How to Root the DROID / Milestone

Rooting the Droid is very easy. This will allow you to install custom recoveries, roms and themes. Also will allow you to use some of the better apps on the market that require root access.

Instructions

Download this file -> Droid-root (24)

Rename it to update.zip

Place the renamed file (update.zip) on the root of your SD Card.

Power off the DROID and power back on while holding the X key

When you see a “/!\” symbol, press both vol+ and camera

Use the onscreen menu to install update.zip

Once installed you will be able to run “su” from your adb shell.

That’s it, You now have Root on your DROID.

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