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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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I've rooted my phone. Now what? What do I gain from rooting?
This is a common question by those who have just rooted their phones. What apps, ROMs, benefits, etc. do I get from rooting? What should I be doing now?
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Are there any risks to rooting a device?
I see lots of tutorials telling me how to root my phone (Motorola Droid), but none of them mention any potential "side effects."
Aside from a few relatively minor issues that seem to require rooting ...
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What does “to root a phone” mean?
I heard this phrase or the variants (rooted phone, rooting, etc.) in android forums but I don't know what it means. Can you explain it in simple terms?
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What is the difference between: Rooting, Jailbreak, ROM, Mod, etc.?
What is the difference between:
Rooting
Jailbreaking
ROM
NAND and Nandroid
Operating System
Mod (e.g. CyanogenMod)
Recovery (ClockworkMod, Amon Ra)
Custom Kernel (e.g. LeshaK's kernel)
Firmware
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How do I perform a full pre-rooting backup of an Android phone?
The question arises because the best-rated backup application (Titanium Backup) requires root. So what would one use instead when getting a really complete backup is essential? Is there a file ...
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How to root a HTC Desire running official Android 2.3?
I have an HTC Desire (Bravo, A8181, GSM) sold in Sweden. I updated it to Android 2.3 using the official release, which is as of 2011-12-29 available at HTCdev with instructions from here.
Now I want ...
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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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How do I root my Kindle Fire?
There are a half-dozen or so questions on the Kindle Fire here where the answers involve having already rooted your device (including my recently-asked How can I get the Android Market installed on my ...
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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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How can I root my Samsung Galaxy S3? Should I defer the system update?
I pre-ordered a Verizon SGS3, and it shipped to me before it was even available in stores. Since then I have not updated any programs that were Verizon-related.
If at some point I want to root my ...
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How to root the new version of the ONE X
How Can i Root my HTC ONE X with android version 4.0.4, HTC sense version 4.0, Software number 2.20.502.7
ATT US edition
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Does rooting require a custom ROM?
I've noticed that some apps say they require a rooted phone. Is it necessary to install a custom ROM in order to root a phone?
Edit: I should mention that I've seen this answer, but my phone isn't ...
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How to unlock and root a Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray ST18i with 4.1.B.1.13
I searched it a while and found some articles regarding rooting the Xperia Ray but I couldn't understand them easily. So I want help from you geeks who can give me the lighted way with simple steps to ...
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How can I root the Galaxy Tab 10.1?
How can I root the Samsung GT-P7510? I've tried z4root and many others, but they all seem to support Android 3.1 and not 3.2. I gather 3.2 is specifically designed to eliminate the exploit that z4root ...
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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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Does flashing a custom ROM require root access?
It was recently brought to my attention that it does not. Can someone confirm this and explain what the determining characteristics are that dictate whether or not root its required to flash a custom ...
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Get root or re-install the OS without a USB cable?
Usually, the guides for getting root or re-installing the OS on an Android device (I have a Samsung Galaxy S, which I'm mostly inetersted about) tell to flash the device from another computer through ...
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Rooting GT-i9100G under linux
What is the safest method to root a Samsung Galaxy S 2 i9100 G under a GNU/Linux system? (ArchLinux).
I am a programmer (without android programming experience, only desktop and web), it does not ...
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Rooting Stock Firmware - GSII with NFC
I have a Galaxy S2 with NFC (GT-I9100P) and I wish to have root access to properly administrate my phone.
I've been looking at various forum posts on different sites and I've just been getting more ...
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How to root HTC Desire (Froyo 2.2) without putting in a custom ROM (flashing)?
for research purposes I'd need to root a HTC Desire phone without flashing it. I did it already on the HTC Hero, where it was quite simple.
Basically all I would need is to get r/w access to the ...
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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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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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Backup/Restore Android [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How do I perform a full pre-rooting backup of an Android phone?
I am considering rooting my Motorola Droid, and I am wondering if it is possible to revert back to the ...
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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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Is there currently an easy way to root Sony Xperia S with stock ICS 4.0.4 ROM?
I'm looking for an easy way, which doesn't need Unlocking bootloader or flashing Roms, just like root solution for SE 2011 devices (one click). It's because I currently use my Xperia S for development ...
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How to root the Xperia Mini ST15i
I searched it a while and found some articles regarding Xperia Mini X10 also on XDA but I couldn't understand them easily. So I want help from you geeks who can give me the lighted way with simple ...
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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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Acer Iconia Tab A500 - Rooting & Honeycomb 3.2
I just bought a brand new Iconia Tab A500. I just unboxed it and it shall be charging for the next 14 hours :)
While I wait for first booting it, I have a question on rooting with 3.2. The tablet ...
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What do “root,” “flash,” and “ROM” mean? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
What is the meaning of “flashing a custom ROM”?
I have been looking for some good explanations of some words that have been frequently used the android ...
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How to root Innos A35
I bought a dual sim phone from a local carrier which has been branded in their own name. After searching I found that it is the innos A35 phone. It has dual sim support and sim1 has been locked to the ...
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Security risks of rooting your android smartphone [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Are there any risks to rooting a device?
What are the security risks specific to rooting your android smartphone? Are there any security exploits available because you ...
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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 can I root my ZTE Score?
I'm new to Android, but I just heard about rooting; and I'm already interested. Anyway, I've been looking around, but I can't find a way to root my ZTE Score. :-(
So my question is simple: Does ...
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How can I root my Nexus S?
I recently unlocked the bootloader on my Nexus S, and I am looking at ways to finish rooting it. Every reference I find seems to be written assuming non-Google hardware, but the Nexus S is supposed ...
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Can I root locked Droid 3 and flash Cyanogen
Before I purchase a Droid 3 from hong kong , I would like to know if I can apply the recently discovered root exploit on a locked phone that i can purchase there.
Pardon my ignorance in this locked ...
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Rooting the Karbonn smart tab 7
First of all, I understand that similar questions have been asked trillions of times before. But, as I've come to learn, not this specific one. So, here I go...
I recently bought a Karbonn smart tab ...
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How can I root my Lenovo Thinkpad Tablet?
Lenovo doesn't provide updates for the Thinkpad Tablet any more. I'd like to install a custom ROM and therefore need root.
How can I root my Lenovo Thinkpad Tablet?
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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 install ClockworkMOD Recovery on Sony Xperia Neo V (MT11a)?
I have rooted my MT11a with UnlockRoot v2.4.2 and the "superuser" app has appeared. The tutorial said my phone should be requesting to upgrade 4.0.2.A.0.42 to another number ending in .62, but the ...
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Why can I not access the cyanogenmod zip on my sd card?
All right, I have fouled up my Galaxy S while trying to install Cyanogenmod after rooting with Odin.
I now have the clockworkMod Recovery 2.5.1.0 and I am trying to select the cyanogen Update .zip ...
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Will rooting my Samsung Galaxy S before I activate it cause any problems?
I have a samsung Galaxy S (Fascinate) that I haven't decided if I want to keep, so I haven't activated it on my Verizon account. I'd like to root it and flash a new ROM (possibly a separate Kernel) ...
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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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How do I root Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16a/i)?
I am kind of new to Android and smartphones.
Phone: Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro
Model number: MK16a
Android version: 2.3.4
So far, I have been able to find the following sources:
I first saw this ...
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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 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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Mobile network not displayed after I rooted my samsung galaxy 10.1 tablet
I have a Samsung galaxy 10.1 tablet (GT-P7500) with android version 3.1.
I upgraded the android to 4.0.4 (the latest one available). It was rooted but I guess I've modified something since it ...
