new to rooting

[priapism1]

ive never rooted my droid but am finally willing to do so for fear of bricking my phone. since the new 2.2.1 came out how would i go about doing this?

 

[googlelover]

Well first, which droid do you have? There are many different models of droids and rooting methods are usually specific to each model.

 

[priapism1]

i have the droid 1.

 

[googlelover]

It might seem like a lot to read, but its well worth it and if you follow all of these instructions perfectly you will root your droid 100% of the time with little risk.
http://www.droidforums.net/forum/droid-labs/74028-root-droid-1-regardless-os-version.html

 

[furbearingmammal]

Then you'll need to either follow the link in my signature (suggested) or find a program called superoneclick and use that.

 

[furbearingmammal]

googlelover's link is the same as the one I was suggesting.

Also, the support you'll receive in that thread and on this forum is top-notch. :welcome: to the forums and the Dark Side. We have cookies.

Unfortunately, this would have been easier for you (z4root) if you'd rooted before the update.

 

[googlelover]

Looks like I'm just a little faster than you haha.

 

[priapism1]

great thanks for the info.

 

[furbearingmammal]

You just got here first.

 

[googlelover]

Mhmm no problem

 

[furbearingmammal]

Good luck!

 

[patmc81]

is there a way to go back to 2.2? the girlfriend updated for me when she was playing with my phone:icon_evil:

 

[furbearingmammal]

Yes, you install the FRG22D master OTA update file. What's the purpose in going back? There may be another option so you don't lose all the neat new features.

 

[patmc81]

to root easier by using the root program

 

[furbearingmammal]

Using Motocache1's method still works on 83D and is a far superior option. However, like I said, all you need to do to get back to 22D is install the master OTA file.