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Rooting may be the first step to flashing custom ROMs on your device but it’s installing a custom recovery that’s the most important.  This will replace your stock recovery with a recovery that will enable you to not only flash custom ROMs but also make/restore backups and clear cache/data among other things.  The guide below will help you do the same and install custom recovery (ClockworkMod Recovery in this case) on your Epic 4G to get you flashing custom ROMs based on newer Android versions in no time! I.  Before You Begin 1.  You will need to be rooted before […]

We know this device has been around for a long time but if you do own it still, wouldn’t you want something more from this yesteryear star?  If you answered yes, rooting it is the first step to get there and that’s what we’re going to show you in this guide below – rooting the Samsung Epic 4G so you use root-requiring apps and (after installing ClockworkMod Recovery) make/restore backups, flash custom ROMs, etc, that are based on newer Android versions than the ones it came with or got updated to. I.  Before You Begin 1.  Make sure that you

We already have a root guide for the Galaxy S II Epic 4G Touch but with Sprint releasing yet another update (FI27 build), that procedure is no more useful unless you are still running the same ICS version.  The guide below will show you how to root the same device but running Android 4.0.4 with build number IMM761.FI27 and if this what you have, read on! I.  Before You Begin 1.  This guide only shows you how to root SPH-D710, the Sprint version of the Galaxy S II, running Android 4.0.4 (build number IMM761.FI27). 2.  You may lose all your

Unlike other devices which normally use ClockworkMod or TWRP Recovery, the Galaxy S II Epic 4G Touch will have AGAT recovery, which is mostly similar in functionality to CWM or TWRP.  The guide below will take you through the necessary to steps to get this on your D710 and you will have the chance to flash custom ROMs as soon as it is done! I.  Before You Begin 1.  You need to be rooted before you can install a custom recovery on your SPH-D710.  Use our guide for help with the same if you haven’t already rooted your device. 2. 

At some point in your device’s life, you might want to erase all traces of ever having rooted your it, installed custom recovery or even flashed a custom ROM.  This situation could arise when you are selling the device or if you ever want to take it into a service center for repairs.  For those times, it’s always a good idea to get things back to stock to avoid unnecessary questions.  The post below will help you do the same with the Samsung Exhibit II 4G, so read on if this is what you want. I.  Before You Begin 1. 

Rooting a device is something that needs to be done if you desire something more from your device than what the device manufacturer intended for your device.  This will open up a world of opportunities and you’ll be able to use root-requiring apps, make full backups of your device and even flash a custom recovery.  If you want something like this on your Samsung Exhibit II 4G, this is the guide you should be reading. I.  Before You Begin 1.  You will need to have ClockworkMod Recovery installed on your device before you begin.  If you haven’t already done so,

While most devices usually need to be rooted before they can have custom recovery, some Samsung devices require you to have a custom recovery before you can actually root it.  In these cases, installing a custom recovery will not only enable you to root it but also take backups, wipe data and install custom ROMs.  The guide below will help you install ClockworkMod Recovery (a very popular custom recovery) on the Samsung Exhibit II 4G (SGH-T679). I.  Before You Begin 1.  Back up all data you feel is important before you start with this guide. 2.  Make sure that your

The Samsung Galaxy 3 is pretty old (and pretty outdated by today’s standards) but for those who are still holding on to this device and wanting something more from this, rooting and installing a custom recovery will definitely get some more mileage from this ancient device.  The guide below will show you the first step of these two – Rooting the Samsung Galaxy 3 I5800. I.  Before You Begin 1.  This procedure only works with the Samsung Galaxy 3 running Android 2.2 Froyo firmware. 2.  Back up everything you feel is important before you begin. 3.  Make sure you have

If you have updated your Galaxy 551 to Froyo 2.2.2 or even Gingerbread firmware, the z4root method will most probably not work.  For those still stuck at Froyo 2.2.2 though, the guide below should help them root their device with little fuss and those with Gingerbread on board can use this guide to help them.  Read on then to know how to root your Galaxy 551 if you are running Android 2.2.2. I.  Before You Begin 1.  This procedure only works with the Samsung Galaxy 551 running Android 2.2.2 (KD1 and above). 2.  Back up anything you feel is important

The Samsung Galaxy 551 is one of those old droids that have seen better days but for those still holding on to it in the past two years, there definitely will be a wish to get more out of this aging low-end device.  For them, we advise rooting it first and then installing ClockworkMod Recovery or any other recovery available to then flash custom ROMs that should renew life for this ancient device.  The guide below will take you through one of those two steps – rooting the Samsung Galaxy 551 – and if this is what you want, read

Installing a custom recovery will help you gain much more functions than your stock recovery offers, and these range from flashing unofficial zip files to making/restoring backups without too much hassle.  The guide below is designed to install a custom recovery (ClockworkMod Recovery) on the Samsung Galaxy Ace, a mid range device that runs Gingerbread officially currently.  By way of having CWM, users can now take this device beyond Gingerbread to ICS or even Jelly Bean, if they are okay with the lag and the problems that come with doing that.  Anyways, if you wanted ClockworkMod Recovery on your device,

Rooting, flashing custom ROMs/recoveries is all well and good but if for any reason you need to take your device into a service center, your manufacturer can deny you warranty based on these things.  Getting things back to stock is one way to avoid this but in case of some Samsung devices, you’ll need to do another step before you can get it into the service center.  Samsung has recently started using something called a flash counter that records the number of flashes (custom ROMs or any other zip files that you might have flashed) and can deny warranty on

If you are looking to root your Galaxy Note, look no more as this guide below will get you rooted in no time at all and have you flashing a custom ROM of your choice.  Why do you need to flash a custom ROM?  Only to get the features that your manufacturer forgot to include of course.  So read on then if you want to root your AT&T Galaxy Note running Ice-Cream Sandwich. I.  Before You Begin 1.  Back up everything you feel is important. 2.  Make sure you have your device charged to 75% or more before you begin.

The Galaxy Note II is already available but the original Note still hasn’t lost its sheen for some.  But wouldn’t you like to have that dual-screen feature on your Note that is available on the Note 2?  You can, if you flash a custom ROM on your device and to flash custom ROM, you’ll firstly need to root and install custom recovery.  The guide below will show you how to do one of those two things – installing ClockworkMod Recovery (a very popular custom recovery) on the AT&T-branded Samsung Galaxy Note. I.  Before You Begin 1.  Make sure that you

If for any reason, you’ll need to unroot your Galaxy Ace, the guide below will help you do it.  This is a necessity if you plan on getting your device into a service center for repairs and will help you avoid voiding your warranty. I.  Before You Begin 1.  This guide will only work if you have followed our procedure on rooting the Galaxy Ace  Do not try this if you have used any other method of rooting. 2.  Back up everything you feel is important. 3.  Make sure you have your device charged to 75% or more before you