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How can I root my Yarvik Tab411?
How can I root my tablet, the yarvik tab411? I tried to find information on the internet, but had no success.
The tab runs Android 4.1.11 2.3.3.
1 according to the link, this device currently ships ...
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I rooted my phone. Now apps cannot connect to the internet but browsers work fine
I have a Samsung Galaxy Y and rooted it a few days ago. After that I set up a few apps and granted them access to root permissions (via the Superuser app). I allowed root to all apps that requested ...
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How to root my LG Escape?
I haven't been able to find any information on how to do this. The only thing I found was this, which seems a little shady and isn't even for the Escape, it's just a generic tool. I've also seen this ...
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Help regarding su shell in adb
I had previously rooted my droid when it was running 2.2 froyo. Using the OTA upgrade, i got a gingerbread (2.3.4) for my phone. As obvious, the root privileges were gone..but the superuser app and ...
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How to root Samsung Galaxy Discover?
I just bought a Galaxy Discover. I can't figure out how to root it.
All I could find was this xda-developers link; but, I get an error running mount, so the root doesn't complete successfully.
How ...
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LG optimus 4x HD root
I tried to root my phone, but got only to the step 10, because my phone is too damn slow! I can't do anything with my phone, all I'm able to do is restart it over and over again, I can't even go to ...
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Gts5830 restarting again and again?
I have rooted my phone through zip and it was working well. A few days ago I wanted to reset my phone but I couldn't perform the option factory reset. So through ClockWorkMod I reset my phone. But the ...
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Loss of internal memory after rooting HCL ME V1
I have HCL ME V1 tablet with android 4.0(Icecream Sandwich) OS. It has 4GB of internal SD memory and 1GB DDR3 RAM. When I connect the device to the PC in storage mode, it shows the 4GB SD memory; ...
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How do I root my Android device?
This is a common question by those who have want to root their phones. How exactly do I root my Android device?
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How can I root my “RealPower” branded Android phone?
I have a "RealPower" branded Android phone. Is there any way for me to root and install a custom ROM on this device?
Here are some details:
Model Number : MT65515-C910
Android Version : 4.0.4
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Rooting the HTC Desire Z
Just received one of these (SIM Free, UK Version, Android 2.3 with Sense UI).
Can anybody point me towards the simplest and most easiest way to root this handset?
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Can I get root access on my Nexus 4 without installing custom bootloader, recovery or ROM?
I own a Nexus 4 device and I want to just get root access on my phone so that I can install applications such as AdBlock etc.
I was able to find tutorials online guiding how to root the Nexus phone. ...
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How can I know if the rooting files have malware?
I'm learning about how cellphone rooting works. Every procedure I've seen this far asks you to install a series of files that you download from random websites. Is it possible to know for sure that ...
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Root HTC one V on Mac OS X
I'd like to root my HTC One V. Currently running Mac OS X 10.7.5.
Are there any tools specifically for this?
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Root Samsung Galaxy S2 with unconventional kernel version
My Galaxy S2 is running Android 4.1.2. I am following the howto here. I am trying to look for the corresponding CF-Root download, by looking in the xda-developers forum. The problem is that the kernel ...
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Motorla Defy+ being not possible to root. Script commands throwing errors when rooting android 2.3.6
It's getting very hard to root a Motorola Defy+ (mb256).
My cellphone is accepting non android market apps, and USB debugging mode is enabled.
I tried:
- using z4Root app.
- doing the scipt commands ...
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How root Android Mini6410
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Please help me with Mini6410 running Android, I need to create a folder in the root "/" folder, but I was trying with "Terminal Emulator" and Telnetd, but I can't get it.
I need superuser ...
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Rooting and flashing the DX2
I have a DX2 I recently rooted (2.3.5) with some self root package.
However, I didn't realize virtually all of the CM roms require 2.3.4. So now I need to SBF back to 2.3.4, re-root and flash. I'd ...
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How can I root my root LG Optimus 2X running stock ICS?
I upgraded my LG O2X to stock ICS. How can I root the device? Superoneclick is not working for the same.
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How to root the Motorola Droid Razr?
How do I root my Motorola droid razr? I've already tried to search it, but I still couldn't find it.
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One click (or easy) way to Root Motorola Droid X with Morotola update 4.5.621
I read that the new DROID X build 4.5.621 prevents the most common Rooting methods.
There is a more complicated method but I'm hoping there is a one-click method (less chance of me screwing up and ...
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Eroot World’s Strongest Root Tool: Scam or No Scam - That Is The Question?
"Eroot (phone one key root tools) is a free android root tool which is developed by China root team. It is a new tool and become the World’s Strongest Root Tool. Currently the Eroot supports Samsung, ...
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How to setup ADB for TCP on Galaxy S3 with broken USB port
I have a SGH-I747 phone that has a problem with the USB port (it will charge, but is never recognized so no ADB. Phone was actually sent to Samsung and they stated 'Beyond repair - gross ...
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Phone restarting over and over after rooting Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830i
I rooted my Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830i from the link given below-
http://theunlockr.com/2012/11/22/how-to-root-the-samsung-galaxy-ace-s5830/
However after rooting it, it is restarting again and again.
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how to root your Android or at least understand how it works
I do not know exactly how rooting works or if it can even by done on my Android (Samsung GT-N8013) device. No rootkit appears to exist yet for Android 4.1.2, so I am left with figuring out how to ...
