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Samsung Vibrant back on official CyanogenMod list, 911 issues fixed
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Verizon Galaxy Nexus gets a one-touch root solution
Rooting the Galaxy Nexus wasn't overly difficult before, but it just got a lot easier. Looks like Cyber Warrior, a dev that posts to Android Central, has released a root toolkit that brings one-touch rooting to your PC. Now, the toolkit has all the elements you need to set up your PC for the connection, unlock/rooting, and even the ability to come return to the stock... Read more » HTC EVO View 4G and MyTouch 4G Slide get official HTC unlock
HTC has been weathering some stormy seas lately ranging from software issues to litigation. Well, for today, the HTC user community is getting some good news for a change and it looks like all roads lead to root. HTC's dev portal, HTCDev.com added support for two new devices today, the HTC EVO View 4G and the MyTouch 4G Slide. Now for those that don't know,... Read more » Amazon Kindle Fire update 6.2.1 gets root
A couple of days ago Amazon pushed an update to Kindle Fire tablets, offering a few fixes. It turned out that very update broke all roots on the tablet, enraging many users of Amazon's new toy. However, that has just changed as developers have figured out a new method. This method works on all versions of the tablets software, but may not in future versions. The... Read more » MKB Reviews: StatusBar+ [Video]
StatusBar+ is an app with both free and paid variants that allows you to change the notification bar without root access. Pretty nifty! Keep in mind this app is very early in development and that can definitely be perceived during everyday use. If you want to try this out, the free version is linked above. If you're convinced this is the app for you, check out... Read more » Motorola DROID Bionic already rooted
While the Motorola DROID Bionic may not actually be available for purchase quite yet (it will be soon), that's not stopping some intrepid developers out there from making sure that all of the bases are covered for when the device does launch. As the title suggests, the DROID Bionic has made its way to the "rooted" pile, which should make plenty of people even... Read more » HTC Thunderbolt rooted
Is anyone surprised by one day root times anymore? It's been happening more and more lately, and the HTC Thunderbolt is no exception. The method used will not be released to the public until there is a working recovery, which shouldn't take long, but you can still check out all the details in the HTC Thunderbolt root thread on XDA. We'll be sure to keep you... Read more » Logitech Revue rooted, sees new apps [UPDATED]
![Logitech Revue rooted, sees new apps [UPDATED]](http://www.droiddog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Logitech-Revue-2-210x140.jpg)
The path to hacking a Logitech Revue is not for the faint of heart. GTVHacker has posteed a step-by-step how-to, and among the required items is a soldering iron. Obviously, this is a "perform at your own risk," kind of situation. But for those daring enough to take the plunge, the hack seems to be worth it if only for future potential. As you can see in the... Read more » Is Barnes and Noble resetting rooted NOOKcolors?
Some folks over at xda-developers have been discussing an issue with Barnes & Noble's NOOKcolor where accessing the online shop results in a factory reset. The wipe is apparently preceded by an authentication error. So far, only owners of hacked NCs are reporting the issue but it isn't happening to every rooted Nook. Those who have encountered the reset that... Read more » Auto-Nooter simplifies NOOKcolor rooting and app install
If you've been following my NOOKcolor journey from the shelf to a hacked little beast of an e-reader, you know that the process wasn't nearly as simple as the one-click methods we've come to expect on so many Android phones. But hacking your NC recently got a whole lot easier with Auto-Nooter, a simplified method for rooting NOOKcolor and installing some base apps.... Read more » Nexus S rooted, given ClockwordMod recovery
Here we go, folks. The next Google gadget designated for Android development has been rooted and given the ClockworkMod recovery treatment. After announcing the hurdle in a tweet from the ClockworkMod twitter account, Android hacker Koush sent out a link to the Nexus S rooting guide at xda-developers. The flood gates are open, and now it's time to see what this... Read more » 
