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gingerbread root question... help appreciated

So I got gingerbread, updated from rubix 2.01. Question is would z4root would to root it. Or do I absolutely have to sbf to 2.2 and get rooted gingerbread file? Thanks

the rageagainstthecage exploit doesn't work on 2.3 (z4root) so right now you will have to sbf and flash the prerooted one.

tried running sbf app and it didnt like me.. clicked start nothing happened... had all drivers as well.. i dont know

Droid2kev said:
tried running sbf app and it didnt like me.. clicked start nothing happened... had all drivers as well.. i dont know
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the gb file is flashable through clcokwork recovery
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And you don't have to wipe. It's signed as an update so all your apps and settings will be the same.
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so i can grab the sbf and stick it through recovery as if i would with any other file update and put it on root of the sd card?

Droid2kev said:
so i can grab the sbf and stick it through recovery as if i would with any other file update and put it on root of the sd card?
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Yes. What they did was they took the .sbf file, and converted it into an update.zip format so we can flash it in recovery.

So just get the file in sbf format and stick it on sd card and go from there correct... thanks

Is Clockwork ROM Manager the same as Recovery? I looked in the Market, but it only brings up Clockwork ROM Manager in the search.
I would install ROM Manager on my phone, put the update.zip file in the root directory of the SD card and then run it with ROM Manager?

silverfang77 said:
Is Clockwork ROM Manager the same as Recovery? I looked in the Market, but it only brings up Clockwork ROM Manager in the search.
I would install ROM Manager on my phone, put the update.zip file in the root directory of the SD card and then run it with ROM Manager?
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Yes clockworkmod is the same as the custom recovery. You need to get Droid 2 bootrstrap recovery app from the market. The droid 2 bootloader is locked, preventing us from completely flashing a custom recovery. the bootstrapper is the only way to get to clockwork.

hey OR, i got the bootstrap recovery unfortunately its not working. i got the correct one for the droid 2 but it keeps saying error running exec(). command and it list a lot of other writing as well. i also tried rom manager to reboot into recovery with the result of it saying error while trying to run privileged command.. what shall i do

Droid2kev said:
hey OR, i got the bootstrap recovery unfortunately its not working. i got the correct one for the droid 2 but it keeps saying error running exec(). command and it list a lot of other writing as well. i also tried rom manager to reboot into recovery with the result of it saying error while trying to run privileged command.. what shall i do
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Uninstall bootstrap and reinstall, be sure to give it su permission.

how do i assign it superuser again?

Is your phone rooted?

no i cant root it, cause it has the 2.3 leaked update on it... i put super user on it and it wont give me access to bootstrap until i install an update it said it put on my sd card but i cant reboot into recovery to even alow the superuser update... frustrating

Download SuperOneClick to computer, link to phone with USB debug on, click "root".
Voila!
Edit: Flash back to Froyo, root with SuperOneClick, bootstrap clockwork recovery, then install .zip file with rooted Gingerbread.

hey man i cannot ind a link to it, u got one? and it will work on 2.3 droid 2? thanks

figured it out

Need a favor

Can someone do me a favor and check on root explorer for pre install/and see if you have a recovery. Zip file in the pre install section. I wanna know if I need it there because I have a problem updating to 2.3 and it might be that

yes. in /preinstall/recovery there is a recovery.zip file
just follow these instructions and you wont have any problems http://www.mydroidworld.com/forums/...3-3-4-5-588-install-patch-root.html#post68035
thats the newest leak.

Do you get the recovery file from koushs bootstrap? Is it OK to delete? The date on mine says march 11 and thats when I started using bootstrap

juanzr1 said:
Do you get the recovery file from koushs bootstrap? Is it OK to delete? The date on mine says march 11 and thats when I started using bootstrap
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yes, that file is part of koush's bootstrap install. not sure if it's ok to delete. why would you want to? what problem are you having?

because i keep getting an error when trying to install the ota gingerbread (not the leaked version) using stock recovery it says "error apply patch check system/bin/logwrapper" and i never flashed a rom on my phone or anything like that the only thing that my phone gave me trouble with was koushs bootstrap when trying to remove it cause it would always come up when i would boot up my phone. i fixed that problem using root explorer. although i deleted logwrapper from the preinstall section on accident thinking it was the system/bin/logwrapper which was the one i had to delete
razorloves said:
yes, that file is part of koush's bootstrap install. not sure if it's ok to delete. why would you want to? what problem are you having?
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just updated to .602 with root/no root

Everything went fine. But titanium backup cannot acquire root permissions even though superuser is there. Tried updating superuser, but I have to flash some binary stuff. Tried to then access recovery through clockwork (rom manager) and it does nothing. Tried going through recovery the old school way (holding power and home button) and that does nothing. What the heck is going on?

You can't update to an ota without losing root. That's just how it is. Sbf and start over. Install only pre rooted updates, usually from Team Black Hat.

