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[JCK]

I am going to use this guide but I am finding some difficulties decipher some of the steps. Let me installs Eclipse first, I am in the woods and the connection here is not the best.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=HTC_Sapphire_Hacking

 

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[Sheik Yerbouti]

I am running Linux and I already installed Android SDK and Eclipse.

Alright. I'm not sure about Eclipse, cos I didn;t root mine through Linux. Anyway, enable USB debugging on your phone by going into Settings>Applications>Development>USB Debugging. Now if you run the command 'adb devices' in the Terminal from the SDK folder, does it list your phone and the serial number?

Also, check out this guide. It looks simpler. But it's seems for Windows. But if you can enter the adb commands through Terminal, you should be set.

http://android-dls.com/wiki/index.php?title=Magic_Rooting

 

[V]

Then you don't have root. Run the root process again.

The thing about rooting is not just achieving the root status, but mostly about installing custom ROM's. No matter how slow the phone is after rooting it, wiping the phone and installing a new ROM is the way to go.

Don't forget to backup your data though, mostly SMS, Call logs, APN's and contacts(if you don't sync contacts with Google, that is).

I get that prompt when running root explore, though? I can enter the root and see the folders there.

 

[Sheik Yerbouti]

I get that prompt when running root explore, though? I can enter the root and see the folders there.

Oh stupid me. I forgot that Superuser does not prompt that all the time. Just the first time.

Yes my friend, you have root. To be extra sure, download a terminal emulator from the market, and run the command 'su' in it. If you see '#' after it, then you have root.

 

[JCK]

Alright. I'm not sure about Eclipse, cos I didn;t root mine through Linux. Anyway, enable USB debugging on your phone by going into Settings>Applications>Development>USB Debugging. Now if you run the command 'adb devices' in the Terminal from the SDK folder, does it list your phone and the serial number?

Also, check out this guide. It looks simpler. But it's seems for Windows. But if you can enter the adb commands through Terminal, you should be set.

http://android-dls.com/wiki/index.php?title=Magic_Rooting

It is giving me adb command not found.

 

[Sheik Yerbouti]

Jack, get on Facebook chat or G-Talk. It's easier that way.

Also, you'll need to change the directory to the one where the ADB file it. It is usually inside the 'tools' folder of the SDK.

 

[V]

Oh stupid me. I forgot that Superuser does not prompt that all the time. Just the first time.

Yes my friend, you have root. To be extra sure, download a terminal emulator from the market, and run the command 'su' in it. If you see '#' after it, then you have root.

I get that prompt, click allow, then run that command and get that #. So I have root. Now what?

BTW. I really appreciate all the help man. You rock.

 

[Kasaki]

In regards to rooting, when I get G2 I want the sense ui. I believe I can flash a new ROM like the win mo phones ? What else does rooting do ? I'm a member on xda-developers but I'm only used to win mo so which guide should I follow to avoid bricking?

 

[CAPITANO]

Got my first Android phone today, what apps should I download

 

[Sheik Yerbouti]

I get that prompt, click allow, then run that command and get that #. So I have root. Now what?

BTW. I really appreciate all the help man. You rock.

Now? Backup your data that I mentioned. There's apps on the Market that allow you to backup the SMS, Call Logs and APNs. Install Titanium Backup so that you can backup all the apps installed on your phone. Then go ROM hunting on XDA, choose a ROM that you like, and flash it.

In regards to rooting, when I get G2 I want the sense ui. I believe I can flash a new ROM like the win mo phones ? What else does rooting do ? I'm a member on xda-developers but I'm only used to win mo so which guide should I follow to avoid bricking?

Any guide will do. Just be sure to follow all the instructions and pay attention to small detail. And I'm sure an HTC Desire Z rom has been ported to the G2.

 

[Sheik Yerbouti]

Got my first Android phone today, what apps should I download

That's one of the toughest questions to answer. I suggest you spend an hour or two browsing through the apps in the Market and installing the ones you like. Some that I recommend are:

Barcode Scanner
Google Goggles
Beautiful Widgets
Chrome to Phone(to send links from your PC to your phone through Google Chrome)
ES File Explorer or ASTRO file explorer
Evernote
eBuddy
Extended Controls(for a customizable Power Control widget)
Handcent SMS or Chomp SMS
Juice Plotter(to track battery drain trend)
Shazam
WhatsApp
Winamp.

 

[Kosta]

I'm getting Samsung Galaxy 3 in couple of days, 2 years plan ,phone will cost me ~ 15 €.

 

[Sheik Yerbouti]

 

[Fake Melo]

Got my first Android phone today, what apps should I download

Which phone did you get?

 

[Kosta]

Why the tears ?

 

[JCK]

I am rooting beeeatches and all this is thanks to the ever amazing Dheeraj

 

[Sheik Yerbouti]

Why the tears ?

Cos it's great to see more people getting Android phones.

I am rooting beeeatches and all this is thanks to the ever amazing Dheeraj

 

[.zero]

If anyone has Wordsmith or wordwise then lets play!

 

[Sheik Yerbouti]

Downloading Wordsmith now. Will play later.

 

[Sheik Yerbouti]

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