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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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Unrevoked: Is my firmware too new?
I'm trying to root my phone with Unrevoked recovery reflash tool and it all goes well - it installed the needed service and the root tool - up until it's supposed to actually do the root process.
It ...
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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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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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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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Kindle Fire HD 7" runs very slowly after rooting
I recently rooted my Kindle Fire HD and it now runs very slowly. It was mentioned in the rooting instructions I was following that this would happen during the rooting process. I am wondering if this ...
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Rooting/unlocking Android Nexus One with broken power button using Linux terminal tools
I am attempting to get Cyanogenmod onto my Nexus One, but am running into far more problems than expected. The information on rooting Android devices seems heavily fragmented across the web and the ...
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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 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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GT-P1000 pc and phone icon
I was trying to root my old Galaxy Tab 7 (GT-P1000) device when it got frozen at the setup connection. I noticed then that it was a Gingerbread file -- so I killed Odin. Now I'm getting phone and ...
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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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Rooted HD2 shows unrooted as status
I have successfully installed Android Gingerbread 2.3.2 on my HTC HD2 device. While installing the DSTV app, I first tried to unroot it for sometime using the VoodooOTA Rootkeeper app. The problem is ...
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How to root HTC Amaze?
I want to root my HTC Amaze, Is there a good tutorial or step by step way to do it? I have followed the following and the similar but it is not working.
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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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Motorola XT610 (Droid Pro) Root
I've tried rooting my phone using z4root and after the entire process, I still get access denied with the su command in abd shell. I followed the instructions at droidforums. The first result from ...
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What is the difference between CFAutoRoot and CFRoot?
I wanted to "root" my Android phone. Therefore I went to the XDA forums to download the root package. I found two versions of it: CF Auto Root and CF root.
I thought one has to modify the kernel to ...
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Rooting Galaxy I9100 S11 Jellybean without changing ROM
Am looking for a simple safe way to uninstall some Vodaphone branded apps without changing the ROM (if possible) I expect rooting will be necessary and possibly a temporary ROM will be required to do ...
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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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HTC Sensation fastboot unknown device
i want to apologize because i think you get this question a lot, but i experience problems trying to root my HTC Sensation.
I turned USB Debugging ON, checked that Fast boot is turned ON in Settings ...
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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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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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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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Problem rooting kindle with 6.3.1
I'm rooting a kindle fire for a friend, I installed the driver through the SDK manager and ran KFU, but now that KFU has rebooted the kindle, it is stuck at the bootscreen. Any help?
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Root Cruz T508 problem
I was able to root the older Cruz T408 by following the steps here
Today I have a Cruz T508 tablet that just came out. I am Rooting the device with the GingerBreak v1.2 and it says
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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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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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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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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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Ramos W16 Android Usb driver
Have an issue with my Ramos W16. Upgraded to the last firmware. Now I want to root device, but can't install drivers. Here is hardware Id's USB\VID_18D1&PID_4E22&REV_0231 ...
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What backup option shall I chose in the Nexus 7 toolkit to backup everything on my Nexus 7?
The options are:
BACKUP OPTIONS [ALL OPTIONS REQUIRE ADB MODE]
Backup ALL installed apps [-all]
Backup Individual Packages [a single app] ONLY
Backup your Internal Storage [virtual SD Card]
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SE BOOTLOADER v1.6 Problem (FAILED:phone is already unlocked)
I tried to unlock my bootloader with SE BOOTLOADER TOOL but get the message:
(bootloader) Unlock phone requested FAILED (remote: Phone is already
unlocked!) finished. total time: 0.002s
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How do I get the log files on my Optima Smart 220?
I want to access the log files of my tablet (Optima Smart 220, running 4.1.1 Jelly Bean).
Also, how do I root this device so I can get the log files?
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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:
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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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Trouble installing ADB correctly, Kindle will not show up in device manager
Currently using kindle fire HD 7.3.1 7" and would like to be able to add google play but when ever i try to install adb it says that I correctly installed it.
I have both ADB turned on in the kindle ...
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Rooting the Pantech Discover
I am trying to find help with rooting the Pantech Discover. There is only one method as of now and for some reason, it only works one some of the devices. I had an AT&T Discover and was able to ...
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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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Xoom stuck during rooting process
Rooting my Xoom normaly, sometimes reboot and marked with USB debugging option.
I skipped Google account login/creation process then did another reboot, but this time the device got stuck on M logo. ...
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Flashed Samsung Sprint s3 won't show up on my computer and I'm trying to do a root
I had my phone flashed to use on Page Plus. Everything seems to work ok except my MMS. I tried the EPN and download the Go SMS pro and neither work because evidently (from another forum I learn this) ...
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Error message after rooting LG-P504
After rooting my 1st phone, my only phone, I played around with SD Maid a little.
I had been reading, page after page, and forum after forum on how to install a ROM. I don't think any two people ...
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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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Rooting Samsung Galaxy Y leaves phone unchanged
I downloaded update.zip from various sources to try and root my Samsung Galaxy Y phone. In recovery mode, it says the firmware was successfully updated. However, when I reboot the phone, nothing is ...
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Rooting android,did it really ruin application?
After rooting my android tab 4.1,I noticed that my internal storage was corrupted.
All my apps dissapear.and when I try to install it ,it said that I have insufficient storage.How come this happen ...
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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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How long does it normally take to root an HTC Desire phone using unrevoked?
I'm trying to root my HTC Desire with unrevoked and it's been showing the "Pushing Recovery... (4317184 bytes)" message for more than 20 minutes now. Is it normal?
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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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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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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 ...
