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[Q] Trying To Root DX 2.2

Droid Newbie Here, trying to Root my DX on original 2.2, I am trying to root on the easier 1-2-3 Droid Root, and I even went onto youtube, and saw the video by Dark Onion on how to do this, I followed the instructions step by step, and I get this error message
Ok, here is what I get now, "Error 06, Failed To Give Proper Permissions System File" Root Failed.
Any suggestions as how to fix this?
Thanks!

You need to search for the droid 2 or rageagainstthecage. Its a adb method. I think its only way to root 2.2
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i rooted my phone 2.2 with one click check here http://alldroid.org/default.aspx?g=posts&m=9209
i have root now so give this method a try

[Help] Can't root leaked GB 2.3.3

I installed a non-rooted GB for my Droid X, I can't install either Droid X or Droid 2 Recovery Bootstape to get back to 2.2.1, I also tried to install A4Root, but it didn't work at all.
Much appreciated If someone could give me advice and help me out. I'm stuck now:$

leoxhj said:
I installed a non-rooted GB for my Droid X, I can't install either Droid X or Droid 2 Recovery Bootstape to get back to 2.2.1, I also tried to install A4Root, but it didn't work at all.
Much appreciated If someone could give me advice and help me out. I'm stuck now:$
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You will need to Sbf to 2.3.340.
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leoxhj said:
I installed a non-rooted GB for my Droid X, I can't install either Droid X or Droid 2 Recovery Bootstape to get back to 2.2.1, I also tried to install A4Root, but it didn't work at all.
Much appreciated If someone could give me advice and help me out. I'm stuck now:$
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Yeah, you just have to SBF back to .340 or .320; .340 didn't work for me but .320 did. This link provides the files you need to download and explains how to do it.
http://www.mydroidworld.com/forums/...id-x-gingerbread-2-3-3-release-prerooted.html

When can we expect a root within this GB??

Delirious17 said:
When can we expect a root within this GB??
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there is one out already comes pre rooted and another version that is pre rooted and deodexed

I mean when can we expect to be able to root within GB itself, without having to sbf if I already am in GB.

semi related;
if anyone needs to flash a SBF on a 64 bit Windows OS the .sbf file will need to be in the root directory of your main hard drive (C:/) and you will need to SHIFT+RIGHT CLICK your RSD Lite shortcut and run as admin
putting this up here because it took me a few google searches to figure it out...

Delirious17 said:
I mean when can we expect to be able to root within GB itself, without having to sbf if I already am in GB.
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People are working on this, it has proven to be more difficult than anyone thought. So I wouldn't be surprised if it takes a while.
Rooted Droid X loving Gingerbread...
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I SBFed and used the pre-rooted version from P3Droid. I can get root apps to work like Titanium Backup. But when I go to adb I am at the $ and adb remount won't work. When I type su I get access denied. Any thoughts?
Edit: Nevermind, tried su again and the screen asked me for permission. I'm good.

Just SBF, if you haven't done it yet then now is the time, if you can't handle an SBF then you shouldn't really be modding your phone :-/ dont mean to sound harsh but really its a basic procedure and you WILL eventually need to do one.
Either way I would just go back, update to the rooted build, and trust in TBH. They will not leave us hanging and they will probably be able to keep us rooted through any official updates.

donballz said:
I SBFed and used the pre-rooted version from P3Droid. I can get root apps to work like Titanium Backup. But when I go to adb I am at the $ and adb remount won't work. When I type su I get access denied. Any thoughts?
Edit: Nevermind, tried su again and the screen asked me for permission. I'm good.
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Open up superuser app in the phone and hit allow.

mithikx said:
semi related;
if anyone needs to flash a SBF on a 64 bit Windows OS the .sbf file will need to be in the root directory of your main hard drive (C:/) and you will need to SHIFT+RIGHT CLICK your RSD Lite shortcut and run as admin
putting this up here because it took me a few google searches to figure it out...
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Not entirely true, at least in my experience on Win7 x64. For me it has been hit and miss. I have never had the sbf on c:\ and have sbf'd successfully at least 50+ times. Typically the sbf file is on my desktop or lately in a folder on the desktop because the temp files annoy me while its in progress.
What I have found is running RSD Lite 4.8 in XP compatibility mode seems to be th best bet. Since I started this, I have 6 sbf's without a fail. Prior to that it was just hit and miss taking 1-4 attempts to get it to sbf completely.

