Easy Root

[sjamie]

I've read many threads about rooting this phone on many forums. My question is, what is the EASIEST way to root it with no side effects?

Once root is achieved, what are some the of apps you recommend?

 

[basketthis]

This one looks fairly simple and retains your 4G:
http://forums.androidcentral.com/sp...g-custom-roms-look-mopho-alien-has-4gees.html
I use Adfree, Titanium Backup, and Superuser...

 

[sjamie]

Thanks you; however, I'm only looking to root it right now. Not trying to unlock the bootloader or install a custom rom.

 

[Mike77]

This one was very easy to use imo:

Photon AIO One Click Root

[ACS] Photon 4G AIO root *working* - xda-developers

Did this to get the newer Swype beta on mine and damn does it blow away the other. Don't plan to ROM, this phone doesn't need it IMO.

 

[sjamie]

This one was very easy to use imo:

Photon AIO One Click Root

[ACS] Photon 4G AIO root *working* - xda-developers

Did this to get the newer Swype beta on mine and damn does it blow away the other. Don't plan to ROM, this phone doesn't need it IMO.

I can't believe how easily this worked. Completely rooted my device in less than 5 minutes! Thank you.

 

[Zaki]

Yeah the Photon AIO One Click Root is the best. Does everything in under 5 minutes. Super easy for even the noob users like me.

 

[Mike77]

I also like how the one status line says "deleting yo s**t". That got a laugh out of me.

 

[sjamie]

Yeah the Photon AIO One Click Root is the best. Does everything in under 5 minutes. Super easy for even the noob users like me.

EXACTLY! But what does "AIO" stand for?

 

[sjamie]

I also like how the one status line says "deleting yo s**t". That got a laugh out of me.

Yes, but I can't say it didn't make my heart skip a beat for a moment!!!

 

[Mike77]

I thought that too for a second, hmm that would be messed up but that was out on XDA, that made it reputable.

 

[sjamie]

I thought that too for a second, hmm that would be messed up but that was out on XDA, that made it reputable.

Exactly. That was my only saving grace!

 

[mcp6530]

when you rooted, did it wipe your apps and data???

 

[Mike77]

No it does not, just gives you access to do some more things with your phones. You still will receive OTA updates as well but they will likely remove the root but no big deal.

 

[mcp6530]

No it does not, just gives you access to do some more things with your phones. You still will receive OTA updates as well but they will likely remove the root but no big deal.

ok, thanks - just didn't want to have to reinstall all of my apps and settings like i did when i rooted my epic....that was such a pain and not really worth it.

 

[Citizen Coyote]

EXACTLY! But what does "AIO" stand for?

All In One



Also, it was made by Shabby Penguin, one of the more well-respected devs on XDA. I would fully trust it to be legit.

 

[Mike77]

ok, thanks - just didn't want to have to reinstall all of my apps and settings like i did when i rooted my epic....that was such a pain and not really worth it.

Rooting shouldn't do that with any phone to my knowledge, you prob installed a full ROM that had root access onto your Epic likely. You pretty much had to in order to get an Epic to work properly, I know I did. That is a case where you loose all your stuff.

 

[chasen]

hmm, i think i might root mine tomorrow... no real reason, just to do it ha.

to the OP, what reason did you root?

 

[mcp6530]

I think i did it - seemed way too easy though, just ran the file from my computer and it did it all without me doing anything....
not sure if i'm rooted though so i downloaded an app called "root checker" and it says i'm rooted, so i'm assuming i am!

so, i did this to get free hotspot instead of paying 30 bucks a month for it....what app do i need to use free hotspot?

thanks!

 

[sjamie]

hmm, i think i might root mine tomorrow... no real reason, just to do it ha.

to the OP, what reason did you root?

I rooted my phone because many apps like Titanium Backup, Screen shot, Perfect Task Switcher and other either require root access or more features are available if your phone is rooted. I don't like being limited in anything I do.

 

[VDub2174]

I also like how the one status line says "deleting yo s**t". That got a laugh out of me.

I definitely cracked up when I saw that and died a little on the inside......LOL