How to Root Droid Bionic!

[supergreen121125]

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[broadnax1991]

I dont think this works anymore. I tried several times following directions. I even did a factory data reset and tried it again. NOTHING...

[broadnax1991]

@broadnax1991 i have 2.3.4 btw

[jay6157]

lol hes asian i'm gonna sub

[redrumck81]

used to work on the bionic i had before....had to trade in cuz headphone jack didnt work.....replacement bionic wont work with this anymore.....verizon bastards

[bulviwoodson]

here after many hours of looking for the 5 5 893 root i found it mediafire /?2hki4c12b40aip6

[Mudfoot0108]

@ zedomax First great job on this video, Will this work on system version 5.5.893.XT875? Thanks



[theimageshatters]

If you want to have a good laugh, turn on the audio transcribe while watching this. Good thing its a beta.

[Kailee135]

@nsmjc1

I am having the exact same problem, the 3rd exploit fails and it says the same msg

Does anyone know a root that actually works for the Droid Bionic?

The info on my phone is the exact same as nsmjc1

[afpskierx]

How does rooting one's phone affect its ability to uptate? For instance, when Ice Cream Sandwich comes out will you be able to get it?

[091580PAL]

I just tried this method following all the steps correctly on my Bionic (actually a couple times). It went through all the steps and it rebooted the phone a couple times, but on the last step a red error message came up instead of the message reading the root was successful. Something to the effect of "Start over and try again...hopefully your Anrdoid version still allows rooting". Any ideas?

[nsmjc1]

Just got bionic this month tried this and it does not work. anyone know of another way to root I have the unlimited data plan and wanted to extend it to my sons iPod touch while on road trips

[zedomax]

@nsmjc1 should work.

[nsmjc1]

Just tried it again it did not work. Any ideas or techniques would be greatly appreciated.

It gave me this error; ERROR: adb could not be granted root access via local.prop method Try again from the start, but if the problem continues, check your version of Gingerbread -- hopefully you don't have a version where this exploit was fixed.

I have: Android version 2.3.4

Kernel Version 2.6.35.7-g68606e6

Build Version 5.5.1_84_DBN-62

ERI Version 5

PRL Version15098

[calebFIGnewton]

yeah i just got my droid bionic for Christmas and it says the same thing when i try to root mine :)

[calebFIGnewton]

:(*



[ProfessorDickify]

You have a missed call :P

[LCopJunior]

I get an error after the third reboot. I get an adb error. I guess the newest OTA fixed the exploit error I am getting. Any fix for this? Thanks.

[naturemanmatt]

Ever since the new phone update was installed on my Bionic the apps that use root do not work. Is there a new hack to root the bionic with the updated software?

[misterblackened]

i have a question... i root my bionic like 2 weeks ago i now titanium backup give me a ERROR... Sorry, i could not acquire root privileges. this applcation will not woek ! plaese verify that your ROM is rooted and includes busybox, and try again.

with Barnacle wifi teather ROOT access error... Barnacle requires 'su' to access the hardware plase make sure you have root access.

i have the icon for superuser, what can be wrong ?

[thedivine121]

Stopped working after OTA firmware version 5.5.893. Awaiting next hack. ;-)

[MrAciddoll]

does not work for bionic help !!!!!!!!

[MrAciddoll]

Yaa i cant get it to work on bionic

[hk459]

Does not work after the recent Bionic OTA update.

[bulviwoodson]

mediafire /?2hki4c12b40aip6

[FuneralDepression]

I have a question, i have rooted my phone and changed the status bar and the 4g sign, and i was wondering how i would change that back to the original state.

[mewdotkai]

Hey Max, after rooting my verizon Droid bionic (thx to this video) can I somehow use it when I head to Korea in February?

[elchetes]

Hey my friend, can you tell witch camera is that, brand and model, thank you, I want to buy one of that camera, thank you

[islayforhelm]

Try again from the start, but if the problem continues, check your version of Gingerbread -- hopefully you don't have a version where this exploit was fixed.

please help so frustrated and ive and already rooted once then unrooted but now i cant root again

[bigdog37074]

when you die. can I have your brain.

[zedomax]

@bigdog37074 no, i already donated to DMV.

[the18thoath]

@zedomax lol, so it is possible if ur on the right list at the right time.

