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skweezer · 01-08-10, 07:02 PM

All i know is that rooting is the eqivalent of jailbreaking. So you can install apps which have been rejected from the app store. And install apps without going to the app store.
As well as msny other things, which i dont know. Sorry

But an android section would be good =) Especially as im considering getting a htc desire.

andyjill · 01-08-10, 08:04 PM

I googled rooting and this is what I got
Store apps on your sdcard instead of phone memory. So no more running out of space to install apps!
Get rid of those stupid demo apps your provider adds to your phone.
Turn your phone into a WiFi hotspot. Other devices can connect via wireless and share your phones internet
Take screenshots of your phone from your phone.
Better memory management, your phone will never slow down!
Overclock your phone, more speed! (If possible!)
Full backup ability. Backup your whole phone state. Restoring this backup puts your phone in the exact same condition as the backup.
Use 'Market Enabler' to access paid apps if currently unavailable in your country.
Hope this helps, I read it makes it into 720p camera or video

G77 · 01-08-10, 10:44 PM

i can do all that without rooting it

skweezer · 01-08-10, 11:10 PM

Im not sure if im allowed to post a link to another site, so please delete if im not, But these guys are the best for android hacking, and stuff. Have a look if you want. =)
xda-developers

Danielle · 02-08-10, 06:52 AM

Anyone needs help rooting shout me, done mine and it was painless

BL4K3Y · 02-08-10, 01:49 PM

Some pros here. Nothing about cons though. By the way, I don't have one of these phones myself but is rooting the same as "downgrading" or "jailbreaking" by any chance?

G77 · 02-08-10, 02:01 PM

i beleive so, im a bit wary of giving this a go as i read the word 'brick' in a thread somewhere, lol.

it would certainly be the most expensive brick i've ever 'created' lol

andyjill · 02-08-10, 02:19 PM

I read you can't brick a desire. If it didnt work the first time they just was starting over again. Probably at the start of it you back up your phone.

andyjill · 08-08-10, 10:16 PM

I got the desire with htc sense 2.2 and on vodafone, can this be rooted? does it need it?
The internet, when im logged onto it and have finished the only way I can log out is by the power button at the top of phone, is their an easier way? Thanks

G77 · 15-08-10, 12:04 AM

cant take a screenshot without root access

01-08-10, 07:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
skweezer Technology Forums Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 390 Thanks: 51 Thanked 51 Times in 39 Posts	rooting? what are the benefits? All i know is that rooting is the eqivalent of jailbreaking. So you can install apps which have been rejected from the app store. And install apps without going to the app store. As well as msny other things, which i dont know. Sorry But an android section would be good =) Especially as im considering getting a htc desire.

01-08-10, 08:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
andyjill Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 890 Thanks: 155 Thanked 366 Times in 278 Posts	Re: Android I googled rooting and this is what I got Store apps on your sdcard instead of phone memory. So no more running out of space to install apps! Get rid of those stupid demo apps your provider adds to your phone. Turn your phone into a WiFi hotspot. Other devices can connect via wireless and share your phones internet Take screenshots of your phone from your phone. Better memory management, your phone will never slow down! Overclock your phone, more speed! (If possible!) Full backup ability. Backup your whole phone state. Restoring this backup puts your phone in the exact same condition as the backup. Use 'Market Enabler' to access paid apps if currently unavailable in your country. Hope this helps, I read it makes it into 720p camera or video

01-08-10, 10:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
G77 Super Moderator Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 6,118 Thanks: 695 Thanked 1,250 Times in 1,044 Posts	Re: Android i can do all that without rooting it __________________ 1M Motorised Dish, 45W-36E, DM800HD. Quad LNB Mesh Mini Dish, 28.2E, DM500, TM500. Samsung Galaxy S GT-I9000 XXJVU & CF-Root.

01-08-10, 11:10 PM	#4 (permalink)
skweezer Technology Forums Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 390 Thanks: 51 Thanked 51 Times in 39 Posts	Re: Android Im not sure if im allowed to post a link to another site, so please delete if im not, But these guys are the best for android hacking, and stuff. Have a look if you want. =) xda-developers

02-08-10, 06:52 AM	#5 (permalink)
Danielle Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 2,016 Thanks: 137 Thanked 466 Times in 379 Posts	Re: Android Anyone needs help rooting shout me, done mine and it was painless __________________ Please don't PM me Create a post so others can learn

02-08-10, 01:49 PM	#6 (permalink)
BL4K3Y Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Colne, Lancashire Posts: 7,005 Thanks: 247 Thanked 1,319 Times in 1,211 Posts	Re: rooting? what are the benefits? Some pros here. Nothing about cons though. By the way, I don't have one of these phones myself but is rooting the same as "downgrading" or "jailbreaking" by any chance?

02-08-10, 02:01 PM	#7 (permalink)
G77 Super Moderator Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 6,118 Thanks: 695 Thanked 1,250 Times in 1,044 Posts	Re: rooting? what are the benefits? i beleive so, im a bit wary of giving this a go as i read the word 'brick' in a thread somewhere, lol. it would certainly be the most expensive brick i've ever 'created' lol __________________ 1M Motorised Dish, 45W-36E, DM800HD. Quad LNB Mesh Mini Dish, 28.2E, DM500, TM500. Samsung Galaxy S GT-I9000 XXJVU & CF-Root.

02-08-10, 02:19 PM	#8 (permalink)
andyjill Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 890 Thanks: 155 Thanked 366 Times in 278 Posts	Re: rooting? what are the benefits? I read you can't brick a desire. If it didnt work the first time they just was starting over again. Probably at the start of it you back up your phone.

08-08-10, 10:16 PM	#9 (permalink)
andyjill Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 890 Thanks: 155 Thanked 366 Times in 278 Posts	Re: rooting? what are the benefits? I got the desire with htc sense 2.2 and on vodafone, can this be rooted? does it need it? The internet, when im logged onto it and have finished the only way I can log out is by the power button at the top of phone, is their an easier way? Thanks

15-08-10, 12:04 AM	#10 (permalink)
G77 Super Moderator Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 6,118 Thanks: 695 Thanked 1,250 Times in 1,044 Posts	Re: rooting? what are the benefits? cant take a screenshot without root access __________________ 1M Motorised Dish, 45W-36E, DM800HD. Quad LNB Mesh Mini Dish, 28.2E, DM500, TM500. Samsung Galaxy S GT-I9000 XXJVU & CF-Root.