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[GUIDE] How to Root Droid Bionic GB/ICS! | Win/Linux/Mac | 10/25/2012

new ICS root method here:
http://droidbionicroot.com/droid-bionic-root/how-to-root-ics-on-droid-bionic-and-motorola-android/
ICS root video tutorial:
Below is for Gingerbread!!!----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
This is older method below: (For newer method 5.5.893 and later, please see new root method)
Video I took while trying this first time on Windows:
Video I took while rooting on Linux/Mac:
See Mac/Linux directions here
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I just tried rooting my new Droid Bionic with Pete's Motorola Root Tool, works fine.
To root your Droid Bionic:
Step 1. Set your phone as "Charge Only".
Step 2. Make sure USB Debugging is checked on under Settings->Applications->Development.
Step 3. Connect your phone to your computer via USB Cable.
Step 4. For Windows, you need to install Motorola drivers.
Download drivers here:
http://androiddrivers.net/motorola-android-drivers/download-motorola-droid-bionic-windows-drivers/
Step 5. Download Pete's Motorola Root Tools here:
http://www.psouza4.com/bionic/
Step 6. Unzip Pete's tools and run the exe file for Windows and similar for Mac and Linux.
You can donate to Pete at psouza4.com and xda user djrbliss, I only used their tools and it worked.
Also see how to tether for free after you root, here.
Also see this cool ROM for Droid Bionic, comes with WebTop hack:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1273066
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saved for cute doggy photos.
she is what my dgtr wants:

He did make a bionic page if you want to update link... same tools currently, but if something differs in the future it may show bionic specific things http://www.psouza4.com/bionic/

dido
JimmyHACK said:
He did make a bionic page if you want to update link... same tools currently, but if something differs in the future it may show bionic specific things http://www.psouza4.com/bionic/
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dido thankx!

Does this actually Work with the Bionic

yes
mackentosh said:
Does this actually Work with the Bionic
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Yes, it does, the small photo above shows my Bionic's SuperUser app, I am uploading video too so you will see!

POW! Donation is ON THE WAY!!!!!!! Thanks

mackentosh said:
Does this actually Work with the Bionic
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Worked on my Bionic using Windows 7 X64. Very simple process...

Anyone tried this on a mac OSX, I thought I was following the directions but all I get is a text file that's difficult to understand, no command, no instructions. any help. thanks

try
jadsru1 said:
Anyone tried this on a mac OSX, I thought I was following the directions but all I get is a text file that's difficult to understand, no command, no instructions. any help. thanks
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Try running:
sh run_to_root_your_droid3.sh

I must be retarted, I am sorry, I don't know understand what you mean. I have the zip extracted, when click on the file "sh run_to_root_your_droid3.sh" all I get is the text file.

jadsru1 said:
I must be retarted, I am sorry, I don't know understand what you mean. I have the zip extracted, when click on the file "sh run_to_root_your_droid3.sh" all I get is the text file.
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Open up a terminal, then browse to the directory where you unzipped the files to:
cd /directorywhereiunzipped
then do
sh run_to_root_your_droid3.sh

Just rooted mine without a problem thanks.

How long did it take for your phones to root? Mine seems to not be going past the "SEARCHING FOR THE PHONE" message that first pops up...

jimmynov said:
How long did it take for your phones to root? Mine seems to not be going past the "SEARCHING FOR THE PHONE" message that first pops up...
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Did you install the appropriate moto drivers first?

ridleykj0 said:
Did you install the appropriate moto drivers first?
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Yes. I installed the drivers linked above for 64 bit Windows 7.

