DROID X has been Rooted.

by: Kellex | posted 07.22.10 | DROIDX, News, Root

Birdman, you are the best. 6 days later. We have root. Droid X. Bye bye bloatware.

Full instructions at the source link below.

Anyone successfully done this yet?

Source: Alldroid

689

http://profiles.yahoo.com/u/IOYAXDXUOW2GBWVLAKGMO2NXAA Nik

Well, so much for Moto's attempt at locked bootloaders…
- Droidzilla
  
  The bootloader is still locked. Root =/= custom ROMS, overclock, FroYo, etc. Now you can do things like get the wifi tether app and the LEDs hack app. It's cool, but it's really not that big of a deal (from what I can see).
digitalicecream

ok now I'm starting to really want one.
schex93

sorry im new to this …
but if you root you phone does that voids your warranty? can you do anything to reset you phone back so verizon wouldnt know?
- skltr21
  
  it does void your warranty. there should be a way to get it back to normal but you'd have to find instructions on that. but this is a big reason as to why they're locking up their phones now is because someone very easily can brick/ruin their phone and just bring it to the store and be like, “look…. it won't even turn on” and they'd have to replace it. the same goes for calling up customer service. you can just call and say you're phone isn't working and theyll send you a replacement. it's good that verizon is so great about replacing our phones, but i can see why they want to lock them up because people do this. they ruin their own phone and then verizon pays to have it replaced. not like i care cuz they're ripping us all off anyways, but still….. i get it.
  - Richard
    
    All this does is give you superuser permissions. It allows you to:
    
    Run root only apps such as SetCPU, drocap2, AdFree, Titanium Backup, etc.
    -Have full access to the system to change framework, themes, etc.
    -Install root only ports (i.e. Samsung Galaxy S LWPs?)
    
    (http://androidforums.com/motorola-droid-x/13011…)
- Bbo
  
  It “does” in theory but verizon employees won't check so there is nothing to worry about.
Ragnarok180

I just recently got the droid X (swtiched from droid incredible, I simply had faith but now I'm curious as to what I can do with only root access? Please don't spare the techno talk… I can deal with it…
- jacob
  
  Free Wi-Fi tether!
  And potential to custom rom!
  - Denniswrly
    
    Free!!!!! Explain please. Also KELLEX or anyone please direct me to a video or forumns so i can understand why all the hype on rooting our phones seems like a thing to do but just want to know the perks from doin it… Signed DI owner….
http://twitter.com/deadfrog82 Nicholas Olek

so can we overclock yet
- http://www.facebook.com/tbbutler Timothy Brian Butler
  
  someone answer this guy cause i got same question
UnknownZ13

Hey Kellex, I was just told by one of my bodega that work in Verizon that They have something they're using to scan the devices ota to look for specific kernels on your device and if they're not there. Crash lol! What do you things about that?
- Rizzidy
  
  Sounds like a complete load of crap.
Hogasswildmc

I don't want to root until we get a 2.2 distro for the DX. Anyone seen a build for it yet? I got really spoiled with 2.2 on my first Droid. Now my daughter is rocking 2.2 and I'm stuck on crappy 2.1 with motoblur.
n00b

Hi, smartphone newbie here. Just got my DX last week. Could someone recommend a guide that can explain some of the things that can be done on a rooted droid?
- Fawzi94
  
  Kellex has an entire rooting guide that also lays out the benefits….just click on the big rooting guide button that is to the right of the blog posts.
http://www.facebook.com/people/Josue-Aristy/540455542 Josue Aristy

lol, I knew all the time, but now I want to install custom roms
Cody

Been working on this for an hour and half now, finally got it done. Removed some bloat, installed SetCPU more or less just for the underclock on screen off. This works, it just takes some time and patience. At least it did for me… =P
http://www.facebook.com/ewhitaker Eric Whitaker

No comes the tough part. Bootloader DUN DUN DUN……………
John

Ahaha this is sick newsss!!! Gonna be a great day!!!!
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=25419359 James De Angelis

Does this mean that we can get around the hdmi output limitations?
- mwaychoff
  
  That's what im hoping for, straight HDMI out from the phone no matter what you're doing on it.
Xtremenoel

All we need now, is ONE CLICK root like unrevoked and we'll be good! cant lie, the process seems a little overwhelming =/ but all in due time i guess!! We have root, so anything is possible!
- JCarroll
  
  Not as hard as it looks. Just ask questions if you get stuck. First time rooting and it took about 15 minutes.
Mps623

how do we return back to factory, or how to we remove root? is it possible as of yet?
Tkc122

I bet he was high when he rooted the phone.

he woke up the next morning he was like 'wtf did i just do?!'
ScallopShoes

Took long enough… 6 days geez. I was getting impatient.
ajavgeek

I was kind a not in favor of Linux till Ubuntu came out. One of the best thing that happened to Linux world. If you are coming from Windows, Ubuntu Desktop edition will be very close to it w/o Linux complication.

