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[Motorola Droid X2] Lrs121:
As for the linux thing its pretty simple you can even run it on windows using the cygwin terminal program if you wanted too. i have yet to get the live cd with it packaged on so you can just boot your computer with it and run the program pointing it to the sbf you want. for the sbf the only reason we have the ntelos one is thats the only one that was allowed to be leaked. every carrier has their own sbf but theyve never been willing to leak them. i know theyll flash you phone with it but it highly unlikely theyll give you the sbf.
[Motorola Droid X2] pmassey31545:
You are correct my friend. I actually went in and told them what I did to get it going and asked them if they could flash it. They are totally clueless-I just thought I was. The guy didn't even know what I was talking about. He said all do is a factory restore and that's what he was calling a flash. Oh well, another day or 2 and I'll have a new one.
[Motorola Droid X2] Lrs121:
Yep even at my carriers store the techs have little idea what an sbf and flashing truely is, except maybe one guy, and theres only one guy at the district office who even has the sbf for my phone. so they keep those locked down like theyre something top secret. when those of us who have been screwing with motorola phones have known about them for along time. even i knew about them back when the original razr (non android) came out. Oh well thanks for trying though.
[Motorola Droid X2] grizzlayleslay:
Milestone X2 owner here. I use a regional carrier called Cellcom for my phone. This guide for rooting it worked PERFECTLY. I can use wireless tethering, memory optimization, everything.

Thank you for figuring this out and posting it. I cannot believe the hoops I've had to go through with this phone to get it to root (to say NOTHING of trying to do a custom ROM, which isn't working at all). But for now, 2.3.6 works nicely when rooted :D
[Motorola Droid X2] Lrs121:
Glad to hear that it worked for you. Make sure you use the roms modified for the mx2 which are usually found on their respective threads.
[Motorola Droid X2] grizzlayleslay:
Tried the dzk rom, no luck.

I considered your modded dzk rom, and the error messages you got terrified me.
[Motorola Droid X2] Lrs121:
that's my attempt to unlock to boot loader the rom is fine just has the errors that's dx2 has. I really need to seperate the two into different threads
[Motorola Droid X2] grizzlayleslay:
Ah, I understand. I can't post in your official thread, so I'll just say it here. I've flashed your ROM onto my phone and it works great! Only issue besides the obvious is the battery showing incorrect discharging values. I thank you again for your contributions to customizing the Milestone X2 :D
[Motorola Droid X2] Lrs121:
its Dragonzkiller that deserves all the thanks i just remove the kernel checks so itll install on our phones
[Motorola Droid X2] grizzlayleslay:
Haha, to an extent you DO deserve at least a tiny bit of credit, because dzk hasn't offered a version for MX2 users that removes the kernel checks. And as it turns out, there was no battery issue, just effective battery usage by CM10.
[Motorola Droid X2] Lrs121:
thats good
[Motorola Droid X2] grizzlayleslay:
I'm just going to throw this out there for MX2 users.

This root method works for 2.3.6.

If you're a derp like me, who was running CM10, and tried using this root method while on CM10, you will brick your phone, with no hope for return.

And if, like me, you're on Cellcom or anything NOT Ntelos, and you use the Ntelos SBF to restore the phone, your phone will roam. And you'll have to take it into the HQ of your cellphone provider and have them reflash the phone.

Don't be a derp.
[Motorola Droid X2] sd_shadow:
fyi, don't try running any root method, when you are already rooted
[Motorola Droid X2] grizzlayleslay:
Yep, don't try Inception-ing your phone.

The only reason why I did it is because I was running the AutoKiller memory program, and it believed I wasn't rooted. Even though I was running CM10. So yeah. Dumb.

Don't be dumb. You'll regret it with your phone.
[Motorola Droid X2] ashclepdia:
Lol

Sorry not laughing at YOU, just the situation :D

At least now you'll never make this mistake again!(I hope I hope Lol)

We've ALL done something that made us drink a big cup 'o DurpJuice before.

Heck, one time when I first started playing with supercharger and I was trying to uninstall it, I had no idea what /system/build.prop was and deleted it thinking that was just something extra that supercharge script added.

