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Root Easiest way to root GT540 running 2.1! Now EVERYONE can root!

Hey what's the advantages of rooting my GT540? Thanks :D

you can install, ROMs, apps that need root access, like Titanium Backup , SetCPU,Swapper, you can uninstall carriers bloatware,etc.


hi
ı have problem buying any app from market because of turkey is not exsist...how can ı solve this problem

thx

you mean, you can't access the android market from turkey?, or the app, isn't available to buy?
 
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First post from an old guy who has read loads but is struggling a bit with all this so please be kind ;)
I have a GT540 which I intend to root using your instructions. I have a 8gb class 6 sd card. Should I make two partitions on it as described, or just one? What are the advantages of saving apps to the sd card? Thanks for any advice,
Regards, Jeff.
 
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First post from an old guy who has read loads but is struggling a bit with all this so please be kind ;)
I have a GT540 which I intend to root using your instructions. I have a 8gb class 6 sd card. Should I make two partitions on it as described, or just one? What are the advantages of saving apps to the sd card? Thanks for any advice,
Regards, Jeff.

Do exactly as it's described... GT540's internal memory is very low, so you can't install many apps...

If you are not concerned about voiding warranty, I recommend you update to 2.3... Because, Apps2SD may cause fatal problems...
 
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Thanks for the speedy reply. Where is a safe place to get 2.3? Is it easy to install? Sorry to be a pain. Regards, Jeff.

Here's what you are looking for: CyanogenMod 7/Android 2.3 Is avaliable for GT540! - Follow the steps carefully... It's quite easy... If you don't understand a point or Facing a problem, ask in that thread & we'll try to help... Just don't hesitate to ask! :)

Glad to help!!! :D :D :D
 
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OK. The old fellah is rooted but still in 2.1.
A couple of questions if i may.
New 8Gb SD card should be here tomorrow.
I will partition with a swap partition just in case.
Which should I do first, upgrade to 2.3 or sort SD card?
Can I just copy files from old card to new?
I have not backed anything up yet. Not bothered about contacts,I have them on another phone.
Regards and apologies, Jeff.
 
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OK. The old fellah is rooted but still in 2.1.
A couple of questions if i may.
New 8Gb SD card should be here tomorrow.
I will partition with a swap partition just in case.
Which should I do first, upgrade to 2.3 or sort SD card?
Can I just copy files from old card to new?
I have not backed anything up yet. Not bothered about contacts,I have them on another phone.
Regards and apologies, Jeff.

In 2.3 you don't need to partition your SD... Just Copy the old SD contents to the new one & put it on your phone... Do it when you want to...
 
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Guys im having a problem...I turn on debug,connect phone with laptop,opet Astro file manager,instal z4root that is puted in #12,go on Perem root and it after 10 sec show me Aquare shell and after minut it turn back to astro manager without any message or anything,everything is the same.what should i do? :(
 
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Guys im having a problem...I turn on debug,connect phone with laptop,opet Astro file manager,instal z4root that is puted in #12,go on Perem root and it after 10 sec show me Aquare shell and after minut it turn back to astro manager without any message or anything,everything is the same.what should i do? :(

Try agian and again until it says, ROOTED.
 
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i rooted my phone using z4root.. thanks..
after rooting, i installed app2sd.. it showed 'finished' and then i restarted my phone as i was asked to do..
But i cant see app2sd in applications..
please help me.. if possible give me step-by-step procedure.. i m new to android thing..
i will be grateful to you..

i had the same problem but it seems i created the partition as ext3 instead of ext2 thus i had no application in my app list...just delete and create the partition again and your problem will be solved... hope it helps
 
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hey guys...i might seem as an idiot but my problem isn't that solved..


ANYWAYS.. i installed app2sd, but when i start reboot my phone it takes ages and than finally it's written :process system isn't possible yadayada anyways i dont have the app in my app drawer and i dont know what to do... did everything as instructed.. multiple tries.
 
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hey guys...i might seem as an idiot but my problem isn't that solved..


ANYWAYS.. i installed app2sd, but when i start reboot my phone it takes ages and than finally it's written :process system isn't possible yadayada anyways i dont have the app in my app drawer and i dont know what to do... did everything as instructed.. multiple tries.

Probably, app2sd not working like it should , consider upgrading to 2.3, to get rid of these issues.
 
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hi. I'm properly new to all this. i have downloaded z4 already. but I'm not sure what to do next. is there anything else i should do before apart from the usb debugging and such.

also what should i do afterwards apart from removing the useless apps.
Any help will be more than appreciated

Just follow the steps & Do a "Permanent Root"...

About removing apps, be cautious while doing it... Don't remove critical system apps... If you want to remove an app but not sure what it is, you can ask here & we'll try to help... Besides removing apps, you can do a lot of things... Just wonder around the forum... It's the first step to install custom ROMs, some apps need root access & if you want to do some modification you need root access... :D

If you need further help, don't hesitate to ask! :D :D :D Enjoy GT540! :p
 
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Hiya, beginner/noob here. I rooted sucessfully with z4root, but after so I'm wondering how this has benefited me as I dont see any changes to anything in the menu or settings.

I also installed busybox but its the same with that. all I'm looking to do is access the hardware of the phone such as the cpu/gpu etc

thanks
 
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