Q. This may sound ignorant or whatever but im upgrading to the htc incredible in september and i wanted to know more about the OS and ive learned basically everything i need to about the android system but i still have questions about the software. Like what is this root i keep hearing about like what does it do, im familiar with iphone jail breaking its supposed to unlock the phone so u can do what u want with it or something so is this android root the same thing and what is usb tethering and do i need to do this to be able to get the 2.2 froyo update will any of this void my warranty or cause problems, if anybody has any info its appreciated as im not very familiar with using smartphones just yet.
A. Rooting is a linux term meaning: Allow users to gain access to the root level of the device. In simple terms. It allows the user to access other directories on their phone other than their SD card. This would allow the user to manipulate or alter files and folders. People who root their phones usually install custom roms, but rooting also allows the user to do things such as overclocking their phone or changing the boot loader animation.
You are correct in thinking that rooting an android device is the same thing as jail breaking an iphone
USB tethering is an option on the Droid Incredible that will allow you to use your phone as a mobile hot spot. This way, you can access the internet on lets say, your laptop or any internet ready device (PSP, Nintendo DS, ipad etc.), through your cell phones internet plan.
USB tethering does not interfere with get 2.2 Froyo. Android 2.2 will be pushed over the air (OTA) to your device when Verizon is done testing it and is sure that it will not brick the device. This could be some time late summer of 2010.
Neither USB tethering or 2.2 Froyo will void your warranty, but rooting your phone will.
Hope this helps.
Rooting your android phone?
Q. So ik that rooting is basically like jailbreaking
I have a qood understanding of how ta "jailbreak" my android too
What I'm concerned about is if my text messages and pictures and music will get deleted
Thankyou for your help:)
A. Rooting on an Android phone means getting "superuser" permissions, giving you read/write control even into system file areas.
Your apps and everything else will NOT be affected just by rooting. The danger is if you are not careful, you can mess up system files which may be needed for the system operation itself.
Imagine your regular phone is a car where the hood can only be opened by the dealer to do maintainence. A rooted phone means you unlocked the hood, so you can do maintainence as well, but you can screw up the stuff under the hood. The unlocking part itself doesn't do anything.
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How can I root my android?
Q. I have a lg p500 that runs on android 2.2 froyo and i'm trying to root it. Are there any apps that will root my android safely? What will brick it? Are there any ways to avoid bricking my phone?
A. hey i too had an optimus one.ROOTING will void the WARRANTY .okay leaving the warranty aside :P .....to root p500 ensure u r on gingerbread because gingerbread has a newer baseband and many roms only support the newer one. easy way of rooting is to use 'superoneclick'. it is a free software and u can find it by googling superoneclick. install the software on your computer. open it using admin privileges. connect your mobile. make sure all the 'adb' drivers are installed on your computer. click root option in superoneclick and wait till it says OK, finished. your mobile will switch off in this process. power it on and u must find an app called superuser in ur app list,this means u r rooted. for further confirmation download root checker from the market. for more details http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1200167. the first 4 steps r actually not necessary but for safety, go by them. happy rooting!
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