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[Q] noob rooting question

I'm new to this website and new to rooting. I've read on how to root and its all confusing. Can someone direct me to a website with a more simple way of explaining how root and also what is the best Rom to flash to? Or is that a matter of opinion?

There is so much of that info on here. You just have to search for it. There is a good chance this thread will be closed. You should start with the stickies then use the search button.
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cdpsc21 said:
I'm new to this website and new to rooting. I've read on how to root and its all confusing. Can someone direct me to a website with a more simple way of explaining how root and also what is the best Rom to flash to? Or is that a matter of opinion?
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Read the sticky thread mudknot created in general. It is made n00b friendly. Also dont forget your 3R's....
Read, read, and read
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Thanks for the advice

On average how long does it take to download the ace hack kit? And would yall recommend me being a noob to do this?

Everyone was a noob. We all used the hack kit or some other variant. Any method will come with exact instructions. If for some reason you mess up, those instructions will have always to fix it. If not, it's a guarantee that you are not the first one to have it. In other words, there is a thread specifying exactly how to fix it. If are can read, copy/paste, and follow directions exactly, you will be fine. We've all been there. Root it now, and then have fun picking from the ample supply of great roms that are available.
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Inarius03 said:
Everyone was a noob. We all used the hack kit or some other variant. Any method will come with exact instructions. If for some reason you mess up, those instructions will have always to fix it. If not, it's a guarantee that you are not the first one to have it. In other words, there is a thread specifying exactly how to fix it. If are can read, copy/paste, and follow directions exactly, you will be fine. We've all been there. Root it now, and then have fun picking from the ample supply of great roms that are available.
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Indeed! Just as Inarius03 said, everyone had to start from the beginning at some point. It cannot be stressed enough: read everything! I am still reading through everything and it can feel overwhelming sometimes. But if you take it slow and do your homework, it can be quite fun.
For me, the process that works is: read the manual for the hack kit and/or rom and follow the forums for a few days to understand what issues people are facing. Come up with a couple of "backup plans" in case something goes wrong, and this will go a long way toward making you feel more comfortable with the idea of rooting and flashing your phone.

Follow the advice that the previous posters have given you. I would recommend you use Attn1's hack kit as being the most reliable and now the easiest to use. Before downloading the hack kit and during the procedure turn off any anti virus or spyware software. This is the step where most people cause themselves problems without even realizing it. Read so that you are familiar with the procedure and don't worry, it is easier than you think. Depending on your internet connection it will not take long to download.

[Q] Where/how to learn about general rooting?

Hey!
I'm a computer engineering student, and really interested in mobile devices.
Would like to learn more about rooting smartphones.
I don't mean how to root a particular phone. Put the case that Samsung releases Galaxy S III and noone rooted it yet, so you wanna do it yourself. What do you do? How do you start?
I'm looking for some general guidance here. Is there any place i can learn more about this stuff?
Any advice would be appreciated.

I think the xda' is a right place for you

google and xda, of course trial and error is the only true way to learn

Well thanks.
Can someone show me where to start?
I browsed these forums and found threads only about how to root particular phones. Like "download this stuff, copy it to somewhere and then do this".
I'd like to know how exactly does it work.
You get a brand new phone, noone rooted it yet. How do you figure out the rooting method? What are you looking for first?
I know it's a complex procedure, just looking for some hint on where should i start. Is there some kind of general guide here i missed?

[Q] [i9020A] Would really appreciate some help on rooting my NS.

Hello there! This would be my first post around these parts, although I've owned my Nexus S for around 7 months now and browsed these forums in the past. I'd also like to say that I realize this question might have been asked more than once already, but I've done my due diligence and searched without finding a definitive answer.
Anyway, I've decided that I've gone for too long without being able to flash ROMs, use all those sudo-required tools and whatnot, and I've decided to root my Nexus S so I can get some of the fun I've been missing. Now, don't get me wrong. I'm a software developer and I work with embedded systems for a living, but I just don't want to risk my $500 phone if I can avoid it. What this means is be as technical as you need to be, but I'd rather have the root process be a walk in the park and not an excursion to Mordor.
Anyway, my phone is a Nexus S i9020A(UCKF1, whatever that means), running Android 2.3.6. I've read this and this thread, and while the first looks like what I'm looking for, I recall my brother being able to root his Nexus One in a few clicks and I was wondering if I could do the same for my device. The second thread looks a bit more promising, but all I've found in that thread is mentions of other NS sub-models and not of my own, nor if running 2.3.6 means incurring in any risks.
As you can see, I'd appreciate some help here. Is there a painless, few-clicks method for rooting my specific device? If you have the same device, how did you do it? Do you have any experience with that tool I linked to?
Thanks in advance. If by any chance this has been asked before, do point me in that direction and I'll be equally pleased.