[Q] Can one SBF to froyo from OTA ginerbread?

Having read the linux sticky
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1020203
the answer is not-obvious.
I am stuck in pre-firmware-flashing limbo
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1244248

Yes. The 1 kds disc will work. There is also a 1 click method to automatically root 602. Go to droidmodderx.com Has the file and drivers needed below his video.
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+1 on KDS. I did the OTA upgrade first from rooted Froyo - couldn't manage to get rooted after that so I used the KDS linux iso to SBF back to Froyo .340. I see now that there's a .602 1 click root solution - search d3 1-click root

[Q] Rooted Before .621 OTA Now Back on .604

Here is the deal. I was rooted before .621 when .621 hit I let it update me and used it for quite awhile. Now I'm getting the urge to go to a custom ROM. I followed the steps to get back to SBF .604, it's running great and my radio is AOK.
But for the life of me I can't get root back now. I've tried Pete's way on my Linux box and I get errors. I've checked my phone to see what's going on and when I adb I'm getting $ instead of #.
I've even tried z4 just to see if it would work, it can't do it either.
What is doing to be my best way of getting root back? I looked in my bin and sbin and I don't see su in there.
Here is what I'm running on DX
4.5.604.MB809.ACG-nTelos.en.US
Model Number Milestone X
Android Version 2.3.5
Any help is appreciated. I have access to Linux and Windows 7.

DanGarion said:
Here is the deal. I was rooted before .621 when .621 hit I let it update me and used it for quite awhile. Now I'm getting the urge to go to a custom ROM. I followed the steps to get back to SBF .604, it's running great and my radio is AOK.
But for the life of me I can't get root back now. I've tried Pete's way on my Linux box and I get errors. I've checked my phone to see what's going on and when I adb I'm getting $ instead of #.
I've even tried z4 just to see if it would work, it can't do it either.
What is doing to be my best way of getting root back? I looked in my bin and sbin and I don't see su in there.
Here is what I'm running on DX
4.5.604.MB809.ACG-nTelos.en.US
Model Number Milestone X
Android Version 2.3.5
Any help is appreciated. I have access to Linux and Windows 7.
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Nevermind, 1KDS iso with zergrush fixed it.

DanGarion said:
Nevermind, 1KDS iso with zergrush fixed it.
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can you explain the steps you did to gain root. I have the exact same problem you had but I can't get root whatsoever.
Sent from my Rooted OG Droid Incredible.

phillybizzle said:
can you explain the steps you did to gain root. I have the exact same problem you had but I can't get root whatsoever.
Sent from my Rooted OG Droid Incredible.
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You are on .604 and have attempted to root via either zergrush v3 or zergrush v4?
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How To Root The DROID RAZR HD On The Latest Software

I am creating this thread because I feel that people are unaware that you can still root the Droid RAZR HD with the latest software.
It's actually very simple.
Step 1 - Download the Droid RAZR HD Utility - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2307439
Step 2 - Boot into AP Fastboot (Power off phone, then hold the power button and volume up & down buttons - all 3 buttons simultaneously - scroll down to AP Fastboot then press the volume up key when AP Fastboot is highlighted to select it and boot into AP Fastboot)
Step 3 - Follow the instructions for the Droid RAZR HD Utility. Chose option 1. Your phone will be restored to 4.1.2 with the exploitable motochopper root.
Step 4 - Root with motochopper. I personally used the .zip not included with the Droid RAZR HD Utility - once you're on the exploitable version of 4.1.2 using the separate .zip or the Droid RAZR HD Utility to root shouldn't make a difference. Make sure you have the latest Motorola drivers and that you have USB debugging enabled before attempting to root.
Step 5- Download Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper from the Android Market. Use the protect root and then the temporarily unroot options.
Step 6 - Install the OTA update
Step 7 - Open Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper and restore root. You should now be successfully rooted with the latest software.
***This worked flawlessly for me, however on the Droid RAZR HD Utility thread it says not to use it with the latest OTA update. I used it with the latest OTA update and ran into no problems. Use at your own risk.***
If you feel that I have left anything out or care to share your experience please reply.
I am new to the boards but I thought this thread would be very helpful.

