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[Motorola Droid Bionic] Virgo_Intacta:
Finally, I was able to finish rooting my Motorola Droid BIONIC XT875 with Safestrap ENABLED of course. My first choice of ROM was Kin3tix which took my phone back from 5.9.902 system software to 5.8.894 and I wasn't too find of Kin3tix. So I "flashed" Eclipse v2.2 as my next ROM which is wonderfully made and looking great. At booting, Eclipse's multicolor flipping fading tiles are nice. It's UI 3.0 screen is marvelous but the default apps seem to be a little bit like the iPhone's app design. Otherwise, the ECLIPSE ROM is superb. Another reason I was curious to give it a try was that I noticed on the poll score that 90 users or voters tried it, so I did too and am glad.

KEEP UP THE REMARKABLE WORK DEVELOPERS!!!

Thank you. You've got my support. :-)
[Motorola Droid Bionic] tinkrtoy:
How to format Emmc and /system?
[Motorola Droid Bionic] horibal:
Loving eclipse but...

I'm enjoying eclipse but am having issues with the google play store. Using safestrap I wipe cache, dalvik cache, format system, install eclipse 2.2, install gapps (have tried both the gb and ics versions) and restart. I'm able to access my gmail but when I start the play store it says "server error". What's the fix? I'm stumped. :confused:
[Motorola Droid Bionic] BPB21:
I've followed all the (pre. 905 leak) instructions and have gotten everything set up and running just as described.

But now I see there is the .905 leak and there's an Eclipse ROM 3 based on it. But the Eclipse ROM instructions say you should be on stock. 905 before flashing Eclipse 3.0. http://eclipserom.com/vforum/showthread.php?2618-ROM-Bionic-Eclipse-v3-0-6-5-12

So, how does that work with the setup on this thread? Do I have to go back into the unsafe "ROM" and update it to 905, or do I try to update the "safe" ROM I'm running to 905 first or do I just flash the Eclipse 3 and hope for the best?

I think I know which 1 I'm going to try but wanted to make sure there wasn't an answer out there I hadn't found.

Ah - there is an answer out there: http://www.droidhive.com/forums/index.php?/topic/918-59905-leak-for-droid-bionic-updated-662012/
[Motorola Droid Bionic] caskieadam:
Love it!

Best guide available. I definitely have this bookmarked and use it anytime I need to make changes to updates on my Bionic. Looking forward to ICS!
[Motorola Droid Bionic] arie_crent:
hi all, i want ask something.

i'm in ics leak 6.7.2233 now, if i use safestrap ics, from there i want to restore to stock rom 2.3.4 in the unsafe (because i've the backup one on the gingerbread before), the question : can it do?
[Motorola Droid Bionic] nobreak1970:
No.

Kernel conflict prevents that.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] xXBanXx:
ok so i rooted but i did see any thing about flashing it to a diffrent carrier i hope i didnt over look it i would like to use this phone on tmobile anyone?
[Motorola Droid Bionic] G0rk0m:
Using Bionic Bootstrapper, I've attempted to upgrade to both Ice cream sandwich and Jelly Bean. Received several failed messages. Before I list those, here's my device info.

Droid Bionic xt875

OS 2.3.4

Sys V. 5.9.905.XT875.Verizon.en.US

Device was completely reset before attempting to update. Device is rooted.

So here are the messages I've received from each of the three I tried. I'm stuck. Not sure where to go from here.

***235-Blur_Version.5.9.905.XT875.Verizon.en.US

------------------------------------------------------

Installing update...

assert failed" getprop("ro.product.device") == "cdma_targa"

|| getprop("ro.build.product") == "cdma_targa

E:Error in /sdcard/235-Blur_Version.5.9.905.XT875.Verizon.en.US.zip

(Status 7)

Installation aborted

***Blur_Version.5.9.905.XT875.Verizon.en.US

-----------------------------------------------

Installing update...

assert failed: mount("ext3", "MTD", "System", "/system")

E:Error in /sdcard/Blur_Version.5.9.905.XT875.Verizon.en.US.zip

(Status 7)

Installation aborted.

***Droid_Concepts_toro-ota-2012-07-27

----------------------------------

Installing update...

"assert failed: getprop("ro.product.device") == "toro"

|| getprop("ro.build.product") == "toro"

E:Error in /sdcard/Droid_Concepts_toro-ota-2012-07-27.zip

(status 7)

Installation aborted.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] roddhall:
DROID Bionic Rooting Instructions?

