I've rooted 2.0.1....now how do i get to 2.1

[BrandonAsphyxiated]

Hey guys, Ive already rooted my Droid after flashing back down to 2.0.1 from the 2.1 OTA update and am now at a lost as to what do next lol i basically want what everyone has, a rooted 2.1 Droid with custom ROMs and OC abilities thats it.

[DroidxRage]

Bugless Beast V0.9 (Awsome Features) NexusMod Works!


You will want to do the Nandroid, not an update.zip b/c your not coming from a 2.1 ROM. This means wiping your phone, so backup your apps with titanium backup (market) first.

Then install a Kernel, something from this thread maybe: (this will be an update.zip install) Read that thread for information about kernels.
ChevyNo1 - Get Yer Kernels Here (ERE25 Only)

Of course there are other ROMs/Kernels, these are just my preferences right now...

Enjoy, oh and always backup your ROM twice before flashing a new ROM.

[mwhartman]

I like to do things myself so I recommend the tutorial Matth3W developed
(Complete How-To on How to Mod Your Phone (2.1 ROM, O/C, MM, Boot Animation, etc))

Matt's tutorial is very comprehensive and takes you step by step through the entire process.

Mike

[BrandonAsphyxiated]

thanks guys!
@DroidxRage
I'm still in the Nandroid phase as in trying to set it up D:
Ive been following this guy
Its elaborated on the information you've given
but im stuck as in im not getting the Android "!" screen when it reboots

[DroidxRage]

you need to hold down the "X" key on the physical keyboard before powering on the device. hold "X" until you see the recovery screen.

Also see: rootyourdroid.info for tons of good information and walkthroughs on rooting... it has screenshots, which I'm not sure the other guides have.