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Install roms with out flashing

Hey fellas I'm new to the android world. Q? I just rooted my phone with the z4root, so how can I install custom roms with out flashing my phone?
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You can't.

Simply put, you can't. That is the only way to install a different rom is to flash it to your phone.

sdscoot said:
Hey fellas I'm new to the android world. Q? I just rooted my phone with the z4root, so how can I install custom roms with out flashing my phone?
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Fastboot.
Look for my name and android 101 under nexus one forums

Al'ite thanks fellas I guess ill stick with this midrange crap, I tried to flash it & I bricked it so I won't try that again but sprint gave me another phone thank GOD!!!!!
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I installed the z4root app now roots my phone but the superuser app won't work nor the busybox. What do I need so my root will work right? Please give me something positvie!!!!!
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Stericson has a busybox application on the market.

sdscoot said:
I installed the z4root app now roots my phone but the superuser app won't work nor the busybox. What do I need so my root will work right? Please give me something positvie!!!!!
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You'll get better results in a forum specific to your phone.

Kindle questions

Is rooting really needed for the kf? I am not super computer suave, but I did root my X10a. What I really want to know is will I need to root to be happy with the kf?
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If you want the android market you will want to root it. But with burrito root it's pretty easy.

Thanks
I was looking at some of the videos and I just get nervous about bricking it. I will give it a shot when I pick one up.

It's not "needed" but it totally turns into a full Android tablet, once you put CyanogenMod on it that is. It's great.
No need to be nervous. Just follow the guides that are in the Development section and with some patience, everything will go smooth.

I will try it out when I get it.
Who will unbrick it when things go wrong lol
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brandon5132 said:
I will try it out when I get it.
Who will unbrick it when things go wrong lol
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Haha, it's virtually impossible to brick if you follow the directions step-by-step.

Better belive I will follow step by step
Thanks
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Additionally, this Kindle Fire Utility by Vashypooh is SO awesome, it can practically do everything for you. Check it out.

If I don't get the CM7 rom will the OTA updates from Amazon kill my root access and Google Android Market?
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brandon5132 said:
If I don't get the CM7 rom will the OTA updates from Amazon kill my root access and Google Android Market?
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I've heard just about ANY OTA updates kills root access. So if I were you I would totally not take anything from Amazon after rooting and putting CM on it.
Edit: if you don't put CM on it and stick to stock Fire, then to answer your question, yes it will probably kill root access. All depends on what the OTA consists of.

I am really just wanting the Google Android Market. Will the OTA updates kill the market along with root access? I couldn't find where it said that it killed the market also.
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brandon5132 said:
I am really just wanting the Google Android Market. Will the OTA updates kill the market along with root access? I couldn't find where it said that it killed the market also.
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I am not so sure on that one, I'm sorry. I would think Stock Fire software wouldn't play nice with Android Market installed as well, I could be wrong, not sure.

[ROM] DownUnder 1.1

Hey guys,
tody i'm presenting you my first Rom: The DownUnder Rom
What is Working:
Nearly everything, just working on the Rom Manager
What is NOT working:
-Online Update
-Root Explorer
-Dolphin Browser
-Boot Animation
The Rom is based on Oxygen 2.3.7
The Rom has the Launcher Pro as Launcher (in later Versions maybe Go launcher)
Screenshots are Coming soon!
I'm searching for some Testers with a wildfire.!!
Download
v1.1:Click here

Reserved for futur use

This is in the wrong section for starters, and you don't exactly fill me with confidence about your skills, why is root explorer and dolphin browser etc even included if they don't work? And why don't they work because they should.
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1. Wrong section
2. Why include apps that don't work
3. How did you even manage to "break" Dolphin Browser and Root Explorer?!
4. I hope this doesn't re-start the zip "development" again
5. Did I mention this was in the wrong section?

There is a little Problem with the Size of Dolphin browser and Root Explorer cant get root permissions. These are problems wich are going to be fixed in v1.2

nejc121 said:
1. Wrong section
2. Why include apps that don't work
3. How did you even manage to "break" Dolphin Browser and Root Explorer?!
4. I hope this doesn't re-start the zip "development" again
5. Did I mention this was in the wrong section?
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Yes, i know its the wrong section but i cant write anything in the Develovement part of the wildfire! And the apps are NOT included yet, they are coming in 1.2

Why not gather 10 posts first, before making the topic?

nejc121 said:
Why not gather 10 posts first, before making the topic?
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I'VE ALREADY 15 posts, but i cant post anything in the develovement part!

