It started to download....but I thought I read some where that you have to unkown source box checked in the settings.....maybe I am wrong.
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Rooting Newb
- Thread starter SupaDave
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subwayhello
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another fresh droid user here (activated the phone today/signed up for forums today) i gotta spend some time reading before I choose to root my phone but from what I understand we must first run dx Bootstrapper to back up files then download the z4root.apk let the phone install it then run it from the app list, click root and let it root the phone. I found this youtube [video=youtube;gvB4YSIC2Vw]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvB4YSIC2Vw"]video [/video]which is pretty good and also plugs these forums.
my question is, everytime i try to download the .apk file, and ive tried many different ones from different sources (inc the one on the youtube link description), the phone either says dl unsuccessful or something like this content is not supported by the phone. Is there something im doing wrong ?? my phone is all the way up to date, any help will help greatly.
edit: i have the allow unkown sources box checked and it no longer gives me the error*
settings>applications>unkown sources (allow installation of nonMarket applications)
my question is, everytime i try to download the .apk file, and ive tried many different ones from different sources (inc the one on the youtube link description), the phone either says dl unsuccessful or something like this content is not supported by the phone. Is there something im doing wrong ?? my phone is all the way up to date, any help will help greatly.
edit: i have the allow unkown sources box checked and it no longer gives me the error*
settings>applications>unkown sources (allow installation of nonMarket applications)
To anyone that would like the apk: just send me your email in a PM (I'm not a psycho or anything) and I will send it to you...no dl'd required 
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Also, before running the permanent root command, you need to go to Settings > Applications > Development and check USB Debugging (ignore the pop-up).
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You have to be rooted to make backups. Superuser can't give Bootstrapper permission if Superuser doesn't exist. You may be thinking of running Bootstrapper to make a backup before flashing ROMs, themes, etc. In which case, you would be right, that is STRONGLY recommended!
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Sorry Droid I guess what I was looking for is for someone to make a post on how to download and use z4root plus any and all apps needed before and after and why.Then have it stickyed for any noobs looking for a quick link on how to root and unroot.........But we are getting somewhere thanks for your help.
No not yet