I did do the over the air update. I first SBF'd back to .340, then followed the steps on mydroidworld as I thought the teamblackhat app update wouldn't work and that I needed to follow the mirrors. Can I SBF back to .340 even with the new radio and update that is on .602?
edit: I'm sbfing back now, looks like the mirrors that were posted had soemthing wrong with them. I'll use the TBH app to upgrade from .340 to .602

I've got a semi related (noob) question here: I just rooted my phone and now it wants me to upgrade to. 602, and I keep telling it to do it later. I understand upgrading will cause me to lose my root, yes? If so is there a way I can get it to stop trying to upgrade? Is it safe to just remove upgrade.apk using titanium backup? Cheers,
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I posted a guide on MDW, but here are the steps:
* Download .602 AIO updater from TBH App
* SBF back to .340 (Don't use the AIO)
* Activate phone,Root (Z4Root) and Bootstrap (D2Bootstrap)
* Format: System - Data - Cache - Dalvik
* Mount System
* Install .602 AIO from TBH App
* Reboot
* Profit
(In some instances you might have to go in and do a factory reset after the update to get everything up and running properly)

deadpixell said:
Everything went fine. But titanium backup cannot acquire root permissions even though superuser is there. Tried updating superuser, but I have to flash some binary stuff. Tried to then access recovery through clockwork (rom manager) and it does nothing. Tried going through recovery the old school way (holding power and home button) and that does nothing. What the heck is going on?
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On TB when the no root message comes up click problems? and install the busybox it prompts for you. that will fix it not seeing your root

are there any methods in the works to root if you're already on .602 ota? I really don't feel like sbfing again =\.

zehkaiser said:
You can't update to an ota without losing root. That's just how it is. Sbf and start over. Install only pre rooted updates, usually from Team Black Hat.
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Not entirely true. Do a google search for "602 update without SBF".
Basic idea:
Pre-Installed Clockwork
Superuser in zip format on sdcard
Rooted 596
Install OTA 602
Reboot
Pull battery while still on
Auto boots in Clockwork
Install SU zip file
I used this procedure. Was quick and painless. Do not simply use my instructions though. Look for the original post. I will look for the link later.
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Tadpole's thread on MDW worked flawlessly, no SBF needed woohoo. The main factor is you have to be fully stock. Phone reboot after this method does take a little longer than usual on the first reboot but its awesome to see the little indicator after rebooting "Droid 2 Boostrapp has been granted superuser permissions" without having to SBF, install and then CWR and reinstall data blah blah blah.
Thanks again Shibbey75!

[Q] Which Recovery to use?

Hey all, this is my first time rooting a moto phone, I'm used to HTC and working w/CWMod and most recently Team Win Recovery.
Anyway, I just want to make sure that I'm going to do it right when it comes to putting a recovery s/ware on the phone - if I understand correctly I need the Bootstrap App (2.99 in market) for the Droid 2 ?
Now, if I have that do I need CWMod as well, or is the bootstrap it's own recovery app? that's where I'm a bit confused. I installed CWMod, but haven't done anything w/it yet.
I like doing everything via recovery and NOT via an app on the phone, so what I'd like to is a nice recovery app, where I can reboot into recovery, run nandroid backups and flash ROMs (if he lets me lol).
Help appreciated.

chimpsnest said:
Hey all, this is my first time rooting a moto phone, I'm used to HTC and working w/CWMod and most recently Team Win Recovery.
Anyway, I just want to make sure that I'm going to do it right when it comes to putting a recovery s/ware on the phone - if I understand correctly I need the Bootstrap App (2.99 in market) for the Droid 2 ?
Now, if I have that do I need CWMod as well, or is the bootstrap it's own recovery app? that's where I'm a bit confused. I installed CWMod, but haven't done anything w/it yet.
I like doing everything via recovery and NOT via an app on the phone, so what I'd like to is a nice recovery app, where I can reboot into recovery, run nandroid backups and flash ROMs (if he lets me lol).
Help appreciated.
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1) root with superoneclick
2) install bootstrap
3) install cwm
4) open bootstrap, you can find in this forum
5) before you must push the first item in the app, then open cwm and update clockworkmod and select droid 2 recovery
6) open bootstrap and select reboot recovery the second item...
your phone will reboot and you are in cwmrecovery...

dettofatto said:
1) root with superoneclick
2) install bootstrap
3) install cwm
4) open bootstrap, you can find in this forum
5) before you must push the first item in the app, then open cwm and update clockworkmod and select droid 2 recovery
6) open bootstrap and select reboot recovery the second item...
your phone will reboot and you are in cwmrecovery...
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Everything makes sense to me except #5. Maybe it will make more sense once I install the app?
I didn't use SuperOneClick, I used Psouza's Motorola Root Tools v 1.7 - worked awesome, I guess it is a 'superoneclick' type of s/ware, just not sure if it's THE s/ware you speak of - either way, same result
Will install the BootStrap later tonight after work and go from there. Are you running a custom ROM on your Pro? I've been so spoiled w/the HTC development, trying to find something for the Pro is like a needle in a haystack, lol
Thank you

is there a cwm for different devices or has the cwm to be modificated for every device? And exist somewhere a Forum or Website to watch the cwm progression with download options?