I can see why regular user will run away if there is not enough support. But Ubuntu is for sure great to use. I have one of my work Desktop using Ubuntu and works like charm….
http://www.facebook.com/people/Travis-Royer/100000358962998 Travis Royer

Did anybody else press the “hallelujah” instant button? I know I freakin did!
DX Baby!

Question….once you root….you do not get Verizon OTA udates..right?
- Legacy23
  
  I'm pretty sure we still do…simply rooting does disable OTA updates….custom roms do that
  - PyroHoltz
    
    I think you meant to write, “…simply rooting DOESN”T disable OTA updates…”
    
    Just keeping you honest, haha.
http://profiles.yahoo.com/u/WLJ7ZQQXMDVQ3RNYF3VW65HJ5M Jason

Now getting around the locked bootloader would be a major achievement! Good job nonetheless
RevolutionX

So how long before we see a wifi tethering app hit the ROOT NATION??
- ajavgeek
  
  You can always try this one on DX
  http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/
  
  I am using this on D1 and works great.
  - Legacy23
    
    Yup works like a charm for me
  - RevolutionX
    
    I had this on my rooted D1 and I loved it. Curious as to when i will be available for my DX though.
- http://twitter.com/rweckhoff Bob Eckhoff
  
  I'm using Barnacle from the Market and it works flawlessly.
Aaron

I cant wait for a mode that doesnt require the SDK.

It WILL not set up on ANY pc that i try.
Tom

All those that didn't get the DX on launch must be kicking themselves now that its out of stock and could be as late as August to join the club
- Jbarb21
  
  My local WalMart still has the DX in stock……
  - http://twitter.com/cnpalmer75 Ben
    
    “My sister told me they had them at Walgreens.”
    - schex93
      
      haha i saw that
    - Droidzilla
      
      I don't care.
    - lvmydroid
      
      I need the white one. Can you wave the activation fee? Does it come with a case ?
      - ericsorensen
        
        I want the one with the bigger Geebees and the Whyfies
Nölff, esq.

YESS!!! I'll buy one now that it can be rooted.
Legacy23

I've done it….and I can vouche for it….it's true we haz root!
- kellex
  
  Run into any issues?
  - Legacy23
    
    None at all….Just have to remember to put the phone in “PC Mode” when you connect it to the computer.
    
    *On a side note I sent you an email and didn't get a reply i've got some info for you if can email me back. TY.
  - http://smackbox.org Smackbox
    
    Windows 7, loading the adb drivers was a pain. I had to download ADB and copy the files from the post into the tools folder. I had to work within that folder to get it to load. After that it went well. ROOTED!
- sslayer22
  
  We has cheeseburger!
Mark Switzer

this may be a dumb question but….if i root my dx, will wi-fi tethering become free?? or will i still have to shell out a monthly fee
- Chris Nimon
  
  should be able to download wireless tether from market. wifi and bluetooth tethering.
- ajavgeek
  
  Try this one
  http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/
- skltr21
  
  its free when you root.
Head2077

wow i did the update and now my 7 home screensa are gone! HELP. instead of the lil home icon i got the phone, contact, cube, messaging, and browser icons and only 3 screens.
- Head2077
  
  nevermind it was launcherpro issue after i did the update and restarted the changes took effect. why would anyone want this change?
http://twitter.com/richardsonadm Adam Richardson

will this mean, IF we get custom roms that “Blur” can be removed or the option?
- Rodeojones000
  
  Just install LauncherPro and you'll get rid of Blur right now.
  - http://www.facebook.com/people/Joe-Erny/100000475533720 Joe Erny
    
    There are still things that moto has changed around in settings that changes from true google experience.
- Legacy23
  
  Yes….”if” we get custom roms they will most likely have “blur” removed and be optimized as well
- Jdstell
  
  Yes. Like was said before, just get launcherPro from the market. It will let you choose between Blur or LauncherPro for your home screens.
Chris Nimon

Chicago trip update: Didnt see much of the fanboys yesterday. They had to go to the aphole store to exchange their phone (for some reason). Then their “GPS” got them lost. Funny, my Droid took me straight there and even told me which lane to be in. That surprised me a bit. First time I had to actually rely on Google Nav. and it actually worked better than some of the dedicated gps's ive used. Big Phone discussion ensued and I was pleasantly surprised when the bigwigs expressed their disapproval of the iphone to the fanboys That was one of the best Droid moments ever. Heads dipped as if they just got grounded from playing with their friends. Lets see what today brings
- Flyinion
  
  LOL yeah the GPS works really well. It was one of the main reasons I bought my D1 since I wanted a GPS but I wanted to get a smart phone as well. There's still some things I'd like to see it be able to do, but it IS still in “beta” so I'll give it some time.
- kellex
  
  Classic.
  
