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Q&A: Rooting an Android question?

Question by Carlos: Rooting an Android question? If you root your android..Does it allow you to get any of the apps for free? Or is that only for the iphones? Best answer: Answer by Man of MysteryNo, rooting has nothing to do with getting all the apps for free. In simplest terms, rooting gives you administrative rights to change restricted settings of the phone, like installing a custom rom for instance. The Google Market is the exact same after rooting. Know better? Leave your own answer in the comments!

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Ultimate Guide to Android Rooting, Custom Roms & Apps

Android and iOS are the most popular smartphone operating systems on the market. Both offer a variety of apps and settings but reach their limits at a certain point. Rooting or Jailbreaking your phone (or tablet) will offer you thousands of tweaks, skins and new apps that you should not miss out on. This guide is divided in several parts: First I’ll explain a few rooting terms you should know, show you how to root your Android device and give you an overview of apps out there. This guide will use the Google Nexus 4 as an example but most of the things also apply for other Android devices such …

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Q&A: what is android rooting ?

Question by aamir: what is android rooting ? what is android rooting ? why you need to root your phone ? is rooting safe ? what is the best way to root your phone ? Best answer: Answer by Abdul1. Rooting is basically like jail breaking an ipod touch 2. you would get free apps and other cool stuff 3. Well, you would void your warranty so….. 4. Google has endless ways…………… Give your answer to this question below!

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if i root my htc evo can i get free apps and will rooting it ruin my fone?

Question by : if i root my htc evo can i get free apps and will rooting it ruin my fone? i wanna root it cause my friend said its like jailbreaking and ipod but idk if hes right can some one tell me what i can do if i root it Best answer: Answer by p180t895Android phones, such as the HTC ECO, runs a mobile version of the Linux operating system. Typically Linux allows for hundreds to a thousand or more people to use the same computer at the same time. Linux can allow run in single user mode (think MS-Windows safe mode). As in MS-Windows safe mode, the …

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Q&A: Is rooting a phone illegal?

by anothersaab Question by Sky: Is rooting a phone illegal? I want to install froyo in to my android, but i’m not sure if all this hacking is illegal. should i just wait until android 2.2 comes out or should i just hack my new phone? Best answer: Answer by Lucas MenziesIt violates your Terms of Use Conditions, which you technically agree to by having the device in your possession and using it. It’s of questionable legality, but I’ve never heard of anybody actually getting penalized by law because of it. What do you think? Answer below!

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After rooting an android phone, can we stick with the stock ROM or must we use the custom ROM ?

Question by far_hunt: After rooting an android phone, can we stick with the stock ROM or must we use the custom ROM ? I am still new with the android…have been using symbian since I was born..:) Best answer: Answer by JarrydYes you can just use the ROM which is already there, you don’t have to install a custom ROM If you haven’t yet rooted you can easily root your phone in under five minutes without the aid of a computer or anything apart from your phone by downloading an app called Z4Root which you can download here (It’s not in the Android Market/Google Play): http://tinyurl.com/Z4RootDownload http://adf.ly/6aI1b If you need …

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What is rooting and should I do it?

Question by Mikey: What is rooting and should I do it? Ok so i have a Casio G’zone one android phone currently running on android 2.2.1. and My friend rooted his phone what is rooting exactly i am familiar with jailbreaking but i dont quite understand rooting and should i do it? Best answer: Answer by WinstonThe term rooting is basically the same as jailbreaking. The thing is, the jailbreaking term is used for iOS devices like iPhone or even devices like Windows Phone. On Android (and other Linux OS), the term rooting is used. If you want to do it, do so. But make sure you do it correctly …

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Android ROM and rooting dictionary for beginners

by Alex Enfiedjian on tagged dictionary, hacking, modding, roms, tutorial Diving into the world of rooting and modding your Android phone or tablet can feel like an overwhelming endeavor. Open a forum thread with some instructions and you’ll find yourself staring at all sorts of strange words and confusing combinations of letters. ROMs, Kernels, Nandroids, TAR images…what does it all mean?! We’re here to help! Below you’ll find the newb’s dictionary to the strange language of modding/hacking. This is not intended to be a technical definition of each concept, but an easy to understand explanation for the average Joe. Get reading after the break: Disclaimer: We chose NOT to put this “dictionary” in alphabetical …

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Q&A: Will rooting Android erase everything?

Question by Usper: Will rooting Android erase everything? I am about to root my 2.3.3 Android, but I’ve been using it unrooted for some months now and it’s pretty customized. Lots of apps with unique settings, savegames etc… Will flashing an insecure kernel or any other step in the rooting process cause my data to be removed? Including internal (sometimes said SD) memory? Best answer: Answer by Kasey CNo, but loading a new ROM will. Add your own answer in the comments!

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Q&A: questions about rooting my droid incredible?

Question by The_Raider22: questions about rooting my droid incredible? i need to know what an ROM is and what its used for, are there any steps AFTER ive rooted my phone (like the applications you need to download the way u need to on an itouch jailbreak) and most importantly, will it erase any of my data like my contacts or apps? how can i prevent my phone from bricking? droid incredible version 2.2, Best answer: Answer by Kasey C1) A ROM is a “customized” version of Android OS, often with new features and looks. They are usually customized for a specific model as different phones have different hardware. 2) …

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