The 5/18 entry by Tucknology says, "This thread is out of date and has been deprecated. Please visit the link below for up-to-date information. www-dot-droidhive-dot-com-slash-forums-slash-inde...d-links-in-op"

But that link leads to a "Sorry, We couldn't find that" page at droidhive.

Anyone know the best current instructions for a newbie to root a Droid Bionic, and where to find them?

Thanks!
[Motorola Droid Bionic] Nebreos:
Check this thread http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1810373

Its the method I used.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] ax562:
very helpful
[Motorola Droid Bionic] Yooboo26:
Nice guide, easy to follow, thanks
[Motorola Droid Bionic] GrandMstrBud:
Nice

Server not found

Firefox can't find the server at www.droidhive.com.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] nobe1976:
droidhive got shut down and sold. Try Google for romdroidhacks.com. You will find a better home.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] laerun81:
Existing root

Hello all. I am having an issue that I believe is related to having a left over root from my Gingerbread OS. I recently updated my Rogers (Canada) Motorola Razr XT910 from 2.3.6 to 4.0.4. Since then I have not been able to use root access. The su file etc still exist and I have no idea how to remove them. I tried using the new method posted here but it fails because the files already exist. I am thinking my su just needs to be updated? SuperSU says so when I launch it, but of course fails to do it for me because it can't get proper root access. I run OTA Rootkeeper and it says I have all root options checked off including device rooted except for "root permission". Do I somehow have to completely remove root then re-root using this method? Any help is greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
[Motorola Droid Bionic] TeeJay3800:
Just a note that since the information in the OP is out of date and no longer being maintained, I'm unsticking this thread. :)
[Motorola Droid Bionic] ms0chez:
Np.

Hey tuck just wanna make sure I understand this right....so you can only restore with the safe system disabled but can back up and restore with it enabled?
[Motorola Droid Bionic] Tucknology:
No. The safe system is separate, and independent of backup/restore. When you are in safe mode, you can flash ROMs, and generally mess up your phone as much as you want. When you go back to unsafe mode, your original stock will be waiting for you. You can backup/restore within either of those modes - just don't cross. So don't restore from the safe system into the unsafe system. Read more on safestrap here: http://hash-of-codes.blogspot.com/
[Motorola Droid Bionic] Tucknology:
Most of these ROMs were built on the .893/.894 system and then patched to be compatible with the .901 version. That applies to Kin3tix, Liberty, and Eclipse v2.0; however, there is a newer version of Eclipse that is built on the .901 version called Eclipse v2.1 RC1. I recently updated the OP so that was the only version of Eclipse. So if you flashed 2.0 you can try 2.1 instead (backup first duh). Honestly, you probably won't notice any difference. The only difference I'm aware of is that the webtop hack is built in (you can get to webtop with just an HDMI cable rather than expen$ive hardware).
[Motorola Droid Bionic] ms0chez:
Ohhh! Okay got it now. And thanks that's exactly what I've been looking for.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] 1454:
I still can't figure out how to get the 893 update, much less trying to go to the .901. I've searched, and considered just unrooting at accepting the OTA. This thing is just so buggy and I really hate it. I thought I hated the TB, but I am slowly learning to hate this one worse than that. Maybe someone can point me in the right direction since I'm apparently to ignorant to find it on my own like I could in the past?
[Motorola Droid Bionic] Tucknology:
Find the pathsaver script. That's what you need.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] PG101:
Thread stuck ;)
[Motorola Droid Bionic] Bfitz26:
what should i do if i am on file system .901 100 percent stock or do i revert and if so how would i go about doing that??
[Motorola Droid Bionic] Tucknology:
Your problem is that root methods don't work on .901 (that I know of). You need to revert to 893, install 4ever (43V3R) root, and then proceed to .901. The pathsaver tool is exactly what you need. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1433783
[Motorola Droid Bionic] thereisone:
I want to upgrade to eclipse 2.1.i have it downloaded and on my sd card.

But my question is how do or should I backup my current rom? My brother suggested manager but wasn't sure if I had clockwork or not...
[Motorola Droid Bionic] Tucknology:
Thanks for asking first. Always a good idea.

