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Root Samsung Epic Galaxy 4G (SPH-D700) on FC09 Gingerbread?
I have been searching for a while and am trying to figure out if I can root the SPH-D700 on the FC09 update. I just cant find any information regarding that.
Id like to Root the phone, either if I ...
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How does rooting work?
Or, how do I root my device without a rooter?
Rooting instructions for Android devices that I have seen are typically of the following form:
Download Gingerbreak.apk
Run Gingerbreak, click “root ...
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What to do before root and flash my phone?
Right now I have in my phone the stock rom and I haven't rooted it. I want to root it and change the rom.
What should I do first, root or flash the rom?
I don't want to lose all the configuration, ...
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How do I root the Android emulator?
How do I root the Android emulator? I need root to install an .apk file on the emulator.
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Do you have to root an Android device to install Ubuntu?
Just as the title says. In order to install another ARM based Operating System or to dual boot your phone, do you have to have root access?
I'm currently using a Motorola Atrix, not sure if that ...
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How do I root a Huawei X3?
I have a Huawei X3 (U8510) which I've purchased for testing Android applications I'm developing. I'd like to root this, but as I've not had any experience with rooting Android handsets, its something ...
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Rooting and updating to Official Updates
I have a S2. I want to root my phone to use the amazing apps out there Not to install custom roms. Can i still get access to the official updates from Samsung ?
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HTC Desire: why not to root and install Froyo (no-porting)?
I've bought an HTC Desire a quite ago and, since now, works fine for me (except for this).
Now I'm waiting for Android 2.3, or 3.0, or whatever, and I'm thinking: is it possible to install the ...
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Root Nook Color without removing Nook OS
I have a Nook Color 1.3.0 and a Mac OS X computer. I have a microSD card with ClockworkMod and such for installing the Android OS, but I would like a solution that would allow me to root so that I ...
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Rooting an unbranded tablet
I bought one of these simple cheap Chinese no-name tablets: HDMI, Bluetooth, HD display, dual-core CPU. Unfortunately, it came without official Google apps such as Market and Gmail. I tried different ...
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Open source / trusted rooting app for Android / Motorola Defy?
I found a lot of compiled rooting exploits for Android, but not a lot of source code.
So, how can I trust an exploit able to take SU rights on my mobile device? How can I be sure there is no ...
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Will rooting my phone improve its battery life?
I've had an HTC Desire HD with HTC Sense for about a year and I'm quite happy, except for the battery life. After upgrading to the latest version, it lasts about 24 hours with moderate/low usage.
I ...
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How do I root my Nexus 7?
I am wanting to gain root privileges on my Google Nexus 7 tablet, running Android 4.1-4.2.1. How can I do this?
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Root the Samsung Infuse (i997)
Does anyone know how to root the Samsung Infuse (i997)?
I have tried two methods already:
Visionary
Samsung One Click Root
Visionary simply doesn't work, while the Samsung One Click Root manages ...
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Rooting HTC Evo on Froyo 2.2 and installing a custom rom
I just received the latest update from HTC. They have installed more bloatware on my phone and I've finally had enough. I want to root. I found this rom and this guide on how to root. But the root ...
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How can I root my Nexus One? [duplicate]
I want to give root permission to my Android Nexus One phone. I tried several links to give root access, but could not find any single working solution. Most links suggest to download a copy of a ...
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How can I root my Pandigital Novel 7" Tablet?
I have a Pandigital 7" that is updated as far as the firmware updates go. However, I do not have access the Android Market and I do not have root access.
I am trying to install a SQL reader that I ...
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How do I root my Chinavasion TechPad 7" Tablet android tablet?
I have a TechPad 7" Tablet from Chinavasion, S3C6410 Android 1.6;
None of the generic rooting methods work.
Any ideas?
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What are the steps for rooting an Android device, in general?
I'm aware that for different devices the particular procedures are different, but I guess there are principal similarities in the procedure.
So what are the basic steps to root your phone? What ...
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How do I root Cruz Tablet?
I am relatively new to the Android scene, and have recently bought my first official android-powered device. The cruz tablet was just $199 at Best Buy so I figured I culd give it a try. Unfortunately, ...
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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 to root Teac Tc-7120
I want to root my new Teac TC-7120 device, but couldn't find any rooting guide targeting it.
What should I do?
I used the following Guide:
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Beginner's questions on tweaking non-branded Android phone (rooting, update recovery, update rom)
I have some beginner's questions for clarifying some concepts in Android phone.
