MILESTONE 2.1 update and root guide

[craigcrawford1988]

Hmm, strange. Maybe that error in your bootloader is to blame?

Get the 90.73 bootloader from the SBF page and flash that and see if it removes that error.

Just be aware that it could result in you needing to start from fresh with your phone (i.e. everything deleted). I haven't ever had to flash my bootloader so I don't know what to expect. The risk is yours.

I would recommend asking around, because I am at a loss.

[stev]

thanks for the reply, i will try it out and let you know what happens.

[John2bDroid]

i tried X + Power, the phone just boots up as normal....

Bootloader
90.73
Err:A5,69,35,00,2F

Battery OK
OK to Program
Connect USB
Data Cable

Thats a hardware Error at the end of your bootloader.... no matter what you do it will not fix it... seen that on another site that I will not mention here... So your pretty much SOL sorry..

[IReallyWantADroid]

i rooted my 2.1 UK milestone on bootloader 90.73. It worked great, thank you very much!

what is the difference between bootloader 90.73 and 90.78?

[craigcrawford1988]

i rooted my 2.1 UK milestone on bootloader 90.73. It worked great, thank you very much!

what is the difference between bootloader 90.73 and 90.78?

I don't know. I really would keep the lower version, there is no point in upgrading it - you might find yourself unable to unlock the bootloader in the future if it becomes hacked if you update (the newer versions may have any vulnerabilities patched).

[kbtima]

I already rooted my milestone running 2.0.1, to install a different font.

If I update to 2.1 using About > System updates, will it stay rooted? If not, will it keep the fonts I put there?

If it won't stay rooted, will I be able to apply the technique described above, to root it?

I would rather avoid having all my data on the device wiped clean...

Thanks!

[craigcrawford1988]

I already rooted my milestone running 2.0.1, to install a different font.

If I update to 2.1 using About > System updates, will it stay rooted? If not, will it keep the fonts I put there?

If it won't stay rooted, will I be able to apply the technique described above, to root it?

I would rather avoid having all my data on the device wiped clean...

Thanks!

If you flash the service version, you SHOULD keep all your data, but you will need to root again. However, this is purely speculation.

[christim]

thanks for the reply, i will try it out and let you know what happens.

Just to recap... you are holding down the X key and not letting go of it, then hitting the power button, which you can let go off, and still not letting go of that X key the phone boots all of the way up?

It should go to the M logo then go to the recovery app, as long as you don't let go of the X key.

[stev]

hi guys, sorry I didnt reply, but i got my problem fixed!!! i just flashed the bootloader and all went back to normal.

im gonna try out the pulsar rom next

[itsme3]

I just want to be absolutely clear, this guide assumes starting with a non-rooted phone on 2.1update1?

If it goes wrong, can the default version be flashed back or will the phone be bricked? As long as you don't flash the bootloader itself, it should always be recoverable?

Thanks for the guide