  Was with some friends last night and one of them had a i*hone 4. Was so tempted to say “can i hold it!” just to deathgrip that baby.
Maizekid

Give me the ability of custom roms or give me death.
supermiah

Just to be clear…doesn't the bootloader still have to be unlocked for like froyo (custom roms) to be put on it?
- http://www.myspace.com/abrielband Tim-o-tato
  
  Yes…
  - Chris Nimon
    
    at least we can use those root required apps, like wireless tethering
  - supermiah
    
    And isn't that more of a daunting task then the root access?
    - http://www.myspace.com/abrielband Tim-o-tato
      
      Very much so…
Football4lifeson

Kellex have you rooted your DX using the process listed by Birdman? (I only do stuff that you say works as DL is the most trustworthy android site on the web.)
- kellex
  
  Just woke up, looking into it now.
Xtremenoel

Kellex- Do I smell a video tutorial please???? =)
- kellex
  
  Hah possibly, once I wake up and process all of this.
El El Kool J

Well now the X is alot more appealing to me. Custom ROM's are next please.. I'll hold on to my D1 for now maybe oh and the survey of what phone reader have.. wow to the X 25% 1 week of life and it beats out the Dinc.. WOW..
Heather

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i get this text message while texting with one contact, i cant figure out why. Anyone?
Br_d

Wouldn't this prevent OTA updates? Why would you want root if it prevented you from getting froyo?
- kellex
  
  It's only custom recoveries that block OTA updates. Just having root shouldnt block it.
  - El El Kool J
    
    Update will still come thru, but Update might cause some issue though if you are rooted.. Im sure its code is written to work with 2.1 for root access. But i could be wrong..
    - tonytbone7883
      
      won't the OTA upgrade remove root access? ???
djenks24

Nice way to wake up!!! Bring on the Roms. How many days until we get a ROM? Any guesses?
- El El Kool J
  
  Remember ROOTING and installing CUSTOM ROMS are different. bootloader needs to be cracked for those custom roms to be installed. Attaining root access usually is easier. Milestones rooted (no custom rom!)
- Mrpicolas
  
  Remember that this uses the same bootloader the milestone does and its been 8 months and still no custom roms but with the x being in the USA expect development to pick up a 100 fold on getting the bootloader cracked
  - El El Kool J
    
    that is correct Mrpicolas.. If that milestone was stateside we would of had custom roms on it long time ago.. so don't worry X owners..
Chris Nimon

Awesome. I will definitely be joining the DX team now.
Kevin

w00t!
kulz

ok…but what about the NAND? can't have the full android experience if you can't flash roms~! >:O

SOMEONE PLEASE UNLOCK THAT SON OF A B….
http://www.myspace.com/abrielband Tim-o-tato

This is one small step for Droid….One GIANT leap for Droidkind!
- tkc122
  
  rec waaaarzzz! lol
- 1bad69z28
  
  We are talking a Leap or a Hop Skip and a Jump LOL Cool X is Rooted, let the rooting begin LOL
palomosan

That was fast, faster than the Incredible which it took forever.
http://smackbox.org Smackbox

UGH the instructions use windows! lol trying it with Windows 7 and its a little shaky since it picked up a driver and loaded it automatically. Yes, even us Linux users have to break down and use the Windows sometimes. Loading ADB drivers now!……..
- Tony
  
  I never understood why people even bother to use Linux. Can you list a few reasons? (Not being sarcastic)
  - http://twitter.com/dwonderly David Wonderly
    
    Not being sarcastic back but for the openness of it… what do you think runs android os??
    - Tony
      
      Oh I know that Android is a Linux based OS. But I can see how it is more applicable to a phone type device. But when people are adamant about using it as a PC OS is where I start wondering. My last experience with Linux proved to be troublesome as there were command prompts out the ass for damn near everything.
      - http://smackbox.org Smackbox
        
        Try using Ubuntu or Linux Mint 9. Time have changed alot over the years. Its a whole lot easier to switch over. Or to just use something different.
      - Tony
        
        It seems like somehow there is a great deal of functionality missing from a Linux system as opposed to a windows system. If it does grow in popularity to rival windows you can bet your ass there will be viruses as well.
      - http://smackbox.org Smackbox
        