I am using a non-branded phone (ASK SP404) running Android 4.0.3. The Android OS in the phone comes from the ...
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Are there any known ways to root the new HTC Wildfire revisions?
After using CyanogenMod on my HTC Desire for some time, i wanted to root and convert the HTC Wildfire i bought for my wife early this year.
Turns out that unrevoked is currently unable to root this ...
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How do I root my Nook HD?
I checked The Master List of Rooting Techniques, and found nothing. This XDA thread looked promising.
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What can I do with an Nexus One with a broken LCD?
I've managed to acquire a Google Nexus One, that had an unfortunate encounter with a car door. The screen still accepts touch input, but the LCD itself is broken - no display at all. What is ...
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Is it possible to root the Samsung Galaxy Fit?
I have a Samsung Galaxy Fit. I am not able to find any guide on the web regarding how to root it. Is there some method suitable for beginners?
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Technical questions about the Nook Color rooting process
I've been considering getting a Nook Color with the intention of rooting it for use as an inexpensive general purpose Android tablet. Before I decide either way or dive into one I went and read a ...
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non-wipe non-unlock root for Android 2.3.3
I have a Nexus S running Android 2.3.3.
IIRC on old android version such as this there were non-wipe non-unlock methods to obtain root anyway, however I wasn't able to find them right now.
Can this ...
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How can I root my Motorola Fire XT316?
I'm new Android user and want to root my Motorola XT316 with Android 2.3.4.
I found this guide but is based on Windows XP, and I use Linux (Fedora 16). Is there another method?
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What's next if Super One Click fails? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How do I root my Kindle Fire?
I want root, but not enough to reflash or do anything that has a significant chance of harming the phone. In the past I've always used ...
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Rooting EPad MX1014
I have a E-Pad MX1014 (chinese tabcrap) and I am trying to access the system apps so I can uninstall Angry Birds off it.
The Angry Birds it runs is an extremely old version and for some reason it ...
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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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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 to root the LG Optimus 4X (LG-P880)?
I just got a brand new LG Optimus 4X. Feeling naked without the privacy protection offered by apps like LBE Privacy Guard, and missing good backup solutions like Titanium Backup (and no, Carbon Backup ...
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rooting Samsung Galaxy Note 2
How to root Samsung Galaxy Note 2? I have no experience with rooting. Model number is GT-N7100. Android-version 4.1.1.
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How do I root a Zte Origin from Solavei?
I got a Zte Origin (solavei service) from vx4gwireless
There's a customer in their affiliate program and she's added all these apps and needs to root her phone (and I need to as well). I do not see a ...
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How can I root my Verizon HTC Incredible 2?
I am technically inclined, I work as a IT technician and study computer science and engineering. Does anyone have a guide or guides, or can help me root my HTC Incredible 2?
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How do I root my Samsung Galaxy Ace?
I want to root my Galaxy Ace but don't want to install Custom ROM or CWM!
Just only root so that, I can run some apps which requires root.
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How to root Casio Commando phone
I have the latest version of the Casio Commando. I can't seem to get it to be rooted. It is running the latest update and so its at Android 2.3. Anyone know if it is possible, I remember reading ...
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Can I root my stock-Gingerbread Captivate without flashing a new kernel?
I updated my AT&T Captivate to the stock Gingerbread a few weeks ago, and I've had nothing but problems since -- hangs, lockups, and that constant TetheringManager crash. I'm about to do a ...
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rooting Samsung captivate with the new gingerbread release
I just got a message from my cell provider that the official Gingerbread release is out for the Samsung Captivate. I recently rooted my phone so I could install non market apps. Will I have to un root ...
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How can I root my LG Optimus M?
How can I root my LG Optimus M MS690 on Metro PCS? I've tried Gingerbreak, Superoneclick, and z4root without luck.
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How can I root my HTC Incredible S?
I have an HTC Incredible S and want to install Ice Cream Sandwich, which I don't think is officially available right now. How can I root it?
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Sony Ericson Xperia 10 Mini - rooting Android 2.1 [closed]
I need to root my phone in order to tether it to an iPad.
I have tried everything i found, but no success:
- Exploid
- SuperOneClick
- z4modd (z4root)
- Universal Androot
well, i'm a newbie when it ...
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Rooting acer liquid mini with Ubuntu?
can someone explain how to root android phone using ubuntu or any linux distro please? There are so many app like superoneclick, z4root etc..but android is based on linux right? so it should be easy ...
