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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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Is there a way to determine whether a source for rooting instructions is reliable?
I'm considering rooting an ATT S3, and came across this guide:
The guide links to some file that is supposed to contain both a file to be copied into the phone and the tools for flashing the CWM.
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Allowing my rooted Sanyo Zio to work with my Vista 64 computer
I recently got my Sanyo Zio phone and I would like to upload my android programs that i coded earlier onto it. I installed the driver that I found on the website and then plugged in my phone and when ...
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Should rooting a factory unlocked ATT S3 be any different from rooting a locked device?
Most of the rooting instructions I came across don't mention at all whether they refer to locked or unlocked models. Does this mean there's no difference whatsoever in the process?
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Is the process for rooting an S3 after an OTA update the same?
When following instructions for rooting a specific S3 model (ATT SGH-I747), does it make a difference whether any OTA updates were applied?
Also, is there any real likelihood of a future OTA update ...
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Xperia active android 4.0.4 root unlock
I've been trying to unlock my xperia active running android 4.0.4 using UnlockRoot software. Busybox has been installed correctly on it, but still no luck with root access. Can someone please help
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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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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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How do I root my HTC Hero?
I'm tired of waiting for my Android 2.1 update to arrive, so I've decided to root my HTC Hero.
Any direction as to how I should do this?
Note: I actually have a T-Mobile branded version, so I do ...
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Rooting my device, i can root it from the ROM?
i have a Samsung S5660 that i have upgraded to Android 2.3.7 but none of the previous hack or utilities seems to work with this version of Gingerbread.
I need it to be upgraded and rooted, i was ...
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No root permission after installation of ClockworkModRecovery kernel
My smartphone is the Samsung Galaxy Ace 5380 running Android 2.3.6 and I want to flush it with the CyanogenMod 7.2
I'm performing the steps from this guide: ...
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Rooting and installing android on WP device [duplicate]
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Can I install Android on my non-Android device?
I am not sure if this is a right question or not, but Is it possible in some manner to install android on WP device.
I ...
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Is there a way to log into and root my device without using ADB?
With the Android SDK it is possible to run the "adb shell" command to shell into an Android device plugged in via USB. I would like to know:
Is there another way to log into an Android device and ...
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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 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 are the security disadvantages of rooting an Android phone?
I know there was a discussion previously BUT they didn't talk about security. E.g.: if I root my phone will all my apps run with root permission?
Related: Are there any risks to rooting a device?
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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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How do I root the Dell Streak 5?
I have a Dell Mini 5 (the original Streak). As in the title, how can I root this device?
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Does rooting a device and installing a custom ROM SIM unlock it as well?
I'm a bit confused about this topic. I have a T-Mobile myTouch 3G which I've recently replaced with a Nexus One so it's kind of standing there. I was contemplating rooting the myTouch and installing ...
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How is it that Rooting is always possible?
Having spent some time researching what actually goes behind rooting an Android phone, the main reason that leads to the ability root is an inherent vulnerability on the Linux kernel that leads to the ...
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Preventing mobile data use for select apps on non-rooted phone?
I have a number of apps that are fairly chatty on the network, and with a limited data connection I would like these apps to not use the 3G connection (WiFi is fine).
I know that rooting the phone ...
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Object reference not set to an instance of an object. SuperOneClick
Im trying to root my Motorola Defy (not plus) and when going to root it with SuperOneClick (1.9.5) I get Object reference not set to an instance of an object.
What can I do?
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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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How do I root Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V?
I just got for myself this new phone with so many useless bloatware. I just want to root this phone and freeze or uninstall them as they are slowing my device down (even without opening any app, all I ...
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Why CWM gets wiped after reboot on Samsung Galaxy Note?
I recently acquired a GT-N7000 handset and tried to root it using this method. I successfully flashed CWM and then rooted the device.
It was all good until I went back into Recovery and found out that ...
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Galaxy Nexus Official 4.0.4 update and root
Since the official 4.0.4 that be downloaded from Google's servers seems to be an update (39mb) can I update my rooted Galaxy Nexus wuthout losing root?
