Root has arrived for Droid X (Update: Video Added!)

[wuyanks]

Update 7/23 @4:31PM EST: Before rooting, you must consult the "Utlimate Wrong Doings" list. If not, you will brick your device. And we are not responsible for bricked Droid X's.

Update 7/22 @ 3:08PM EST: Video added (thanks to Rainabba over at Alldroid!)

Somewhere in the world a Motorola executive is cringing. Because no matter how protective corporations are of their phones, they are no match to the clever folks in the Android dev community. In less than one week since launch, the Droid X had succumbed to the community, and root was achieved. Thanks to Birdman and others, the root method has been simplified for the average user with some ADB knowledge, and is now fully available for consumption. Basically, you will be running a hacked script, and then pushing su and SuperUser.apk via ADB.

Check out this thread for specific instructions and necessary files: We haz Rootz!

Simple, right? Get going, Droid X enthusiasts! Now we must stress, this method in no way affects the encrypted (aka eFused, locked, explosive) bootloader, so as of now, custom ROMs and kernels are still unavailable. There is no ETA on a cracked bootloader, but I'm sure these guys are working very hard to do just that. But for now, enjoy your root. Get rid of some of that pesky bloatware that Motorola has so graciously installed for you. And show off su to your friends in terminal! Side note, Birdman is also working on the "Milestone" version of overclocking, expect that shortly!

Follow this thread for updates and support: We haz Rootz!

Follow Birdman for rooting/bootloader updates: http://stevenbird.info , @mrweeeedbirdman

Video Step-by-Step Tutorial by Rainabba (Alldroid.org):

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[Garemlin]

There are currently almost 4000 people viewing that thread. LOL And only 131 of them are members.

[Jaxidian]

This is absolutely amazingly awesomely good news!

[sphen22]

Good bye fluff apps!

[Dragon]

Is there a chance that this will brick the phone like it would when the droid was rooted?

[Sam]

Is there a chance that this will brick the phone like it would when the droid was rooted?

yes. a very good chance. if you aren't completely confident, don't try. there is no backup at this time.

[yurdle]

There are currently almost 4000 people viewing that thread. LOL And only 131 of them are members.

Need to be a member to get the files though :P so their member db probably went up quite a bit...

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[romanvail]

Is there a good way that anyone know of how to root the Droid X from a Mac?

I am new to Verizon and would love some help please.

[yurdle]

Is there a good way that anyone know of how to root the Droid X from a Mac?

I am new to Verizon and would love some help please.

I believe there is an android ask for mac that will include the adb command... use that its just about the same. But i believe you need a ./ infront of all the commands.

i'm on vacation right now, i do have access to my laptop and i can look at it through ubuntu. They should be the same commands... but if i get a chance and am up to it i'll try to give you a detailed list of instructions...

I haven't tried but may try googleing droid x root mac or something

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[romanvail]

Thank you... you can private message me the instructions whenever you get a chance. Totally understand your being on vacation... so rest, but if you can let me know about the Mac stuff. Sorta' hard to find for some reason.

-Roman