Root Motorola Milestone X2 on 2.3.6
Well today we got a query from one of our viewers and he wanted to know how to root Motorola Milestone X2 running on 2.3.6 and we started searching online as we always write in our disclaimer that we are always to help our viewers but could not find any relevant topic then we headed over to XDA and guess what at XDA which is Macca of Android. We found a thread where we found solution of rooting Motorola Milestone X2 running on Android 2.3.6 and doing this is not so tough. So let us head over to the article on how to root Motorola Milestone X2 on 2.3.6.
Disclaimer
Well we say it always and we mean it that we will not be responsible for anything happening during process of rooting your Motorola milestone X2 however we will provide you complete support on this and you need not chase us as we are available 24/7.
Files to download and prerequisites
You need to have ADB drivers of your phone in your system and you may get it from Android SDK. Enable USB debugging on your phone and for that you may refer to below image. Also you need to have superuser installed and get it from here.
Download adb fastboot from here and get the root.zip file from here.
After this you may follow below instructions and root your Motorola Milestone X2 on 2.3.6.
- Extract these zip files to a location that is easy to get to, the original instructions suggested making a Root folder in C:, however it is really up to you. Just make sure all the files are extracted to the same folder.
- Get your phone into Fastboot mode, to do this:
- Shut the phone off.
- Hold down the Volume Down Button while pressing the Power Button.
- After the phone turns on you should see Fastboot at the top of the screen.
- Press the Volume Up Button to enter Fastboot mode. Your computer may need to install drivers if this is the first time you entered Fastboot mode, so let this happen BEFORE proceeding.
- Start a command prompt on your computer.
- Type the following commands:
- cd <DIRECTORY> where <DIRECTORY> is the folder you created. If you created the Root folder in C: it would be cd root.
- fastboot flash preinstall root.img
- fastboot reboot
- Wait for the phone to reboot, once it does so execute the following commands (in the command prompt you should still have open):
- adb shell
- /preinstall/su
- On your phone you should see a prompt to Allow or Deny Superuser access, allow this. Then execute the following commands (in the command prompt you should still have open)
- mount -o rw,remount -t ext3 /dev/block/mmcblk0p12 /system
- cp /preinstall/su /system/bin/su
- chmod 6755 /system/bin/su
Do let us know if you face any problem in doing this and we would help you for sure.
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I cannot get into fastboot I tried everything… no success..
can you help me ?
cant get past ” starting fastboot protocol support ” , need help , need root !
You must have Android SDK installed, After you install it, you must download Tools using SDK Manager. Try this after you have installed both and let me know if it works!
when I type /preinstall/su I get permission denied. What should I try next?
you need to first follow the settings and it should work fine
No problem here. Works great and was very easy. Thanks man!
You are welcome
How does one undo this now that there is “real” rooting available to allow one to do more with the phone?
Are there any 4.0 or 2.3.6 mods for the milestone x2 after I’ve done this. Also how can I confirm that it’s rooted now. The phone seems unchanged.
Phone will be changed, after rooting you will be able to see superuser app in your phone. I will let you know about the firmware
Shut the phone off.
Hold down the Volume Down Button while pressing the Power Button.
In this step, only the M logo (red) and starts normally.
What am I doing wrong? Could you help me.
Android Version: 2.3.6
Build: 4.5.2-51_M2L-27
Model: A953
Revision: 01
Sistem Version: 45.2.2710.A953.Personal.en-AR
Shut the phone off.
Hold down the Volume Down Button while pressing the Power Button with home button and it will work… You missed to press home button…
home button, is the second on main screen, is correct? or other key?
Yes.. 1st one options, second home, third back, fourth search. let me know if need any help
yeah i have been working on this on and off for a few days, when i type in
C:\root>?fastboot flash preinstall root.img
‘?fastboot’ is not recognized as an internal or external command,
operable program or batch file.
it wont do that and after i do that and get to the step of abd it never asks for superuser acces. these directions are kinda hard to follow, i could use pictures or maybe even a video.
Well you may see in this comment there is a person able to do this and if you want I can PM you his email id for help.
I’m having the same issue. Please let me know if you were able to get this to work.
It has worked for many and apologize for late reply.. Just send me all the details of your Motorola Milestone.
I do not understand… I followed the directions to the t… I know I must have android sdk, but i do not know how to get it
hi there is no way i can fastbook mi milestone 2 with android 2.3.6 i hold the volume down button + home and turn on the device am i missing something?
Thanks!
I cannot get past the fastboot part of this. When I turn my phone back on holding the volume down and power button it says fastboot, i then clicked the up arrow. Now it says”Starting Fastboot protocol support”
and does nothing.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank YOu
Tom
I cannot get past my phone saying “starting fastboot protocol”
Can someone please tell me what I am missing. I have followed the tutorial to a T. but cannot do the commands because my phone is stuck in this mode with just the red M?
Thanks
Tom
I’m trying to root my phone but every time I try to download the two links it won’t let me.
I am scared of messing my phone up,im poor so i will be a lost. I thought I had it under control after rooting several phones. I now have a milestone x2 and really need a root,can you help??
you may add me on skype and its iphoneandroidtips1
It says my su binarys are out if date and I can’t find a fix for this any where so Amy help would be great