Can you tell me what you are currently using? Did you complete my guide?
[Motorola Droid Bionic] thereisone:
I followed your guide to the t. But my eclipse Is only 2.0 not the 2.1 rc1
[Motorola Droid Bionic] Tucknology:
Great! You're in for an easy one. I'm assuming you already have the ROM for 2.1 RC1 on your sd card (you told me) and that you have safe mode enabled still (followed guide exactly, right?). Remember, don't mess around without safe mode enabled.

Step 1) Backup. Everything. Can't hurt. Technically an optional step, but why not right?

Step 2) Pickup my instructions at step 21. (Short story: format \system, wipe data, install ROM, reboot).

You will lose your data, meaning any apps you downloaded, your settings, etc. Nothing stored on your SD card will be affected.

If you intend to install a theme it's a good idea to do it immediately after installing the ROM: you'll tend to have better luck that way. With respect to choosing a theme/ROM, I recommend checking them out one-by-one without doing indepth setup of your data. You have to wipe whenever you switch, so that will save you a lot of heartache. Once you know your favorite, go crazy setting things up.

I have to sign off for tonight, but I'll be around tomorrow if you need more help.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] skeven:
So I have a Droid Bionic that was updated to .901 using your guide and then I flashed Eclipse 2.1.

Long story short, I toggled safe off and tried to return to my stock and it's been stuck in a boot loop and I'm not certain what I should do -- risking messing with my stock portion.

Specifically it's stuck on the portion where it flashes the Motorola logo and then the Droid Bionic logo starts spinning indicating that it's loading. It stops and then starts from the beginning again.

Nice tutorial by the way, eased this rooter's first shot on an Android.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] 1454:
Tried it twice now, and it "installation fails" or something along those lines. then reboots to a green droid with yellow triangle with yellow exclamation point. I ready to toss this thing in the garbage. I would post the actual cmd lines, but it closes out before I can.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] stupedity98:
lost, superuser issue

Hey guys, I'm lost. I'm trying to root and flash my buddy's bionic for him. It has been a while since i did any thing like this (used to do a lot with wm5 and wm 6 roms)

any who this is the first time i've done anything with android. I have tried for like a day now, and i cant seem to get this to work. I followed the directions to the t.

But i get hung up at the safe strap install. I keep getting an error message telling me that superuser wont allow the program to run, i put the apk on the sd card (and tried from the phone). It installs it just doesnt run. I have my super user permission set to allow all (sees how for now all i want to do is get the eclipse rom running).

I also had a hard time getting the phone to root, the Pete's Motorola tool thing didn't work for me, but the other way said that it was rooted and 4ever rooted. so maybe its not actually rooted? idk if there is some way to test it.

So sorry if this is talked about else where, i couldn't find it. Any and all help would be appreciated
[Motorola Droid Bionic] 1454:
The easiest way to tell, is if it has superuser installed and when you click superuser it works. But I don't think Petes root tool works anymore since the 893 update. But someone else will have to confirm. I'm 43v3r rooted and it worked fine.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] Tucknology:
I'm pretty sure it's actually working, despite the "installation fails" message. I remember reading in one of the guides to disregard that message. Please read some of the instruction posts on how to use pathsaver. At the green droid screen you have to hit both volume buttons, then you flash the 893 update. Or something like that. Read read read.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] Tucknology:
You aren't rooted for some reason. I don't know why you're using Pete's tool it doesn't work. If you followed my directions exactly you should be rooted. Please check and make sure you followed directions. I'd bet your mistake is somewhere between the Assumptions section, and step number 7. DO NOT PROCEED WITHOUT SAFESTRAP.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] Tucknology:
What does "toggled safe off and tried to return to my stock" mean? Specifically, what did you do to "return to...stock"?
[Motorola Droid Bionic] skeven:
In Safestrap Recovery, I wanted to switch to the "unsafe" portion to access it for a while. I loaded into Safestrap and went to the safe boot menu and toggled it to unsafe system.

It loaded the unsafe system but got stuck on the boot screen then started looping. I gave up for then and toggled back to safe system and posted here, but I still intend on loading the unsafe system.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] 1454:
I don't know how I missed that. I read though the thing like three times. I guess what threw me off what the fact CMD closed. Sorry, ignore my idiotic posts. Thanks.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] Tucknology:
I dunno what went wrong... Keep us up to date how it's going.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] Tucknology:
I've been making small modifications to make everything as clear as possible. Also added some links if you're coming from .901 and you want to root (use pathsaver). Also corrected dead link to Safestrap. Let me know if anything else is broken.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] Daedalus256:
Any other known mirrors of the permanent root? Minus keeps timing out.

