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OTA update

I am currently updating HTC software will let ya know if it takes away root
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jjarn said:
I am currently updating HTC software will let ya know if it takes away root
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Good luck but why would you do this? There are currently at least 3 roms already available that are rooted ota (3.29) here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=653
Are you just experimenting to see if you lose root. Just curious.

Yea lol just being a dumbass but fortunately it won't let me so no biggie
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Of course it takes away root, but they said unrevoked 3.21 still works.

jjarn said:
I am currently updating HTC software will let ya know if it takes away root
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Guide to reroot and install the update
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=8285266#post8285266

epphllps said:
Of course it takes away root, but they said unrevoked 3.21 still works.
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It works but not completely. I wouldn't take your advice at face value.

Yes unrevoked works, I just updated now im rooted again! you can use 3.21 or if you had unrevoked forever installed follow the update instructions on this site www.unrevoked.com/rootwiki/doku.php/public/forever

maintanace update 3.29.651.5
hello guys
im new at this i have a rooted evo and it was working fine on the 22 a software update came out and stupid me i install it now the easy tether don't work how can i remove this update. you help will be gladly appreciated thanks
please let me at [email protected]
thanks

Rooting new Droid 2

Hi I just got a new Droid 2 want to root it. How do I do it. Cause on my Eris the root app was in the market. Can some one please help.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=782556

sparkyman216 said:
Hi I just got a new Droid 2 want to root it. How do I do it? Can some one please help?
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You could've at least tried to search first.
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easy root downloaded
Ok so I downloaded easy root had it on my original droid downloaded off unstable app I have key from old droid can I use it on droid 2 wit easy root off that site or is there a separate download for droid 2 my key is in email rite now still

crashwolf said:
Can I use it on droid 2 wit easy root off that site or is there a separate download for droid 2?
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No you have to use one of the methods in the link on the second post. The D1 way won't work for the D2 Moto changed stuff so rooting is harder.
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Ok kool I just wanted to make sure before I go n start rooting it thank u

crashwolf said:
Ok kool I just wanted to make sure before I go n start rooting it thank u
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Is this resolved? Can I close it?

newk8600 said:
You could've at least tried to search first
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True
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[Q] How do I restore my Droid X back to stock?

I am very new to using clockwork but I have installed the clockwork mod on my droid x and I installed a new theme. I decided that I hated the theme because it removed all of my apps, removed swype, and does so much less than the stock droid x. I tried installing another theme with clockwork but all the themes I tryed kept freezing on INSTALLING UPDATES. I just want to get my old droid x back. The way it was before clockwork. I didn't back up the stock version and I'm hearing from people that if I unroot my droid it will brick my phone since I don't have a backup. SOMEBODY PLEASE HELP!!!!

There are 8 billion threads on how to revert to stock.
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if you search sbf droid x you'll find your guide

http://www.mydroidworld.com/forums/...ystem-baseband-2-3-340-kernel-bootloader.html
This link may interest you. Read carefully.

You may try this out as well.
http://www.droidxforums.com/forum/droid-x-hacks/15666-maderstcok-ota-2-3-340-update-zip.html

--------THOSE LINKS ARE SO BADASS, THERE'S NOTHING ELSE TO SAY! ----
Awesome.

http://droidmodderx.wordpress.com/how-to-sbf-your-droid-x-full-2-3-340/
Video tutorial there
Beamed from my Gingerbreaded DroidXtreme

So maderstock, if you do a data/cache wipe first, will get you from any custom rom back to oem where you can accept ota updates again?
So I could use this to go from cm7 back to stock if I want to sell the phone?
I just bought a used DX and am still reading.

Phateless said:
So maderstock, if you do a data/cache wipe first, will get you from any custom rom back to oem where you can accept ota updates again?
So I could use this to go from cm7 back to stock if I want to sell the phone?
I just bought a used DX and am still reading.
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I wouldn't recommend this method. Google SBFing and go that route.
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infazzdar said:
I wouldn't recommend this method. Google SBFing and go that route.
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So just use the 2.2.3.4 sbf to get back to froyo then download the ota and I'm good?
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Phateless said:
So just use the 2.2.3.4 sbf to get back to froyo then download the ota and I'm good?
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Yes, 2.3.34 SBF then OTA.
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infazzdar said:
Yes, 2.3.34 SBF then OTA.
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Ok, and that sbf will wipe out everything so I don't need to worry about compatibility? Much like an RUU for HTC devices?
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Thanks!
Thanks guys for all the links - very helpful!

chdante777 said:
Thanks guys for all the links - very helpful!
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Yes, thanks infazzdar!
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Root Droid X 4.5.596?

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?

marcviado said:
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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DROID2 Gingerbread Update

Some users report that the OTA update (Android 2.3.3) is live right now.
Check your updates Settings>About phone>System updates and report issues.

It is, got it last night on the wife's D2.
Have they rooted it yet? I need to get titanium backup on there and restore her apps, she's freaking out!

Yes just use droid 3 method
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rtfield said:
Yes just use droid 3 method
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Sadly, this didn't work for me. Has the droid 3 method worked for anyone else?

It didn't work for you? Did you follow the instructions correctly? No one has reported any problems with it so far
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Had to try it twice, first time didn't recognize it. Worked fine.

Working great for me. I SBF'd back to stock from the gingerbread leak, downloaded and installed the update over wifi in about 10 minutes. Rooted using the D3 method and flashed the latest CM7GB. Working like a boss.

rusty815 said:
It didn't work for you? Did you follow the instructions correctly? No one has reported any problems with it so far
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Ran it several times, I see the SU binary in the system/bin directory and busybox, but barnacle and titanium are unable to obtain root.
Well I changed the script from xbin to bin and it seems to work now. Still unable to get Barnacle going, but closer.

That figures. Day after i leave big red and get my g2x, gb goes live for the d2 lol. niiiiice

Does WiFi tether work if I root my phone if it has the new update
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dvtmg704 said:
Does WiFi tether work if I root my phone if it has the new update
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Depends which app. I use Barnacle, works great still.
I rooted using: http://www.psouza4.com/droid3/

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1240130
This worked for me to root after the OTA.

How come says its rooted but when I use WiFi tether it says I'm not
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Go to your app drawer and look for a skull and crossbones Superuser app. Click it and see if you can add wifi tether to the list. If that icon is not there, you're not rooted.

It's there but when I press to turn it on it says I'm not rooted
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I would run one click root again, if that does not work, SBF back to stock and then re-flash GB OTA and root once more.

Is there some method to root without a computer, my droid 2 has the usb port broken...thanks
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denpad2010 said:
Is there some method to root without a computer, my droid 2 has the usb port broken...thanks
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Not that I know of personally, might need to wait until z4 is updated or a new app comes out.

Thanks....I ran gingerbreak but installed superuser but is not working properly
idefiler6 said:
Not that I know of personally, might need to wait until z4 is updated or a new app comes out.
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denpad2010 said:
Thanks....I ran gingerbreak but installed superuser but is not working properly
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Gingerbreak doesn't even list Droid 2 being a supported device.