Six_Three said:
I am creating this thread because I feel that people are unaware that you can still root the Droid RAZR HD with the latest software.
It's actually very simple.
Step 1 - Download the Droid RAZR HD Utility - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2307439
Step 2 - Boot into AP Fastboot (Power off phone, then hold the power button and volume up & down buttons - all 3 buttons simultaneously - scroll down to AP Fastboot then press the volume up key when AP Fastboot is highlighted to select it and boot into AP Fastboot)
Step 3 - Follow the instructions for the Droid RAZR HD Utility. Chose option 1. Your phone will be restored to 4.1.2 with the exploitable motochopper root.
Step 4 - Root with motochopper. I personally used the .zip not included with the Droid RAZR HD Utility - once you're on the exploitable version of 4.1.2 using the separate .zip or the Droid RAZR HD Utility to root shouldn't make a difference. Make sure you have the latest Motorola drivers and that you have USB debugging enabled before attempting to root.
Step 5- Download Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper from the Android Market. Use the protect root and then the temporarily unroot options.
Step 6 - Install the OTA update
Step 7 - Open Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper and restore root. You should now be successfully rooted with the latest software.
***This worked flawlessly for me, however on the Droid RAZR HD Utility thread it says not to use it with the latest OTA update. I used it with the latest OTA update and ran into no problems. Use at your own risk.***
If you feel that I have left anything out or care to share your experience please reply.
I am new to the boards but I thought this thread would be very helpful.
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Maybe I am asking a dumb question, but does this method allow you to unlock the bootloader?
I am on version 9.18.79.XT926 and was wondering if this method would work for me. Were you on the same version or a different one?

Rooting and unlocking are two separate processes. If you're on 9.18.79, you currently can't unlock. Temporarily downgrading the software version doesn't change that. Sorry.
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pkomarnicki said:
Rooting and unlocking are two separate processes. If you're on 9.18.79, you currently can't unlock. Temporarily downgrading the software version doesn't change that. Sorry.
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Yeeeeeea..... I found out about this the hard way :-/

big ach said:
Yeeeeeea..... I found out about this the hard way :-/
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So though I could root and the bootloader is lock, am I able to flash cm rom?

enigmaco said:
So though I could root and the bootloader is lock, am I able to flash cm rom?
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no

bweN diorD said:
no
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That's what I thought really regretting getting this phone now. This 4.1.2 versions of JB is horrendous.

enigmaco said:
That's what I thought really regretting getting this phone now. This 4.1.2 versions of JB is horrendous.
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the razr maxx hd on 9.20.1 is rootable via the the motochopper; however, a "factory-reset" prior to the rooting will be necessary. that necessarily means, back-up first as all will be wiped out.

beefytr said:
the razr maxx hd on 9.20.1 is rootable via the the motochopper; however, a "factory-reset" prior to the rooting will be necessary. that necessarily means, back-up first as all will be wiped out.
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I have the droid razr hd not the maxx though, and its not the developer edition just the regular one through verizon oh well. Thank you for the assistance.

bweN diorD said:
no
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enigmaco said:
So though I could root and the bootloader is lock, am I able to flash cm rom?
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For real? I've been doing a lot of reading a missing around trying to figure out if it's possible for me to install roms. This is the first place in actually found where it is no.
So at the end of the day if you're on the latest ota and I've got root going but I can't get a recovery installed. Is that the limitation or what's considered normal?
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grnsl2 said:
For real? I've been doing a lot of reading a missing around trying to figure out if it's possible for me to install roms. This is the first place in actually found where it is no.
So at the end of the day if you're on the latest ota and I've got root going but I can't get a recovery installed. Is that the limitation or what's considered normal?
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You can use SafeStrap to flash SafeStrap compatible ROMs and make backups. SafeStrap is based off of TWRP but it doesn't actually replace your stock recovery (since you have a locked bootloader).

