yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Motorola Droid X2] skwoodwiva:
I have it on my pc but uploaders are crap now. I tried multiupload bombs. Zshared bombs. http://www.filehosting.org/ bombs. Its 840MB! Full of bloat. Let me know who to try.

Edit I got linked one to work. It will take all day. Will post soon
[Motorola Droid X2] ztotherad:
hey guys, I found this on Atrix 2 forum and I believe it helped them root their 2.3.6 update.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1296916

just follow everything that is posted on that forum, I can't test it seeing as I have an Droid X2 that has just reached 2.3.5.
[Motorola Droid X2] skwoodwiva:
BOMB BOMB BOMB on the upload.
[Motorola Droid X2] DarkFalconX:
Hotfile? RapidShare?

---------- Post added at 07:17 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:08 PM ----------

No dice. I spent a large part of the weekend scouring the net for methods that have worked on other Moto devices that now have 2.3.6 (including the Atrix) and nothing worked. Most all of them utilized ZergRush, which I have determined does not work at all. Hellions with blue flames every time. :mad:
[Motorola Droid X2] ztotherad:
damn, i was hoping i was trying to help
[Motorola Droid X2] skwoodwiva:
DarkFalconX

Trying RS now.

It says 5 Hrs to go
[Motorola Droid X2] DarkFalconX:
Did it work? I have found that RS is the most stable one, at least for downloads. Here's hoping it holds true for uploads too. What kind of connection are you using? 5 hours sure seems like a long time for 800mb.
[Motorola Droid X2] skwoodwiva:
https://rapidshare.com/files/385478...0.25-111011-release-keys-signed-ntelos-US.sbf

:):D:cool::p;):eek:
[Motorola Droid X2] iceman99393:
Where did you get the sbf for ntelos? Actual site or you made this yourself?
[Motorola Droid X2] skwoodwiva:
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=20637147&postcount=1

Orig thread now a bad link
[Motorola Droid X2] clcrawl:
Sometimes I just drink at night and cry on my phone, that doesn't seem to root it either. If anyone ever does find a way to root this, I will send them a case of beer, presuming they are of age ... ok well maybe I won't do that for fear of going to jail but I'd send flowers or something.
[Motorola Droid X2] mettercomputers:
I hope some can get us root on this I was doing great on my Alltel Milestone X until yesterday when I finally broke down and let it install the Ginerbread OTA and it borked My X went to Alltel store they had no X's in stock so they Replaced with Milestone X2 and damn if it was not on 2.3.6 already. I will say it is much faster but I need root for some of my appz. Will be watching and hoping for root solution soon here is what mine says

System Version 45.0.43.M867.ACG.en.US

Baseband N_03.13.56P

Kernel 2.6.32.9-00011-gbc368b9mcbk83@il93lnxdroid08#2
[Motorola Droid X2] Furioustylez:
Bogus!

Sent from my DROID X2 which I'm about to introduce him

to my friend Mr. Sledge hammer. ☞ ▓
[Motorola Droid X2] king..kranium:
Um I'm not real educated on this phone but why can u not temp root then flash a pre rooted rom?
[Motorola Droid X2] DarkFalconX:
Thanks! Now the long download begins over hotel "high speed" wifi...

Fingers crossed this doesn't kick back the same error as the VZ 2.3.3 and 2.34 did.

In case anyone is wondering, I am attempting to use a method of flashing this file that preserves the baseband, so carrier settings are left as-is. I just hope the bootloader doesn't reject the file.

---------- Post added at 07:29 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:26 PM ----------

If you can figure out how to temp root it, please do share with the rest of us! :D That's the problem... we have yet to find anything that will give us any sort of root at all on these 2.3.6 X2s.
[Motorola Droid X2] twobrare:
I can say this about the ntelos sbf... I had it the update happened and now I can not sbf back.... darn it....
[Motorola Droid X2] Sippi4x4man:
Motorola released a 2.3.6 OTA for the Motorola Atrix. They are in the same position that we are in. If the Atrix users flash the OTA they loose root and there isn't a current direct root method available yet. Hopefully they will come up with something soon

http://www.xda-developers.com/andro...ad-ota-update-available-for-motorola-atrix-2/

2.3.6 root for Atrix if anyone feels brave

http://briefmobile.com/motorola-atrix-4g-root
[Motorola Droid X2] pmassey31545:
I actually started this process and got scared when it said it was about to start writing Blah, blah, blah. Chickened out.
[Motorola Droid X2] twobrare:
I did try this root method for the ATRIX. But it can not complete. It stops at some point saying invalid command.
[Motorola Droid X2] twobrare:
I tried it again. It gets stuck at the same spot. I load the image in the phone but when it comes to /preinstall/dosu it says: not found. So whatever the image was suppose to do it does not.