With your phone connected to the PC did you switch the phone to "charge only" mode? before starting? You can verify this by using the pulldown menu in your phone and selecting the ongoing USB connection, then "charge only"

worked! thanks! I forgot to change directory...Thanks

Anybody try Bootstrap yet?
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I should have waited... I rooted mine this morning with the old method of entering all the commands manually. Oh well, at least its rooted. Now if only I could figure out a complete list of apps to be deleted without causing force close issues.
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[TOOL] VividTools for Mac (beta)

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This is a beta release of a program I tossed together to make it easier to perform some common tasks on the HTC Vivid. It will:
Walk you through the Bootloader Unlock process
Capture your Device Token for submission to HTCDev
Apply the Unlock_code.bin file to your device
Root your device
I expect a few bugs, however I have tested it on my laptop with positive results. I was able to Unlock the bootloader and lock it again. Everything is bundled so you don't need the Android SDK. The goal was to create something similar to the multi-tool, but for OS X. This is also different from the other Mac tool as it isn't using Apple Script but instead Objective-C. The user should never see a terminal window if all goes well.
Report any bugs if you want, and I'll get them fixed asap. Remember this is beta and I'm not responsible for your device, etc etc etc.
Download:
Code:
http://stevemorrissey.com/android/tools/

Thank you very much
Sent from my HTC PH39100 using Tapatalk

nielp96 said:
Thank you very much
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No problem. I like little projects to try new stuff. I only tested it on OS X 10.7 but I compiled it for 10.6 so it should work with Snow Leopard. Unsure about 10.5 compatibility.

Are you able to flash boot.img and recovery stuff with this tool. By the way thanks for this. Not many tools made for us mac users.
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jayv81 said:
Are you able to flash boot.img and recovery stuff with this tool. By the way thanks for this. Not many tools made for us mac users.
Sent from my HTC Flyer P510e using xda premium
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I'm adding CWM to the next version that will likely be out today. It will also have options to flash user-specified boot.img, system.img, and recovery.img files.

I got a message saying "You cant open the Application VividTools because it is not supported on this type of Mac" I am running a Macbook with MacOSX 10.6.8.

Thanks for the info, I'll take a look right away. If its an original MacBook it could be running 32-bit OS X, which may explain as the binary may have compiled for 64-bit.

uberamd said:
Thanks for the info, I'll take a look right away. If its an original MacBook it could be running 32-bit OS X, which may explain as the binary may have compiled for 64-bit.
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Its a Macbook 1.1 that I got in 2007... So I'd say that probably the issue.

Thanks for this. I managed to unlock the BL with ease. I have not been able to root though. I see a green icon I would describe as "refresh download" and then a red exclamation "!". I end up having to pull the battery, then just boot normally. Tried it a few times; no luck.
Setup: OSX 10.7.3 / HTC Dev checkboxes enabled ( debug etc. ). Am I missing something? I usually am.
Thanks again.

I decided to test this while upgrading to ICS.
So I used it to relock my bootloader.
It said it was relocked succesfully but then said something about USB error. Probably because after relocking the phone restarts, so i think this was random.
After flashing the RUU, I tried to use this to unlock the bootloader again.
But it wasn't recognising my device. So I gave up and did everything manually whne finally I realised that the debugging mode wasn't on. Duuuurr. Turned it back on and the phone was recognised again.
However, rooting didn't work at all. It only took me to the Recovery screen. Nothing happened.
I loved the app, though. Finally someone's giving the proper attention for us Mac users. Hate having to borrow my mum's laptop in order to do the whole thing.
Keep up with the good work, you're on the right track

Failed to Root
It did not recognize my Vivid - no device detected.

Make sure you have USB Debugging switched on.
Have been testing out and seems to work well, the rooting section rebooted me to the recovery like someone else mentioned earlier.
I will keep an eye on this thread for updates.
Cheers
Camo
Sent from my HTC Velocity 4G using Tapatalk
Running Faux's TDC Kernel on ICS¦Sense 3.6

I unlocked my Bootloader with no problem but I can't get it to Root the Vivid. I do have USB Debuging checked. The phone get's to the red triangle and goes nowhere from there.

Please make this for osc tiger PPC version. I have no other way to unlock bootloader. I need help
Sent from my HTC PH39100 using Tapatalk 2

Will unlocking the Bootloader using this method erase all my data as warned on the HTC site ?

Yup
Sent from my HTC Holiday using Tapatalk 2

Ok. :Searches back-up tools:
Thank you.

[Q] Is ESA-XXX unlockable?

As title says, can I unlock bl of my device? Did anyone try?

