "Options" hard-key and find the "Import/Export" option. Export your contacts to your SD card.
- Open "Titanium Backup" and press the "Options" hard-key. Then press "Batch." Run the "Backup all User Apps" tool and wait for the process to complete.
- Open "Backup Bookmarks" and backup your browser bookmarks.
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Installing Your Rom
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- Make Sure the Rom you want to install is using the same System Version as the one you're currently on. The Cyanogen "Official" Builds are actually still on froyo while the newest versions are on 4.5.605 or 4.5.602 (either work).
- Put the Rom's .zip on your SD card.
- Use Droid 2 Bootstrap to reboot into recovery again. (Bootstrap Recovery > Reboot Recovery)
- Do a factory reset from within this menu.
- Navigate to "Install zip from SDcard" and select your Rom. Say "yes" to the install and wait for the process to complete.
- Reboot. Congratulations! Your phone should now boot up into the new Rom!
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Restoring Our Applications/Contacts/Etc.
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- Open the Android Market and you'll be prompted to log in.
- Download Titanium Backup / Bookmark Backup once again.
- Open Titanium Backup and open the "Batch" area again. Run the "Restore User Apps" option.
--It is always recommended to restore the "App Only" with this option. Any application data that you restore MAY cause Force Closes. However, it is up to you what you want to do here. Personally, I've often restored Application Data...and rarely does it cause a problem. When a problem DOES occur, fixing is as simple as Booting into CWM > Factory Reset > Reinstall Rom.
- Restore Your Bookmarks with the Bookmark Backup application.
- Open the "Contacts" application and import the contacts you saved earlier.
--This is only Necessary if you don't allow Google to backup your contacts to their servers.
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IMPORTANT NOTES!!!
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- When you're using a 2nd-init Rom (Cyanogen / MIUI) DO NOT use Droid 2 Bootstrap to boot into CWM once the Rom has been installed. You must either boot into recovery using the Power Menu or via Rom Manager's Recovery option.
- If you don't like the Rom you tried...you can restore the Backup you made in CWM. This may not work if you tried a 2nd-init Rom and decided against it. You'll then have to SBF, Re-Root, And Restore.
- Anybody who flashes custom Roms frequently has probably messed up at some point...or simply wanted a fresh start. That is where a SBF comes in handy. SBFing your phone isn't as scary as you may think. Follow this guide and you'll be golden. http://rootzwiki.com/topic/331-guide-flashing-droid-x-sbf/
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SPECIAL THANKS
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Google, For making Android!
SyNiK4L, For The SBF tutorial.
razorloves, For the Root tutorial.
Framework43, For the never-ending Droid X support.
cvpcs, for the original 2nd-init exploit.
DroidXChat, for ENDLESS 2nd-init bug fixing.
The Developers...of the wonderful roms/hacks/scripts/apks/etc we all love and appreciate.
And to EACH and EVERY helpful community member out there who helps wherever they can!
I am not responsible for anything that happens to your phone. Nor is anyone else. You have chosen to do this, and whatever happens is on YOU. That being said: I'm sure there are countless members who would be more than happy to help should something go wrong.

Bump && Major Questions Filler Post

I'm trying to install the Liberty rom but it keeps giving me an error in the recovery. It just says can't open xxx.zip (bad) installation aborted. I checked the MD5 and it matched the file. Also tried it on Bootstrap recovery and Clockwork Recovery 5.0.2.0. Can anyone help please?

Are you on system 602/605?
It could also be a bad SD card...
Copy your SD's contents to your PC and format it via
Warning: All data on your memory card will be deleted.
Press the Menu key from the Home Screen
Touch Settings
Touch SD card & phone storage
Touch Format SD card
Touch Format SD card again to confirm

I don't think its a bad SD card because I flashed APEX 2.0.0 RC4 and that worked fine from bootstrap recovery. Just having problems with Liberty. Tried both Liberty 1.0 and 2.0

http://rootzwiki.com/topic/10655-rom-liberty3-v20-for-the-droid-x-1128-sunday-bloody-sunday/
From this thread, ya?
Liberty 2 was actually on froyo...
If you flashed Liberty 3 v2.0 then I have no idea what else could be wrong unless you're on the wrong system version.

yeah it was from that thread. my system version is 605. I'm really scratching my head here. not sure what's wrong
edit: which recovery do you recommend? maybe I'm using the wrong one

I haven't personally tried it...
But you could try RzRecovery.
http://rootzwiki.com/topic/7309-recovery-rzrecovery-many-devices/page__view__findpost__p__246598

Tis an excellent guide! =D
I will be sure to link back to it when helping others out.
Sent from my DROIDX using XDA App

Good stuff, wish I had found this guide BEFORE I flashed my first ROM a couple days ago! All the necessary info in one post!
You recommend "Backup Bookmarks" and I see that a reviewer on the Market has commented that "Contrary to "bookmark sort & backup" it correctly backup and later restore them in a clean phone. XML storage is also more safe in case of trouble." Can you confirm that this app is better/safer than "Bookmark Sort & Backup"? I used the latter and tried using Titanium Backup to bring my bookmarks over to VorteX 2.9, and since that actually worked I didn't need the other backup.
I have never bothered backing up my contacts since they are stored in the cloud on Google's servers. Should I be concerned about the integrity of the cloud, or should a local backup be made just so you can restore your contacts more quickly?
I had ended up needing to SBF to .602 after some tweaking on stock OTA .605 went horribly wrong (lol), and I ended up purchasing and using the Droid X bootstrapper, which worked perfectly for me. Does it not work on .605? Also, this needs to be used IN PLACE OF the version of Clockwork recovery you can flash using ROM Manager, correct? (Just making sure I have that straight.)
One more thing: If any user apps cause problems if you restore their data, too, shouldn't you be able to solve the problem by just clearing the individual app's data instead of doing a factory reset?
You should link to VorteX, by the way, I'm really enjoying it so far.

