Jailbreaking & unlocking is quiet common for iPhone & iPod Touch users but android phones are not behind in this race. In past we had covered how to gain root access on T-Mobile Google android phone. Now the news about Droid rooted is spreading like fire.

The Motorola/Verizon Droid is a brand new phone today and by rooting your droid phone you get the freedom to install multitouch support (including pinch-to-zoom gestures), enhanced themes, and other previously forbidden goodies.

Initial instructions with download files are posted at alldroid.org forum. We have rewritten those steps for your convenience.

How to Root Droid Phone

If you are on Android 2.0.0 then grab Android 2.0.1 to prevent duplication of task.

1. Download droid-root.zip file from here

2. Rename to “update.zip” to the file downloaded in step 1 and copy to the sdcard

3. Power off the DROID and power back on while holding the X key

4. When you see a “/!\” symbol, press both vol+ and camera

5. Now follow onscreen instructions to install update.zip

Once installed you will be able to run “su” from your adb shell.

P.S. We will not be responsible if you brick your phone.