[rockycapone9]

While using the wifi tether do you use data or is it free somehow with some manipulation

[zedomax]

@rockycapone9 it uses your data, the best is to have a grandfathered plan with verizon then its unlimited 4g lte baby, thats what i got on my droid razr.

[flyingcows547]

@zedomax how u do dat bro

[webrad98]

Do a Google search. SQLight wifi Bionic

[webrad98]

Worked like a charm. Very good instructions keep up the good work, and yes the wifi hotspot works. I had to use "SQLite Editor " to change the entitlement setting to zero. Do a google search : How to enable free Wi-fi tethering on Droid Bionic (Verizon)

[webrad98]

Thanks Zedomax

[UnRevoked360]

Did u ever get to use wifi tether???

[MrAlucard1964]

I rooted my Bionic, removed all the VZW bloat and unrooted it to make sure I could and now I can't root it, gets to step 3 and says Gingerbread version may not be rootable. Did it over 1 hour without update to OS. Can anyone help by the way Petes program worked in 4 mins. Thanks

[zedomax]

@MrAlucard1964 do a factory reset in stock recovery, this actually happened to me, when u mess around with it too much it happens.

[APres20]

@TheGamingDisciple .. It's not illegal, depending on how you use it. If you use it for tethering by bypassing Verizon's requirement of the add on package, you are on shaky ground legally. Just using it to ramp up the CPU and other things are legal though. It does void the warranty, so if you break the phone, you won't be able to get a new one.

[TheGamingDisciple]

one question is this illegal. Say my phone breaks will I be able to get a new one

[zedomax]

@TheGamingDisciple Well you can unroot it completely back to stock so Verizon can't find out anyways, plus if you break it, just throw it in water and there's NO way they can tell its rooted.

[TheLonelyOutlaw]

I downloaded the drivers but it doesnt show in my control panel that It's downloaded. Why is this?

[zedomax]

@TheLonelyOutlaw did you plug your phone in the computer and make sure to check "charge only"?

[Gmoney5star]

Looks like a no go zedo, a2 has 2.3.5

[Gmoney5star]

hey zedo you think this rootkit will work for the atrix 2 since they are pretty much the same phone?

[zedomax]

@Gmoney5star Should work actually since Droid Bionic, Droid 3, and all the new Droids have the same rooting security flaw. Try it!

[zedomax]

@zanetasalex no the phone stays exactly the same except you have root, which means you have full access to the system.

[BlueSparks25]

Subscribed! :)

[NSPhysX]

Have Android Version 2.3.4 (Gingerbread) and ran the rootkit program a few times and keep getting that adb error on the last step which also gives you the superuser app. Little help? Feel free to PM me Zedomax or anyone whom can help!) PLEASE HELP! Thank you!!

[zedomax]

@NSPhysX Make sure you've installed the correct drivers!

[NSPhysX]

@zedomax Yeah, definitely had the right drivers, etc.. Figured out, even though the one-click root systematic installer said it had failed, it really didn't. Not sure what caused that exception to happen but, I even looked a couple times in my apps list and didn't even find the 'SuperUser' App. After looking through one more time, I saw it and discovered also after rebooting, I could use the volume rocker buttons and get the advanced boot options! Just new to this and need to figure out ROM's!

[a1cdlr2009]

oh my bad i thought it was free since i still have the old umlimited data thing... and since posting that last thing i rooted my bionic, just to be able to do whatever i wanted if i ever want to.. have a good day sirs

[a1cdlr2009]

i dont see why youd root a droid bionic... it is already a wireless hotspot, it has a dual core 1Ghz processor so its fast enough, it comes proloaded with a full backup app. the only thing you might do is change the opperating system to linux or something for the programers out there... i rooted my first reg droid for the tethering but with the bionic you basicaaly have a hand held laptop... 32Gb's is more then my first laptop had (4 years ago).. thats crazy

[Kuriousgorge87]

@a1cdlr2009 Hotspot isn't free

[wonderingdrunk]

@a1cdlr2009 i totally agree. I'm rooting it because I want to delete all the apps that come with the phone. It is just annoying to search through all that crap to find my stuff

[wonderingdrunk]

@a1cdlr2009 and the hotspot isn't free

[SlackintoshHD]

@a1cdlr2009 just so you know, Android is already based on the Linux kernel.

