When I had froyo, my x was rooted with z4root. Used this because Im not sure how to root the old fashioned way. is there any way I can 1-click root my x now that it has gingerbread? Tried gingerbreak with no luck.
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rumblee1 said:
When I had froyo, my x was rooted with z4root. Used this because Im not sure how to root the old fashioned way. is there any way I can 1-click root my x now that it has gingerbread? Tried gingerbreak with no luck.
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If you took the OTA update then you can't root it. The only way is to sbf back to froyo and install P3DROID 2 part pre rooted gb
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OTA Gingerbread can't be rooted using methods such as z4root and Gingerbreak.
To root Gingerbread you must SBF back to .340 and flash a prerooted version of Gingerbread.
If I can find the thread at My Droid World be containing the file and the instructions I will PM the link to you.
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Pre-Rooted and Deodexed GB:
http://www.mydroidworld.com/forums/...roid-x-2-3-3-gingerbread-deodexed-rooted.html
Just Pre-Rooted GB:
http://www.mydroidworld.com/forums/...id-x-gingerbread-2-3-3-release-prerooted.html
Edit: DX Wiki:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=File:Motorola_Droid_X.png
@ LOFI GOOSH,
those are outdated leaks dude.
This is the pre-rooted official release
http://www.mydroidworld.com/forums/...-5-596-release-thread-something-everyone.html
Ahhh. Thanks for the heads up... I should do some more reading on my searches. Just trying to help though. I fail.
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Hey guys
I have been rooted with the Apex 1.4.1 rom for some time now. Recently, I read that the droid X will possibly be getting updated to gingerbread. If this is true, will I have to unroot to receive the update?
Thanks in advance!
-Mike
No you don't have to unroot but you will have to flash back to stock in order to get the update OTA (it will unroot you by updating). You can do so with a nandroid, sbf, or maderstcok. Or you could just update manually when the update is released, assuming that there will be an update soon.
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I have a question about rooting. Well we be able to use z4root after the update?
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I have a question about rooting. Well we be able to use z4root after the update?
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P3droid is working on that as we speak
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i want to downgrade my droid x back to 2.1
i have the 30.04 bootloader
It's impossible to downgrade to 2.1. You can, however, downgrade to 2.2 if you're on 2.3.
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oh really?
how can i do that.
and is it possible to go to 2.2 then 2.1
familydude99 said:
how can i do that.
and is it possible to go to 2.2 then 2.1
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No, it's impossible to go to 2.1 overall. It uses a different bootloader version.
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oh many thanks,
yeah thats what i was thinking,
could you help me on making it go to 2.2 or refer me to a post.
Search for a '2.3.340 SBF' file, and a program called 'RSD Lite'.
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You cannot go back to eclair. It just won't work.
Google droid x sbf linux cd and you should find the easiest method to get back to froyo.
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Hi, I'm going to root my brothers dx for him tomorrow, it's running the aforementioned firmware, so what options do I have to root it? Will gingerbreak work?
Thanks.
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Haloman800 said:
Hi, I'm going to root my brothers dx for him tomorrow, it's running the aforementioned firmware, so what options do I have to root it? Will gingerbreak work?
Thanks.
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i suggest you search before posting --> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1139865
Seriously, it's stickied man.
You're going to have to SBF him to .340 first and then follow that thread.
I suggest backing up his apps with this https://market.android.com/details?id=com.rerware.android.MyBackup&feature=search_result
first...but he'll lose all of his app data since he isn't currently rooted and can't use Titanium.
If you're super crafty and patient, maybe you can try using ADB to pull the data for him...and obviously push it back once he's up and running again.
Sorry, I sent this from my phone late last night, I haven't rooted a phone in a while..
I am a noob, what is ADB? I know the term, I just forgot..
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Edit: also, if I do the method posted above where I downgrade to froyo, then manually upgrade to gingerbread, will I be rooted once I'm back on gingerbread?
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i suggest you search before posting --> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1139865
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My assumption is he has a new stock X fresh from VZ running 4.5.596... You can sbf back to froyo from an OTA? huh... news to me!
Sbfing is the equivalent of swinging a mighty ban hammer. (in response to the above)
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Ok look for a lil help maybe advice.
I am running the first gb leak and it seems to be really glitchy now and I keep having the auto boots ,
Soo what I'm looking to know since I'm not looking for a new rom I wanna rdz or what-not back to stock gb and just root it for some apps and other persks can I use z4root by any Chance or what any detail or info would help
Thanks guys
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One way would be to sbf to froyo and then upgrade via ota. I don't know if there is a gingerbread sbf out there. Search the forum for how to sbf and google for the file.
