How can I root my device? Possible Duplicate:
  How do I root my device?  




What is involved in rooting an Android phone? I am thinking of rooting my Motorola Droid.
this is more or less the procedure I followed for rooting my motorola droid on android 2.1

http://www.droid-life.com/2010/05/06/guide-to-rooting-android-2-1-on-a-motorola-droid/

It was straightforward and error-free.  That said, unless you have a compelling reason to root your phone (like upgrading to a pre-release rom), I don't see why you should bother (go volunteer your free time to community service instead).