Does it matter which method I used to root my phone? I used Petes one click, but everyone is suggesting zergrush. I'm on 2.3.3, if it's relevant.
Also, does stock 2.3.3 mea it is not rooted?
If you have root in the end, you're good to go. Root is root, regardless of how you go about getting it. FWIW, I use Pete's all the time. Only time Zergrush might be necessary is if you're on 2.3.5. Pete's won't work on that.
robocuff said:
If you have root in the end, you're good to go. Root is root, regardless of how you go about getting it. FWIW, I use Pete's all the time. Only time Zergrush might be necessary is if you're on 2.3.5. Pete's won't work on that.
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Thanks, I was wondering. Now to sbf to 2.3.4 and wait for the final release of cyanogenmod!
Arbybear said:
Thanks, I was wondering. Now to sbf to 2.3.4 and wait for the final release of cyanogenmod!
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Don't wait. The beta is stable and ready for everyday use.
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I agree, final may be a while.
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zergrush wont work
im on 2.3.5 and zergrush wont work for my phone i followed all instructions please help
I think there may have been issues rooting certain versions of 2.3.5. 412 is known to work using zerg rush.
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I have a 7 yr old laptop + W7 and cannot get ZR to work. I use Petes on 234 and voodoo RK on the flashable otas. To prevent eclipse from bombing just delete the incompatible suBU b4 flashing it or other roms.
i have the 412 build everytime i tun it it say adb or whatever it is is outdated killing then zergrush started succesfully. It says that for every operation it runs and says failed to install super user and all that stuff. I dont get it. I think i have all the latest drivers installed. Do I have to sbf and start over again?
yes. root 234 (not 235) then voodoo.
for anyone having trouble using zergrush to root their phones use
the exsbf dx2 tool I found at droidxforums.
Its a linux program. Its super easy and an all in one tool for SBFing, rooting, and installing BSR. For some reason this program (which uses zergrush) worked to root 2.3.5, once again its super easy and doesnt take long at all
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I cant post urls yet so if you want it its in droidxforums under X2 forum under hacks
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I'm pretty experienced with unlocking Winmo 6.5 phones and running android non natively on them. But I've only had a Droid since Christmas and am not too experienced with these. I had rooted my phone to enable Wifi tethering but the new 2.3.6 has disabled my ability to root the phone. I understand that I may need to install a previous version of Droid and then do something before installing 2.3.6 but I keep reading about Nexus and OTA and have no idea what these are. So can someone walk me through this?
Absolutely! You more than likely need to restore back to a prev version using a fastboot file if you can't root 2.3.6. You have 2 options:
1 - Root the fastboot, use Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper to preserve root
2 - Use the root for 2.3.6 that is available.
Either way, feel free to PM me if you need a step by step. I've fastbooted 3 times now to try out different methods of restoring root.
If you have an xt912, didn't say in OP, I know that this works without fastbooting back to 2.3.5.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1492708
And if for some reason you wanted to unroot then doomlords unroot method still works.
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The new motofail root method will root 2.3.6 directly with out having to use rootkeeper.
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BigJArm said:
The new motofail root method will root 2.3.6 directly with out having to use rootkeeper.
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aktrazer said:
Absolutely! You more than likely need to restore back to a prev version using a fastboot file if you can't root 2.3.6. You have 2 options:
1 - Root the fastboot, use Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper to preserve root
2 - Use the root for 2.3.6 that is available.
Either way, feel free to PM me if you need a step by step. I've fastbooted 3 times now to try out different methods of restoring root.
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Lot's of terms here that I don't understand. "Root the fastboot", "Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper", "PM", "Fastboot".
I would need a step by step, thanks.
Ronin3178 said:
If you have an xt912, didn't say in OP, I know that this works without fastbooting back to 2.3.5.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1492708
And if for some reason you wanted to unroot then doomlords unroot method still works.
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Lot's of crazy terms here. xt912? OP? Who is doomlord? Did he create the DroidRazrRoot program that I had used before?
When in doubt, google. Having come from a WinMo background as I did, you should be familiar with that.
XT910 & XT912 are the model numbers for the two RAZR variants, GSM & CDMA respectively. It doesn't matter which you have from a root perspective.
As above, there is a new root method called MotoFail, which will allow you to root 2.3.6 without downgrading. Use that. Problem solved.
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When in doubt, google. Having come from a WinMo background as I did, you should be familiar with that.
XT910 & XT912 are the model numbers for the two RAZR variants, GSM & CDMA respectively. It doesn't matter which you have from a root perspective.
As above, there is a new root method called MotoFail, which will allow you to root 2.3.6 without downgrading. Use that. Problem solved.
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I ran the Motofail and it seems to have worked. Sometimes though it would be nice to feel that you aren't going to brick the phone and would like information ahead of time before running a program that you've never heard of. That's why the questions.
