Easy rooting for dummies ?

[smallhagrid]

Disclaimer:

I am an old guy with messed up hands and not very good with touch screens, so I've resisted the whole idea for as long as possible, but finally events beyond my control have resulted in my getting a cheap Android phone.

Having said that, as a (long, but part-time...) Linux user I know that having root access can be very helpful.

Specifically with regards to Android apps it is also obvious that many require root access.

So I've started looking at info about rooting and found references to the XDA dev forum right away that is way more complicated than my old brain can get itself around.

I've seen ample mention of the Framaroot app by someone at that forum too.

It has many versions - and looks enticing - but I'll need the specific model # from my phone (in transit) before I can tell if it can or will work.

Found some nifty looking articles on the topic, like these:

Fastest Method to Root any Android Phone Without a Computer

http://techverse.net/fastest-root-android-phone-computer/

How to Root your Android Phone or Tablet and Why you Should

http://techverse.net/how-to-root-your-android-phone-tablet-and-why/

Of course there's loads of references to using modded versions like Cyanogenmod too.

Would some of the helpful & experienced folks here please share helpful pointers for easily & safely gaining root access on Android-powered devices, please ??

Thanks.

[geeteam]

When it come to rooting on Android devices, It ranges from device to device. An example is a guide to root HTC is different from Samsung, Sony or any other device. The only thing could say for now is to provide your device info here and then we can give you guide on how to root and flash with custom roms. I will also recommend you read more information on root here

[matekudasai115]

I have tried all and Shuame (require Windows PC) seems to be the best for me. No fail until now on new/old tablet and phone. Plus shuame no needs extra drivers only connect the device with USB debug enable and one click to go.

Edited May 10, 2014 by matekudasai115

[smallhagrid]

Thanks for this pointer - I did not find it myself before:

When it come to rooting on Android devices, It ranges from device to device. An example is a guide to root HTC is different from Samsung, Sony or any other device. The only thing could say for now is to provide your device info here and then we can give you guide on how to root and flash with custom roms. I will also recommend you read more information on root here

I have looked at the sites for CyanogenMod and MIUI and neither lists the LG Optimus model I am getting - so I will have to see it's exact model number when it comes and look again there and maybe elsewhere.

Wow:

I have tried all and Shuame (require Windows PC) seems to be the best for me. No fail until now on new/old tablet and phone. Plus shuame no needs extra drivers only connect the device with USB debug enable and one click to go.

This may be a great option for someone who can read that language - but I only read english and have no idea what that site is written in ?!?

Thanks for these (and any more...) great replies folks !!

[geeteam]

Thanks for this pointer - I did not find it myself before:

When it come to rooting on Android devices, It ranges from device to device. An example is a guide to root HTC is different from Samsung, Sony or any other device. The only thing could say for now is to provide your device info here and then we can give you guide on how to root and flash with custom roms. I will also recommend you read more information on root here

I have looked at the sites for CyanogenMod and MIUI and neither lists the LG Optimus model I am getting - so I will have to see it's exact model number when it comes and look again there and maybe elsewhere.

Wow:

I have tried all and Shuame (require Windows PC) seems to be the best for me. No fail until now on new/old tablet and phone. Plus shuame no needs extra drivers only connect the device with USB debug enable and one click to go.

This may be a great option for someone who can read that language - but I only read english and have no idea what that site is written in ?!?

Thanks for these (and any more...) great replies folks !!

Oh so you don't owe any device yet, but you are planning to see which device will be appropriate for you or you already have a device you planning to buy which is the optimums G. It a great phone and root guidelines can be found on the xda-forum. Also Cyanogen Builds are available for it here

[jtmulc]

If you have any Nexus device from Galaxy Nexus onwards, you can use Wugfresh Nexus Root Toolkit. Very easy to use, even for someone not experienced.

[matekudasai115]

"This may be a great option for someone who can read that language - but I only read english and have no idea what that site is written in ?!?"

google is your friend :-D

Edited May 11, 2014 by matekudasai115

[smallhagrid]

I have bought one and it is on it's way:

Oh so you don't owe any device yet, but you are planning to see which device will be appropriate for you or you already have a device you planning to buy which is the optimums G. It a great phone and root guidelines can be found on the xda-forum. Also Cyanogen Builds are available for it here

I am uncertain exactly which Optimus it is, so I am waiting to have it in my hands to read it's exact model number.

When I can do that I will look at those places again to see if it is covered.

Thanks for the pointers !!

[smallhagrid]

That requires ICS & I tried a phone with the ICS version for a very short while...:

smallhagrid I downloaded the Framaroot-1.9.1.apk file but there is no apk file in there :dunno:

But found it had errors that nobody has yet solved with Wifi, so I gave up on that.

The one I am getting has an earlier version - maybe 2.3 ??

Thanks:

If you have any Nexus device from Galaxy Nexus onwards, you can use Wugfresh Nexus Root Toolkit. Very easy to use, even for someone not experienced.

There is an LG (non-Nexus) phone on it's way to me right now...

Edited May 11, 2014 by smallhagrid

[windowsvistas]

:wub:

[smallhagrid]

I got the phone since posting this - it is an LG L38c.

Lucked out and found a posting aimed specifically at this model, here:

http://androidforums.com/l3-all-things-root/682486-root-apk-l38c.html

Got it done in just a few minutes very easily.

Now I've moved on to trying to solve other problems with it and wish there was a very active forum someplace where I could find other users of this model and get some help with it as I am really a total Android noob...

Thanks.