Then I rebooted....well, I guess I should say TRIED to reboot. It just sat at the M logo. That was the first time I Ever had to SBF. I was scared I killed it for good Lol. I didn't even have a computer, I had to go over my sisters house to use hers and fix it.

BTW, usually when an app thinks u aren't rooted, the main issues I've found that will fix that is updating busy box, and updating the SU binary. Just in case that ever helps you in the future, :D
[Motorola Droid X2] sd_shadow:
if you can't figure out how or what that means, let us know

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guess I will just post some more on that

for busybox, two busybox installers apps in the play store 1 by jrummy the other by Stephen, download one or both, then you will be able to see your busybox version and update

you may need to update to v1.20 first then you may be able to update to 1.20.1 or 1.20.2

for superuser binary, just open superuser

tap info tab, tap to check for updates
[Motorola Droid X2] grizzlayleslay:
Thanks, I will. For now I'm going to play it safe and just deal with unrooted 2.3.6 for now. My contract with my cell provider Cellcom ends in March, so once that concludes I'm free to pursue a new carrier. And at that point, this Milestone X2 will be my play thing.
[Motorola Droid X2] Lrs121:
Just so people know I've taken the time to develop a script that will walk you though the process of rooting and even runs the commands for you. I have had the time to up load the archives but in the meantime here's the linkhttp://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2059688 its my first extended script that's taken some time to write. I've also made multiple versions that will run on different OS's. Feel free to give feed back once the links are up.
[Motorola Droid X2] Booga Booga:
I'm also on cellcom with the MX2! If you have any questions about anything just let me know and I'd be glad to help ya bud!
[Motorola Droid X2] grizzlayleslay:
Haha, really? You and I are a rare breed.

The Stevens Point branch had the nerve to tell me that my ntelos-restored MX2 couldn't be re-flashed for Cellcom's version of 2.3.6 (and more or less scolded me for tinkering with my phone). I went to the HQ in De Pere and not only could they do it, they did it for free AND were incredibly nice about it without the needless guilt trip.

At the risk of going off topic...

You are incredibly resourceful, thank you! If only you could work together with dzk on getting an alpha 3 of CMOD 10!
[Motorola Droid X2] Lrs121:
Unfortunately scripting and developing for android are two different beasts. I've been trying to get into it but I have trouble spending time in front of my desktop (my only 64 bit machine) which is required to build anything grater then froyo. But I'm trying to split my attention between developing a kexec and a fully functional version of jelly bean. If not cm10. But I really need to get a 64 bit version laptop which is what I spend all my time on.
[Motorola Droid X2] grizzlayleslay:
Ah, understandable.
[Motorola Droid X2] Lrs121:
unfortunately such is the nature of the beast.
[Motorola Droid X2] redneck4cod:
omg it worked

ok i have been looking for a minuet but it was so easy and it worked thank you so much now does any know how to put the new ubuntu img on a x2??????
[Motorola Droid X2] Lrs121:
Not really possible for either types of Ubuntu. Both would require unlocked bootloaders and significant kernel modifications that aren't possible right now.
[Motorola Droid X2] cspiresucks:
Need help rooting a milestone x2 2.3.6 from c spire for a friend.

If someone could walk me through the process it would be greatly appreciated. I'm a samsung user and don't really know where to begin with the x2
[Motorola Droid X2] sd_shadow:
just use {Script} Moto Milestone X2 2.3.6 Root
[Motorola Droid X2] cspiresucks:
Ok thanks but which version do I use?

Sent From SCH-R760 rooted running jb 4.1.2
[Motorola Droid X2] sd_shadow:
follow instructions in post three
[Motorola Droid X2] gmstruck:
fastboot

Can't get phone into fastboot mode? It shows "starting rsd protocol support" and stays there until I disconnect battery? Help Please!

:confused:
[Motorola Droid X2] sd_shadow:
pull battery, hold volume down, reinsert battery, if phone does not start press power button, continue to hold volume down, when you see moto loge release power button, when you see fastboot release volume down button, press volume up once, you should see Starting Fastboot protocol support.

phone is now ready to flash.
[Motorola Droid X2] ashclepdia:
will the device boot at all?
[Motorola Droid X2] gmstruck:
fastboot

Do I have it connected to the computer at this point? How do I get to the moto fastboot flash?