Thank you for trying though. We can find it as long as we kee trying
[Motorola Droid X2] DarkFalconX:
SUCCESS!!!!!!

This method works! There are only 2 differences in the commands (indicated in red):

Obtain the necessary files from the Atrix 2.3.6 link above

Extract the ADB-Fastboot package and root image to your C:\ Drive under a new folder titled “root”

Put your device into Fastboot mode: – Turn off your device. – Hold down the power button and downward volume button until you see “Fastboot” on your screen – Push the upward volume button

Connect your phone via USB cable. Allow Windows to install the new hardware if this is the first time you have used Fastboot mode.

Open your command prompt (Start >> run “cmd” >> enter)

Type the following commands

cd C:/root

fastboot flash preinstall root.img

fastboot reboot

Enable USB debugging (Settings >> Applications >> Debugging)

Type the following commands

adb shell

/preinstall/su

Allow Superuser access on the phone when prompted

Type the following commands

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

cp /preinstall/su /system/bin/su

chmod 6755 /system/bin/su

PATH=/system/bin:$PATH pm install /preinstall/Superuser.apk

:D:D:D:D:D:D Congratulations! You are rooted! :D:D:D:D:D:D
[Motorola Droid X2] Sippi4x4man:
updating my SDK and I'll give it a whirl

Edit: Using the command /preinstall/su I get the results Permission Denied. I don't even get the chance to allow access. Will reboot back into fastboot and try again

Edit 2: Found some more updates for AndroidSDK including some Motorola SDK add-ons for the X2. Will update those and try again. Still no luck as of yet.

Edit 3: Updating SDK didn't change anything. I downloaded and installed superuser from the market and tried again. It Worked! Rooted here!
[Motorola Droid X2] Travisdroidx2:
Congratulations on finally getting a root. I know you guys have been waiting for a long time.
[Motorola Droid X2] twobrare:
Can you please post links and a step by step guide on how you did it for us.... pretty please
[Motorola Droid X2] king..kranium:
I agree. Congrats and now I say... do something cool and send us a screenshot..
[Motorola Droid X2] Sippi4x4man:
Ive been trying to upload a screenshot for a while, none of them are working on my phone. Still trying....

Edit: I don't know if there is something wrong with the root files, but every screenshot app ive downloaded from the market does not work, 2 of them are giving me not rooted errors.....basic root checker app says I am rooted and all of my binary files have been updated. Other root apps such as Titanium Backup and Root explorer are working ok though...strange....
[Motorola Droid X2] twobrare:
Sorry, But I am rooted!!!!! If anyone is having a hard time keep trying to uninstall super user and reinstall it. It took me like 4 times. I restarted my device and I have perm root!!!!!!
[Motorola Droid X2] Sippi4x4man:
Here you go...
[Motorola Droid X2] clcrawl:
Dark,

You did this on your Milestone X2?
[Motorola Droid X2] clcrawl:
I can verify this worked for me, thanks much for posting this man!
[Motorola Droid X2] Sippi4x4man:
Moving on to bootstrap?
[Motorola Droid X2] fergie_cn:
This worked me also but I had to download superuser from the market first then follow the steps, and finally rooted :)
[Motorola Droid X2] 754boy:
Lemme get this correct........If I follow these steps, my 2.3.6 Milestone X2 will be rooted??
[Motorola Droid X2] DarkFalconX:
After a little experimentation, these are the steps I used to achieve root on mine. I have an X2 from Alltel with 2.3.6 pre-installed.

---------- Post added at 03:51 AM ---------- Previous post was at 03:22 AM ----------

These apps might depend on busybox. JRummy16 has an easy to use free busybox installer available in the Market.
[Motorola Droid X2] JGKC9AYC:
So all these commands are typed in through the pc while the phone is hooked up via the USB cable?

I've got an Alltel X2 as well with 2.3.6 pre-installed.
[Motorola Droid X2] twobrare:
Yes, that is correct. For Busybox it did install from the superuser. I had mine install when I typed in the first set of commands.

Now I am trying to find a new rom to use! I tried Eclipse 2.0.4 but the wifi does not work :(. This might be a new thread now.
[Motorola Droid X2] Sippi4x4man:
Yes
[Motorola Droid X2] Sippi4x4man:
@ king..kranium Hell yea.. know any decent Roms?. U guys been so busy trying to root what's next?

