I am new Samsung mobiles and I want to Know what is rooting , and how could it affects my experience with the tablet. Is it illegal? Can any one link me to a detailed explanation and benefits for rooting + detailed Steps on how to root ? Can this give me latest Software updates before its release ? would this decrease S-pen functionality ? Sorry for all that but I feel very Losted.
Another question , I have no carrier for my tablet does this prevent me From getting updates.
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Hi Experts,
I have a Croma tablet (indian manufacturer using chinese origin tablets i believe ) and i wish to root it. However since my device isnt from a mainstream android manufacturer i cannot find a rooting / modding guide for it. My device software details are attached as a screenshot .Can anyone point me to a correct guide to root this particular device.
Thanks in advance.
Regards,
Alan
Hi all,
I have been an iPhone user for a long time and have become frustrated with the methodical cycling of old tech via new OS', so I want to switch over to Android. That beginning said, I want to upgrade my phone to Cyanogenmod 11 (M5 I believe?) but I definitely need some technical help. I am not looking to brick my phone.
I read a few guides on how one goes about upgrading their device but there are still some points I am unsure of. A large area of confusion for me at the moment is this:
-What is the difference between a unlocked bootloader and a rooted device? My understanding is that an unlocked bootloader is more basic, like having access to the "BIOS" in your phone. A rooted device, on the other hand, pertains to the OS, as if one was upgrading between Ubuntu and Windows. I am confused because the article I read states that I can flash a custom ROM in the unlocked bootloader, without rooting. If this is the case, why would anyone want root access?
-Nightly vs. snaphot vs. stable: I understand that these represent levels of stability that increases from nightly to stable. My question is regarding updating. If I install a nightly/snapshot, will I have to flash/wipe/etc every time I want to install an upgrading nightly?
-Lastly, I have had on my eye on this guide for when I upgrade: (REMOVE BRACKETS FROM "COM")
true-android.blogspot.[com]/2013/12/update-verizon-galaxy-nexus-sch-i515-to_17.html
Is that good guide to go by? Does that make any assumptions about upgrading that new user like me would not be aware of?
Thank you for any help.
Thanks for the help boys
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Hi
Been considering rooting the device for a little while and was wondering a few things.
I'm coming off a samsung G S 5 and there a few major drawbacks to rooting , like loosing all warranty and support from Samsung ( they are freaking draconian when it comes to enforcing the no touch principle)
Are there any drawbacks to rooting? Technical or warranty related.. Do you loose functions?
is it hard to unroot?
Simplest way to root? Stump vs purpledrake ?
Anything else one needs to keep in mind when rooting?
How do you run updates after root?
I know a lot of these are uber noob questions, and please bare with me on this. I just don't want to do something I'll regret later
thanks in advance
D
Hey everyone,
so i've been going through these forums every now and then in anticipation to the day that my warranty expires and I can root my, currently pretty laggy, tablet. I've been at it for hours and feel absolutely helpless.
Would anyone be kind enough to guide me, semi-idiot proofly, through what I have to do. I actually feel lost, and it's a terrible feeling.
Questions:
- I am on a mac, is it easily doable or do you recommend a PC?
- What information do I need sorted?
- I've already transferred everything important to an external and just want a clean sweep of the tablet, is that possible or will i need to do a backup anyway?
- Where do I get started? What's next?
- What do i need to note down/does someone who wants to help me need to know? (baseband version, kernel version, build number?)
Info:
- SM-P605
- Android 4.3
- No warranty
-(what else is needed?)
thanks and im sorry if this has been asked before, I just jump from forum to forum and then confuse myself all over
try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2118100
This is my second post. I was pointed to this relevant section of forums/
I am sorry if I am asking something I should not. I am not a technological guy, so I need some help and patience.
My wife has an old gt-i9082, it is at android 4.2.2. I think it is around 3 years old.
I would like to upgrade it to a better version because the cellphone system are already very slow and some app are not working anymore.
A friend told me it is possible upgrade to android 5 (or better), since the cellphone are not at warranty anymore, but I do not know how to do it.
It is a dual sin phone (I do not know if this is important), and also I do not worried if I lose all stuffs. I already back her agenda and some significant photos. I just want a new better operational android system.
So, I am asking for a step by step guide to do it, if it is possible. If it already exist, please point me to the relevant thread.
Again, sorry for my lack of understand.
Thank you very much for your time.
Regis Castelo
Just Root your phone and install custom recovery Go to link below complete guide will be available
detailed guide for rooting and upgrading
http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/galaxy-grand-duos-i9082-android441-kitkat-cyanogenmod11-530256
index for ROM , RECOVERY ETC
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-grand-duos/general/index-samsung-galaxy-grand-dous-t3151755