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I can get to the fastboot now but my computer isn't recognizing the phone????
[Motorola Droid X2] sd_shadow:
that is almost always a drivers issue, see driver issues in my list

sd_shadow's [Collection] of Links for Droid X2
[Motorola Droid X2] gmstruck:
Thanks for you help! The phone has been successfully updated! (Rooted that is.....:fingers-crossed:

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Success, Phone has been successfully updated (rooted)! Thanks!

:good:
[Motorola Droid X2] gmstruck:
milestone x2 2.3.6

Phone rooted, Everything working. I have the full fox-fi and it is connecting......Internet is working......:

The only problem is I'm getting the error message 3g data link lost.......

Is there a way to solve this???:confused:

Thanks again in advance!
[Motorola Droid X2] gmstruck:
help!

Phone rooted, Everything working. I have the full fox-fi and it is connecting......Internet is working......:

The only problem is I'm getting the error message 3g data link lost.......

Is there a way to solve this???

Thanks again in advance!
[Motorola Droid X2] gmstruck:
help

Phone rooted, Everything working. I have the full fox-fi and it is connecting......Internet is working......:

The only problem is I'm getting the error message 3g data link lost.......

Is there a way to solve this???
[Motorola Droid X2] gmstruck:
root 2.3.6

Tried this method, Brand new phone,,,,,,,So how do I correct the notifications or get rid of the 3G Data link lost?

Does any one know???

Thanks:mad:
[Motorola Droid X2] Lrs121:
OK first off not everyone is available to respond to your questions all the time. Second the more mad you get and the more irritating the more likely you are to be ignored. Also we don't have enough info to provide help and this is not the thread for questions for things others than getting help with this rooting process. Got it? K, thanks.
[Motorola Droid X2] gmstruck:
No thanks!

Not the answer I was looking for....Got it!

I can also get mad at my situation as much as I want.

That has nothing to do with trying to get some help.

Have a good day!!!

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And by the way the rooting process led me to this error. So where else should I ask?
[Motorola Droid X2] sd_shadow:
very unlikely rooting caused that error, the changes made during rooting, just gives you access to system files and settings

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you only get that error, while trying to tether, or all the time?
[Motorola Droid X2] ashclepdia:
while the frustration at the situation is fully understandable, i still see no logs, no info from about phone section of device, what network you are on, screenshots of the issue, we need INFO and more details the better in order to even BEGIN to try and help.

but please don't sit there and act entitled to any help that can be provided. MANY of us are happy to help as much as possible, and while we don't mind irritation being shown, depending on how you word things it can come off as though you are mad at the fact that no one has replied to u fast enough, or that it is someone elses fault, and similar things that could cause a reaction as seen above.

don't take offense to this, just take a breath, and give as much detail as possible about the situation.

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have you tried Googling for "3g data link lost" error message Milestone X2?

(I'm assuming hopefully that you do have a Milestone X2 and not just a regular Droid X2 )

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here is something i found after running that thru Google, worth a shot for now until i have more time to look into this.

http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php/1769766-Ntelos-Milestone-X2-and-FoxFi

you might be able to do some other things with root access to stop whatever is killing the connection from running but I can't say for sure yet.
[Motorola Droid X2] gmstruck:
Thanks Shadow,

Sorry if it seemed like I was expecting anything from anyone, just mad at myself for trying this on (my son in laws) brand new (250.00) phone. He uses fox fi to connect to his play station and netflix. He didn't have any problems with his old samsung galaxie 2. Anyway, the only time I get this is when I try to connect to foxfi, who told me today that the milestone x2 is not even on there list. I ran the program to undo the root process and did a factory reset but still getting the same message. Alltel is his carrier. I may try to sell it. Maybe someone that knows what they are doing can fix it??? Thanks for getting back!
[Motorola Droid X2] ashclepdia:
try doing what the link i posted mentioned.

even tho they were on a different carrier, you very well could get the same results.

turn on FoxFi like you normally would.

when the error comes up, just leave it alone, from what that thread says it sounds like FoxFi will keep cycling and trying to establish the connection. and eventually after a few minutes the error will stop and it will connect.(I'm basing that on the few things i had found regarding this error and FoxFi with a milestone x2. so it's worth a shot)
[Motorola Droid X2] gmstruck:
Thanks ashclepdia

Also sent to The shadow

Sorry if it seemed like I was expecting anything from anyone, just mad at myself for trying this on (my son in laws) brand new (250.00) phone. He uses fox fi to connect to his play station and netflix. He didn't have any problems with his old samsung galaxie 2. He Just wanted to update and get a little better video on the phone. Anyway, the only time I get this is when I try to connect to foxfi, who told me today that the milestone x2 is not even on there list. I ran the program to undo the root process and did a factory reset but still getting the same message. Alltel is his carrier. I may try to sell it. Maybe someone that knows what they are doing can fix it???

