How to Root the Droid RAZR Maxx HD

Tap on “Settings,” then tap on “About Phone.” , Determine whether your device is running on Ice Cream Sandwich or Jelly Bean based on its Android number., Verify that your Droid RAZR Maxx HD is fully charged., Back up any personal information you...

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Tap on “Settings

    The tools and files you’ll need will depend on your device’s Android number.

    Android number
    4.0.x is Ice Cream Sandwich, and Android number
    4.1.x is Jelly Bean.

    Follow the steps outlined in method two if your device is running on Ice Cream Sandwich. , A full charge will help prevent your phone from powering down unexpectedly during the rooting process., Rooting will wipe and erase all personal data from your device.

    Back up your data to Google’s servers, your computer, or to a third-party cloud storage service to avoid personal data loss. ,,, This software will install the necessary drivers for your Droid RAZR., Your computer will recognize your device immediately, and begin to install updated drivers.,, This file contains the toolkit needed to root your device.,,, This app must be installed on your device for rooting to work successfully.

    Alternately, you can download the app to your device using your computer at https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.motorola.contextual.smartrules&hl=en. ,,,,,, Your RAZR Maxx HD will reboot when rooting is complete, and display “Superuser” in Apps., Your RAZR will now be rooted.
  2. Step 2: ” then tap on “About Phone.”

  3. Step 3: Determine whether your device is running on Ice Cream Sandwich or Jelly Bean based on its Android number.

  4. Step 4: Verify that your Droid RAZR Maxx HD is fully charged.

  5. Step 5: Back up any personal information you want saved on your device to another location.

  6. Step 6: Navigate to Motorola’s website on your computer at https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/88481.

  7. Step 7: Select the option to download the Motorola Device Manager for your Windows or Mac computer.

  8. Step 8: Follow the on-screen prompts to install the Motorola software.

  9. Step 9: Connect your Droid RAZR Maxx to your computer using a USB cable.

  10. Step 10: Disconnect the device from your computer after drivers have been installed.

  11. Step 11: Navigate to the following link and select the option to download the .zip file: http://d-h.st/1nx.

  12. Step 12: Select the option to save the toolkit to your desktop.

  13. Step 13: Launch Google Play Store on your device.

  14. Step 14: Search for and download an app called SmartActions by Motorola Mobility LLC.

  15. Step 15: Tap on Menu and select “Settings.”

  16. Step 16: Tap on “Development

  17. Step 17: ” then place a checkmark next to “USB debugging.”

  18. Step 18: Reconnect the RAZR Maxx HD to your computer.

  19. Step 19: Open the folder for the rooting toolkit you saved to your desktop

  20. Step 20: and double-click on “run.bat.”

  21. Step 21: Press any key to initiate the rooting process.

  22. Step 22: Follow any on-screen prompts to complete the rooting process.

  23. Step 23: Disconnect the device from your computer.

Detailed Guide

The tools and files you’ll need will depend on your device’s Android number.

Android number
4.0.x is Ice Cream Sandwich, and Android number
4.1.x is Jelly Bean.

Follow the steps outlined in method two if your device is running on Ice Cream Sandwich. , A full charge will help prevent your phone from powering down unexpectedly during the rooting process., Rooting will wipe and erase all personal data from your device.

Back up your data to Google’s servers, your computer, or to a third-party cloud storage service to avoid personal data loss. ,,, This software will install the necessary drivers for your Droid RAZR., Your computer will recognize your device immediately, and begin to install updated drivers.,, This file contains the toolkit needed to root your device.,,, This app must be installed on your device for rooting to work successfully.

Alternately, you can download the app to your device using your computer at https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.motorola.contextual.smartrules&hl=en. ,,,,,, Your RAZR Maxx HD will reboot when rooting is complete, and display “Superuser” in Apps., Your RAZR will now be rooted.

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