dougdeep
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Can somebody explain what it is all about? Please type slowly using simple words. Thank you.
Rooting mobile phones.
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Tom Hark Preston Park
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root
1. A Kiwi/Australian slang that is used in place of the more commonly used term "fu*k."
root
1. A Kiwi/Australian slang that is used in place of the more commonly used term "fu*k."
Gazwag
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root
1. A Kiwi/Australian slang that is used in place of the more commonly used term "fu*k."
Is that anything to do with Ashley Cole
Tom Hark Preston Park
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Green Cross Code Man
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I've rooted a few Android phones. It means to gain root access which itself means that you have full control over which apps are on your phone. You don't need the bloatware that manufacturers often bung on there. You also, if the phone is popular, have a choice of different roms which are variations of the operating system which you can install on your phone, each with different attributes. There are often easy step guides or programs to help but you should proceed with caution as theoretically you could hard brick your device.
There are a bunch of programs which only work on rooted phones as well. I would start, if you wish to find out if it's for you, on xda forums where they will have specific details regarding the phone you own.
The Andy Naylor Fan Club
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Green Cross Code Man
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No "theoretically" about it - trust me.
Rooting will invalidate the warranty too, so bear that in mind
Rooting, as far as the HTC phones I've used, is a grey area. I've read some success stories where people have still been able to use the warranty. However there are loads who haven't, it seems to depend upon the individual who initially deals with the problem.
And sorry to hear of your troubles. Which phone did you manage to brick?
symyjym
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But don't over water.
Green Cross Code Man
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This one. learned a lot mind, and never broke the bank really.
Ah, well, at least it wasn't a note 3 or something for top dollar. Pretty annoying though.
grummitts gloves
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Go into developer options and tick USB debugging. Basically gives you 'super user' access to the phone. Unlike Apple iOS, Android lets you tinker with the apps etc.
Green Cross Code Man
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Eh? You need a rooted phone for superuser access to be granted.
thony
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Basically, "rooting" bypasses the builtin security of Andorid that has been the main reason Linux-based devices are less prone to viruses. Not only does it give YOU extra access, it also gives malicious apps access you would rather they didn't have.
Green Cross Code Man
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Not true. I have a rooted phone and still have to consciously check 'allow installation from unknown sources'. Any Android phone will do that rooted or otherwise. As I said before, there are many more apps on the play store which will only work with rooted phones however.
It's not that simple - really.
Superphil
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Serious question, I have an HTC phone that is a bit surplus to requirements, so I think I might have a go at rooting it. What sort of thing can I tinker with in the apps, and what apps can I do this too. And also, what apps are there that will only work on the rooted phone?