I'm failing miserable at rooting my Incredible. I'm very, very new to the whole rooting concept, but the low storage space detailed
here is unacceptable, and I can't afford a bigger SD card or new phone. Help?
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posted by csox
on Mar 13, 2013 -
5 answers
I would like to purchase an off-brand tablet computer from a discount electronics website. I know nothing about components or specs or anything- the only info I have to go on is bigger number is good. Please help me. (sorry but this post got way too long, you've been warned.)
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posted by FirstMateKate
on Feb 22, 2013 -
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I gave my wife a Kindle Fire 2 (7") for Christmas, and I am thinking about rooting it for her. She does not seem to be too enamored with the Amazon interface, and is thinking she might like a standard, stock Android OS. I know that if we do this, we will likely lose Amazon Prime Instant Videos, which she does not use. If you have rooted a Kindle Fire 2, please share with me what you like and/or dislike about your new set-up. Thanks!
posted by 4ster
on Jan 23, 2013 -
3 answers
My Verizon Galaxy Nexus is unlocked, but I also broke it. Help me put it back together again!
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posted by pdb
on Jan 23, 2013 -
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I'm trying to update my rooted Galaxy Nexus to Android 4.2 and I keep getting errors: "failed to verify whole-file signature", "signature verification failed". I have Googled the errors and ended up at XDA and similar sites but do not understand the solutions offered in the slightest. Can you help me by explaining the steps to me like I'm an idiot?
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posted by dobbs
on Nov 17, 2012 -
29 answers
Android and intrusive permissions - can I find a limited-permission SMS blocker, or should I just root my phone?
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posted by Angharad
on Nov 11, 2012 -
2 answers
How to root, upgrade to jelly bean, and carrier unlock my galaxy nexus SC-04D locked to docomo?
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posted by crawltopslow
on Oct 25, 2012 -
4 answers
My HTC Evo Shift 4G (two years old?) keeps telling me I'm running out of internal storage. Right now there is only 51.59MB free in the internal storage, while my SD card has over 14G free. It's getting to the point that system apps can't be updated because there is not enough space. What can I do to free up more internal space?
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posted by youngergirl44
on Jul 23, 2012 -
16 answers
LG Optimus V on Virgin Mobile -- this phone sucks. Or maybe it's the operating system? Anyways, tell me about rooting it.
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posted by lewedswiver
on Jul 15, 2012 -
12 answers
What are some English words that contain a prefix, but the root is either not a word or is substantially unrelated to the prefixed word?
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posted by Geppp
on Mar 23, 2012 -
36 answers
Is there a resource where I can learn about the Greek and Latin words that commonly underlie words and names in English? I don't want to learn Greek or Latin, I'm talking about
only the words which are commonly useful as 'clues'.
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posted by Kirn
on Mar 13, 2012 -
14 answers
I just bought a 32 GB Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, despite the fact that I was trying to buy a 32 GB Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1
with 3G. What now? Return it and get what I wanted, or root my phone, save some cash, and move on?
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posted by Blue_Villain
on Jan 20, 2012 -
9 answers
So I've got a Kindle Fire - I don't need an interface to the Amazon ecosystem so I'll probably never use it - unless.... I root it. So...
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posted by mrs. taters
on Nov 28, 2011 -
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I have a Nook Color which came with the stock 1.2 version of the BN software. I rooted it successfully to Cyanogenmod 7 (Froyo). Everything was great; birds sang, unicorns frolicked, and all was right in the world. Then a couple of weeks ago BN decided to push the 1.3 update over the air, and while I was using the Nook, the machine rebooted itself with the update, annoying me at the time because I was in the middle of using it. I put it aside for a while due to travels & such, and yesterday just picked up the Nook to realize that the 1.3 update busted my root. Most of my installed apps are gone, Android Market is completely nonfunctional, gmail and talk are dead. How do I fix this?
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posted by cuddles.mcsnuggy
on Sep 18, 2011 -
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I recently bought an Acer Iconia A500 Android tablet. I had two questions about it though: Does anyone have any Android tablet (honeycomb) specific app recommendations, and should I root the device and why?
posted by Admira
on Jul 7, 2011 -
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I have one of the first Android cellphones that I recently rooted using SuperOneClick so that I could install Wireless Tether. I did not install a new ROM. I now want to sell this phone and I'm wondering, if I perform a factory reset, will that "unroot" it also? I'd like to advertise the phone as being rooted and having Wireless Tether on it, but I also need to remove all the personal info stored on it. What is the best way to keep it rooted but also wipe out all my stored passwords, pictures, etc. ? If it matters, it's a Tmobile MyTouch 3G. Thanks in advance!
posted by FormerMermaid
on Jun 1, 2011 -
6 answers
Do I really need a root canal on a tooth that has no symptoms, but that the dentist is suddenly *very* concerned about?
