Could someone post the steps to Get my new x2 on gingerbread rooted? Is it as easy as ota to gb then root with gingerbreak?
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dvigue said:
Could someone post the steps to Get my new x2 on gingerbread rooted? Is it as easy as ota to gb then root with gingerbreak?
Thx
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There's so many post already in this forum on exactly this. Not being mean, but just use the search box for "gingerbread root DROID x2".
DX2 - Eclipse v0.7
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Gingerbreak doesn't work on Gingerbread for DX2.
You have to use the Motorola one click root method if you are already on GB.
If you are on froyo gingerbreak will work, then you can flash p3's gingerbread zip.
And find the right recovery. Its not the DX recovery. And you have to be plugged in when using the recovery.
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For those of is who are unable to sbf back to stock. Does gingerbreak work on ota Gingerbread or is there another app?
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No way to root gingerbread as off yet but as far as sbf back to stock its no problem even if already on, unrooted gingerbread. Just read the tutorials. From there you apply patched gingerbread update from p3droid to have rooted gingerbread, all instructions are in forum.
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Thanks.. would I be able to boot into stock recovery and apply rooted update.zip over current unrooted Gingerbread?
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aerdely said:
No way to root gingerbread as off yet but as far as sbf back to stock its no problem even if already on, unrooted gingerbread. Just read the tutorials. From there you apply patched gingerbread update from p3droid to have rooted gingerbread, all instructions are in forum.
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Thanks.. would I be able to boot into stock recovery and apply rooted update.zip over current unrooted Gingerbread?
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No, need to sbf back to stock froyo then root with gingerbreak 1.2 , install the system recovery app. Then apply update in the system recovery after booting into its tells you how to when you open app. Make sure rename p3droids patched update to just " update.zip" and place its on root off sdcard. Go to development forum if need the instructions all there. The patched update is at "my droid world.com " everything else you need is in this forum somewhere. Just to let you know I also was on ota gingerbread was able to sbf and update to rooted, alot off us were but its all works easy.
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aerdely said:
No, need to sbf back to stock froyo then root with gingerbreak 1.2 , install the system recovery app. Then apply update in the system recovery after booting into its tells you how to when you open app. Make sure rename p3droids patched update to just " update.zip" and place its on root off sdcard. Go to development forum if need the instructions all there. The patched update is at "my droid world.com " everything else you need is in this forum somewhere. Just to let you know I also was on ota gingerbread was able to sbf and update to rooted, alot off us were but its all works easy.
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Thanks will do..
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So I've read the instructions 10 times over for how to get from my current state to installing CM7.
Two questions:
Do I have to install a 2.3.4 SBF then unlock/root then install the rom? Or can I unlock my 1.8.3 and proceed to install CM7?
Second, in the IHOP thread, it seems I should be flashing the 2.3.4 SBF with pudding/root already included. But those links are down. Where can I download the needed SBF to flash?
Thanks!
Just flash the unlock SBF. you dont need to update.
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Does it matter if I'm currently on greyblur and my phone thinks it's on the one before 1.8.3?
impruv said:
Does it matter if I'm currently on greyblur and my phone thinks it's on the one before 1.8.3?
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No, just flash the unlock only sbf, install rom racers CWM, the flash CM7
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Go to the noob guide sticky there is a ton of how to to get it done
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From stock .173 if rooted ota will come in no problem and if I do temp unroot with voodoo , then after update I will have root available too restore through voodoo
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.... lol ....
Ok ok I apologize, I'm just super paranoid and want the ics update to go smoothly but want to retain my root and since no one had had the official ota yet want to make sure it will take and some strange root related file won't spoil my ice cream sandwich dreams, and I've been enjoying rooting and claiming and tweaking since my Eris days apologize for sounding like a noob , I'm just a paranoid veteran
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dantonuci said:
From stock .173 if rooted ota will come in no problem and if I do temp unroot with voodoo , then after update I will have root available too restore through voodoo
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You got. Just don't install a recovery and before you install any ota, temp un root. Then restore root after. Also unfreeze anything before and do not delete any system apps.
Thanks very much, that's what I thought just like to quadrupole check
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dantonuci said:
From stock .173 if rooted ota will come in no problem and if I do temp unroot with voodoo , then after update I will have root available too restore through voodoo
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Orange industrial orangutan lamp zippo flappy car!
stkiswr said:
You got. Just don't install a recovery and before you install any ota, temp un root. Then restore root after. Also unfreeze anything before and do not delete any system apps.
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So should I uninstall Bootstrap?
Yes to uninstall bootstrap. Separate thought; Motofail root method wouldn't create any ota blockers right no extra steps to take if used that method?
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Friend if mine wants her X2 rooted and she is on 2.3.5. I've looked for rooting methods and can only find broken or outdated ones. Can someone link me to the most recent root tools for the X2? I'm actually an Inc2 user and am not familiar with the process for Motorola phones.
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If it has the 1.3.418 OTA update you can use :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1651336
Nice. Now just one other q: being an HTC owner I've never had to use red lite or never had to SBF back to any stock ROM....is there a guide around here for that process? To go from 2.3.5 to 2.3.4 I mean. I've done a quick look through of some of these forums today and all I find is people referencing the process
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SBF instructions.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1317707
2.3.5
I flashed back to 2.3.5 Now I am rooted but my phone is back up to 2.3.5. Is this normal? Can I still flash a rom?
Ive been searching for a clear and concise how to for flashing the X2 rom i have the cm10 port and it fails something to the extent of wrong kernel
the X2 was givin to me so i dont know the history
The specs are as follows
system version 1.3.418.Mb870.verizon.en.us
Android Version 2.3.5
Baseband N_03.13.31P
Kernal version 2.6.32.9-00008
id read somewhere about having to sbf down to froyo before rooting is this the issue?
all roms are flashed on 2.3.4, with exception of eclipse, which is flashed on 2.3.5
flash back to 2.3.4, using sbf and rsd lite,
reroot, install bsr, install cm10
links to how to instructions, files, and videos in my list
sd_shadow's list of links for Droid FAQs, SBF, Rooting, ROMs.... https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Goawxdx_UBF4Y8lqzHYWf8Ha3yUcRK4faq0UWIlXLWA/edit
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this is how i sbf my phone to 2.3.4, it seems to be the easiest. just make an iso disk, restart your computer with the disk inside, sbf. heres the link http://www.droidxforums.com/forum/droid-x2-hacks/41697-tool-ezsbf-dx2.html , although i think it is the same link that shadow gave you. just making sure you saw the ez sbf disc option. good luck.
Your best bet would be to SBF and run a ROM like CM7 or Eclipse 2.3 or Liberty3 (most stable roms)
TheTechnicalBoss said:
Your best bet would be to SBF and run a ROM like CM7 or Eclipse 2.3 or Liberty3 (most stable roms)
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So..I rooted my phone on 2.3.5. If I SBF back to 2.3.4, can I use RootKeeper to get root back?? Or will that cause problems?
flashing a sbf rewrites all system files, there will be no rootkeeper backup
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flashing a sbf rewrites all system files, there will be no rootkeeper backup
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One more question, will I need to go through the activation process with my carrier after SBF flash?
which carrier?
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just dial *228 if you don't get an activation screen.
it's an automated call just press 1, when prompted.
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you should just use ezSBF DX2 2.3.4
less likely to cause reactivation problems