Hello-
I’m ignorant when it comes to these things so please be kind, thanks.:angel:
I bought 2 Droid X2’s, one for my son and me. I rooted the phones successfully using Pete’s One Click Method (I think). Then I installed Titanium Backup Pro.
A few months later we installed the Droid X2 latest version 2.3.5, not knowing it would unroot our phones. All my research on xdadevelopers tells me I have to reflash the phones back to the manufacturers stock/original system boot file - is this correct? And, is this the sticky/thread that tells me how to do this? Do I follow the op's (daywalker04) post down to the letter when doing so?
To do this, all I have is a Mac OS X version 10.6.8. Thanks to all for your help.
Go to general and there should be a sticky to show you how to sbf to 2.3.4. You'll need RSd lite and the sbf file after that its just a matter of following the directions. There's also a way to root 2.3.5 either with zergrush which I haven't tried or using voodoo ota root keeper and than updating. Hopefully this steers you the right direction.
I would've posted the sticky link but im not totally sure how to on the app
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Go to general and there should be a sticky to show you how to sbf to 2.3.4. You'll need RSd lite and the sbf file after that its just a matter of following the directions. There's also a way to root 2.3.5 either with zergrush which I haven't tried or using voodoo ota root keeper and than updating. Hopefully this steers you the right direction.
I would've posted the sticky link but im not totally sure how to on the app
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Hi Strubie, Thanks for the reply. Couple of questions.
Will the sticky link I posted (Gingerbread SBF for MB870 Verizon Droid X2) not work? Also, do I have to sbf back to the version that was originally on the phones, or it doesn't matter - either 2.3.3 or 2.3.4?
Strubie42 said:
Go to general and there should be a sticky to show you how to sbf to 2.3.4. You'll need RSd lite and the sbf file after that its just a matter of following the directions. There's also a way to root 2.3.5 either with zergrush which I haven't tried or using voodoo ota root keeper and than updating. Hopefully this steers you the right direction.
I would've posted the sticky link but im not totally sure how to on the app
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nothing roots 2.3.5/1.3.418 directly see [How to] Root 2.3.5/1.3.418
have to SBF to 2.3.4 and use voodoo
Will the sticky link I posted (Gingerbread SBF for MB870 Verizon Droid X2) not work
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depends on what you want, generally 2.3.4 is preferred so you have the latest firmware try
HowTo: Perform a SBF
sd_shadow said:
TheJewban said:
Will the sticky link I posted (Gingerbread SBF for MB870 Verizon Droid X2) not work?
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depends on what you want, generally 2.3.4 is preferred so you have the latest firmware try
HowTo: Perform a SBF
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True - I didn't fully explain what I was trying to do in my op, sorry.
After inadvertently unrrooting my phones by installing 2.3.5, I'm trying to get them rooted again with 2.3.5 installed. I guess my confusion lies in the fact that everything I've read says I have to sbf back to original boxed version. My question is if the original boxed version was 2.3.3, is that what I have to revert back to, or can I go to 2.3.4?
you can flash any of these 2.2.2/ 1.2.148, 2.3.3/1.3.232, 2.3.4/1.3.380, 2.3.5/1.3.418
but 2.3.4 is fastest way to get a rooted 2.3.5
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you can flash any of these 2.2.2/ 1.2.148, 2.3.3/1.3.232, 2.3.4/1.3.380, 2.3.5/1.3.418
but 2.3.4 is fastest way to get a rooted 2.3.5
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Thanks sd, I'm going to read and study the entire thread: HowTo: Perform a SBF ("factory restore") of your Motorola Droid X2.
Another question. The "HowTo" method uses Windows, can I follow the exact same procedure using Mac OS X?
different with mac, I'll look for it
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different with mac, I'll look for it
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Just so you don't think I'm lazy...I've been searching this whole time. I'll keep searching but will standby for anything you find. Again sd, thanks for all your help.
instead of rsd lite, use sbf_flash mac version
http://blog.opticaldelusion.org/search/label/sbf_flash
i totally used to be tech savy and had my old droid rooted with the rom miui loaded on it... i just recently got the droid x2 (2.3.5) and i do not know how to mod it...
reasons i am started a new thread is because i have a mac and all the supported threads on here are not only for windows, but for 2.3.4...
any help would be GREATLY appreciated!!
cheers
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i totally used to be tech savy and had my old droid rooted with the rom miui loaded on it... i just recently got the droid x2 (2.3.5) and i do not know how to mod it...
reasons i am started a new thread is because i have a mac and all the supported threads on here are not only for windows, but for 2.3.4...
any help would be GREATLY appreciated!!
cheers
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First you need to root, check here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1818758
and if you are on 2.3.5 the only rom available is Eclipse, but its a good one. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1198857
I'd recommend sbf-ing back to 2.3.4 using RSD Lite. The X2 2.3.5 update, as far as I know, is not able to be rooted unless you root it while it's on 2.3.4 and then protect root before you apply the update. I'd go with the CM7 ROM which requires 2.3.4; been using it for 2 months with no issues.