I would recommend staying off a custom rom unless you have a SBF file specific to your carrier that you can revert to, otherwise you risk making an expensive paper weight
[Motorola Droid X2] skwoodwiva:
While not as bulletproof as a sbf, ReRecovery is worth flashing after you do anything could trash your bootstrap. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1426062

Also see Mx2 user advice in post 3.
[Motorola Droid X2] 754boy:
I did it! Yay, root access :)
[Motorola Droid X2] pmassey31545:
Okay. Maybe I'm just too much of a noobie. But mine will not get past the /preinstall/su. It says 'Permission Denied' even after I install Super User. Ideas?

EDIT:

I went back through ALL the steps after installing Superuser from the market and BOOM!! Root is here. Woot woot!!!
[Motorola Droid X2] Sippi4x4man:
I had the exact same problem, glad you got it working
[Motorola Droid X2] 754boy:
Ok, now that we have root, whats next? I'm a noob to this device and I don't want to screw anything up.
[Motorola Droid X2] pmassey31545:
Well, I know what I wanted it for primarily. But you can now install Titanium, ROM Manager, and other apps that require root access. Now I just need to figure out how to get the wireless router working. Something about kernel blah blah.
[Motorola Droid X2] skwoodwiva:
Do not use Rom mgr. They do not say so and it beats the HELL OUT OF ME WHY THEY SHOW A "5.0.2.5" RECOV ZIP ON THEIR DOWNLOAD PAGE THAT WILL NEVER WORK (RANT OFF :D ).

We have our own Bootstrap-charge mode assisted. Same as used on the locked bootloader Atrix and Photon.
[Motorola Droid X2] twobrare:
There is an app called wireless tether that you can download from the market to get the hotspot stuff working. It works well.

Do not use ROM MANAGER THAT WILL RUIN YOUR PHONE.
[Motorola Droid X2] JGKC9AYC:
Hmmmm.

Well, I think i'm rooted.

I downloaded superuser & installed it first, went through all the steps & got some kind of error message at the end. Something about something already existing.

After that, I saw the "#" sign at the top of the screen on the phone & it said something about needing updated & tap to update, which I did.

I then downloaded root explorer & was asked if I wanted to allow it superuser access which I did.

Am I rooted?
[Motorola Droid X2] Sippi4x4man:
You are getting an error message at the end because it is attempting to put superuser.apk on your phone and it is already there. The # messages that you are getting is most likely a notification from the superuser app wanting you to update the binary files. If you are not sure you are rooted, download the Basic Root Checker app on the market, it is free. It will tell you if you are rooted or not.
[Motorola Droid X2] pmassey31545:
OK on the ROM Manager. But the wireless tether will not work.

----No Access Control!

Sorry, but your kernel does not have all the necessary features for the Access Control feature of this application. Access Control will be disabled.----

And it will try to connect but never will. I have run this same app on several phones and installed it on about 15 for other people. Is it something with the phone or OS itself????
[Motorola Droid X2] robocuff:
If it doesn't connect it's not because of the no access control error. As far as I've been able to determine, it just means that you can't have it be password protected. Our kernel doesn't support that feature of the program. So, you just end up with an open network. I've used the app many times in the past. It works fine. Even with the error message. What are you trying to tether to it? The app creates an adhoc wireless network. Some devices don't support that type of connection.
[Motorola Droid X2] skigill:
Anyone have a link to the recovery file?
[Motorola Droid X2] twobrare:
I tried using Wireless tether and I got the same error. I tried another program that did work from the market. its called Barnacle Wifi tether. It creates an adhoc connection. You can select it to be encrypted. Some times there is an error where you have to turn your wifi on and off to reset it. But it seems to be working pretty solid I am on it right now.

Try that one. It is working for me right now.
[Motorola Droid X2] twobrare:
The Recovery file is going to be attached to post. This is one for the droid x2 but does work for the milestone x2. If you are looking at putting custom roms on your device remember to NANDROID a back up it can save your device.

To install recovery file:

1. Put it on your SD card

2. Make sure you have unknown applications able to install

Menu-->settings-->applications--> check box.

3. Select file manager app

4. go to location of apk and then install.

