The 10 Best Android Apps that Make Rooting Your Phone Worth the Hassle. (promoting self from Gizmodo) Yo. I'm with you. Same phone. Same situation. I "want" to root, but I have no pressing desire to do it. I'd say the Adfree app is probably the only reason (aside from getting rid of bloatware) that I'd really want to root my phone.
I use a lot of free apps that are bogged down with ads popping up. I have a DInc too, and I'm rooted. 1) On-device system backups. 2) On-device program backups. 3) Custom ROMs. 4) Crapware removal. Honestly, those are four really good reasons. How and Why to Root your Android: 15 Worthwhile Apps : To Root, or not to Root? Rooting your Android smartphone might seem like a daunting task, but we'll show you how to make the process as easy and painless as possible. Rooting your Android phone enables you to use the superuser, or root, permissions of the Linux-based operating system (OS). This gives you and apps that take advantage of the root permissions more control over the Android operating system and the device. Rooting can be entertaining for techies, but there are also plenty of practical benefits.
Keep in mind, there are numerous phone models out there that use the Android operating system. Unlike jailbreaking (equivalent to rooting) an iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad, you can search for and download apps that require rooting directly from the official Android Market. Before rooting, you should understand the two main risks.
In this article, we’ll first discover how to root your Android with an application called SuperOneClick. [Teaser Image via Androinica] LG Thrill 4G: All Things Root Guide. *** Important Note *** Since this is a new root guide for your all-things-root sub-forum, we need your help to populate it and keep it organized with the best and most relevant information. Please contact (by PM) your favorite Guide, or drop us a note in the private chat section if you have any good information to contribute, update, or correct in the root guide. Alternatively, hit the ! Report button and ask a Mod to bring it to our attention.
LG Thrill 4G: All Things Root Guide Click the "Show" button below for a root warning / disclaimer: Quick note / disclaimer: as always, you are ultimately responsible for any root-related activities on your phone. You should understand not only the benefits of rooting, but also any possible consequences (voided warranty, boot-loops, bricking, etc.) that might occur as a result of your root-related actions. How To Root LG Thrill 4G With Super One Click App [Guide] Shortfuse.org | Official Home of SuperOneClick!