Subhajitdas298 said:
As title says, can I unlock bl of my device? Did anyone try?
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Try it yourself and then report here

Subhajitdas298 said:
As title says, can I unlock bl of my device? Did anyone try?
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Yep, its unlockable.
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Yep, its unlockable.
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How you did it?

Subhajitdas298 said:
How you did it?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2180138
Be sure you have all necessary driver installed (LG n fast boot
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hernestwisnu said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2180138
Be sure you have all necessary driver installed (LG n fast boot
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please tell exact steps. i really want it. do you have custom recovery? unsecure boot img?

I really want the exact step to unlock the bootloader for ESA-XXX. Please anyone.

Subhajitdas298 said:
I really want the exact step to unlock the bootloader for ESA-XXX. Please anyone.
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Go to this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2224020 Follow the instructions here to the letter and you'll have zero chance of failing the unlock process
A word of caution, most users experience failure due to improper Fastboot driver installation. It's more likely you will have to install the fastboot driver manually. So be sure to install them when your phone connected in ADB mode (or when your PC asks you to).

Yes, ESA-XXX is unlockable!
hernestwisnu said:
Go to this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2224020 Follow the instructions here to the letter and you'll have zero chance of failing the unlock process
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The above specified method is the official one by LG.
But, for some reason it did not work for me. (i am on ESA-XXX V20A)
So, follow this tutorial..
The same tutorial is explained in an easier (noob-friendly) way here.. :good:
After unlocking bootloader, install CWM Touch Recovery 6.0.3.1.. (.img included in the thread itself)
I have tested it myself and it works flawlessly..
Enjoy! :highfive:

TechnoBraker said:
The above specified method is the official one by LG.
But, for some reason it did not work for me. (i am on ESA-XXX V20A)
So, follow this tutorial..
The same tutorial is explained in an easier (noob-friendly) way here.. :good:
After unlocking bootloader, install CWM Touch Recovery 6.0.3.1.. (.img included in the thread itself)
I have tested it myself and it works flawlessly..
Enjoy! :highfive:
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The official method worked for me. Incredibly easy to do.
Anyway, the best way to unlock the bootloader is via Ubuntu or similar Linux OS.
No need to install drivers. You only need the Android SDK.

After all android is unix-based, too..
breaky9973 said:
Anyway, the best way to unlock the bootloader is via Ubuntu or similar Linux OS.
No need to install drivers. You only need the Android SDK.
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Totally agreed!

Root de la Vega [SM-N900V KNOX 0x0]

This has been replaced by Universal Root de la Vega!

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Question & Answer
"Root de la Vega" What kind of name is that?
It's named after Ralph de la Vega, CEO of AT&T Mobility.
Can you help me with the drivers?
No, but you can head over here for help with drivers.
How do I get into download mode?
Method 1: adb reboot download
Method 2: Pull the battery out, unplug the usb cable, reinsert the battery. Hold Volume Down + Home + Power. Follow the instructions on the screen.
How was this root method accomplished?
By hex editing the system image to call a script on the sdcard as root.
Will rooting or downgrading or flashing stock trip the Knox flags?
No, KNOX flags will not be tripped!
Will root survive a factory reset?
Yes, it does.
Do I need have to fully wipe my phone when rooting?
Yes. If you don't you will get lots of nasty force closes. I have yet to find a way around it.
Does Xposed Framework work on a rooted Note 3?
Yes, it has been updated to work fully with the Note 3.
Will rooting report system as custom and display an unlocked lock on the initial boot screen?
Yes. It can be removed by installing Xposed Framework with Wanam Xposed and enabling Security hacks > Fake system status.
Titanium Backup is giving me problems, how can I fix it?
Check out this thread. If you are still having issues, please take your concerns to the dev, they are not related to rooting.
How do I open a 7z file?
With 7zip!
Can I do this on OS X/Linux?
No, not until heimdall is updated to support the Note 3.
Can I unroot?
Yes, use SuperSU full unroot option or flash stock.
How do I flash stock?
Check out this thread.
I am getting a "Prevention Information" popup after running a root app, how do I disable it?
From terminal emulator or adb shell as root, run; pm disable com.sec.knox.seandroid
Or freeze the Knox apps with Titanium Backup.