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rooting android phone
Hi guys. I am new to Android. I wanted to know, when I root my phone, will I be receiving pure android os, and get constant update whenever Google releases new OS? Also, will I be able to revert back ...
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Technika 4.1.1 Jelly Bean (4.1) 10.1 Tablet for Android Model 1038EP. how do I root it?
I have been trying to root my tablet for a while. I found some way like downloading superuser on andoind, but it failed to get Access to rooting.
Then I found out that you have to break something by ...
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Rooting Samsung GS2 Andriod phone with Sprint carrier
How do I "root" my Samsung GS2 (SPH-D710) phone?
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Root or flash Galaxy S 2 with Odin 3.07
I need to completely erase my current Android OS from my Galaxy S2 and install a fresh version from scratch.
I have Odin 3.07, the ".tar.md5" file and the Samsung drivers. I already did some ...
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LG P500 Rooting Isuue
I got a LG p500 Android device and i want to root it.
the device is on stock ROM android 2.3.3 V20e.
should I use SuperOneClick? and if so, how can I reboot my phone after the SuperOneClick Procedure ...
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Can I root a Superpad Flytouch 8?
I purchased a Superpad Flytouch 8 recently and now it hangs on the Android start-up page. I cannot access the menus for factory reset so I guess I need to get my head around "rooting".
The PC repair ...
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How can I root my HTC Legend without erasing my data?
I want to root my HTC Legend but I don't want to lose my data on it. I have seen the unrevoked method for rooting HTC devices but it does not have a version specifically for HTC Legend. Would the HTC ...
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Rooting downgraded Xperia Ray
I've previously downgraded my Xperia Ray from ICS to GB, as ICS really made it slow. It is now running GB 2.3.4.
Now, I would like to remove the bloatware from my phone. To do this, I understand I ...
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How to gain S-OFF on HTC Salsa
I want to root my HTC Salsa phone. According to this link i need to gain S-OFF on my Mobile.
There is nice article to gain S-OFF.
But my Question: Is there an alternative way, without using any ...
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move app to sd card
Im currently confused on what mods to be used now. My unit by the way is Samsung galaxy s3 I9300-International(rooted with Omega rom 42.3 and Kernel SiyahKernel v1.9.1). The reason why I rooted my ...
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Can i flash indian rom in korean galaxy note?
I got the Samsung Galaxy Note shv-e160l (Korean version) as a gift, running the stock ICS 4.0. I want to flash official indian JB ROM (of the GT-N7000) on it. Is it possible if I root my device?
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Xperia V require root permissions every time
I have Xperia V 9.1.A.1.140 and I just rooted it using "Root Many Android" (see closer decription on XDA), and now I installed Titanium Backup and every time the app loads it requires permissions ...
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fastboot doesn't see device
I've read a lot of articles about this problem but I can't resolve it. I decided to install my developer application on phone using wifi. To do this I need to do some things with my phone. The first ...
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is it possible to root a kindle fire running software version 10.2.6?
If so how, and if not will it ever be?
I can't stand this keyboard! I'd root just for Swype!
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How are SetCPU frequencies formulated?
Are the frequencies suggested by SetCPU for each device based on a certain algorithm or was it worked out device specifically or are they just arbitrarily formed upon extensive testing?
I have an old ...
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Does rooting erase anything?
If I root my android phone (just so I can get access to Wifi Tethering, etc.) will that erase anything on the phone (apps, data, etc.)?
Will it change anything other than the ability to run app(s) as ...
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Force debug in safe mode via USB?
I did something so stupid I'm almost kind of proud of it. I rooted my LG Optimus T (Froyo) using Gingerbreak, cleaned out a bunch of stuff, and accidentally deleted the home screen launcher. No big, ...
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How to Root SpreadTrum SC6830 Kernel 2.6.35.7
Model - Callbar A1
Android - 2.3.5
Kernel Version – 2.6.35.7
Software version – 2.3.001.P1.12065
Hardware version – P1
CPU – SC6820 (1 GHz.)
Screen – 3.5” HVGA
I tried several methods such as Doom ...
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How to root my Motorola Flipside?
I am a relatively new Android user, but I have a bit of experience with Linux.
My new Motorola Flipside MB508 has quite a few unwanted preinstalled applications on it, which I would like to remove. ...
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Unable to root S7180 MTK6577 Phone
I purchased a Note 2 clone from dhgate which is running on Android JB 4.1.1. I tried to root it with the binary method and it failed. Please find the messages below.
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Is rooting 4.2.2 really this complicated?
On 4.2 (or was it 4.1?) it was really just a few keypresses in the Nexus 4 Toolkit, or downloading a simple app. With the current version 4.2.2 however, rooting has become a huge task, apparently.
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How to root Huawei Y210?
It runs Android 2.3.6 and has the 2.3.38.6-perf kernel version. I've already tried using SuperOneClick but it doesn't work. :(
I'm rather contented with it ( oh wait, it has this puny internal ...
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How can I root my Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S?
I tried using Flash Software, but it doesn't work for me.
I may have used the wrong version or my process is wrong.
Can anyone tell me the correct process?
Android Version : 2.3.4
Model Number : ...
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Where can I find the “hack4legend” or “Legend Downgrading Tools”?
In my quest to Root my HTC Legend, I have run into many problems. Now I am stuck with the fact the I seem to have to downgrade my phone to a previous version of android before I can root it.
I have ...