Sounds like good news.
It looks like I have the phone itself actually rooted using motochopper however I'm not able to get safe strap 100% working. Installs and then it says that installed the recovery however when you try to reboot into recovery it doesn't prompt you with the menu.
What's interesting to me is that I can use other programs that require root access far as I can tell with no issue, root checker shows root is available as well. Trying to reboot into recovery though does not give me the safety strap splash screen to choose any kind of recovery option. Just rolls into DROID...
Running OTA update at 9.18.79.
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grnsl2 said:
Sounds like good news.
It looks like I have the phone itself actually rooted using motochopper however I'm not able to get safe strap 100% working. Installs and then it says that installed the recovery however when you try to reboot into recovery it doesn't prompt you with the menu.
What's interesting to me is that I can use other programs that require root access far as I can tell with no issue, root checker shows root is available as well. Trying to reboot into recovery though does not give me the safety strap splash screen to choose any kind of recovery option. Just rolls into DROID...
Running OTA update at 9.18.79.
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To get into SS, you just need to boot normally. SS doesn't replace the stock recovery, so if you try to boot into recovery, you'll just get the stock menu. If you boot normally, then you should get the options to go into recovery or boot normally. If you don't get the two buttons at the bottom of the screen, then I would try removing and re-installing SS.

Thanks
Thanks for this thread, all. The guidance in this thread helped me find my way to root on my 9.20.1 XT926 phone.

Stuck on "writing system"
Six_Three said:
I am creating this thread because I feel that people are unaware that you can still root the Droid RAZR HD with the latest software.
It's actually very simple.
Step 1 - Download the Droid RAZR HD Utility - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2307439
Step 2 - Boot into AP Fastboot (Power off phone, then hold the power button and volume up & down buttons - all 3 buttons simultaneously - scroll down to AP Fastboot then press the volume up key when AP Fastboot is highlighted to select it and boot into AP Fastboot)
Step 3 - Follow the instructions for the Droid RAZR HD Utility. Chose option 1. Your phone will be restored to 4.1.2 with the exploitable motochopper root.
Step 4 - Root with motochopper. I personally used the .zip not included with the Droid RAZR HD Utility - once you're on the exploitable version of 4.1.2 using the separate .zip or the Droid RAZR HD Utility to root shouldn't make a difference. Make sure you have the latest Motorola drivers and that you have USB debugging enabled before attempting to root.
Step 5- Download Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper from the Android Market. Use the protect root and then the temporarily unroot options.
Step 6 - Install the OTA update
Step 7 - Open Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper and restore root. You should now be successfully rooted with the latest software.
***This worked flawlessly for me, however on the Droid RAZR HD Utility thread it says not to use it with the latest OTA update. I used it with the latest OTA update and ran into no problems. Use at your own risk.***
If you feel that I have left anything out or care to share your experience please reply.
I am new to the boards but I thought this thread would be very helpful.
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I am in the first step of restoring my phone, but when I'm in the process of going through the first option in the utility, it is stuck on
"writing 'system'" a ways down the page, it started out working fine, but now is hanging on this and has been for about 20 mins, is this normal?

That's not normal, there is an updated utility in the development forum version 1.3+ there are also links to the new root method in that post if your bootloader is locked.
If your bootloader is not locked the utility and root in this thread should be working.
Sent from my XT926 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

Great, your guide was helpful. Thanks.

Brilliant i just got a MAXX HD imported from the US ran the update yesterday and now i'm just finding out that as a result of the update i can no longer unlock the bootloader which puts a stop to my plans of being on android 4.3. Is there really no other way ? Maybe theres a chance my bootloader was already unlocked - how would i check ?

There is no way to unlock anymore. If you were planning on going custom why even take the other? This is why people have to check before getting willy nilly with random ota's that don't do anything other then lock your phone generally. To check bootloader status boot into fastboot it'll either say locked or unlocked.
Sent from my PACMAN MATRIX HD MAXX

deeje00 said:
There is no way to unlock anymore. If you were planning on going custom why even take the other? This is why people have to check before getting willy nilly with random ota's that don't do anything other then lock your phone generally. To check bootloader status boot into fastboot it'll either say locked or unlocked.
Sent from my PACMAN MATRIX HD MAXX
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It says locked so i'm definately stuck with it unfortunately.
I installed the update thinking it would be a better comparison for when i did go custom but never in a million years imagined it would lock anything. They really should include a disclaimer with these updates. I've been using android devices for years and have never encountered anything like this update - they've always been irreversible from my experience.
I've seen miracles performed on android though so this cant be the end. It just cant be !