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Noob question: If I root my stock AT&T Captivate, will I need to un-root to upgrade to the final Froyo ROM when it is released?
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You should be able to update just fine if you are rooted. I was rooted and had no problem updating OTA ATTs last update. That being said, consider the cognition ROM if you want to get the best system with the least amount of work.
Is it possible to disable OTA updates from ATT if you have a custom ROM and don't want to risk getting things screwed up?
daesdaemar said:
Is it possible to disable OTA updates from ATT if you have a custom ROM and don't want to risk getting things screwed up?
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The OTA isnt automatic. It will notify you if there is an update, but not automatically install it for you
rooting is simply just adding files to your system. No stock files are deleted. You should be able to OTA just fine while rooted and nothing else.
orlandoxpolice said:
rooting is simply just adding files to your system. No stock files are deleted. You should be able to OTA just fine while rooted and nothing else.
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I did an ota while rooted. Worked no problem. Even kept the root after the install.
From a phone on an app
boborone said:
I did an ota while rooted. Worked no problem. Even kept the root after the install.
From a phone on an app
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I call bs, there were way too many threads about the problems rooted users had updating.
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I had no problems doing the ota while I was rooted, lag fixed and partial bloatware removed. However on my new captivate the ota failed so I updated using kies mini and it was like I did a factory reset and I had to do a factory reset because my ext system was there but one click root didn't recognize its and said I didn't have enough space for fix.after reset I had no problems.
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Dell2 said:
I call bs, there were way too many threads about the problems rooted users had updating.
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Obviously you didn't read enough. I posted in half of em a well as others like the guy above this post who had no problems. Might wanna lower the bs flag. Lots of people have problems, most don't. Just cause one guy posted his doesn't mean the other 99 have the same issue.
If you mess with the rom, you will have issues with any phone with any ota update.
From a phone on an app
Dell2 said:
I call bs, there were way too many threads about the problems rooted users had updating.
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the problems were due to more than just rooting
Nokia E71
daesdaemar said:
Is it possible to disable OTA updates from ATT if you have a custom ROM and don't want to risk getting things screwed up?
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Hi, do you know how to root an Nokia E71? Can it be rooted/unlocked?
Thank you.
EpicSaga said:
Hi, do you know how to root an Nokia E71? Can it be rooted/unlocked?
Thank you.
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This is the Captivate forum. Please post to the proper forum and always do a search before starting a new thread. The user you responded to probably does not have that phone anymore, but you'd be better off sending him a PM rather than posting to the wrong forum.
EpicSaga said:
Hi, do you know how to root an Nokia E71? Can it be rooted/unlocked?
Thank you.
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LOL...
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Jailbreaking/rooting
daesdaemar said:
Noob question: If I root my stock AT&T Captivate, will I need to un-root to upgrade to the final Froyo ROM when it is released?
Thanks...
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Hi I am trying to help my friends with a phone that they are going to buy. I only know that it is a Nokia E71. I need to know if they can root it or jailbreak it. I need to know which one. Can they tether with it? Thank you. I had to Google the question and it took me here. Hopefully I can find my way back to this part of the forum!
GSM phones
I don't know if there are any GSM phones listed on this site. I entered in the Nokia E71 info in the "find your device..." box in the top right hand corner on the screen but nothing came up. I was wondering if anyone knows if the phone can be rooted or jailbreaked and if it can be used for tethering. I don't know if GSM phones from Walmart's Straight talk plan are hackable. If you would let me know it would be greatly appreciated. Thankyou.
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Miami_Son said:
This is the Captivate forum. Please post to the proper forum and always do a search before starting a new thread. The user you responded to probably does not have that phone anymore, but you'd be better off sending him a PM rather than posting to the wrong forum.
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Thank you, I just got your message after posting more in this forum.
