Videos: How to Root the DROID X

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We were contemplating doing our own videos for rooting the Droid X, but there are already a half dozen out there that are clear enough for everyone to handle.  We’ve picked 2 to help you out, one using the Android SDK/ADB and the other using Terminal Emulator.  If you struggled installing the SDK this morning through our post on how to take screenshots, you might want to choose the Terminal Emulator option.  Good luck!

Files needed:  droidxroot_v2.zip

How to root using ADB:

How to root using Terminal Emulator:

When finished, READ THIS SET OF WARNINGS.

Let us know any tips, issues or really anything involved in the process. Let’s make this as easy for everyone as we can!

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