EDIT: Finally got it. I may try to find somewhere else to upload just to have a backup. Took me about 5 tries to get the full thing to download. Thanks for the guide! Super helpful!
[Motorola Droid Bionic] skeven:
I gave it another shot today, had let it sit for about 30 minutes only looping to no avail. Luckily I had the unsafe backup that I made following your guide. Loaded it back onto my SD card and turned off my phone.

Loaded back into Safestrap and toggled to the unsafe system, then I restored the unsafe backup to the unsafe system. After it finished, I shut it down, popped the battery, and restarted it... gave it a minute and *ta-da* it booted back into the stock (unsafe) system.

I'm not sure what had stopped it from working, but I'm going to toggle between unsafe and safe and see if it continues to work.

Edit: Which it hasn't, toggled to my safe system (with Eclipse loaded on it), and it sits on a black screen... :c

Edit2: Did an advanced restore of just system for Eclipse and it boots now.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] Tucknology:
Thanks for the info. I'm going to update the instructions tonight to include tips based on your experience. Glad you made a backup!
[Motorola Droid Bionic] thereisone:
If I flashed Eclipse2.1 should it still read 2.0 under build info?
[Motorola Droid Bionic] Tucknology:
I don't know because I'm using Kin3tix. I'll ask my buddy who is on Eclipse and I'll get back to you.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] Tucknology:
Please give me the link if you create a mirror and I'll include it.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] skeven:
Under Settings > About Phone > Build Number

Mine reads: Eclipse v2.1 RC1
[Motorola Droid Bionic] BakedGoodies:
Safestrap force close

First off, loving this guide. When I was looking into rooting my Bionic (have had it since the first week of release), it all sounded too techie for me. This helped a lot.

But I'm at an issue on #18. I've tried re-downloading the .apk for Safestrap, using both my PC and phone by itself to download it. It allows me to install it, but then when I try to open the app after installation, I get a constant error: "The application Safestrap (process com.hashcode.bionicsafestrap) has stopped unexpectedly. Please try again."

Happens every time. :(

Does this mean something went wrong during the rest of the rooting process? Thought it was all good since the .901 update went flawless.

I don't think I have any bootstraps on my phone; I'm a newb and never rooted before, so don't know why it would be there.

Again, thanks a million times over!
[Motorola Droid Bionic] Tucknology:
I don't know why you're having this problem. Did you try uninstalling the Safestrap installer, reboot, then reinstalling it? This sounds like the type of issue that will be solved by persistence. I don't think you'll run into any kind of permanent trouble at this stage. There was some trouble downloading SafeStrap a few days ago, maybe the download has been corrupted? Maybe you should contact the creator of safestrap, hashcode: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1391875
[Motorola Droid Bionic] BakedGoodies:
Still can't get Safestrap to work. PM'd Hash.

But went to check to see if the root did take... used Root Check Basic and it says "does not have proper root access"... Now I don't know what I did wrong.

Am I able to go back and restart the whole process or will that screw things up?

EDIT: Okay, I'm assuming my phone didn't root (which I don't understand, since both 1 Click and 4EVER root both said successful). Since the .901 update went through successfully, should I use the pathsaver method? http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1433783

I didn't skip any steps that I'm aware of, except that I had to search forums to find another file of 4EVER (it said this one was damaged; don't know if it was on my end, I downloaded it twice from your link). It was the same version and everything, so didn't think there would be an issue...

ONE MORE EDIT: Ok, I have superuser app in my drawer. Does that mean it successfully rooted?
[Motorola Droid Bionic] Tucknology:
Root check basic says I have root, so it sounds like you don't have root, which would explain your problem. Don't know why the 4ever download was damaged... That may be the source of the problem... But I just downloaded it and unzipped no problem. Some people have said that MINUS has been unreliable lately. I'll see about using a different mirror.