Hey guys, got my phone replaced WOOT.
first thing i did was go home and update to the leaked froyo 2.2
i went to the market to install the oneclick lagfix but it said that the root that it includes doesnt work with 2.2 and i would have to find another method. could anyone point me to the easiest and safest method to root. im looking for a method where its easy to root and unroot if needed.
i looked on google and youtube and found this link related to 2.2 root
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=797397
that honestly seems a bit too complicated to me.. (im stupid i know).
would the one click root/unroot work for me? it says its only been tested on 2.1 so i wasnt sure.
thanks guys! DDD
Use z4root. It's in the marketplace.
sremick said:
Use z4root. It's in the marketplace.
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Uhh..not anymore.
rpicaso said:
Uhh..not anymore.
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Yup...all gone..
Edit: just search for it on xda, I just downloaded it from here.
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...as in here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=833953
I finally got sick of the bloat and rooted it. I used The tutorial from here:
http://theunlockr.com/2010/10/26/universal-android-rooting-procedure-rage-method/
In the tutorial download file I substituted with the new version of the superuser.apk and su from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=682828
All you need to do is substitute the superuser.apk(system/app) and su(system/bin) the rest of the folders/files are not needed. This method worked 1st try, you just have to be very cautious and type everything exact.
Thought I would share for those that like to do things manually Now on to de-bloating, anyone know of a good list of apps that are safe to remove? So far i just got rid of cityid and infoalarm.apk(daily briefing).
Or you could install z4Root from the Market...
This is true but I like to know whats going on under the hood.
ganzhimself said:
Or you could install z4Root from the Market...
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I would but i just checked and z4Root is not on the market. Another name perhaps?
okctmaxxer said:
I would but i just checked and z4Root is not on the market. Another name perhaps?
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There you go. Happened to have a copy saved.
phidelt82 said:
There you go. Happened to have a copy saved.
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Rooted my US Cell Samsung Mesmerize in about 2 minutes 30 seconds on the 2nd try after the 1st attempt froze and I had to pull the battery. Thanks!
cloudstrife7 said:
Rooted my US Cell Samsung Mesmerize in about 2 minutes 30 seconds on the 2nd try after the 1st attempt froze and I had to pull the battery. Thanks!
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Yeah, that happens sometimes. I don't know why. That's one reason that I like SOC better. That and I can see what's going on.
Question. If/when I Jack up my phone, and it needs to go in, is there a way to restore the Mez to it's original bloated glory? Thanks in advance
Rocking away waiting for Gingerbread
piperthedj said:
Question. If/when I Jack up my phone, and it needs to go in, is there a way to restore the Mez to it's original bloated glory? Thanks in advance
Rocking away waiting for Gingerbread
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Yes.
Stock Mesmerize Files
Question if i root with z4root and no custom roms will i be able to tether and save apps to sd card?I'm new too all this.
haymondroz said:
Question if i root with z4root and no custom roms will i be able to tether and save apps to sd card?I'm new too all this.
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You can tether without rooting with the stock wireless modem app unless you just don't want to use that one. Saving apps to the sdcard won't come until Q1 2011 with the 2.2 update.
Welcome to the forums. Good to have another Mesmerize user!
phidelt82 said:
You can tether without rooting with the stock wireless modem app unless you just don't want to use that one. Saving apps to the sdcard won't come until Q1 2011 with the 2.2 update.
Welcome to the forums. Good to have another Mesmerize user!
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ok thank you so much.Thanks for welcoming me to the forum.
haymondroz said:
ok thank you so much.Thanks for welcoming me to the forum.
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No prob. The more people that are here, the better things get.
Yes I agree.I'm a newbie so I have a lot to learn.
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Having a problem with getting clock work to even get a back stored. Any help?
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bigdodge said:
Having a problem with getting clock work to even get a back stored. Any help?
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Since you are in the Rooting the Mesmerize thread, have you gotten the phone rooted? Next, if so have you gotten Clockworkmod installed correctly? That is in a different thread?
Just trying to get background info to know where to start the help. I definitely don't mind helping.
phidelt82 said:
You can tether without rooting with the stock wireless modem app unless you just don't want to use that one. Saving apps to the sdcard won't come until Q1 2011 with the 2.2 update.
Welcome to the forums. Good to have another Mesmerize user!
