Hi I am new here and was just wondering is it possible to root a motorola milestone. I got i last week and am starting to use up most of the internal storage install apps and i then stumbled across apps2sd online. so i looked into the app online more and found out you needed root access. But seeing the milestone has a locked bootloader can i still root it if so how. many thanks.
You can root the milestone but installing roms differently check milestone development section for details.
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hello everybody,
first of all, I know a bit about rooting and flashing, I've done so multiple times on a total of 3 different android handsets.
but now a friend asked me root their Motorola droid and I don't see any decent instructions on how to do this on the site. since it's not mine I have to do this rather quickly since nobody want to entrust their phone to somebody else for too long.
I found multiple instructions when I conducted a google search, but all of the download links are gone.
can anybody point me in the direction of a working thread (or atleast working mirrors to those download links)
The easiest way at the moment is to use an app called Universal AndRoot.
This apps Roots the device through an exploit that was found.
1} download
2} install
3} follow directions
4} reboot
5} install Rom Manger from Market
6} flash ClockworkMod Recovery from Rom Manager
7} backup current setup in Rom Manager
--> Rom Manger->Backup Current Rom
8} down & flash a custom Rom like CM6 Stable/Final, Bugless Beast.....
9} besure to check the box for wipe data/cache before flashing
10} any problems report back here or go to the chat rooms on irc.
thanks. it's amazing that I haven't heard of this app yet.
thanks
also: are the roms that you download from the rom manager compatible with droid, or are they only compatible with the g1/mt3g?
I downloaded the app, I appear to have root because I have the super user Icon. Yet when I start Rom manager and try to install ClockWorkMod it errors out after a min or two...
rom manager superuser was not found at "/system... Happens unless I do a temp root each time I run it.
when i tried this it told me Failed ! No ~~`Fu goo~~~ ?????? What the hell does that mean???
swee08315 said:
hello everybody,
first of all, I know a bit about rooting and flashing, I've done so multiple times on a total of 3 different android handsets.
but now a friend asked me root their Motorola droid and I don't see any decent instructions on how to do this on the site. since it's not mine I have to do this rather quickly since nobody want to entrust their phone to somebody else for too long.
I found multiple instructions when I conducted a google search, but all of the download links are gone.
can anybody point me in the direction of a working thread (or atleast working mirrors to those download links)
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From what I just experienced, you'll need to follow the steps on droidforums.net in order to root an original Moto Droid. The Androot app doesn't work for an OG Droid
Try the guide over at droid-life right side-bar halfway down the page. titled rooting guide: android 2.2 on motorola droid
I am N1 newbie but not Android newbie - have been using rooted Droid Incredible as my "main" phone for several months.
I just purchased officially unlocked N1 that is currently activated on prepaid T-Mobile account in USA and in future it will be used on my vacation in Europe.
Phone came with OS v. 2.2
I read a lot and things are sure different for N1 comparing to DInc. For DInc there was just one OS update and just one way to root it. For N1 its almost too much of a good thing for someone who hasn't followed it until now - 3 or 4 official OS updates and gazillion ways to root .
At this time I would like to root the phone (definitely, so that I can use third-party apps that require root access) and upgrade OS (possibly). I am not planning to use custom ROMs at this time but would like to try them in the future if rollback to stock ROM is possible.
As I already mentioned - my phone currently uses OS 2.2 and when I checked for an update via phone menu no updates were found. I was connected to internet at the time.
Questions:
1) From what I read some of the official ROMs between 2.2 and 2.3.4 (latest version) had problems. Are these versions even worth considering now that 2.3.4 is out?
2) Are there any known issues in 2.3.4 that are not present in 2.2?
3) What are advantages of going from 2.2 to 2.3.4?
4) Can I upgrade from 2.2 to 2.3.4 directly? All guides I found usually describe 2.2->2.2.1 etc - that is ROMs are updated consequently as they were released.
5) Should I a) update ROM to the latest and then root or b) first root 2.2 and then update ROM?
6) What are advantages of rooting with unlocking bootloader as opposed to rooting without unlocking bootloader?
Read the wiki. It is there to answer most of your ?s. Or use the search function.
If anything is still unclear ask about it and you will get help.
Sent from my Nexus One using XDA App
albundy2010 said:
Read the wiki. It is there to answer most of your ?s. Or use the search function.
If anything is still unclear ask about it and you will get help.
Sent from my Nexus One using XDA App
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I read the WIKI and searched and it is still unclear.
1. 2.3.4 is the only version that currently has a fix for the recently found security hole that affects every version of Android other than 2.3.4. But this only affects non-https logins over an open wifi network, and people have to be scanning it.
2. I think the only major issue (depending on who you talk to) is the 2-3 second delay when you first answer a call before your microphone works. It has never really been a bother to me, and doesn't seem to affect everyone (maybe some just take longer to talk after they swipe, IDK).
3. There are a lot. Bugfixes, better UI, faster, support for video calling with GTalk (although obviously, only the back camera works, but you can still receive fine).