rock7632 said:
I'm trying to install the Liberty rom but it keeps giving me an error in the recovery. It just says can't open xxx.zip (bad) installation aborted. I checked the MD5 and it matched the file. Also tried it on Bootstrap recovery and Clockwork Recovery 5.0.2.0. Can anyone help please?
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i had the same problem. I found it was the file. I re-downloaded it and everthing worked perfect, don't know if that helps you though

silversg said:
Good stuff, wish I had found this guide BEFORE I flashed my first ROM a couple days ago! All the necessary info in one post!
You recommend "Backup Bookmarks" and I see that a reviewer on the Market has commented that "Contrary to "bookmark sort & backup" it correctly backup and later restore them in a clean phone. XML storage is also more safe in case of trouble." Can you confirm that this app is better/safer than "Bookmark Sort & Backup"? I used the latter and tried using Titanium Backup to bring my bookmarks over to VorteX 2.9, and since that actually worked I didn't need the other backup.
I have never bothered backing up my contacts since they are stored in the cloud on Google's servers. Should I be concerned about the integrity of the cloud, or should a local backup be made just so you can restore your contacts more quickly?
I had ended up needing to SBF to .602 after some tweaking on stock OTA .605 went horribly wrong (lol), and I ended up purchasing and using the Droid X bootstrapper, which worked perfectly for me. Does it not work on .605? Also, this needs to be used IN PLACE OF the version of Clockwork recovery you can flash using ROM Manager, correct? (Just making sure I have that straight.)
One more thing: If any user apps cause problems if you restore their data, too, shouldn't you be able to solve the problem by just clearing the individual app's data instead of doing a factory reset?
You should link to VorteX, by the way, I'm really enjoying it so far.
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Sorry for the slow reply.
As far as the Bookmarks go...
I simply use that one since it's the first that popped up when I searched for an app to do so way back when.
No idea if it's safer or better.
And google does indeed backup your contacts.
And successfully restores them every time.
I only include that if you opted out of "keep this device backed up with my google account."
But you can still restore them if you do have that option disabled/enabled.
I actually heard that the Droid X bootstrap works fine now...but it hadn't in the past for some reason or another. I don't know if that's correct, but I KNOW the D2 works.
And via Rom Manger, you can use that as well.
Just remember to use the correct version...
Droid X or Droid X 2nd-init if you're on a 2nd-init rom. (i.e. CM7, MIUI, OMFGB, EncounterICS, etc).
And I suppose that is true, but the problem is you sometimes don't know what application is causing the problems.
You may get a FC on settings, for example...
Which app is causing an application that comes with the rom to FC? You may not know.
Or say your Wifi won't turn on.
What app is causing that?
Sometimes it isn't as clear as "Oh, Fruit Ninja is acting funny...I'll clear it and reinstall."

Do you want to edit your flash?
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Maybe I can give you some suggestions
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Use the software

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Do you want to edit your flash?
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Maybe I can give you some suggestions
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Use the software
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Lul wut???

Will this method work on a C-Spire/Cellular South Droid X?

So I downloaded the Droid X Bootstrap Recovery app and I was all ready to go. But I went to launch the app I couldn't find the ClockworkMod Recovery option, only Bootstrap Recovery and Reboot Recovery. I did the Bootstrap Recovery but nothing happened like you specified (I granted Superuser Permissions and then it just said "success!" and that's it). I think it's also worth noting that I can't get my phone into recovery mode in general. What should I do?

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So I downloaded the Droid X Bootstrap Recovery app and I was all ready to go. But I went to launch the app I couldn't find the ClockworkMod Recovery option, only Bootstrap Recovery and Reboot Recovery. I did the Bootstrap Recovery but nothing happened like you specified (I granted Superuser Permissions and then it just said "success!" and that's it). I think it's also worth noting that I can't get my phone into recovery mode in general. What should I do?
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After clicking bootstrap, click reboot recovery.
That should work.
I haven't dealt with the Droid X Bootstrap in quite some time...so it's wonkyness may only be speculation on my part (could have been updated since I last tried).
If you don't have sucess:
Try toggling usb debugging to whatever it wasn't on (off, if it was on, on if it was off) and try again.
OR
Try this bootstrap application that was compiled from the D2 Bootstrap (that was [or is] the better option).
http://bit.ly/lgbootstrap

After the 621 update was released...
This needs to be bumped back up.
OP edited.

Jubakuba said:
After the 621 update was released...
This needs to be bumped back up.
OP edited.
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I keep reading in several threads that currently there is no way to get root on .621. I just want to make sure people know that I had stock .605 which was rooted via the DROID 3 easy root script v7. I kept getting the "update available" message so I went ahead and took a chance and accepted the OTA .621 update and after it was finished installing and the phone had rebooted I still had root. It's been several days now and I still have root. I use Root Explorer a lot and it works fine after the .621 update.
Your mileage may vary but I've had good results.

sjmoreno said:
I keep reading in several threads that currently there is no way to get root on .621. I just want to make sure people know that I had stock .605 which was rooted via the DROID 3 easy root script v7. I kept getting the "update available" message so I went ahead and took a chance and accepted the OTA .621 update and after it was finished installing and the phone had rebooted I still had root. It's been several days now and I still have root. I use Root Explorer a lot and it works fine after the .621 update.
Your mileage may vary but I've had good results.
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Your current root applications still work.
But anything new you try to grant root access won't work.