Rooting (Samsung)

Ceres · October 9th, 2012, 03:05 PM

Hi,

I have a Samsung Galaxy Europa, which i would like to root. I have seen the thread dated dec 15th 2012, about this, but this hasnt been helpful for me so far, can someone please help me out with other ways it can be done for this specific phone. I also tried to do it through Androot, also without success.

Thanks!

ExtremeNerd · October 9th, 2012, 03:17 PM

Google is your best friend, especially for such an obscure device. I'm only providing this to you because it's impossible to screw up. Please know what root actually means before you do it.

Root my android phone ~ Samsung Galaxy Europa (GT-I5500)? - Yahoo! UK & Ireland Answers

Ceres · October 9th, 2012, 03:46 PM

Hi

Thanks. The reason for my decision to do this, is so that i can get rid of the crap which came pre loaded with the phone, that i cant uninstall!!! Is this the right way of going about it , to get rid ??

Cheers

ExtremeNerd · October 9th, 2012, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Ceres

Hi

Thanks. The reason for my decision to do this, is so that i can get rid of the crap which came pre loaded with the phone, that i cant uninstall!!! Is this the right way of going about it , to get rid ??

Cheers

It is, but it's also dangerous if you accidentally delete something you shouldn't, for example, the launcher. Always double check what you delete before you do it and make a backup. Google that if you're not sure.

Ceres · October 9th, 2012, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ExtremeNerd

It is, but it's also dangerous if you accidentally delete something you shouldn't, for example, the launcher. Always double check what you delete before you do it and make a backup. Google that if you're not sure.

Yep i do understand. If after i have rooted my phone, got rid of all the rubbish i dont want on it , can i unroot it??

I did have a look at the Yahoo Question & Answers link you posted, but links in the actual post on that site didnt work.... im starting to think its me

Digital Controller · October 9th, 2012, 04:09 PM

Hey there Ceres, let me start off by welcoming you to the forums

Anyhow, if you are interested in rooting, ExtremeNerd has told you the right steps, I.E. creating a backup and such.

If you really want to know more you should read this: What is root or being rooted mean?

Within this is the reason you are rooting:

Quote:

Rooting lets you delete the bloatware/crapware that often now comes pre-installed by the manufacturers and carriers, and which usually can't be deleted/uninstalled without root.

If you have any more questions or concerns feel free to ask

valorian · October 9th, 2012, 04:15 PM

Have you look at this section of Android Forums?

Samsung Galaxy Europa (5): All Things Root Guide