[Q] How to Start off as an Android User

Hi All,
I am new to Android and Galaxy Note is my first Android phone. I have been hearing a lot of new terms from friends & colleagues and I wanted help from this community to get set up. One of the many terms that I have heard is rooting the phone and from my Linux knowledge it seems having root access on the phone. I have been successful in playing with root permissions using Superuser, Root Explorer and Titanium Backup. However, I would like to have a way to learn all of this in a structured format. I would like to know the purpose of ODIN and working with it. The implications of CMW and having custom kernels and ROMs installed on my phone.
Could somebody please assist me with links to get started off?
Thanks,
Anupam

http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/
Here you go. That is a link to the XDA wiki. That will be able to answer all of your questions. You can find alot of great info throughout the different forums on the site. Just take your time and do alot of exploring and reading before you jump into things. You won't regret it.

hello, i am a new android user and have a stock mt4gs. i am considering rooting and doing more with my phone but i am a little wary. i would consider myself a power user of pc's (win and mac) but i am coming at it from the graphics world so the tech side can really throw me off. after all the reading i have done on rooting i am more wary than when i started. my basic question: is there a resource that can give a very general overview of the rooting/moding processes? i have been all over the XDA site for days now but i seem to end up finding technical guides that answer more specific question about the process or go into details of this patch or that flash but not something that really just gives the A-B-C fundamentals for noobs like me and how to approach it in a somewhat safe and responsible manner.
thx in advance!

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hello, i am a new android user and have a stock mt4gs. i am considering rooting and doing more with my phone but i am a little wary. i would consider myself a power user of pc's (win and mac) but i am coming at it from the graphics world so the tech side can really throw me off. after all the reading i have done on rooting i am more wary than when i started. my basic question: is there a resource that can give a very general overview of the rooting/moding processes? i have been all over the XDA site for days now but i seem to end up finding technical guides that answer more specific question about the process or go into details of this patch or that flash but not something that really just gives the A-B-C fundamentals for noobs like me and how to approach it in a somewhat safe and responsible manner.
thx in advance!
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Check out the mt4gs forums, specifically the development section. There are step by step guides that will walk you through the process. Any other questions should be directed to the mt4gs q&a section.

[Q] Noob wanting to root***

Ok so I'm looking to root my HTC M7, I've been told the obvious problem already, I dont know enough yet to be rooting. Sorry, still want to try. That being said, I'm looking for some direction. A good site, a good video, anything or recommendations that will help me out. Yes I have gone to You Tube step by step videos but I always seem to run into a problem. For example, the person in the video says to follow a link below in description, I go and the link is no longer there. Or, maybe its there but takes me somewhere different than described. One of them even changed my browser to AVG (I know, I'm retarded).
Does anyone have any ideas on where to go, where to learn and where it will literally be a step by step?
By the way, the unlocking part seems easy enough. I think its from that point I run into trouble. Also, why? Everyone seems to want to know why. Simple, I would really like to learn for one. Second, I hate the garbage att lays in on me. Id like to mess with the speed (I've heard this is possible) and Id like more choices. I just want to keep the phone interesting. The last reason, I saw yesterday. If its not BS, Id like to get function from my HTC logo.
So I hope this is not to silly for all of you. If so, I do apologize.
Thanks, Chris

root htc m7
have you tried this?
http://www.xda-developers.com/andro...one-m7-and-install-recovery-xda-developer-tv/

Yes, it may sound repetitive but read, read and read it again. There is an incredible amount of knowledge contained throughout this site. Sometimes the smallest mistake/oversight can lead to a huge headache, that's why its so important to have a basic understanding of any modifications you are about to make. Start with the dedicated forum for ur service provider/phone. All the info your going to need will be included in the forum and subsequent sub-forums. Good luck and don't be afraid to ask questions, we've all been in the same spot before. Use the tools that the site provides, search for your answers and read thru the forums.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=2222

Thanks.
Thanks for the help. I did end up finding more help in the dedicated area, especially when I went to my phones forums. Huge thanks for the encouragement. I will deff. read a little more before jumping off the cliff. Looks like the process has become much easier and people are developing all in one tools. Cool stuff, thanks again!