5. Follow directions in program.
[Motorola Droid X2] skwoodwiva:
Do you guys have an SBF file to save you when the rom flash or data wipe trashes your bootstrap? Then you boot the new rom and it bombs? Our BSR is very fragile.
[Motorola Droid X2] 754boy:
I don't have one. Are they carrier or device specific?
[Motorola Droid X2] skwoodwiva:
Ours is. VZW. IDNK about the smaller ones. Anyway use ReRecovery as you risk a soft brick. Read my OP http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1426062
[Motorola Droid X2] manibengood:
Worked for me

I was able to get the root to work on the first try. I still had Superuser installed from the last root (2.3.5). I am using a ACS Moto Milestone X2. I have never been able to get the bootstrap to work. I am going to attempt to the new CWR bootstrap.
[Motorola Droid X2] king..kranium:
Just remember to please post results for informational purposes.
[Motorola Droid X2] pmassey31545:
I tried another computer and it worked with each app (Barnacle and Wifi_tether) so it is my computer. on't feel like haggling with it and a reformat is due so..........off I go. Reformat time. If it don't work after that, well, I'll figure it out then. :D
[Motorola Droid X2] pmassey31545:
This might be another discussion, but my tether apps work great on ANY other device, but my newly reformatted computer will not connect. I have connected other laptops, and other Android phones, but not my Alienware beast-which I have connected thaousands of times before with the same apps. Whats the freaking deal???
[Motorola Droid X2] skwoodwiva:
manibengood

There is no new one, its all mods of the same one that twobrare posted. Post your phone info page please. You could cut and paste the files for ReRecovery w/o having to install the apk beforehand. That is worth a try. All the files are in the zReRecoveryDX2.zip and set perms as needed.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1426062

DL	zReRecovery.Dx2.PI.notice.v3.zip

You need Root Explorer

Extract all and paste 8 files (not the folders) to the same folders in your root dir (not the dir: root that is always empty) that you found them in the zip.

1)paste to /preinstall: the 5 files and set perms to all-rwxrwxrwx but adbd: rw-rw-rw-.

2)Change charge_only_mode (not the .bin file-leave that alone) ( your original in system/bin) to .bak. Then paste the 2 /system/bin files. Set perms to all- rwxrwxrwx

3)Then .recovery_mode goes in /data. Set perms to rw-rw-rw-. Power off and Plug in. CWR

Ignore the meta-inf file.

Edit Are you 1) installing apk 2) installing recovery 3) setting recovery mode AND using the power adapter not the usb data cable to usb?
[Motorola Droid X2] 754boy:
Hmmm.....that gave me a headache lol. Could someone explain that in noob terminology? It sounded important if I ever want to flash another rom. But it sounded scary too lol.
[Motorola Droid X2] skwoodwiva:
754boy Did you read post 2 in the link above?

Edit

Our/your bootloader is locked. So our bootstrap tricks our phone via the "charging while off" process. Key elements of the "hijack" are in both /system (which gets overwritten by a rom) and /data (needs to be cleared/wiped in a rom flash ). So our bsr is delicate.

IF YOU MESS UP YOU WILL NEED AN SBF FILE.

If you use ReRecovery wisely it could save you in all cases.
[Motorola Droid X2] robocuff:
Whenever you flash a rom that requires you to wipe data, you will lose your bootstrap recovery. So, if you restart the phone and it bootloops, you have no way of getting back into the bootstrap recovery (it's not there anymore). With re-recovery, you can install your rom (or whatever it is you want to flash), then, before rebooting, flash the re-recovery. Then if it bootloops you can just remove the battery, put it back in, then plug the phone into a wall charger and the phone will boot into the bootstrap recovery. From there you can restore a nandroid or try flashing the rom again or what have you.

Just remember to always flash the re-recovery after wiping and installing your rom and before restarting your phone.
[Motorola Droid X2] getsuei:
Having an issue in the commands

I have a milestone x2, I think that's what most people have in this thread...

1. I downloaded all the files into a root folder on the C drive

2. Put the phone in fastboot mode, hit the up volume button, phone says starting fast boot protocol support.

3. Plugged the phone in, got an error message windows did not install the nessacary drivers the first time, so I plugged it in with a normal boot, drivers installed

4. Repeat steps 1-3, open cmd, open root, typed fastboot flash preinstall root.img

says < waiting for device > and just sits there

I have tried about 4 times now and it gets hung up at the same spot. I tried with superuser installed and without. any help would be greatly appreciated. :)

It might have something to do with the drivers, but I could not find any information on fastboot drivers, I am pretty sure I have them downloaded, but not sure they were installed.
[Motorola Droid X2] 754boy:
I got you covered. Mine didn't install fastboot drivers either. So what you have to do is manually install the driver. Put phone in fastboot mode again and plug it to PC. Go to device manager and click on Fastboot, should have a yellow triangle besides it indicating an error. When menu pops up, it should tell you that no drivers are installed.