2.3.5 is rootable, I know because I helped make it work, for the X2
see [How To] Root DX2 2.3.5/1.3.418 magic md5 method
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1818758
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I'd recommend sbf-ing back to 2.3.4 using RSD Lite. The X2 2.3.5 update, as far as I know, is not able to be rooted unless you root it while it's on 2.3.4 and then protect root before you apply the update. I'd go with the CM7 ROM which requires 2.3.4; been using it for 2 months with no issues.
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Ooohh, a terp in this place? (looks at my location... hehe.. terp here too)
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2.3.5 is rootable, I know because I helped make it work, for the X2
see [How To] Root DX2 2.3.5/1.3.418 magic md5 method
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1818758
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I can verify this too.
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Ooohh, a terp in this place? (looks at my location... hehe.. terp here too)
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Lol yea man. Movin back into College Park in a week or two.
And Shadow, my bad. I ran into you on another thread as well. I was unaware 2.3.5 could be rooted, I've been out of the loop for a while. Kudos for getting it rooted!!
i know this is going to be the deal breaker but i have a mac... and i cannot run those files///
How to: sbf on linux (and now OSX!) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1321061
then use petes root tools
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I recently installed the ICS leak from Rogers on my Motorola RAZR XT910. After it finished installing, I attempted to remove root, which to my knowledge, I *half* succeeded in. BusyBox and Superuser are still present on the device, although no root apps are able to obtain SU permissions. I would like to know how to remove the whole root. Normally I wouldn't have any trouble, but unrooting (which I did before on Gingerbread) seems to not be going so well on ICS :/
A quick response is appreciated
Root again with my tool run SuperSU and press Full Unroot
It'll unroot and remove all root stuff.
Cheers
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pedrotorresfilho said:
Root again with my tool run SuperSU and press Full Unroot
It'll unroot and remove all root stuff.
Cheers
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Worked perfectly, thank you very much
pedrotorresfilho said:
Root again with my tool run SuperSU and press Full Unroot
It'll unroot and remove all root stuff.
Cheers
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Hello Pedro!
Bro Im sorry, km not sure to understand when u say "root again with my tool...". Which tool? I try to look on ur profile but didnt notice anything linked to a "tool". I looked on... anyway I found nothing. Can u give more details?
@dral29, I think when Pedro is saying about his tool, hi is refering to this topic:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1710871
Pedro, I've one XT910 which I've bought on China and it came with the Middle East version. I succeedec doing a root on it, but I didn't find a way to make a backup of my Stock ROM.
The root I've done is with a software named "Superuser v.3.0.7 (41)", which full version is on the Play Store (https://play.google.com/store/apps/....elite&feature=nav_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDNd)
The root is working properly, bur I'd like to have a backupt of my Stock ROM just to try another ROMs. Also, using SafeStrap to change ROMs.
Anychance for me to unsintall this SU and install yours?
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Just to summarize, there`s a wayf for me to get my phone in the exactly same way as it was when I bought? Actually, it had a GB then I`ve received OTA ICS. I tried to make a factory reset, but didn`t work. I`ll appreciate if exists a tutorial.
I got it. I`ve made the unroot with another app and then, re-rooted with your app, now all works fine.
Regarding the safestrap, is it the best way to manage different ROM`s?
Had to SBF 2.3.5, phone became obscenely buggy all of a sudden.
I used One Click to root, Super User is saying the su binary is outdated.
One of the stickies in the dev section says (2.3.5 only) zergRush under "Rooting", tried that, but have the same binary issue.
I am certain I am missing something glaringly obvious, but I don't play with my phone as much so I'm pretty rusty...
only two ways to get 2.3.5 system version 1.3.418 rooted
magic md5 root
or sbf to 2.3.4, root with pete's (not zerg), use voodoo ota root keeper ( run, back up su, temp unroot), install ota update 1.3.418, restore root with voodoo
see how to root 2.3.5/1.3.418
there are two leaked 2.3.5 versions 1.3.412 and 1.3.413, 412 can be rooted with zergzush
but these two leaks are no longer compatible with eclipse rom, if you plan on that
or rather not compatible with current version of eclipse
links in my list
sd_shadow's [Collection] of Links: FAQs, Guides, Rooting, SBFs, ROMs... - Google Docs
edit:
Super User is saying the su binary is outdated
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use superuser's built in updater, to update binary
superuser's default is to notify if a newer version is available
tap on left tab 'info', tap to check for updates (middle of screen)
or uncheck notify if binary is outdated, don't really need update
Thank you sir, worked perfectly!!
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Needing to understand how to root my droidx2 in noob terms
Ive been trying to figure out how to root my droid x2 all day. I tryed one way and it didnt work. Ive read the advice here but after completing the first step of downloading the root im lost because i dont understand the lingo. Can anyone explain how to do this in NOOB terms? Thanks in advance.
did you read http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=29872446#post29872446
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