At this point the pathsaver might be your best bet. Read up on the path saver. Much respect but you must have done something wrong because I know this procedure works. I just mean, be careful. Keep in touch I'll do my best, and I'm sure other forum members will help you too.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] mhrussell1:
Yes, you should always backup. Install the Bionic Bootstrap. Open the app, touch top button (Bootstrap Recovery) then touch second button. (Reboot Recovery) That will reboot the phone in the ClockworkModRecovery (CWM) Use volume buttons to navigate and power button to select. Go to "backup and restore" then "Backup" and it will backup your current ROM. Then you can follow the same instructions for the Eclipse 2.0 ROM to install 2.1. Here they are:

Q: I am rooted and running stock 893 build. Now what?

A: Download Eclipse and place it somewhere on your sdcard.

-Make sure you have the bootstrap installed.

-Install Bootstrap

-Reboot Recovery

-On the main screen of recovery select wipe data

-Next select install zip from sd card. Select the eclipse zip, install and reboot!
[Motorola Droid Bionic] BakedGoodies:
Yup, totally was on my mind. I switched USB cables and the pathsaver worked perfectly. Sorry for the noobness.

And yeah, should definitely add a line to tell us to check if root worked before the update :)
[Motorola Droid Bionic] Tucknology:
DO NOT INSTALL BIONIC BOOTSTRAP IF YOU ARE FOLLOWING MY DIRECTIONS AND USING SAFESTRAP!!! This is a horrible idea, and will result in bad things.

You can make a backup in safestrap!
[Motorola Droid Bionic] Tucknology:
Hey I'm really glad you got it worked out. I was sweating bullets over here for ya. How were the directions for pathsaver? Which thread did you think was the best, I'll add a link to it.

I added a line about verifying root before going to 901. This will prevent similar problems in the future.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] BakedGoodies:
I actually used the one you posted in the OP. Instructions were great. Then I came back here for the rest of the info I needed for ROM and theme installation. Didn't have any issues and got Eclipse running perfectly.

Again, thanks!
[Motorola Droid Bionic] imakeyboard:
Tehsusenoh's 1 click works great :)
[Motorola Droid Bionic] thereisone:
Ok soo how do i install a theme I have downloaded the zip and put it on my ext sd card..

What next?
[Motorola Droid Bionic] pure_player52:
my bionic arrives within the next 3-4hours thanks OP ima gonna use this alot in the next few weeks
[Motorola Droid Bionic] Tucknology:
Hi everyone. Glad so many people have found this guide helpful. Today I expanded the directions for using TehSusenoh's tehRoot script. This script is as easy as rooting gets. If you follow the alternate directions, please let me know your successes or failures. I will continue to update the guide to make it as clear as possible.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] Cash/MI:
ok first off I want to thank you for the great write up. I have been reading up for a while now before rooting my first phone.

The problem I am having is with the 901 update. I followed all directions and when I apply update from Sd I get E:failed to seek in /tmp/sideload/package.zip (invalid argument)

E: signature verification failed

Installation aborted

Thanks in advance for any input
[Motorola Droid Bionic] thereisone:
I'm not very good with all this but I would try to redownload the 901 update file and put it in its own folder closer to the root directory (ie sd/901updtfile)
[Motorola Droid Bionic] thereisone:
Also don't know if it matters or not but do you have it in the external or internal? I had mine on external and worked fine.

Sent from my DROID BIONIC running Eclipse 2.1 Rc1 created by reverse engineering of superior alien technology!
[Motorola Droid Bionic] Cash/MI:
Thank you for the response. I put in its own folder and used the ext-sd and the update worked. Now on to finding what rom I want to use lol.

Thanks again for the help.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] Cash/MI:
Ok after the 901 update went through I used root check and now it says it is not rooted. I ran the check after the earlier steps and it was rooted. Should I run the 1st root steps again? Sorry if these are noon stuff
[Motorola Droid Bionic] Tucknology:
That's weird. Did you use the alternate method?

There aren't root methods that work once you've updated to 901. You'll probably need to use the pathsaver to get root now that you're at 901.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] Cash/MI:
I used the original way you had posted. It worked fine until the 901 update now it does not show rooted. I will lookup the other method.

Thanks for the input
[Motorola Droid Bionic] Tucknology:
Do you have superuser installed?
[Motorola Droid Bionic] Cash/MI:
no I dont. Should I ?
[Motorola Droid Bionic] Cash/MI:
Ok now i did it I tried the pathsaver method with rsdlite and now im stuck at the fastboot flash mode.

PLZ any help would be great before my battery dies
[Motorola Droid Bionic] Tucknology:
Please seek help in the pathsaver thread. I don't know anything about that script so unfortunately I cannot help you.