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Don't you have to pay an extra $25/month to use the stock wireless modem app?
imeraz said:
Don't you have to pay an extra $25/month to use the stock wireless modem app?
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You're supposed to, however. I have talked to several us cellular employees and they cannot tell if you use it or not. If you go over your 5 gigs, they'll assume and charge you. I've been using it and have not had anything said to me.
Can my phone get bricked from using z4root?
These phones are hard to brick permanently, i have not used z4root but it seems there has been lots of testing with it and I havnt read of anyone bricking from it.
I have an AT&T Samsung Galaxy SII skyrocket SGH-I727. It had stock ginger bread, I put stable Cyanogenmod 9 + Google apps on it. Everything works fine except LTE. I have looked every where and tried everything but I can't get it to work. Right now I would be OK to go back to stock and use kies to update to ice cream samich. Any help you could give me would be appreciated. If you need more info just ask.
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I have an AT&T Samsung Galaxy SII skyrocket SGH-I727. It had stock ginger bread, I put stable Cyanogenmod 9 + Google apps on it. Everything works fine except LTE. I have looked every where and tried everything but I can't get it cost work. Right now I would be OK to go back to stock and use kies to update to ice cream samich. Any help you could give me would be appreciated. If you need more info just ask
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4g = lte on cm9. Have you tried searching?
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Under
settings - wireless & network - mobile networks - access point names
I have three options:
1) wap.cingular
2) pta
3) att.mvno
With wap I get H & 3g both slow. With PTA I don't get anything.
I used the speed test app and I'm getting really slow speeds.
Hey guys I really need some help, any info you can give me is appreciated.
joebobII said:
Hey guys I really need some help, any info you can give me is appreciated.
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There is LTE , when your 4G icon shows it means it's LTE. It's just the way ROM is set up, there is no LTE Icon included.
Get Speed Test from Market, if Download is between 10-20 mbps and Upload is 5-10 mbps, they you are good.!
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There is LTE , when your 4G icon shows it means it's LTE. It's just the way ROM is set up, there is no LTE Icon included.
Get Speed Test from Market, if Download is between 10-20 mbps and Upload is 5-10 mbps, they you are good.!
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Yes, I know that 4G=LTE. But I don't get 4G.
Speed tested at 4.4 down and .8 up. That's not even close.
I have tried to go back to stock but Android.insertsomethinghere keeps crashing, and I can bairly get it flashed back to cm9 (working). Right now all I want is WORKING stock rom.
joebobII said:
Yes, I know that 4G=LTE. But I don't get 4G.
Speed tested at 4.4 down and .8 up. That's not even close.
I have tried to go back to stock but Android.insertsomethinghere keeps crashing, and I can bairly get it flashed back to cm9 (working). Right now all I want is WORKING stock rom.
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Sorry dude, it seems to be many things wrong here, if you wanna talk more about the situation, we need more details, please PM me.
But if you just want working ROM flash one of these it has all, ROM,KERNEL, RADIO.
ROGERS:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1775048
ATT
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1764556
P.S. 4.4 D and 0.8 Up is 4G, with 3g you will get max 1.xx d and 0.xx up
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Sorry dude, it seems to be many things wrong here, if you wanna talk more about the situation, we need more details, please PM me.
But if you just want working ROM flash one of these it has all, ROM,KERNEL, RADIO.
ROGERS:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1775048
ATT
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1764556
P.S. 4.4 D and 0.8 Up is 4G, with 3g you will get max 1.xx d and 0.xx up
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Okay I'm downloading that now, I'll get back to you...
Okay that worked, every things working fine. But i dont know how to get free wifi tethering with ics... Just got a new tab for school (wifi only) and i really need tethering.
i tried ultracfg with no success, is says install failed. more than happy to provide more info just tell me what you want to know.
EDIT: BTW now my speed test is running at 36 down and 11 up. :laugh:
joebobII said:
Okay that worked, every things working fine. But i dont know how to get free wifi tethering with ics... Just got a new tab for school (wifi only) and i really need tethering.
i tried ultracfg with no success, is says install failed. more than happy to provide more info just tell me what you want to know.