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Upgrade and Rooting Motorola Xoom Paths
I have a UK Motorola Xoom, Wifi only version. It's currently running 3.0.1 and is rooted.
I'd really like to upgrade to 3.2 and stay rooted. What's the best path to take with this?
I can't download ...
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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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Root Android then Restore Factory Defaults
If one roots an Android device (smartphone), what happens when Factory data reset is performed after that? Will the device remain rooted?
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How to root my Epic 4G on mac?
Hello i am trying to root my samsung epic 4g (galaxy s) with my macbook air. I was going to use superoneclick but i cant find a version for mac, does anybody know how i can easily root my phone using ...
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Why does rooting the Android voids it's warranty? [closed]
Why does rooting the Android voids it's warranty?
Why is it so bad, I guess that rooting would be like opening my program folder and editing some files, is this wrong?
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Why can't the su binary simply be copied (techical response please)
I have rooted several Samsung devices and the underlying "goal" so to speak seems to be to get the su binary in /system/xbinand install Superuser.apk.
My question is why does one have to jump through ...
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How do I root my device with Mac OS X?
Similar to How do I root my device?, except using Mac OS X.
Everywhere I try to find the answer to leads me to Windows applications. Are there any guides or tools for OS X?
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Do I need root to use NewzDroid?
I would like to use NewzDroid for usenet, but I'm not sure if I need root for it to work.
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KFU and “Android Phone” instead of “Amazon” or “Kindle” in Device Manager
So I am using KFU to root my Kindle Fire. The problem I cannot seem to get around is that my machine does not see my device as Kindle or Amazon, it sees it as "Android Phone."
Looking at my device ...
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Difference between ways of rooting device [duplicate]
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Why can't the su binary simply be copied (techical response please)
What is the difference between flashing device with root ROM and simple pushing su utility to ...
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How to root Motorola Droid X w/ Android 2.3.4? [duplicate]
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One click (or easy) way to Root Motorola Droid X with Morotola update 4.5.621
I waited too long to root my Droid X and Google patched the security hole.
Is there a way ...
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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 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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If I root my Asus Transformer, will I still get and install the manufacture updates?
I have an Asus Eee Pad Transformer which I recently upgraded to 4.1 Jelly Bean from the manufacture. If I were to root my device, will I still be able to get updates from the manufacture?
Its great ...
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Latest Cyanogenmod doesn't want to be rooted?
I just saw that if I need to install the latest Cyanogenmod on my tab (Galaxy Tab 2 7 (GT-P3113)) I don't need to root it. Is this true? Any one have more information on this? So will it be easy to ...
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Can a Factory Reset fix Malware Problem?
This recent story appeared on Slashdot regarding various malware apps that had invaded the Android Market. Google quickly removed them (and I was not infected - I don't typically download apps), but I ...
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What if I accidentally checked CDMA/LTE instead of GSM/HPA+ in the Galaxy Nexus Root Toolkit?
I tried to use WugFresh's Galaxy Nexus Root Toolkit to root my device, but I accidentally selected CDMLA/LTE while I have a GSM model.
I tried flashing CWM recovery afterwards, but it didn't work. ...
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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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Why can't I connect my Samsung Galaxy 3 to my PC after installing the z4root app?
I have a problem connecting my Samsung i5800 Galaxy 3 to a PC. First, I could connect to the PC. I had installed the z4root app in order to root my phone and then after installing it, I could not ...
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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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Working root method for myTouch 4G Slide?
Is there a working root for the myTouch 4G Slide?
I have Android 2.3.4.
I tried Revolutionary as advised by rootzwiki, which failed with the following message.
Your device: doubleshot, with HBOOT ...
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Failure to boot after rooting LG Optimus V and installing CM7
I recently bought an LG Optimus V (VirginMobile) to replace my current Samsung Intercept. Upon reciept, I rooted it following the procedure at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1070018. ...