Downloading now. Thanks for all your hard work

Thanks for the efforts
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Thank you sir!
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Gears I have a new respect for you. At the bar right now and drunk but you got $ coming tomorrow. Quote me on that s..t!!
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Links are now live!
@Spectredroid unquote that post Need to make changes to it!
Seeding that torrent from my 1Gbps, should be pretty fast.

Is there any chance of brick of any sort
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designgears said:
Links are now live!
@Spectredroid unquote that post Need to make changes to it!
Seeding that torrent from my 1Gbps, should be pretty fast.
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Done. Thanks for all the work man.
Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk

billymaloney3 said:
Is there any chance of brick of any sort
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Not really, uploading the stock files too.

Also when durning that process should we factory reset. And also can you make the copying to the root process more clear. Thanks I just don't want to mess it up at all
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Thank you, thank you, a million times THANK YOU!!!!!

Stock files are up too!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=46424497

Is this okay to use with Heimdall? I've only got access to a Mac right now.

toddnbrown said:
Is this okay to use with Heimdall? I've only got access to a Mac right now.
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Heidall does't work with the note 3 yet.

Spartan304 said:
Thank you, thank you, a million times THANK YOU!!!!!
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The best thanks.
PayPal:
42C44991EU984820W
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Im getting an md5 error when trying to load it in Odin. Anyone else?

Spartan304 said:
Im getting an md5 error when trying to load it in Odin. Anyone else?
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Yeah I am getting the same thing

changt34x said:
Yeah I am getting the same thing
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Did you download from Mega or the torrent? Torrent here.

Spartan304 said:
Im getting an md5 error when trying to load it in Odin. Anyone else?
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changt34x said:
Yeah I am getting the same thing
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rename Root_de_la_Vega.tar.md5 -> test.tar.md5

Unlocking bootloader with official method.

Hi guys, i'm still trying with this phone. This time i try to unlock the bootloader by official Motorola method, but when i do all the steps i give this error:
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... Any idea or suggestion?
PD: I can't boot into system because is nothing there.
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Did you try motopocalyse?
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Install_CM_for_mb886

audit13 said:
Did you try motopocalyse?
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Install_CM_for_mb886
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I can't do this because can't boot into system to enable USB Debugging mode.

I see. Damn, this sucks. I assume you were unable to load a ROM using RSD Lite.

audit13 said:
I see. Damn, this sucks. I assume you were unable to load a ROM using RSD Lite.
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Yes, it is. Every ROM i try to load with RSD fails, i don't know what to do. It really sucks, i'm afraid that there's no solution for this.

Did you remove the "get var" lines from the stock ROM before flashing? Did you use RSD within Myth Tools to flash or did you use RSD without going through Myth?

audit13 said:
Did you remove the "get var" lines from the stock ROM before flashing? Did you use RSD within Myth Tools to flash or did you use RSD without going through Myth?
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Yes bro, i did it too. Delete get var doesn't work and using Myth tools neither.

ErickST18 said:
Yes bro, i did it too. Delete get var doesn't work and using Myth tools neither.
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I had a Bell Atrix HD that could not be flashed with a stock ATT ROM if I was using Myth Tools.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2259661
Use the method in this thread to reflash your stock ROM.
Sent from my Atrix HD using XDA Free mobile app

Why do we have to root before boatloader? I been using HTC and it was unlock BL,flash a recovery then root. Thanks

bmatney said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2259661
Use the method in this thread to reflash your stock ROM.
Sent from my Atrix HD using XDA Free mobile app
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I'll try this and i'll tell you bro, thanks for the help:good:

May be last OTA update had been done.,
Try attachment provided in the following thread
Unzip - copy "gpt_main0.bin" file and put it inside BELL or AT&T ROM (replace previous file - dont forget to take a backup of original)
Then Try RSDlite to flash the same.

marknoll said:
Why do we have to root before boatloader? I been using HTC and it was unlock BL,flash a recovery then root. Thanks
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It's because HTC allows you to unlock the bootloader without hacks, you can goto their website and do it yourself. Motorola does not have that option, which is one of the reasons I'll never buy another Motorola Device.

I think rooting the Motorola was easier. I successfully got my mb 886 done