android root

[jlyon]

do you have to buy the programs used to root your device? i will have a motorola atrix that i want to root and try my hands at, but if i have to pay for the programs, will they work with all android phones? i tried rooting my samsung captivate awhile back, but couldn't figure out how to make the phone work right. it was showing that it was rooted, but i really couldn't do anything on the phone, so i obviously didn't do something right.

[TeeShock]

Leave that mf'er alone

[Jose]

do you have to buy the programs used to root your device? i will have a motorola atrix that i want to root and try my hands at, but if i have to pay for the programs, will they work with all android phones? i tried rooting my samsung captivate awhile back, but couldn't figure out how to make the phone work right. it was showing that it was rooted, but i really couldn't do anything on the phone, so i obviously didn't do something right.

No need to buy anything. I'm sure others will chime in here later and if not I'll try and post some links later when I get home.

[LS1Goat]

Step by step instructions that I posted a while back.

http://www.dfwmustangs.net/forums/showpost.php?p=721285&postcount=40

[90GT50]

Step by step instructions that I posted a while back.

http://www.dfwmustangs.net/forums/sh...5&postcount=40

That's for a captivate...


Just search motorola atrix root xda on google

[Chili]

What benefits can one really expect out of rooting an Android phone? I have never taken the time to look into it since I am not a heavy or technical user, but if it could speed up data I might be willing to kill some time on it.

Verizon with the Razr Maxx if that matters.

[Tx Redneck]

There are some things that can be done to help w/data speeds, but they're not going to take the device beyond the network's capabilities.

Saved and Texan by the Grace of God, Redneck by choice.

[Jose]

My take on the benefits:

1. Access to programs that are not normally available on a non-rooted phone (Titanium Backup and Tasker
2. Removal of bloatware.
3. Performance and Battery enhancements.
4. Customization.

Some links with info about what you can do if you root

http://gizmodo.com/5982287/reasons-to-root-your-android-device

http://www.tomsguide.com/us/pictures-story/316-28-Rooted-Apps-Android-Rooted-Device-Tweaks-Tips.html

[A+]

I've seriously been considering a root. Especially since I'm still on ics..... lame.

[jlyon]

well, i was wanting to try my hand at this on the motorola atrix as it will be an extra phone that's not being used. i want to play around with it and see what i can and can't do with it.