Hacker GeoHot is known for jumping around various hacking scenes. He first started off working with iOS releasing numerous Jailbreaks, then transitioned into hacking the PlayStation and now it looks like he is getting into creating Android roots. According to a thread on the XDA Developer Forums … [Read more...]
Jay Freeman (Saurik) Has Jailbroken Google Glass Just Days After Its Release To Developers
With Google Glass being released to developers only days ago, it was only a matter of time before someone rooted it. I bet you wouldn't have guessed it would have been Jay Freeman, otherwise known as Saurik however. Speaking to Forbes, Freeman said "It took me two hours while I was having dinner … [Read more...]
How To: CF-Auto-Root Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 P5110 [GUIDE]
The Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 P5110 recently received a firmware update that brought about a lot of new features. However, to install ROMS, apps and other tweaks that are unavailable on the official Google Play Store, you need the device to be rooted. Thanks to XDA Developers' member Chainfire, it’s now … [Read more...]
Root Any Android Device With The Root Transmission App [How-To Guide]
iJailbreak has already covered a lot about rooting. We told you why it’s important and the features you’ll get by rooting your device. If you are unaware, rooting lets you install different kinds of custom ROMs, which give you a taste of an upcoming firmware update in advance. Usually, rooting is … [Read more...]
How To: Root Sony Xperia T LT30p [Tutorial]
We recently wrote on how to install ClockworkMod Recovery on the Sony Xperia T LT30p. Today we have another guide for this handset. This time around we are going to show you how to gain root access to the device. XDA Developers' member, Bin4ry has developed a rooting method which is easy to … [Read more...]
How To: Root LG Nexus 4 Android 4.2 Jelly Bean [TUTORIAL]
LG’s Nexus 4 is the current device that is coming pre-loaded with the latest android operating system (OS), Android 4.2 Jelly Bean. Due to an open-source community the device has already been rooted and now a lot of customization will be done to it over the next few months. The credit goes to XDA … [Read more...]
How To: Install ClockworkMod Recovery And Root Galaxy S2 i9100 [GUIDE]
Chainfire has made a solution that allows Galaxy S2 users to gain root access on the XXLPQ firmware. XDA Developers' member CF-Root also brings BusyBox, ClockworkMod Recovery and SuperSU support. For those who don’t know, rooting gives one the power to customize your device. Although it technically … [Read more...]
How To: Root And Install ClockworkMod Recovery On Galaxy Note 10.1 [GUIDE]
ClockworkMod Recovery is important for Galaxy Note 10.1 users if they want to flash the latest custom ROMs and root their device. The credit for this particular port goes to XDA Developers' member zedomax. Another member by the name of Chainfire also added the Galaxy Note 10.1 to the compatible … [Read more...]
How To: Install ClockworkMod Recovery And Root Galaxy Note 2 [GUIDE]
ClockworkMod Recovery allows you to perform a variety of functions. You can install custom ROMs, wipe data, reset to factory settings, backup the existing ROM and much more. It is obvious that Galaxy Note 2 owners, like yourself, are looking to flash the latest custom ROMs. Therefore, this guide … [Read more...]
Hasoon2000 Releases “Noob-Proof” HTC Desire X All-In-One Toolkit v1.1
Rooting and unlocking bootloaders for certain Android phones can be difficult, because different utilities work on different phones and certain phones get more attention from developers than others, but you have to trudge through if you want your phone to use community made ROMs. If you've been … [Read more...]