Droid X rooted

SStudly · 07-22-2010, 06:22 AM

Droid X has been rooted according to [Only registered users can view links. ] and [Only registered users can view links. ].

Mr Birdman says directions will be up soon!

Hope like hell this isn't like that Droid Inc. "root" we first got.

Syco54645 · 07-22-2010, 07:15 AM

directions are up. it is simple.
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Boomh4u3r · 07-22-2010, 07:30 AM

I was under the impression that getting root probably wasn't gonna be a big deal...it's them custom roms the new kids are using that will be a major pita.

Adontain · 07-22-2010, 07:33 AM

well, the root allows deletion of the preinstalled stuff - Blockbuster etc and allows the wifi hotspot to be used w/o paying $20/mo

mflynn · 07-22-2010, 07:35 AM

While that's good news so I can start using setcpu/titanium backup and remove some of those stock apps I have no need for.

I'm going to hold off and see how this plays out. One unforeseen consequence for unlocking my Nexus' bootloader and installing amon ra's recovery tools, was that I lost OTA updates from google.

While I'm not expecting any consequences has bad as that, I don't want to be on the bleeding edge. I'll wait to see what may or may not shake out of this.

Syco54645 · 07-22-2010, 07:56 AM

and i am rooted. soneone want to toss up a guide to remove all of the bloat

WDC · 07-22-2010, 08:00 AM

Can someone confirm that the steps there work?

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derpudel · 07-22-2010, 08:06 AM

I agree, while the news on root is fabulous, I'm waiting to see how this plays out. (I jumped the gun on the first leak for the Eris...and paid the price for not being able to root later).
As I understand it, having this root will only enable you to get rid of unwanted pre-installed apps. NOT use custom ROMS. Still work to be done, in my opinion, before anyone really jumps to use this rooting just now.

Syco54645 · 07-22-2010, 08:12 AM

::sigh::

mflynn · 07-22-2010, 08:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by derpudel

As I understand it, having this root will only enable you to get rid of unwanted pre-installed apps. NOT use custom ROMS. Still work to be done, in my opinion, before anyone really jumps to use this rooting just now.

Correct, rooting (on most android phones) then gives you the ability to overlay the bootloader recovery program which then can be used to load custom roms.

rooting also allows certain apps to run, like setcpu and titanium.

As I stated, I'm taking a wait and see on this, I don't want to void my warranty, cause problems down the road.