somewhat easier guide to root your droid 2

[DFlo]

I now have the #, but after entering the mount statement & "cd c:/android/tools" I receive a message "cd: bad substitution".

 

[evilsock]

try typing adb shell again after the mount command then continue

 

[DFlo]

Now gives me "adb: not found"

 

[evilsock]

close every thing out and start over at the step after it kicks u out of everything

 

[DFlo]

Looks like it takes me right back to the same message (cd: bad substitution).

 

[evilsock]

thats weird, are u sure ur typing it right? putting spaces where they are needed

 

[evilsock]

open a fresh command window
type adb shell
type busybox
what happens

 

[DFlo]

Here's a screenshot...was very careful to duplicate the statement. Can also jump on AIM, if that helps.

 

[evilsock]

try the busybox thing and let me know what it says

 

[DFlo]

open a fresh command window
type adb shell
type busybox
what happens

Gives me "busybox: not found"

 

[evilsock]

damn thats what i thought, im stumped. it wont hurt to try the other method of rooting, its a little longer, but either adb shell isnt set up right or theres a software issue on ur pc, compatibility im speaking of.

 

[DFlo]

damn thats what i thought, im stumped. it wont hurt to try the other method of rooting, its a little longer, but either adb shell isnt set up right or theres a software issue on ur pc, compatibility im speaking of.

I'll try that...may just have to wait this one out if it doesn't work. Appreciate all of your help!

 

[evilsock]

well get it figured out thats what these forums are for. id def try the method on xda thats in all the other links and give it a whirl

 

[Dark Lazer]

Yeah, it' hasn't been 24 hours and I'm already missing some of my rooted apps.

do u have a pc? its not that scary if u read post #2 , root lies minutes away

I have two PC's and a Mac. My Mac rocks, my PC's are old. I'm more comfortable doing things on my Mac.

Just like rooting my Droid, I always did it with my Mac. Anyway, I don't have my D2 yet, it will be here Monday. I went back to stock on my Droid last night so I could get a look at basic 2.2 and how it stands up against the D2. That also gives me the opportunity to see if I want to stay withe the D2 or go for the X.

It will be a few weeks before I'm ready to root.

You know, I had the D1 rooted and overclocked to 1.25 GHz the last few months, and I read some posts saying I wouldnt be impressed with the D2 because of this.

That couldnt have been any further from the truth. I feel it runs alot faster and smoother than my D1 ever did while overclocked. Just feels alot better, but that's just one guys opinion. Maybe my D2 just happens to be in the minority

 

[Jeebz88]

Thanks for this guide… I was able to use it to root my droid without much trial & error. I'm already loving my first android phone more than I thought was possible.