EDIT: BTW now my speed test is running at 36 down and 11 up. :laugh:
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i use foxfi app
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droidbabyxda said:
i use foxfi app
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I was using svtp lite and it works, but I need more than 5min a day.
And foxfi "isn't supported by my carrier".
Any other free apps that will work?
joebobII said:
I was using svtp lite and it works, but I need more than 5min a day.
And foxfi "isn't supported by my carrier".
Any other free apps that will work?
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Try to download the APK to your SD card and install directly, instead of going through the Play Store. There's a link to the Dev Host site somewhere in the theads, I just don't remember where. Also, be sure to install the FoxFi proxy add-in.
A *better* solution is to just flash a custom ROM that has Secure WiFi Tethering enabled.
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Try to download the APK to your SD card and install directly, instead of going through the Play Store. There's a link to the Dev Host site somewhere in the theads, I just don't remember where. Also, be sure to install the FoxFi proxy add-in.
A *better* solution is to just flash a custom ROM that has Secure WiFi Tethering enabled.
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ill try that here in a sec... i also tried stable cm9 but i couldn't get lte to work, and i need it. Can you suggest a good rom?
Cool, it works. Thanks guys for the help. :victory:
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Cool, it works. Thanks guys for the help. :victory:
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How exactly was this solved?
aycockonxion said:
Try to download the APK to your SD card and install directly, instead of going through the Play Store. There's a link to the Dev Host site somewhere in the theads, I just don't remember where. Also, be sure to install the FoxFi proxy add-in.
A *better* solution is to just flash a custom ROM that has Secure WiFi Tethering enabled.
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sorry just got letter from att, they caught the foxfi app even with the add on, used it less than .5gb and first few times to boot. think i'll let it rest for a few months and try again with other app or ROM. not really into custom rom as the last phone i have a few functions weren't working with custom rom.
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Hi guys, I am an iphone user and Just started to use Android so dont know much about it. I have couple of problems please help me to solve them.
1. I Installed Android ICS 4.0.4 after rooting Inspire 4g and its working now but whenever i run few app it reboots. I tried to run Temple RUN 3-4 times but my phone reboots. Please help me to find the way.
2.- Now its not rooted. Would you please help me to know how to root now this Inspire 4G with ICS 4.0.4.
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1. Which ROM?
2. How did it get unrooted?
I Installed this Rom and i have done nothing after that i dont know how to unroot or whatever.
update-aospX-1.0.0-AR30-DesireHD-signed.zip
would you please let me know what to do? It reboots and dosent look stable for me.
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That's because that is not the latest version. Where did you get it? It is actually really old. The latest version is on this phone's development forum. Usually I would tell you to read more and search for the link, but I'm feeling nice today. So I'll give you the link here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1460820. And I'll give you a friendly warning: around here and around most Android hacking forums, we expect even new users to read and research a lot for themselves instead of flashing things willy-nilly. Look to the link in my signature for some new user help. And remember to full wipe.
Also, I4G users can flash Desire HD ROMs. So you can try that forum out too. It's more active than this one.
I got it from google. and would you please let me know what to do? Can you give me the link of latest rom of ICS 4.0.4 link which will work on Inspire 4G and how can i root this 4G now? because i cant install your rom without Rooting.
Thanks
tanoli82 said:
I got it from google. and would you please let me know what to do? Can you give me the link of latest rom of ICS 4.0.4 link which will work on Inspire 4G and how can i root this 4G now? because i cant install your rom without Rooting.
Thanks
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Well, you haven't answered the question of how it got unrooted. Not knowing how that happened, I don't know which of several solutions will work. For the rest read my edited post above. And look generally to the I4G and DHD Development forums for ROMs. Don't randomly flash stuff from Google. You run a pretty high risk of bricking your phone.
Hi bro, Thanks alot for your time, i am downloading this aospX-1.0.0-MR1-DHD.zip rom right now. and I just checked my iphone and i can see the recovery mode after rebooting my phone. but when i install root check app and it says your phone is not rooted. so any Idea what to do?
