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How to Root Android Wear 5.0.1 Lollipop Devices – XDA TV

How to Root Android Wear 5.0.1 Lollipop Devices – XDA TV

December 20, 2014
The Lollipop update for Android Wear devices has hit the market and people are receiving the update. Here at XDA TV we make a lot of rooting videos. We show you how to root a bunch of devices. So as is usual at XDA, we must root all the things, and a device running Android...
Update Overload: SuperSU Heavily Updated

Update Overload: SuperSU Heavily Updated

November 26, 2014
There are apps and apps out there. Very few can reach the level of popularity required to stay at the top for long. Due to falling success, lack of support, or people getting overall bored with them, some very successful apps can fall from their pedestals quite easily only to become a smudge in the...
Moto G (2014) Gains Root Access on Lolipop

Moto G (2014) Gains Root Access on Lolipop

November 13, 2014
The Moto G and the Moto G (2014) have proven to be quite successful devices. And for many, these phones have proven that you don't need to spend flagship dollars in order to get a high quality device. One of the major reasons why people decided to get the Moto G was its vanilla-like Android...
Android L is for Lockdown

Android L is for Lockdown

October 21, 2014
Root is, without a doubt, the (un)holy grail of the Android world. Those wonderful permissions that allow you as the user to pretty much do as you please with your device are certainly a major delight, and really one of the top reasons why Android devices have gained as much popularity as they have--not just...
Recovery? Check. Root? Check. Android One Ready for Lift Off!

Recovery? Check. Root? Check. Android One Ready for Lift Off!

September 23, 2014
In the last few weeks, we have been written quite a lot about Android One devices. There's plenty of good reason for this, as Google has released the first batch of Android One devices produced by Karbonn, Spice Mobile and Micromax. As a cherry on top, all of them have publicly available kernel source, which isn't too common for devices...
How to Root the Nvidia SHIELD Tablet – XDA Developer TV

How to Root the Nvidia SHIELD Tablet – XDA Developer TV

August 13, 2014
In this episode, XDA Developer TV Producer Jordan shows you how to root your Nvidia SHIELD Tablet. Jordan has covered the Nvidia SHIELD evolution closely and Nvidia just released the SHIELD Tablet. So as is usual at XDA, we must root all the things, and the SHIELD tablet is no exception! Jordan presents step-by-step instructions on how to...
How to Root the Sony Xperia Z2 – XDA Developer TV

How to Root the Sony Xperia Z2 – XDA Developer TV

July 26, 2014
In this episode, XDA Developer TV Producer TK shows you how to root your Sony Xperia Z2. TK recently reviewed the Sony Xperia Z2  And while not readily available in the US yet, it’s still a popular phone in the international markets. So as is usual at XDA, we must root all the things, and the...
How to Root the LG G3 – XDA Developer TV

How to Root the LG G3 – XDA Developer TV

July 19, 2014
In this episode, XDA Developer TV Producer Jordan shows you how to root your LG G3. Jordan recently reviewed the LG G3, and it has been released on the major carriers in the use. So as usual here at XDA, we must root all the things, and the LG G3 is no exception! Jordan presents step-by-step...
Guide Shows How to Quickly and Easily Root and Install a Custom Recovery on the HTC Desire 816

Guide Shows How to Quickly and Easily Root and Install a Custom Recovery on the HTC Desire 816

June 12, 2014
At this year's MWC, Taiwanese manufacturer HTC  released a couple of new devices. The best known is undoubtedly the HTC One M8 (2014), but this flagship wasn't the only smartphone that was revealed. There was also a much more affordable giant, the HTC Desire 816. Packing a 5.5-inch HD display, a 1.6 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor, and HTC Sense on...
Root and Unofficial TWRP Recovery Available for the Moto E

Root and Unofficial TWRP Recovery Available for the Moto E

May 18, 2014
It's been a short while since Motorola, now owned by Lenovo, announced the Moto E. In many ways, the E is quite similar to the extremely popular Moto G thanks to its affordable price point and great user experience. This cheap, but capable good device may well become a big success. The Moto E was launched with a near stock...
How to Root the Oppo Find 7a Quickly – XDA Developer TV

How to Root the Oppo Find 7a Quickly – XDA Developer TV

May 14, 2014
In this episode, XDA Developer TV Producer TK shows you how to root your Oppo Find 7a. We’ve covered the Find 7a a lot recently, from a full review to its XDA unboxing, but there is one more thing left to do. As is usual at XDA, we must root all the things, and the Oppo...
How to Root the Samsung Galaxy Gear and Install Pie Controls – XDA Developer TV

How to Root the Samsung Galaxy Gear and Install Pie Controls – XDA Developer TV

March 26, 2014
In this episode, XDA Developer TV Producer TK shows you how to root your Samsung Galaxy Gear. The Galaxy Gear and smartwatches in general are hot news in the Android ecosystem. The Galaxy Gear is the device responsible for mainstreaming smartwatches. And as usual at XDA, we must root all the things, and our buddy...