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posted by I_love_the_rain
on May 17, 2011 -
19 answers
Is it possible to turn an original Motorola Droid into a mobile wireless hotspot by rooting it? If so, what's the easiest way to do that?
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posted by Rhaomi
on May 9, 2011 -
9 answers
Root cause analysis. What exactly does it mean in the context of an engineering job and how can I prepare for this interview?
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posted by just.good.enough
on Apr 22, 2011 -
8 answers
Did the word "evolve" exist before Darwin came up with the theory of evolution?
posted by Glendale
on Apr 5, 2011 -
5 answers
A friend bought an
Aigo N700 tablet back from China as a gift. It's nice, but because it's not a Google sanctioned device, it lacks Chat and Market and other Google things.
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posted by the noob
on Mar 6, 2011 -
1 answer
Can anyone recommend a dentist in Matamoros, Mexico? Is it a good place for dental work? Details inside.
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posted by pantsonfire
on Jan 5, 2011 -
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HackedAndroidFilter:What custom ROM should I load onto my (already rooted) Droid X? Similarly, can you install Droid apps manually via the file manager on such a modded Droid? What about Google Voice? And so on...
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posted by RolandOfEld
on Nov 18, 2010 -
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I've got a long function with two variables, encoding - I suspect - a hidden message. Most likely, the message is somehow encoded in the function's roots. Is there any good software to plot a function in two dimensions and only show the points where it evaluates to zero?
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posted by Triton
on Aug 15, 2010 -
7 answers
Besides voiding my warranty, what are some practical reasons to avoid rooting my Droid Incredible and replacing the kernel? What other cool mods should I try?
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posted by The Winsome Parker Lewis
on Jul 21, 2010 -
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I had a root canal on my second molar nearly 1 year ago. The tooth is still sensitive to hot/cold and is very uncomfortable. What gives?
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posted by Tenacious.Me.Tokyo
on Jun 3, 2010 -
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I think I'm ready to take the plunge and root my Motorola Droid to install a custom ROM. But I still have a few niggling questions.
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posted by malthas
on May 23, 2010 -
6 answers
How do I obtain a list of all words associated with a list of word roots / stems?
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posted by hooves
on May 13, 2010 -
6 answers
I would like to get root access on a Macbook Air running Mac OS X 10.5.8. Bonus points - without nuking the existing keychain.
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posted by zippy
on Mar 29, 2010 -
31 answers
Is my dentist upselling me on a carbon fiber post and zirconium crown for a root canal on a front tooth?
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posted by KimikoPi
on Feb 20, 2010 -
6 answers
How to record (or possibly fake) forest ground, roots and moist dirt in an arctic climate?
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posted by gmm
on Jan 16, 2010 -
6 answers
Garden/Botony/KitchenFilter: If your potatoes turn green, can you safely turn them back to brown?
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posted by Toekneesan
on Oct 10, 2009 -
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Dental filter: I just visited a dentist who told me that I chipped one of my molars and that I'd need a crown for it. He said that since I'm not really having pain associated with it (it's a little sensitive, but that's it) I don't need to have a root canal. Is getting a crown instead of a root canal wise?
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posted by theefixedstars
on May 6, 2009 -
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I need to have a root canal, build-up and crown done on a molar - almost $2,000 worth of work. I have no dental insurance. Is there any private dental insurance I can buy, either in Idaho or New Jersey, that doesn't have a waiting period for this kind of work?
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posted by ac
on Nov 26, 2008 -
15 answers
How do you create a shortcut in the root of a burn CD to point to a file inside a folder in that same cd?
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posted by cmherskovic
on Jul 28, 2008 -
9 answers
Root Canals for cheaper? I have to get two root canals asap. I live in New York, and have a dental plan that saves a lot, but they are still a whopping 1300 each with the crown. I have heard that people travel to Texas, Mexico, etc. to get them done. Is this cheaper? Safe? Any suggestions for how to afford this? Would a better insurance plan like Blue Cross Blue Shield etc be better for covering these? Thank you so much!!!
posted by tessalations999
on Feb 20, 2008 -
13 answers
