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The process of gaining 'root' access to your device. Before asking how to root your device, please read the full tag wiki since it contains helpful information which might already answer your questions.

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How can I root my Motorola Fire XT316?

I am posting it so the Rooting Index is up to date and has an answer for this device. … Extract FXX_PR3_NV.xml and NvDefinition.xml from the attached zip file in to a folder Rooting Now, install SUT LR Run the app Select the FXX_PR3_NV.xml [ensure NvDefinition.xml is also in the same …
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How can I root the Amazon FireTV?

Due to recent software updates that block rooting, some Fire TVs cannot be rooted. …
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Does rooting a device and installing a custom ROM SIM unlock it as well?

No, rooting your phone will not let you use it on other carriers. …
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How do I root Samsung Galaxy Tab? (Verizon)

I have not attempted this myself, but here are the steps that I found and seems pretty close to how I rooted my Samsung Galaxy S. I am not responsible for any issues that arise from following these s …
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How can I root my LG Optimus M?

Part of this utility software is needed by the rooting application. Get the .net Framework here. The rooting application will also need the Visual C++ 2008 Redistribute Package. … Go to the folder where you unzipped the rooting files. Right click on “Gingersnap.exe” and then choose “Run as administrator”. Click on the Root button to complete the rooting process. …
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Is it possible to determine whether the phone has been rooted or not?

There will be an su binary on the device usually in either /system/xbin or maybe in /system/bin. That is the minimum binary needed for root. There may also be an application called SuperUser. This all …
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How can I root LG G3

DISCLAIMER: ROOTING YOUR PHONE WILL PROBABLY VOID YOUR WARRANTY FROM BOTH THE CARRIER AND THE MANUFACTURER. … IF YOU DO NOT WISH TO ACCEPT FAULT FOR ANY ADVERSE EFFECTS OF ROOTING, THEN DO NOT READ ANY FURTHER. HERE BE DRAGONS. For more information, and other devices see How do I root my Android device. …
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How can I root my Xolo Q1010i?

Here is the info I have found on how to do this: Download and install Framaroot (donation app) Open the application Select "Install SuperSU" Click on Barahir You will now see a popup. Reboot your …
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What can I do with an Nexus One with a broken LCD?

You can get a remote shell with it, without the screen working. You will have to install the android SDK on your PC. Another thing you can do is use Android ScreenCast to view the screen remotely. I …
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Can I root locked Droid 3 and flash Cyanogen

I believe the "codename" for the Droid 3 is the "Targa" I do want to add, that if you know of a way to root then rooting the device should be possible, you just wont be able to flash CM7 (for now). …
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What's next if Super One Click fails?

The kindle fire was just recently updated and the update removed root from the device, and it broke the Super One Click root method used. Once another root method is found (it may have been already) t …
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Can the Galaxy S2 be rooted without increasing the custom flash counter using adb?

A little information for people that may not be aware. The counter in the SGS2 is there for Samsung to tell if you have flashed custom kernel / ROM on your SGS2. Samsung ships these devices with unloc …
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How is it that Rooting is always possible?

it's not really the "linux OS", it is the linux kernel. The vulnerability is not necessarily in the OS, or the kernel. There are different exploits that are used. I remember some device being able to …
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Rooting Samsung Galaxy sDuos s7562

Sounds like you are using the Stock Recovery. In which you won't be able to flash the SuperSU that you downloaded because it will not pass the signature validation. You will need a custom recovery, …
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My Rooted Note 4 needs a new carrier

Putting in the SIM will not hurt your phone at all. Even if you don't have the unlock code, your phone will be fine. The unlock code just allows the phone to be able to read the SIM of the other carri …
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