Rooting your Android phone made super easy

[slashvanyoung]

In case you haven't noticed yet:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=747598

The app "Universal Androot" gives you root access on many Android phones without having to follow complicated instructions.

You install the app, run it, press one button and that's it. Simple as that. And what's even cooler, is the fact that you can't brick your phone using this method, as the app doesn't flash anything.

That means you can just run the app and try it, regardless of which device or android version you're using. It either works or it doesn't.

And it's worth a try, my ol' G1 isn't even listed as a supported device, yet it worked like a charm.

Going to a custom rom from there was a bit of a headache, but so worth it.

 

[AudioPhile777]

I'm rocking the new Samsung Vibrant; Got it the day it came out. I have not felt the need to root it yet, but if I do I will check this out. Thanks!

 

[slashvanyoung]

Cool, the Galaxy S is IMHO the best smart-phone currently available. If I had one, I wouldn't see much need for gaining root too as Android - especially on Froyo - gives the user already so much freedom in use over the phone.

However, for people like me who still rock 1st gen devices that get left behind by their carriers, it's the only way to enjoy an up-to-date OS.

Man, I love Android more an more with each passing day.

 

[guitarguru777]

Ya, I been helping the guys from XDA for quite a while. Built a HomeBrew version of 1.5 for the MyTouch a while back. Now I just dev apps. All those guys are great, they have an amazing forum over there!

 

[guitarguru777]

Cool, the Galaxy S is IMHO the best smart-phone currently available. If I had one, I wouldn't see much need for gaining root too as Android - especially on Froyo - gives the user already so much freedom in use over the phone.

However, for people like me who still rock 1st gen devices that get left behind by their carriers, it's the only way to enjoy an up-to-date OS.

Man, I love Android more an more with each passing day.

What phone you rocking? Right now I am still on my Nexus One, but will be upgrading in October.

 

[slashvanyoung]

The Original Gangster, a G1/Dream.

Yeah, if I had a Nexus, I wouldn't bother upgrading so soon as it's basically STILL state-of-the-art with the 1 GHz Snapdragon. Quite a shame that Google failed pretty bad at it's marketing.

 

[AudioPhile777]

However, for people like me who still rock 1st gen devices that get left behind by their carriers, it's the only way to enjoy an up-to-date OS.

Man, I love Android more an more with each passing day.

I agree on both accounts. Prior to me getting the Vibrant, I was still rocking my rooted G1... its like night and day with this new processor and giant screen...

 

[guitarguru777]

The Original Gangster, a G1/Dream.

Yeah, if I had a Nexus, I wouldn't bother upgrading so soon as it's basically STILL state-of-the-art with the 1 GHz Snapdragon. Quite a shame that Google failed pretty bad at it's marketing.

Well it was really all a ruse by Google anyway. One of the Marketing guys had an idea so they tried it. The Nexus One really was never meant to be a production phone. Its specifically designed to be a Dev phone.

The next Google Phone that should launch in April of Next year will be pretty bad ass, the specs are looking like a 2ghz Snapdragon with 8GB internal storage and HUGE screen resolution. But this is all under wraps

 

[slashvanyoung]

The evolution of these phones is so ridiculously fast, seemingly even faster as with computer hardware. I think I'm probably going to wait for the next generation of phones. Upgrading now is tempting, but if I'm honest, apart from a bit lag here and there, the G1 handles Froyo surprisingly well.

My main gripe was that I was constantly running out of space, but with Apps2SD it became a non-issue.

 

[guitarguru777]

Ya, honestly Nov / Dec there is a new device coming from T-mo / Vodaphone that will blow away just about everything on the market right now. Its an HTC Device thats real hush hush, but rumor has it that its as big as the Droid X and just as thin but has the new Qualcomm dual core procs and 4 gig internal storage and will be running 2.2 but we will see

 

[Wolfeman]

I just rooted my phone(I used Easy Root instead of the app posted here, but same thing).

Love it. I have CM6 flashed now, I have no idea why I waited so long to do this.

 

[AudioPhile777]

Ya, honestly Nov / Dec there is a new device coming from T-mo / Vodaphone that will blow away just about everything on the market right now. Its an HTC Device thats real hush hush, but rumor has it that its as big as the Droid X and just as thin but has the new Qualcomm dual core procs and 4 gig internal storage and will be running 2.2 but we will see

You're either talking about the MyTouchHD or the G1Blaze... neither of which is going to be as fast as the Samsung Vibrant... especially on T-Mobile, there won't be a phone that out performs that Hummingbird Processor and the 16gb of internal storage, not to mention the SuperAMOLED screen until at least the middle of next year... maybe even the end of next year.

 

[Nebulous]

I thought this thread was going to have something to do with putting your cock in a phone.

I thought wrong.

 

[MarcusGHedwig]

there won't be a phone that out performs that Hummingbird Processor

You realize the clock speed on that is the same as the snapdragon and iPhone 4 processors? (1 ghz). And the AMOLED screen is sweet, but there are many ways to skin a cat as they say

 

[guitarguru777]

You're either talking about the MyTouchHD or the G1Blaze... neither of which is going to be as fast as the Samsung Vibrant... especially on T-Mobile, there won't be a phone that out performs that Hummingbird Processor and the 16gb of internal storage, not to mention the SuperAMOLED screen until at least the middle of next year... maybe even the end of next year.

Keep an eye on HTC in the coming months. Theres a new phone coming .... trust me on this

The display will be as large as the Droid X, SAMOLED Display, 8gb internal, and a dual core proc

its coming ... ohhhh yes its coming!

Should ship with FroYo too

My only issue with the Vibrant is its shipping with 2.1, I have 2.2 now stock with flash so moving to the Vibrant is a downgrade even though T-Mo is offering it to me for $50 cause I have like 10 lines with them ....lol

 

[Chris_P_Critter]

Just got an Ally. It's OK.

Does everything I need. Phone, calendar, email, porn, etc.

 

[chdrummer]

cm6 <3

if he makes a rom for your phone. flash it nao!

 

[EerieVon]

Can't root my Cliq XT

 

[Harry Hughes]

I thought this thread was going to have something to do with putting your cock in a phone.

I thought wrong.

That's what I thought as well to be honest
I guess the word root as a sexual connotation is just an Australian thing

 

[Nebulous]

Ah, shit. I always forget that lol.