chimpsnest said:
Everything makes sense to me except #5. Maybe it will make more sense once I install the app?
I didn't use SuperOneClick, I used Psouza's Motorola Root Tools v 1.7 - worked awesome, I guess it is a 'superoneclick' type of s/ware, just not sure if it's THE s/ware you speak of - either way, same result
Will install the BootStrap later tonight after work and go from there. Are you running a custom ROM on your Pro? I've been so spoiled w/the HTC development, trying to find something for the Pro is like a needle in a haystack, lol
Thank you
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5) ok my english is not so good... you must open bootstrap, after root and then you must click on "bootstrap recovery"
then open clockworkmod and install droid's 2 recovery.
open again bootstrap and click "reboot recovery"
your phone will reboot on recovery...
I have installed cyanogenmod 7 that you can find on droidforums, or apex. but now I have the regular gb rooted only, because I have some issues with gsm data...
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Tekkaro said:
is there a cwm for different devices or has the cwm to be modificated for every device? And exist somewhere a Forum or Website to watch the cwm progression with download options?
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you can find some news and downloads on droidforums...
and for different device you have a different cwm...

[Q] Can't get into clockworkmod recovery to install custom roms

hello all, I am a noob when it comes to modding my smartphone however I am somewhat tech savvy. I have a problem getting cyanogenmod 7.2.0 to install on my rooted milestone x. I have been told that a milestone x is just another droid x port. I have already rooted my phone with super one click 2.3.3.0. I have backed up my phone with Titanium Backup Premium and installed ROM Manager Premium. I followed the instructions on various webpages but I get an error when trying to install the mod. The error is:
- Install from sdcard ...
Finding update package ...
Opening update package ...
Verifying update package ..
E: failed to verify whole-file signature
E: signature verification failed
Installation aborted.
Now here is my specs:
Model - milestone x
system version - 4.5.604.MB809.ACG-nTelos.en.US
Android Version - 2.3.5
Kernel version - 2.6.32.9-geadffa3
[email protected] #1
Build Number - 4.5.1_57_MX2-34
Now I will tell you I was trying to flash the rom in the stock recovery because I didn't realize until later that it wasn't in clockworkmod recovery. Herein lies the problem, I can't get into CWM recovery no matter what I've tried on the net searching for answers. I have downloaded droid 2 bootstrapper as well. I can't find a working link to droid x bootstrapper. Am I just stuck with my stock X or is there hope?

official cm7 has a kernel check, use a version with kernel check removed
but your log post did not show that
dx bootstrap only worked with 2.2 froyo
there is a modified dx bootstrap you should use
link in my
[HOW TO] Install/Use Droid 2 Bootstrap
if install still fails. post rom's full file name

stuck at red M logo
sd_shadow said:
official cm7 has a kernel check, use a version with kernel check removed
but your log post did not show that
dx bootstrap only worked with 2.2 froyo
there is a modified dx bootstrap
if install still fails. post rom's full file name
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now i seem to be stuck at a red M logo after opening droid 2 bootstrapper, click on bootstrap recovery, click on ok at the success prompt, click on reboot recovery. only way to move past this is to pull the battery then it will reboot no problem into stock 2.3.5. if i hold power and hard home key it will go into stock recovery every time but still no CWM recovery. I have no idea why this is everyone else seems to have no problem getting into CWM.

I don't remember anything special, needed for the MX
which D2 Bootstrap, the one from market?
I would remove bootstrap app from menu>settings>applications>Manage applications>Droid 2 bootstrap tap force stop then uninstall
using a file manager/root browser with root access go to
/preinstall/recovery select recovery.zip rename recovery.zip.bak
then install the Modified Droid 2/X Bootstrapper, or Droid 3 Recovery Bootstrap

sd_shadow said:
I don't remember anything special, needed for the MX
which D2 Bootstrap, the one from market?
I would remove bootstrap app from menu>settings>applications>Manage applications>Droid 2 bootstrap tap force stop then uninstall
using a file manager/root browser with root access go to
/preinstall/recovery select recovery.zip rename recovery.zip.bak
then install the ____Modified Droid 2/X Bootstrapper________Droid 3 Recovery Bootstrap
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[email protected] Bootstrap is the one from the market for 2.99. and i will try this.

lmaggard said:
D2 Bootstrap is the one from the market for 2.99. and i will try this.
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still red M logo even after the new DX bootstrap mod going to try the D3 bootstrap

are you getting a superuser pop up allow or deny option?
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sd_shadow said:
are you getting a superuser pop up allow or deny option?
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yes and I select allow. still doesn't work.

i would wipe data and flash with ezsbf
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