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Easy Root, one-click root for DROID 1 and DROID X, works as intended
- Thread starter wuyanks
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furbearingmammal
Super Moderator
I did the manual Android 2.2 update a few days ago. I was reading about Easy Root and finally got the nerve to try it. I was a little reluctant since my Droid is only a few weeks old but after the update and getting to know my phone better I though why not give Easy Root a try, than it was pulled from the Market. I did a search and found the web site, bought it, installed it. Now I drank the koolaid and I’m a rooted user, waahoo! dancedroid
Look out here I come, Custom Apps, roms, etc. I’m doing a Titanium Backup now.
Look out here I come, Custom Apps, roms, etc. I’m doing a Titanium Backup now.
furbearingmammal
Super Moderator
You will need an alternate recovery image like SPRecovery or Clockwork Recovery. ClockworkMOD from the market will flash Clockwork Recovery within the app. See the link in my signature for more info.
Thanks. I've paid, but not installed it yet.
I've been waiting for the OTA update and thought, "Hmmm, since the OTA was stalled, I just might use Easy Root. Ouch, it's gone the same day as the OTA announcement. OK, now what?" And here we are.
missrachel
Member
I have rooted my Droid with Easy Root so as to have wifi tether. So far, that is the only reason I have wanted to root. I would like to get the OTA update to 2.2 when it comes later this week and not have to deal with doing it myself. Will I get it automatically if I am rooted? Should I unroot until I get it and then root again?
furbearingmammal
Super Moderator
What version are you running on? A rooted stock 2.1? Yes, you'll get the update, and it'll break root, and you'll lose your WiFi tethering, and you'll have to root again. A rooted version of the FRG01A already released? Nope, you won't get the update.
I have been lurking here reading up on everything, I think I'm pretty well set, if I understand correctly, rooting and then installing clockworkmod will also get me the clockwork recovery as well and I can backup the current default 2.2 software and then install a new theme if I want? If I want to go back I can just recover the backup I did and get back to default theme? Really only interested in the themes for right now.
furbearingmammal
Super Moderator
Got it in one. Thank you for making everyone's life easier by reading up on things! :-D dancedroid
If you want some more advice or help once you've rooted, click the link in my signature to a work-in-progress thread I've started. I hope it helps.