Now i get a email from my filehoster: my file has been deleted in case of overloading! WTF!?
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But believe in me, im able to make a great ROM out of this! This is first the beta Version! But its running great and fast!
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I sure hope this guy doesn't restart the zipdev trend...
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You never know, this might end up epic. Good luck to you pal, as long as you really put in the effort and the support I'm sure it will be ok ;-)
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Root explorer is a paid app, don't include it. Sounds like a zipdev to me already lol, but you'll learn .
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Ok, i'm going to fix the Download Link and i wanna throw root Explorer out
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Good luck but I'm using ics on my wildfire wouldn't want to change
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LSD DREAMER said:
Good luck but I'm using ics on my wildfire wouldn't want to change
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No need to spam topics by saying that you're using ICS, seriously.
I know you're trying to get your post count to be able to post in the developer section, but at least try posting RELEVANT posts.

nejc121 said:
No need to spam topics by saying that you're using ICS, seriously.
I know you're trying to get your post count to be able to post in the developer section, but at least try posting RELEVANT posts.
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I'm not spamming . I am running cyanogenmod 9 buzz kang rc 0 by Erwin p and Arco . So before u say ppl spam make sure you have ur facts straight .
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LSD DREAMER said:
I'm not spamming . I am running cyanogenmod 9 buzz kang rc 0 by Erwin p and Arco . So before u say ppl spam make sure you have ur facts straight .
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Lmao...... you just spammed all over this thread again.....
Who really cares what rom you're using, and fyi posting in a dead thread just to say you don't wanna change your rom is considered spam in my eyes and probably many others too.
And before you rant at me know that I also consider my own post here as spam and any other pointless post of which is no use to anybody.

New to root

How to root my samsung galaxy y. I am new for routing any device. so someone please tell me how to root it and what should I use to download to root it and what is software after rooting I have to put on h it. Currently it has ginger bird which was installed by samsung themself
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Its gingerbread...
I will advice to read few threads here and learn those things before rooting...
And use xda search bar for this type of information
Globally recognised and certified NOOB

vijayid_94 said:
How to root my samsung galaxy y. I am new for routing any device. so someone please tell me how to root it and what should I use to download to root it and what is software after rooting I have to put on h it. Currently it has ginger bird which was installed by samsung themself
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Google is your uncle and put "site:http://forum.xda-developers.com" at the end of search

Search for "universal gingerbread root" in development section
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New method to root Exhibit T599x and others devices

New method to root Exhibit T599x and other devices!!​!
Just download apk Vroot ( RootMaster) and make sure unknown sources and debugging is check open app and click on root all done !
Enjoy !!!!!

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I thought vroot had been banned from xda? I'd like confirmation that it's been lifted & that this is safe..

HereAgain said:
I thought vroot had been banned from xda? I'd like confirmation that it's been lifted & that this is safe..
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Ppl complain of none safe safe this is a easiest way to root the device after rooting then you flash your recovery and ur custom ROM and u get rid of Vroot see it as a quick and easier way to root your device not as a malware !!!!!!
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morepr said:
Ppl complain of none safe safe this is a easiest way to root the device after rooting then you flash your recovery and ur custom ROM and u get rid of Vroot see it as a quick and easier way to root your device not as a malware !!!!!!
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I being using Vroot for quite a while rooting devices and I had never experienced no issues at all I had sussesfully rooted 8 phones including two of mines !
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morepr said:
I being using Vroot for quite a while rooting devices and I had never experienced no issues at all I had sussesfully rooted 8 phones including two of mines !
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And to all the ppl who like to be complaining I PROVIDED THIS ROOTING METHOD TO MAKE EASY TO THOSE WHO DOESNT OWN OR CAN USE A COMPUTER TO ROOT THERE DEVICE ........... LOOK HOW EASY AFTER ROOTING FLASH YOUE RECOVERY AND YOUR CUSTOM ROM ALL DONE YOU GOT RID OF VROOT NO ISSUES !!! THANKS
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I don't know who all these people are that you say are complaining, I asked a simple question & you haven't answered it. Was vroot banned from XDA & if so, has the ban been lifted?

HereAgain said:
I don't know who all these people are that you say are complaining, I asked a simple question & you haven't answered it. Was vroot banned from XDA & if so, has the ban been lifted?
Sorry not you ppl from Google+ where I posted this link ... There plenty of rumors that honestly its never being confirmed I being using Vroot for a few month and never me or the ppl I had rooted there device had experienced any issues
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That's all well & good but you still haven't answered my question as to whether or not vroot was ever or still is banned from XDA.I won't be needing your help in rooting my device, good day..

Both KingoRoot and VRoot were at one point banned from XDA as they did not uphold the license agreements that came with some of the exploits used. In addition to that both root methods used to collect IMEI numbers and store them on a server for "statistics".
However, once they were made aware of our concerns both companies have since fixed these issues and are no longer banned from XDA.

morepr said:
New method to root Exhibit T599x and other devices!!​!
Just download apk Vroot ( RootMaster) and make sure unknown sources and debugging is check open app and click on root all done !
Enjoy !!!!!
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Your link will not download is there another way of obtaining the masterroot apk English version