[EpicTwistedOne]

Guys you don't have to be a douche to people just fucking tell em jesus fucking christ.

[wyliejenne]

what does a root do??

[zedomax]

@wyliejenne Rooting lets you do cool stuff like get free wifi tether, overclock, backup/install new ROMs.

[TehTricKzHD]

Whats "Root" mean?lol, anybody?

[spikeman23]

@TehTricKzHD Oh my god. Don't even think about rooting.

[r3sp3ctdaf3mal3s]

@TehTricKzHD

... idiot, its like jailbreaking for iphone.

[TehTricKzHD]

@r3sp3ctdaf3mal3s hey nerd, sorry i didnt know what it met And I sorta thought it met jailbreaking, so yeah. don't think you can out argue me either after this comment so don't even try kid. and actually im not gonna even try by how you your user name is. fucking loser. as for you @spikeman23

[r3sp3ctdaf3mal3s]

@TehTricKzHD

lol nerd? im no where near a nerd bro. its called GOOGLE learn to use it. fucking loser.

[esoteric311]

@TehTricKzHD

ENGLISH MOTHERFUCKER...DO YOU SPEAK IT???

when you say met.. i think you met....MEANT!!! You really shouldnt shit on people here.. The grammar nazi's will get you.

[carloscs5]

download Root Checker from the market to confirm you're rooted.

[PisolMan]

soooooooo I assume you can get in trouble if they figure out you're tethering wifi right?

[www6droppin]

@PisolMan Yes.You will be grounded and lose your phone and computer privelages for 2 weeks.

[PisolMan]

@www6droppin are there any fines the first time they catch you?

[ljohnsonnsb]

Thanks Max, This also works on the Droid 2 with the Gingerbread version 2.3.3. Great Job...

[gonzofred21]

I got

ERROR: we have root, but couldn't push su Try un-rooting first, then running root

?????

[Mariosv24]

Works Great thanks

[islayforhelm]

it worked :D

[Vmans80]

It works! Thanks!

[brnsktingdieskting18]

@rubbersoul816  yes it does work, im still running my xbox live off my old droid for free and have been for years

[76dced]

This root method was made before the phone was released, that's so awesome. I love the dev community.

[rubbersoul816]

All Verizon 3G/4G networks block the android wifi tether program - it just doesn't work.

[yourpcproject]

@rubbersoul816 This is just no true at all. It all depends on the version of your Android OS. With this droid bionic you should be able to do it you need to root the get the beta of wifi tether the flash some files to wifi tether.

Look it up for droid x wifi tether with gingerbread I have it and works fine on the X getting the bionic tomorrow will post back if it works should be fine its the same version of OS.

[2011GeekTech]

Can you even do wifi tether on any rooted Gingerbread phone?

[idlerdust]

@2011GeekTech

never had any luck unless i flashed a custom rom always had the same problem as in the video

[paco50859]

Hey thanks for the really descriptive video!

[hobbyprospector]

So what about the clockwork recovery? When I installed rom manager there was no Bionic listed. Which phone do I choose?

[JimmyHACK]

@hobbyprospector you need to wait for a recovery to be made

[2346danny]

can i use hot spot n stuff on htc thunderbolt if i root it ??

[olinney]

@spunker83 ok thanks hope it stays because last time it kept knocking me out when I had the Droid X.

[DragRacingProTunes]

that looks very simple, do you have/know of an app that will do this for the thunderbolt just as easy?

[TheLaguneros]

i have tried couple of other apps and no luck is says that my bionic is not rooted

[olinney]

Any updates on wirless tethering working. Cant get mine to work either. One of the main reasons I wanted to root the phone. Great job though!

[spunker88]

@olinney If its like the Droid 3 wifi tether still has issues after root. Almost like VZW is blocking it. You can however bluetooth tether and no root is needed.

[Top0ne]

Damn Zedo that didn't take long

[revenaaaant]

Damn..... this phone just came out!!!!!

[xnichols11]

4th

[jayzg60]

wow tht was fast just realeased today

[JimmyHACK]

@jayzg60 was rooted a week ago :)

[ibeezranging]

whats the best rom for battery life?

[dev21012]

first wait a second thats ghay....