It is the Alltel Milestone X2 android ver 2.3.6, system version 45.0.25 mb867 acg.en.US, build number 45.0.43.

Thanks for getting back!
[Motorola Droid X2] sd_shadow:
if the problem is root related, unrooting will not fix nor will a factory reset
[Motorola Droid X2] gmstruck:
Game set match

My son-in-law has de activated the phone and has gone back to his old phone.

If you know anyone that needs a new phone that can work on them he told me to list it on ebay.

Thanks for help!
[Motorola Droid X2] sd_shadow:
Doesn't sound like it has anything to do with root then.

don't use foxfi

there several other wifi tether apps

I never used tethered with my x2, so I'm not sure which ones.

what else did you do after rooting, remove any stock apps?
[Motorola Droid X2] ashclepdia:
honestly, i don't blame you(/your son in law) for that decision lol.

also, with what i was saying earlier, i didn't mean to make you feel as though you should be sorry. we just ALL know the frustrations of this device :eek:

especially now that it has aged a bit in the android world at this point and the forums have become pretty slow for it.

I'm pretty sure there was a similar issue to this people had back when trying to create a ROM for it.

I'm not certain, but i feel like i remember only being able to tether via USB with my ol X2.(and since you said the tether was mainly for xbox or ps3 i think you said, i know that's not very useful if it's the case...)

If you want a pretty damn near "worryless" device that will be in around the same price range as that one was maybe less at this point, but is still great on performance, go for the Galaxy Nexus if it will work on the carrier(you'll have to look that up)

this x2 is one finicky device IMHO

there might even be some other choices that are even newer for the same price range as the Gnex.
[Motorola Droid X2] DengekiMatsuko:
Hello, fellow rooters of this crazy phone.

I know it be a bit weird for me to post on this thread when it's been dead for about two months, but I really need some help with rooting my Milestone X2.

I followed every step that was posted on the first post and I keep getting this error once I get to the point on flashing the IMG file in command prompt:

unknown partition 'preinstall.img'
error: cannot determine image filename for 'preinstall.img'
[Motorola Droid X2] sd_shadow:
You changed the prompt to folder files are in?
[Motorola Droid X2] DengekiMatsuko:
Yes. It still gives me that same error.
[Motorola Droid X2] sd_shadow:
What is the name of folder?
[Motorola Droid X2] DengekiMatsuko:
atrix-4g-root
[Motorola Droid X2] sd_shadow:
Try changing to root

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And move it directly to c drive, so it will be c/root

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command prompt should start somthing like

c:\users\tom>

type

c/root

press enter

prompt should change to

c:\root>

type

moto-fastboot.exe flash preinstall preinstall.img

press enter
[Motorola Droid X2] DengekiMatsuko:
Well, seems I got it work. I forgot to put in the "preinstall" before the "preinstall.img". My bad...
[Motorola Droid X2] ashclepdia:
Just happy to see you've got it working

This device can sometimes be a PITA lol :D
[Motorola Droid X2] gmanfunk:
Cannot get my MX2 to root on Cellcom (WI.)

Hi all, I have been trying to get CM10 on to my aging but still loved Milestone X2 running 2.3.6. I love the durability of this phone as I threw it at a wall once and it went through the wall and survived (I my self, probably would have not).

Here is what I am doing step by step with the pics below too:

I get the phone to reboot. I prior have USB debugging checked and have the screen set to never sleep. I have MOTO 5.4.1 installed and "ABD DEVICE" popped up. I have Super User installed but when i open it up it says "bin(su) must be installed" with {Install} or {recovery install [HTC]} and when i do either I get "There was an error install...". I assume my problem is coming from Super User so I tried a different one and cannot get past reboot.