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Hi bro, Thanks alot for your time, i am downloading this aospX-1.0.0-MR1-DHD.zip rom right now. and I just checked my iphone and i can see the recovery mode after rebooting my phone. but when i install root check app and it says your phone is not rooted. so any Idea what to do?
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Er, your iPhone? Do you mean your DHD? You probably got your Superuser app deleted somehow from your current ROM, I don't know how, but once the ROM is flashed Superuser should be back, since the ROM will have it. Make sure you full wipe first, which means wiping or reformatting system, data, and cache (the exact method differs depending on your recovery). This will erase any data you have.
Also, did you use AAHK S-Off or HTCDEV bootloader unlock? The flashing method differs. And by the way, calling either option "root" is a misnomer. AAHK S-Off lets you flash anything to your phone. HTCDEV bootloader unlock lets you flash certain custom ROMs. They basically unlock hardware. Root is software. It usually comes with a ROM, though you could push the relevant Superuser.apk and su binary from your computer with adb if you really wanted to do so. You just can't flash a ROM (and usually people are looking to flash rooted ROMs) unless you have unlocked hardware with AAHK or HTCDEV. Look at the link in my signature, which has a very good guide on post #7, for more detailed information that you should probably know before you go mess with your device any further.
Yah Sir, my Inspire 4G had 2.3.3 as you know that and i did use AAHK to unlock bootloader before flashing 4.0.4. and as i said earlier i am using it now but rebooting. I do understand my questions frustrate you because i am noob.
What i am trying to ask you now that the link you have given me the latest rom one, Can i flash this one straight away after downloading because i have used AAHK before installing 4.0.4?
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Yah Sir, my Inspire 4G had 2.3.3 as you know that and i did use AAHK to unlock bootloader before flashing 4.0.4. and as i said earlier i am using it now but rebooting. I do understand my questions frustrate you because i am noob.
What i am trying to ask you now that the link you have given me the latest rom one, Can i flash this one straight away after downloading because i have used AAHK before installing 4.0.4?
Regards
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Yes. Like I said before, full wipe first.
Thanks alot brother, I am trying to do that now. I hope this will work fine and yah i will wipe everything 1st.
Thanks brother.
brother thanks i just flashed it again. and checking it. can i install paid apps with this rom without rooting?
tanoli82 said:
brother thanks i just flashed it again. and checking it. can i install paid apps with this rom without rooting?
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It should be rooted. Do you have an app called Superuser or SuperSU? And yes, you can install paid apps on any ROM, rooted or not.
yes bro, I can see the app called Superuser in Inspire 4G now. So its mean i can install paid apps for free now?
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tanoli82 said:
yes bro, I can see the app called Superuser in Inspire 4G now. So its mean i can install paid apps for free now?
Regards
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...Um, no. Paid apps are still paid. That doesn't change with root. And XDA does not condone pirating. I meant that you could install paid apps in a rooted ROM just like you can on stock.
When you jailbreak an iPhone, you can get paid apps for free..that's probably what he meant or was curious to know
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Jrhodes85 said:
When you jailbreak an iPhone, you can get paid apps for free..that's probably what he meant or was curious to know
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Well, he can pirate apps on Android all he wants regardless of whether he's rooted or not. Whether he should is a whole other question.
Well, I am agreed with MissB. Rooting the phone goes far beyond hacking 5 bucks apps. If the only reason is that he wants to pirate apps, then he is in the wrong place.
Besides, he needs to read a bit more before messing or infect with a virus his phone. Most of the apps have a lite version that is as good as the paid one with a little restraint on the features.
I reinstalled cm-7.2.0-ace.zip because ICS was a bit laggy and wasnt working fast. So i downloaded cm-7.2.0-ace.zip this rom and installed but I dont have Martket or google play icon in this rom. would you please let me know how to download and from where i can get it.
Thanks
tanoli82 said:
I reinstalled cm-7.2.0-ace.zip because ICS was a bit laggy and wasnt working fast. So i downloaded cm-7.2.0-ace.zip this rom and installed but I dont have Martket or google play icon in this rom. would you please let me know how to download and from where i can get it.
Thanks
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Flash gapps.