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Root Verizon's RUU for the Official 2.1 for Droid Eris

thenestor

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Dec 27, 2009
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Conflipper on XDA posted a link to what appears to be Verizon's RUU (ROM upgrade utility) for the official 2.1:

conflipper said:
Download ROM HERE

It seems to be a Verizon Droid Eris 2.1 Official ROM.

RUU_Desire_C_Verizon_WWE_2.36.605.1_release_signed _with_driver.exe
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So if you're currently on a leak and desperately want to have the "official" software, maybe this is what you've been waiting for.

Disclaimer: DO NOT USE THIS IF YOU EVER WANT ROOT! Only people on a "leak" should bother with this. EDIT: You can use the "new" root method after this.

As expected, the ROM within the RUU is completely identical to "leak v3." However, it's much easier for non-technical folks to flash using the RUU than using the zip-on-card method. If you're on leak v1 or leak v2, this is the easiest way to upgrade to v3, which is the same as the OTA.
 
better or worse than v3?
honestly, its the same (and thenestor's checksum file verification on this ROM and v3 ROM, show identical)

I suppose there's some perceived "pep", but that's likely a result of the "fresh" flash

I'm the kind of guy that runs Windows Update, monthly, on Microsoft's "Patch Tuesday" (at 2pm Eastern) to grab new critical updates. That I felt compelled to flash an essentially identical ROM on my Eris, does not surprise me.
 
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what i take from this is that this will put you on the Official 2.1 OTA

so for those of you on leak who would like to say you have the "Official" 2.1 OTA... this is for you... (although i see no point for v3 leakers to go through this as it appears this is identical to v3)

This will not help leakers achieve root because leakers have BootLoader 1.49 and there is no root for that BootLoader.

This RUU does not change your BootLoader.
 
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Ok I'm on leak v3 and all that I want in life is to be able to root.. lol
Is this for me or no? I couldn't tell from the first post..

I understand, I want root too.

If you have lots of customizations to settings or your home screens, or lots of market apps downloaded I would NOT do this. Since it wipes your phone, unless you can quickly redo your preferred settings or have a trusted backup app, you might be frustrated by the reset -- while receiving no discernible payoff, as its the same as v3.
 
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Can someone please tell me or post a pic of what your software info page should look like after installing this coming from 2.1v3. Please.

ETA: reshot photo...this seems a bit clearer
 

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