Click update driver......then Browse my computer......Then let me Pick from list.......then Android Phone.....then Android Bootloader Interface. Windows will then do it's magic and you'll be able to attempt rooting.
[Motorola Droid X2] manibengood:
Skiwoodwiva:

I was able to get bootstrap to work on my Milestone X2

Android version: 2.3.6

Kernel version: 2.6.32.9-00011-gbc368b9 mcbk83@il93lnxdroid08 #2

Build Number: 45.0.43

Baseband version: N_03.13.56P

System version: 45.0.43.Mb867.ACG.en.US

I downloaded zReRecovery.Dx2.PI.notice.v3.zip and placed it on my sdcard I instlalled the MOTODX2_Bootstrap-CM7-signed.apk. I followed the steps that have been given for installing bootstrap on phone. Once in the CM7 recovery app I "installed recovery" Su was granted permission. Install ok. but I did not hit "recovery mode". I then exited out of that and went to ROM manager and "flash clockworkMod recovery for the DX2. I powered down the phone and took the battery out. I then plugged the phone into the wall by way of USB cable.The phone powered back up on it own but went into CWR. I was able to make a nandroid back up to my SDcard. I did not try to flash a ROM because I have not decided on which one to go with yet.

Bootstrap instruction that worked on my Milestone X2 2.3.6

-download both the zReRecovery.Dx2.PI.notice.v3.zip and the MOTODX2_Bootstrap-CM7-signed.apk

-install the MOTODX2_Bootstrap-CM7-signed.apk to phone

-in the CM7 recovery app "install recovery", grant SU permission, Install OK

- DO NOT PRESS "recovery mode"

-go to ROM Manager and "Flash ClockworkMod Recovery" for the DX2

-power phone down and take out the battery.

-plug USB cable into wall outlet and phone.

viola phone will go into CWR where you can make a backup or presumably flash new ROM. As stated above I have yet to decide upon a ROM.
[Motorola Droid X2] twobrare:
Also make sure that you have the recent drivers downloaded and installed for the phone. If you do not have these then we can put them up here for you.
[Motorola Droid X2] skwoodwiva:
Man you are MIXING IT UP!!!

You say you used zReRecoverydx2.zip but I don't see how?? It is flashed from cwr.

Is ROM manager just confusing the issue? It does nothing on the Dx2 anyway.

The CM7apk may be what worked.

I am lost.

edit

Did you paste the files from RR? As in my reply to you?
[Motorola Droid X2] getsuei:
It appears I may not have the drivers I went to the url (cannot post it, but it was the one in the post) and downloaded everything there but when I point windows to the folder with these files in it, it says the drivers cannot be found. Not sure if any of these files are the driver or not.
[Motorola Droid X2] robocuff:
Have you tried the ones here? If that's what you downloaded, you need to install them like any other windows program. Double click the file you downloaded and it will install the drivers.
[Motorola Droid X2] manibengood:
I never said that I used ReRecovery.zip. I just said that I had it on my sdcard. I never once went into my preinstall or any file on my phone! I usually use ES file explorer and during this procedure I never once had to go into it. I am sorry that what worked for me is upsetting you so. Can I explain what worked for me? No, but they say there is more than one way to skin a cat.
[Motorola Droid X2] skwoodwiva:
manibengood

I meant no offence. Good that you did it. I did always think that the cm7 apk might work on a non-2nd init rom as stock blur is.

Edit I am stumped as to how you enabled the recovery mode. It could have been RM what version of recovery does it say you are on?
[Motorola Droid X2] skwoodwiva:
Miui for you guys

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1494664
[Motorola Droid X2] getsuei:
ROOT!

Thank you to everyone, from the bottom of my rooted and tethered phone!:D
[Motorola Droid X2] manibengood:
When I flash in ROM manager it says I am flashing version 5.0.0.0.6 I think. There might be one to many zeroes. When I power down and go into recovery the menu is green and it says version "Droid x2 Gfan 2.5.1.8.

---------- Post added at 11:28 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:13 PM ----------

Can i not use eclipse our Cm7? I really want to keep my camera, camcorder, and HDMI function. From what i read on the MIUI thread camera is kinda buggy and HDMI is still a no go. Since i can go into recovery and flash shouldn't i be able to use any Rom?
[Motorola Droid X2] JGKC9AYC:
I'm kind of confused here.

We're not really rooting this phone per se? Just kind of bypassing the bootstrap?

If something gets buggered up with the phone one will just plug it into the wall to charge & power it on while pressing the volume button in order to put it back to "normal"?