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I gave sbf'd a few times.
Just not looking for rom at this time I just want stock rooted gb
Just gotta do research
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freak_oo said:
I gave sbf'd a few times.
Just not looking for rom at this time I just want stock rooted gb
Just gotta do research
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The 602 file is rooted stock. On the tbh app or at mydroidworld or probably on here. Sbf to froyo,root,bootstrap, install 2 part 602. Stock rooted.
Across the airwaves via DarkslideX in 602 limbo.......
hey im trying to root my dads droid x and it isnt working i did z4, petes rooting thingy, visionary and a bunch of other ones. I had it rooted at one point using the petes one but couldnt get recovery to work. i even uses droid bootstrap or w/e its called and it still didnt work. its on the latest gingerbread update btw any ideas?
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hey im trying to root my dads droid x and it isnt working i did z4, petes rooting thingy, visionary and a bunch of other ones. I had it rooted at one point using the petes one but couldnt get recovery to work. i even uses droid bootstrap or w/e its called and it still didnt work. its on the latest gingerbread update btw any ideas?
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You have to manually remove Superuser.apk from /system/app/ before you can root again.
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infazzdar said:
You have to manually remove Superuser.apk from /system/app/ before you can root again.
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ok that fixes one problem but what about getting some kind of recovery to work he wants me to install miui for it i got the rom i just cant get it into recovery clockwork or bootstrap
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ok that fixes one problem but what about getting some kind of recovery to work he wants me to install miui for it i got the rom i just cant get it into recovery clockwork or bootstrap
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Be sure to use Droid 2 Bootstrapper.
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Be sure to use Droid 2 Bootstrapper.
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why droid 2 bootstrap shouldnt i be using droid x bootstrap? it is a droid x after all i just wanna make sure i dont brick my dads phone and i dont know how hard it is to unbrick a droid x
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why droid 2 bootstrap shouldnt i be using droid x bootstrap? it is a droid x after all i just wanna make sure i dont brick my dads phone and i dont know how hard it is to unbrick a droid x
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Droid 2 is what you want I don't know why I just know it works.
Fixing the DX is easy. Read up on sbf if you run into issues.
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hey im trying to root my dads droid x and it isnt working i did z4, petes rooting thingy, visionary and a bunch of other ones. I had it rooted at one point using the petes one but couldnt get recovery to work. i even uses droid bootstrap or w/e its called and it still didnt work. its on the latest gingerbread update btw any ideas?
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when you say 'latest gingerbread' do you mean 2.3.5?
i have a rooted x on 2.2.2, and i want to apply the 2.3.5 update, but i am scared that it will break my root, if i understand correctly i can apply the update then adb shell to remove su and superuser then re-root using pete's? is that correct?
i rooted originally with superoneclick 1.9.1
I went through tons of methods trying to root my droid x...
This link will give you instructions for the absolute easiest way I could find.
rootzwiki.com/topic/3216-rootunroot-droid-3-root-instructions-one-click-added-for-windows-linux-osx/
Good luck
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I went through tons of methods trying to root my droid x...
This link will give you instructions for the absolute easiest way I could find.
rootzwiki.com/topic/3216-rootunroot-droid-3-root-instructions-one-click-added-for-windows-linux-osx/
Good luck
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tried that 2.3.5 doesn't seem to be rootable.
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tried that 2.3.5 doesn't seem to be rootable.
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Odd, I haven't come across an unrootable build for the Droid X.
Also, are you sure 2.3.5 is correct the latest version of Gingerbread for a stock Droid X is 2.3.3.
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Odd, I haven't come across an unrootable build for the Droid X.
Also, are you sure 2.3.5 is correct the latest version of Gingerbread for a stock Droid X is 2.3.3.
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Thats what I was thinking.
infazzdar said:
Odd, I haven't come across an unrootable build for the Droid X.
Also, are you sure 2.3.5 is correct the latest version of Gingerbread for a stock Droid X is 2.3.3.
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quite positive, Cellular South Updated the Milestone X to Android Ver. 2.3.5
download this.... http://www.megaupload.com/?d=2PQ2MX59
yes u use bootstrap for d2 on any gb build for the dx.
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340 use z4root 588/602/605 use Droid 2 bootstrapper
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hey thanks for the help bootstrap for the d2 got it working i used petes tools or w/e its called so its rooted and running miui thanks