4. Almost, you can upgrade directly to 2.3.3. I don't think I have enough posts to add links, but a quick google search of "nexus one full gingerbread update" (without quotes) showed some results and the second one for me is how to manually update to Gingerbread. From there, you have to root the phone, because there are no hacks known to root 2.3.4 yet. This is where it gets a bit tricky because flashing a new update will kill your root. There are a number of guides on xda which can walk you through this part, because it is pretty detailed.
5. Kinda touched on with the above. Don't wait until you get to 2.3.4 until you root.
6. An unlocked bootloader makes things a lot easier. You can actually root your phone if it is running 2.3.4, because this allows you to load a custom recovery, which will give you access to the system partition of your phone. From there, you can add the files needed for root and remove the ones that will replace the recovery. The only benefit to keeping your bootloader unlocked is that it will keep its warranty through HTC, although HTC has been really good about replacing defective phones even if the bootloader is unlocked.
Hello,
I have searched for hours for information in the XDA threads that give an updated and vetted method of rooting a Moto Droid by Verizon. Maybe someone can help?
First, I am practicing rooting an old phone (Original Droid) before I mess with my new phone. I have the Moto Droid by Verizon version 2.2.3, build FRK76. It is not activated for phone service so I will not have any access to Google Play unless I can activate the wifi receiver (which currently sees networks, connects briefly and then disconnects).
As I understand, first comes the root, second comes the ROM, third comes a kernel, fourth comes the fun! I'm not backing up because the phone is basically empty of any apps or data.
Thanks,
Jeremy
There's no mandatory order to keep.
You can just root the stock ROM using "Universal Androot" (Google it to find newest release and mirrors).
You can go right away, install a custom recovery and flash a custom ROM. They're usually root-enabled.
Flashing different Kernels is a bonus for the extra-curious - or those who know exactly what they're doing.
This guide takes you through the major steps. Try it first.
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Install_CM_for_sholes
Thanks.
I tried to download Universal Androot and SuperOneClick from a thread in XDA. Both are being flagged by my virus software as viruses. Is this normal? Also, it appears the most recent version of UA is 1.6.
These Root-methods use exploits that will be flagged by any Antivirus because they COULD be used for malicious purposes.
Since we are actively trying to hack our device this is no problem.
Thank you.
Alright guys, hope you are all doing fine, i finally decided to root my phome, i own a Motorola droid turbo xt1254.
I've researched quite a bit on this topic, to root i need to unlock bootloader and install custom recovery but the thing is i updated my build number to xxxx49 and there is no way to do all these on this build number.
So i found a way to root without doing all these by rooting through king root app or the kingo root pc method.
After im done, i could also replace it with super su as there is an app called supersu me which replaces kinguser to supersu. So guys i need help should i go with king root or not? It is permanent right?
AliimranMehdi said:
Alright guys, hope you are all doing fine, i finally decided to root my phome, i own a Motorola droid turbo xt1254.
I've researched quite a bit on this topic, to root i need to unlock bootloader and install custom recovery but the thing is i updated my build number to xxxx49 and there is no way to do all these on this build number.
So i found a way to root without doing all these by rooting through king root app or the kingo root pc method.
After im done, i could also replace it with super su as there is an app called supersu me which replaces kinguser to supersu. So guys i need help should i go with king root or not? It is permanent right?
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No. Kingroot is temporary, and people have reported that it can sometimes cause repeated force closes that are not fixed on a reboot or cache wipe. To fix this, you have to reflash the 49 image, which will erase your data and is a pain for people who don't know what they're doing. I've never read anything about Kingo root being used on this phone, but I suspect that it will be the same. The system partition is write protected, so any changes made by these apps happen only in RAM. That means that whenever the RAM is updated by the write protected ROM, which happens somewhere between 15 minutes of normal usage and the next reboot judging from the reports I've read, all changes that were made disappear.
AliimranMehdi said:
the thing is i updated my build number to xxxx49 and there is no way to do all these on this build number.
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With SUTL-49 installed on a locked bootloader Droid Turbo XT1254, you are out of luck.
Sell your phone, then buy lower firmware Droid Turbo XT1254 or buy U.S. Moto Maxx XT1250 (same phone, same FCC ID, same radio bands, runs on Verizon with Verizon SIM card, easily unlocked bootloader ).
So, I first received one of these after 4.4.4 was already on it. about a year ago successful root using ExtremeSlimRoot. Wonderful, beautiful little phone that is super snappy fast even today. So, as I use it as as secondary phone, thought it's been close to a year, why not see if boot unlock code avail or exploit has been discovered. Had a couple related questions
So, wanted to confirm, non dev devices with locked bootloaders and 5.1 have no exploit now or forever to unlock?
Additionally, phone has been rooted for quite awhile, SuperSU is constantly upset about a binary that won't update, likely because was injected into a read only section of system? Is there any easy fix or is only option to stock restore, and grab a newer root option?
Has there been any develops or recommended updates since slimroot, or is that still about what is available for this device?
Thanks!