[GUIDE] How to Root Droid Bionic GB/ICS! | Win/Linux/Mac | 10/25/2012

zedomax · Sep 8, 2011

new ICS root method here:
http://droidbionicroot.com/droid-bionic-root/how-to-root-ics-on-droid-bionic-and-motorola-android/

ICS root video tutorial:

Below is for Gingerbread!!!----------------------------------------------------------------------------------

This is older method below: (For newer method 5.5.893 and later, please see new root method)
Video I took while trying this first time on Windows:

Video I took while rooting on Linux/Mac:

See Mac/Linux directions here

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I just tried rooting my new Droid Bionic with Pete's Motorola Root Tool, works fine.

To root your Droid Bionic:

Step 1. Set your phone as "Charge Only".

Step 2. Make sure USB Debugging is checked on under Settings->Applications->Development.

Step 3. Connect your phone to your computer via USB Cable.

Step 4. For Windows, you need to install Motorola drivers.

Download drivers here:
http://androiddrivers.net/motorola-android-drivers/download-motorola-droid-bionic-windows-drivers/

Step 5. Download Pete's Motorola Root Tools here:
http://www.psouza4.com/bionic/

Step 6. Unzip Pete's tools and run the exe file for Windows and similar for Mac and Linux.

You can donate to Pete at psouza4.com and xda user djrbliss, I only used their tools and it worked.

Also see how to tether for free after you root, here.

Also see this cool ROM for Droid Bionic, comes with WebTop hack:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1273066

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zedomax · Sep 8, 2011

saved

saved for cute doggy photos.

she is what my dgtr wants:

JimmyHACK · Sep 8, 2011

He did make a bionic page if you want to update link... same tools currently, but if something differs in the future it may show bionic specific things http://www.psouza4.com/bionic/

zedomax · Sep 8, 2011

dido

JimmyHACK said:
He did make a bionic page if you want to update link... same tools currently, but if something differs in the future it may show bionic specific things http://www.psouza4.com/bionic/

dido thankx!

mackentosh · Sep 8, 2011

Does this actually Work with the Bionic

zedomax · Sep 8, 2011

yes

mackentosh said:
Does this actually Work with the Bionic

Yes, it does, the small photo above shows my Bionic's SuperUser app, I am uploading video too so you will see!

mackentosh · Sep 8, 2011

POW! Donation is ON THE WAY!!!!!!! Thanks

ridleykj0 · Sep 8, 2011

mackentosh said:
Does this actually Work with the Bionic

Worked on my Bionic using Windows 7 X64. Very simple process...

jadsru1 · Sep 8, 2011

Anyone tried this on a mac OSX, I thought I was following the directions but all I get is a text file that's difficult to understand, no command, no instructions. any help. thanks

zedomax · Sep 8, 2011

try

jadsru1 said:
Anyone tried this on a mac OSX, I thought I was following the directions but all I get is a text file that's difficult to understand, no command, no instructions. any help. thanks

Try running:

sh run_to_root_your_droid3.sh

jadsru1 · Sep 8, 2011

I must be retarted, I am sorry, I don't know understand what you mean. I have the zip extracted, when click on the file "sh run_to_root_your_droid3.sh" all I get is the text file.

zedomax · Sep 9, 2011

jadsru1 said:
I must be retarted, I am sorry, I don't know understand what you mean. I have the zip extracted, when click on the file "sh run_to_root_your_droid3.sh" all I get is the text file.

Open up a terminal, then browse to the directory where you unzipped the files to:

cd /directorywhereiunzipped

then do

sh run_to_root_your_droid3.sh

zachpl · Sep 9, 2011

Just rooted mine without a problem thanks.

jimmynov · Sep 9, 2011

How long did it take for your phones to root? Mine seems to not be going past the "SEARCHING FOR THE PHONE" message that first pops up...

ridleykj0 · Sep 9, 2011

jimmynov said:
How long did it take for your phones to root? Mine seems to not be going past the "SEARCHING FOR THE PHONE" message that first pops up...

Did you install the appropriate moto drivers first?

jimmynov · Sep 9, 2011

ridleykj0 said:
Did you install the appropriate moto drivers first?

Yes. I installed the drivers linked above for 64 bit Windows 7.

ridleykj0 · Sep 9, 2011

With your phone connected to the PC did you switch the phone to "charge only" mode? before starting? You can verify this by using the pulldown menu in your phone and selecting the ongoing USB connection, then "charge only"

jadsru1 · Sep 9, 2011

worked! thanks! I forgot to change directory...Thanks

DroidTh3ory · Sep 9, 2011

Anybody try Bootstrap yet?

Sent from my DROID BIONIC using XDA App

yutzyscott · Sep 9, 2011

I should have waited... I rooted mine this morning with the old method of entering all the commands manually. Oh well, at least its rooted. Now if only I could figure out a complete list of apps to be deleted without causing force close issues.

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