Recent content by emkeene

I would try Framaroot. Here is the link to it's thread on xda: [ROOT] Framaroot, a one-click apk to root some devices - xda-developers I haven't tried it yet myself as I used the Odin method to root, but it says it is compatible with the Samsung Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch SPH-D710. It may be just...

I want to root a Kyocera Rise (C5155). The problem is that I cannot get any windows computer (XP, 7 or 8) to recognize the phone, with or without the proper drivers. I have tried 3 different windows machines, including a brand new Acer laptop. I have tried rebooting the computers and the phone...

Here is what mine looks like. LG Optimus Q on Straight Talk via Sprint, rooted AreaRomQ v1.5 from Androidarea51.com, heavily themed ADW Launcher built in :)

Haven't managed to figure out QPST or CDMA Workshop yet, but here is a link you may find useful for retrieving the SPC for this phone. How to retrieve the MSL (aka SPC) for the LG Optimus Q (LGL55C) - Android Area51 :)

Many thanks to you jcole20. I feel a lot more comfortable in proceeding with the root and custom recovery process. I am even excited to follow progress on the AreaROM and plan to install it when I feel brave enough. I'm hooked on Android now lol. I promise to read directions and follow them...

Most micro USB chargers should work with any device with such a port. Just be careful it is rumored that capacitive touch screens can freak out and do their own thing when plugged into a 3rd party charger. I Googled "touch screen freaking out". I never would have believed it if it hadn't...

I can't remember which site I found this on but in the process of learning to root my LG Optimus Q I remember reading that the ARMv6 processors that the LGL55C uses simply won't support Flash like the v7 chips. Has anyone heard of this besides me? I am willing to try it out once I root my phone...

If I can manage to get my phone rooted (Haven't tried yet, still researching) I plan to hard reset it and make a factory backup which I would be glad to share. Is this what you mean by "stock rom"?

Custom Recovery and Nandroid Backup Questions Just a few innocent questions from a new guy on the scene. I hope I didn't miss the answer somewhere in all the reading I have done here. I just got my first android phone, and I am a little confused about the difference between a "custom recovery"...