So I tried anyway and here is after phone reboot.

- phone reboots

- # notification which reads "Install Super User - su bin out of date"

- at update screen I get:

- d/l mani. - okay

- pars mani - okay

- latest ver. - 3.1.1

- check installed ver. - legacy

- so i click update and get:

- fixing db - okay

- unpack sutools - okay

- check current install path - fail!

I again assume this is all due to SuperUser outdated and unable to install?
[Motorola Droid X2] sd_shadow:
no that shouldn't matter, more likely because you already have superuser.

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after step 6

adb shell

/preinstall/su

did you get "On your phone you should see a prompt to Allow or Deny Superuser access, allow this."
[Motorola Droid X2] gmanfunk:
Thank you for the quick reply.

I did the above steps and did get the prompt for super user and it did have "always allow" checked. I have an app "root checker basic" and it says "this device does not have proper root access". And when I restart my phone the "#" comes up in the notification area and again with the "install superuser... there was an error..."

So in my command prompt, does everything look correct up to the "chmod 6775....no such file"?

Is it correct after <adb shell> to get >$ ?

Is my problem with the ".... no such file or directory"?

and sorry to be such a newb at this.
[Motorola Droid X2] sd_shadow:
no it should be #

maybe

no problem it's a little tricky, I need to recheck the process...

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try deleting superuser menu>Manage apps>downloaded superuser> uninstall>ok>ok

reinstall superuser

donot open superuser

edit:

if you still have command prompt open, close it

open command prompt

cd \root

adb shell

/preinstall/su

On your phone you should see a prompt to Allow or Deny Superuser access, allow this. Then execute the following commands (in the command prompt you should still have open)

mount -o rw,remount -t ext3 /dev/block/mmcblk0p12 /system

cp /preinstall/su /system/bin/su

chmod 6755 /system/bin/su

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see edit ^
[Motorola Droid X2] gmanfunk:
well, i tried it with out "installing" SU after running it from play. Below is what i got. I also ran the previous steps that you did not list as with out it I simply get "device not found". When I run it with out running super user i get "permission denied" when I try to root after failing to install SU I get the $ again.

I just did a factory restore and ran SU from play with out running. I will now attempt this whole thing again from scratch.

USB = PC MODE

SCREEN = ALWAYS ON

USB DEBUG = ON

RAN SU FROM PLAY (did not install or run after that)

will post how it goes (man i picked the wrong week to stop sniffing glue)

well, after reboot i get the "SU install" in the notification area but dont touch it

after typing " adb shell" I get the dollar sign in cmd

typing "/preinstall/su" gets me "permission denied"

now that was the SU from clockworkmod, going to try again with ChainsDD SU
[Motorola Droid X2] gmanfunk:
failed again

ok, restored phone to factory settings 2.3.6

install chainsDD DU

phone set to PC mode

USB debugging on

screen always on

see the pic below :( does it matter that I am on Cellcom system? What am I missing grrrr
[Motorola Droid X2] gmanfunk:
fresh start but same result of "no such file or directory"

it seems the "no such file or directory" is killing me here. see below with a fresh start again, all from scratch with the chanisDD SU
[Motorola Droid X2] sd_shadow:
try re downloading root files

http://www.mediafire.com/download/z8yb4acyjp08ahf/atrix-4g-moto-fastboot-win32.zip

or try Lrs121's {Script} Moto Milestone X2 2.3.6 Root

also could try re booting twice after flashing preinstall
[Motorola Droid X2] gmanfunk:
IM ROOTED. I was missing spaces

IM IN... IM IN. It was simply me missing a few spaces (see the pic below). I also found another link saying you need terminal from "grizzlayleslay" HERE, don't know if i needed it but i ran the root checker and it says i am rooted. now on to CM10 :D

I have 2 questions on CM10,

STEP 5 - what is NANDROID and how do I do it?

STEP 7 - GAPPS link says "file not found"

Sorry but I cannot post in that forum to ask yet :(
[Motorola Droid X2] sd_shadow:
nandroid is a complete backup of current system, not really needed if you just wiped data, if you had everything the way you like you can, create a nandrid and restore it later if you decide you do't like cm10

to create a nandroid follow Part 5: Creating the Nandroid/BSR Backup

links to gapps in my list think you want the 20121011 version