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How to get root access on Android 2.2 with HTC Magic?
I'm using an HTC Magic and upgraded the OS to 2.2. Build number of the phone is FRF91. How can I get root access to the phone?
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Micromax A25 How To Root
I've tried several ways to root my Micromax A25. In every case, SP Tool displayed "Partition Size Change" error.
Did anyone yet root successfully?
PS: My A25 firmware version A25_0201_V0409
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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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How can I root my Celkon a95 pro?
When I am using SuperSU, it shows there is no su binary installed, and SuperSU cannot install it:
My phone specifications are mentioned here (and at GSMArena).
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How do I root Micromax Canvas 2 A110?
I want to root Micromax Canvas 2 A110 having Android ICS 4.0.4. How do I root it?
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Root Xperia Mini Pro (SK17i) to Jelly Bean
How can I root Xperia Mini Pro (SK17i) to Jelly Bean (Android 4.2) which can be unrootable. Please provide me the best step by step guide.
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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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Rooting Xperia tipo
I've unlocked my bootloader. After all the set-up, I tried to root my Tipo using Bin4ry Root's package. It didn't work; it gave me an error like permission denied (are you root?). Later, it said ...
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Rooting Micromax A87 to make it faster
What is the best way to root my Micromax A87?
My phone RAM shows only 160MB, but I only access about 120MB.
I want my phone to run faster.
Or is there any common method for rooting my phone.
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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 to root Lenovo a660
I've tried rooting my phone by using SuperOneClick and RootWithRestore.
And did not have much success either. So my question is how to do this?
(I checked that in /system/bin that I do not have the ...
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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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Rooting failed htc one x : adb server is out of date
Tried to root my mobile HTC One X AT&T Build number 1.73.502.1 710RD ATT US edition referring the following link.
Root HTC One X
Restarted twice but the phone was not rooted.
adb server is ...
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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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How does one root a Vodafone HTC One XL?
We're attempting to root a new HTC One XL. The bootloader has been unlocked via HTCdev.com but none of the online methods of acquiring root access have worked.
Relevant phone information:
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Root EVO 4G stock ROM?
I've got a Sprint HTC EVO 4G Wimax. I want to get rid of the Sprint Apps to free up some space on the internal storage, but otherwise leave the phone stock for now.
I followed the instructions at ...
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Rooting Xperia Play 2.3.4 without unlocking bootloader
After reading many forums, just came across this site. I may sound outdated, but I want to root my Xperia play. After reading many forums. I am confused.
I have an unlocked Xperia Play 2.3.4 build ...
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Does rooting mean I will always run my device as root? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How exactly does “root” user access/account works? Do all applications run as root on my phone after rooting?
I understand the root user under Linux and the ...
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How to root a Samsung I9070 Galaxy S Advance/S II Lite?
What are the steps to root this phone?
As I understand, Samsung has been using an internal counter that will void your guarantee if you install a custom kernel, I'd like to avoid that.
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False “Internal memory space is low” on tPAD - need a root access
A friend of mine has a chinese Teclast tPAD with Android 2.3.1. After some time of usage we start to get system notification "Internal memory space is low". Yet there are tons of free space in all ...
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How can I root my Samsung Infuse 4G (AT&T)?
I have been looking everywhere online, but I cannot find anything helpful in rooting my Samsung Infuse 4G. I have even tried (once) with SuperOneClick, but it never worked. Didn't affect my phone, but ...
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How To Install/Root Vegan-Tab GingerEdition on Viewsonic gTablet
I recently purchased a Viewsonic gTabet and want to root the device with the Vegan-Tab Ginger Edition. I'm an absolute newbie when it comes to Android, I've been a Windows guy my whole life.
I'm ...
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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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Xperia ray can't root
Model number: ST18! , Android Version: 4.0.4 , Build number: 4.1.B.0.431
I tried to root my device (following the steps lined out in this question), but it did not work.
Flash Tool Log:
06/027/2013 ...
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Can Linux Containers be used on a non-rooted Android?
LXC could be an alternative to chroot, which requires rooting the system.
Can they be used without having root? Do they work on Android?
If so, this modern linux technology could be used to create ...
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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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How to root lg optimus logic
For the past few days I have been googling the different ways to root my LG Optimus Logic, and have come up short handed. There doesn't seem to be a help forum for this phone anywhere, or at least not ...
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How do I root a ZTE Fury?
I've tried many methods (ZergRush, I get [-] Hellions with BLUE flames!).
SuperOneClick uses ZergRush which doesn't work.
I'm running Android 2.3.6.
Baseband Version is: N850B01 (first update after ...
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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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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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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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Rooting a Wynncom G1 Android Phone [ Spreadtrum SP8810 ]
I have a new Indian Android variant i.e Wynncom g1 [ spreadtrum sp8810 ] I have gotten ADB to work with PDANet application and got USB drivers and adb to work. I tried many ways like adb root and all, ...
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Rooting HTC Gratia
I've been trying to root my HTC Gratia for weeks, with no success. I found no specific tutorial, so I used those for HTC Aria, which should be basically the same phone. Can anyone give me specific ...
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Arnova GBOOK Root?
I just bought the Arnova GBOOK android e-reader/tablet today.
I am having a hell of a trouble rooting it.
Please could someone with the experience of this device help me?
P.S
It is running ICS.
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how to root Galaxy SL GT i9003 for DDLF2
I am running official Samsung ROM build version 2.6.3 DDLF2. I wish to root it for reverse tethering and few other utilities. Need a trusted link for rooting tutorial or a rooting package for the ...
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Root Motorola Defy XT
I am still trying figure out how to root the new Motorola Defy XT. It runs Gingerbread 2.3.5. Can someone help me with this? Last time (many years ago) I rooted a phone using Z4root however, as I read ...
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How do I root my Kyocera Echo?
I've seen instructions for many other devices, but nothing for the Kyocera Echo. How do I root my Kyocera Echo without completely screwing up my phone? I've tried the Z4root to no avail. What are my ...
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“sendmsg: Connection refused” trying to root a Nexus One
Following the link taken from this question, I got the following error.
$ ./freenexus
[*] Android local root exploid (C) The Android Exploid Crew
[*] Modified by ak for HTC Nexus One
[+] Using ...
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Superoneclick Not Responding [closed]
Hi Android Enthusiasts,
I have done all the steps to root my Kindle Fire successfully, and I am left with the very last. Running superoneclick. I have a problem.
When I click on Root the following ...
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How do I root Samsung Galaxy Tab? (Verizon)
I need to install an app which requires root on my Samsung Galaxy tab(Verison). How can this be done?
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Whatever happened to VISIONary?
A number of people on here have recommended I give VISIONary a try out on my HTC Desire HD. But I can't find it anywhere - has it been decommissioned?
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How to 'root' (or gain root access to) a Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 with Android 2.1-update1?
I have a Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 with Android 2.1-update1 and I need a quick easy way to get root access so I can boot it through a custom ROM me and a friend have been working on (the custom ROM is ...