        Maybe? but i seriously doubt it. Its just a better design. I been in the It industry a long time over 12 years and I will tell you its a big difference in design. But anything is possible, If you can root a phone running Linux you can root a computer running Linux! A computer is only as secure as where you keep it!
      - Tony
        
        I'd probably just try it for kicks. My main comp will probably remain a PC. I like PC games a lot. But it seems fun and I like the idea behind it. But I still sort of don't trust something so open.
      - http://twitter.com/dwonderly David Wonderly
        
        Not trust something open? Open source just means that people don't hijack backdoors. The security in Linux is second to none. Apache servers, google… Most web stuff is open source. As for Viruses on linux, because to run anything that could harm your system requires permission, you have to give access via a password every time. This is why viruses wont work. Also, by default ports in Linux are close till you give permission to open them. This is why port sniffers have a hard time with linux.
        
        Long story short, Linux default security is very tight and because of the permissions it is hard to allow a virus to run. The fact that it is open source means when a problem is found anyone can fix it. Makes it nice not to have to wait for a service pack to fix issues.
  - http://smackbox.org Smackbox
    
    Oh god Tony, We have to have a sit down now! There is so many reasons! go to http://www.whylinuxisbetter.net/ for a start. But some of my reasons are….Security, flexibility, Open source, scalability, stability…. and the list goes on. The reason people use Windows is because it was marketed very well and its 95% of the market. Think of Linux as Android (since android is a form of Linux). Why do we love Android? why don't we just use the iPhone? It has been here longer? It's kinda the same thing you know what I mean? We love Android because of the freedom it gives us to do what we want! Opensource, Sharing and learning….ok we can talk later more if you like…LOL
    - http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=505682534 Leon J Kennedy
      
      Is it easy to set up the computer running Linux to play all PC games?
      - http://smackbox.org Smackbox
        
        No, “PC” is noted as Windows games, so No It is not easy to play all, but it is not impossible. Its just not easy to do. It can be done but you need to have a little more experience.
  - http://www.facebook.com/people/John-Jablonski/1200654254 John Jablonski
    
    And without getting into philosophical arguments, there many other things I would rather spend money on than an OS for my computer. Happing running Mandriva 2010.1 with KDE 4.
  - ajavgeek
    
    I was kind a not in favor of Linux till Ubuntu came out. One of the best thing that happened to Linux world. If you are coming from Windows, Ubuntu Desktop edition will be very close to it w/o Linux complication.
    
    I can see why regular user will run away if there is not enough support. But Ubuntu is for sure great to use. I have one of my work Desktop using Ubuntu and works like charm….
- http://smackbox.org Smackbox
  
  ROOTED!
- Badi95
  
  you can just download the android development kit for linux, it comes with an adb executable. much easier than using windows imho.
  - http://smackbox.org Smackbox
    
    yea I did that already.. I rooted in win7 but since then I have loaded the linux dev kit and have been working on making a script. Also i have been removing apps and playing with all my root apps! I love root! Our phone our control! Thanks!
http://twitter.com/Japultra Jason Nguyen

Wooooo!!
fgonzo98

Darn…I was close with 8 days!
- kellex
  
  I think I said 9. Damn! Part of me wanted to say “tomorrow” but that was just too risky. -1 Me.
Kevin Butler

I have a quick question.. I'm new to droid. But if I root my Droid x can I remove motoblur and just use stock android??
- http://www.johnpariah.wordpress.com/ JP the Droid King
  
  you can remove motoblur by simply installing Launcher Pro……
  
  and by remove, I mean disable and hide in the corner where nobody will hear its screams…
  - kellex
    
    JP is exactly right.
    - Kevin Butler
      
      Thank you. I was on the fence of the droid x. But I wanted stock droid. I wonder if i should just wait for the new ones in november or december
      - tonytbone7883
        
        I'm looking forward to a 2GHz MOTO-Droid X running 2.2 froyo and a HD camera and screen. 32GB sd installed and 16BG memory. YEAH!!!
    - http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=505682534 Leon J Kennedy
      
      It's what I use.
El El Kool J

KELLEX.. You lost.. I remember you posting 9 days…lol.. great job Birdman.. by the way love your CD…lol
- kellex
  
  I sooooo lost.
  - Mrpicolas
    
    But really you win More readers Will come to droid life for instructions on this
  - http://www.facebook.com/people/Shane-Boddie/100000596311988 Shane Boddie
    
    But that's a good thing. Now les slap a ROM on this motha
JosueD

1st
- http://twitter.com/TonyG916 Tony Garza
  
  lol
  - Jdstell
    
    It's funny how people rush to write that were first, then come back a couple minutes later to write something intelligent.
http://twitter.com/TonyG916 Tony Garza

that was fast…

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