Motorola Droid (A855)

How-To: Root your Motorola Droid

Method 1: Using UniversalAndroot

1. Download Universal Androot here.
2. Find and install UniversalAndroot.apk (we suggest using Astro File Manager)
3. After installing, run Universal Androot.
4. Tap the "Root :-)" button to root your phone!
5. If successful, you will see "Woot ! Your device is rooted !" on the screen!
6. To finalize the rooting process, turn your phone off and back on.
7. You now have root access!

Note: This has been confirmed to work on a stock Motorola Droid running Android v2.2 (FRG01B)
Warning: This does not work to root Android 2.2 (FRG22D) on the Motorola Droid!

Please let us know about your experience rooting your device in the comments below!