Official Android Apps Thread
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From: cali
lol!
here is a good definition to what rooting means. i pretty much said it in a one sentence.
here is a good definition to what rooting means. i pretty much said it in a one sentence.
Jailbreaking an iPhone and Rooting a linux based system like Android are two completely different processes.
First question we'll tackle is "what is root?":
To have root access on a linux based system such as android means you have the equivalent access of Administrator on a Windows based computer. You will have unrestricted full access to nearly all aspects of the android system stack.
Second question "why would i want to obtain root access on my phone"
For those of us who would like an extreme level of control over our phone's files, root access is a necessity. Having a rooted phone gives the end user unprecedented control over the phone, enabling them to have limitless possibilities. Essentially unlocking your phone's full potential. With root/superuser access on your phone you would be able to flash modified roms (roms from other devices) , have access to certain functions on "root only" applications (example: wireless tether for root users - ability to tether your phone). The possibilities are endless.
First question we'll tackle is "what is root?":
To have root access on a linux based system such as android means you have the equivalent access of Administrator on a Windows based computer. You will have unrestricted full access to nearly all aspects of the android system stack.
Second question "why would i want to obtain root access on my phone"
For those of us who would like an extreme level of control over our phone's files, root access is a necessity. Having a rooted phone gives the end user unprecedented control over the phone, enabling them to have limitless possibilities. Essentially unlocking your phone's full potential. With root/superuser access on your phone you would be able to flash modified roms (roms from other devices) , have access to certain functions on "root only" applications (example: wireless tether for root users - ability to tether your phone). The possibilities are endless.
BOOM goes the dynamite!
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i understand the basic concept. i was looking for more personal experience type information. certain apps or settings that can only be done on a rooted phone, stuff like that.
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From: cali
ohhhhhhh, pretty much almost all the apps that are posted in this thread need a rooted phone. or most good apps that are free need the phone to be rooted. you can go to the market place and the app will tell you if you need your phone to be rooted to use it.
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