Samsung’s Galaxy Note 8 can now be rooted
Despite launching in the US less than a month ago, the Snapdragon-equipped version of Samsung’s Galaxy Note 8 has already been rooted, according to a …
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EFF: ‘Jailbreaking is not a crime’ and we will fight to ‘keep it that way’
Many smartphone and tablet users, whether on the iPhone or Android, prefer to jailbreak or root their devices in order to better customize them. But not all device …
Android L has already been rooted
The Android L Developer Preview that was launched on Thursday was rooted in just a few short hours, xda-developers reports, with well known developer savoca having …
iPhone and PS3 jailbreak extraordinaire releases new Android root app
iPhone and PlayStation 3 owners who looked for ways to jailbreak either device in the past probably know who Geohot is, and should be happy …
New Android malware can remotely root phones
Lookout Mobile Security on Tuesday published a report stating that a known malicious Android program has been updated with the ability to harm a device …
Google promises Wallet is now safe, disables prepaid cards
Two recently uncovered security exploits concerning Google Wallet have left users questioning just how safe the product really is. A security firm exposed a vulnerability last …
Google Wallet hacked again; new exploit doesn’t need root access [video]
A new exploit has been discovered that allows unauthorized access to a user’s Google Wallet account with a simple hack that can be performed by …
Hackers crack Google Wallet security on rooted Galaxy Nexus [video]
The security experts at zVelo have discovered a vulnerability in Google Wallet that allows them to “easily reveal” users’ PINs. If a Google Nexus is …
CyanogenMod passes 1 million active users, banned app store coming soon?
One of the advantages of owning an Android device is the ability to install a custom ROM and making your device perfect for your tastes. …
Kindle Fire’s Silk browser hacked to run on other Android devices
Amazon’s Silk Web browser has received mixed reviews from the media and from consumers. In our review of the Amazon Kindle Fire, we noted that …
ClockworkMod Tether app brings root-free tethering to Android phones, no root required
One of the main advantages of rooting an Android smartphone is the ability to tether a computer or tablet to a phone for free. Whether …
Rooted BlackBerry PlayBook tablets now have access to Android apps
Research In Motion’s BlackBerry PlayBook tablet became the first BlackBerry device to be rooted this past November, granting users access to the device’s file system …
Amazon Kindle Fire gets unofficial Android 4.0 update [video]
Amazon’s popular Kindle Fire tablet now has access to an unofficial Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update. Members of the xda-developers forum recently managed to …
RIM responds to PlayBook root, says investigation is underway
A group of security researchers recently demonstrated on video that they have successfully gained root access to the QNX-based operating system found on Research In …
HTC responds to allegations that its phones are spying on users
HTC on Friday responded to user allegations that at least two of its smartphones, the HTC Sensation and the HTC EVO 3D, spy on users. …
HTC to not lock Android bootloaders going forward
In a quick statement just published on HTC’s Facebook page, HTC CEO Peter Chou said: “There has been overwhelmingly customer feedback that people want access …
Gingerbread is lurking inside your Honeycomb tablet [video]
Gingerbread is lurking deep in the recesses of your Honeycomb, Android tablet. According to a report filed by mobile blog Pocketables, the interface you’re presented …
Motorola DROID X gets OTA Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) update
Motorola DROID X users are reporting that the highly anticipated update to Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) is finally beginning to rollout. Update 4.5.588 is currently being …
AT&T cracks down on tethering cheaters
AT&T has started to issue warnings to customers unofficially tethering their smartphones to its network. In an email to unauthorized tetherers, the company writes, “Our …
Google ousts 21 malicious applications from Android Market, user handsets [Updated]
While investigating several Android Market applications that appeared to be duplicates, Reddit user lompolo discovered several apps that provide an extra, and definitely unwanted, service. The …
Windows Phone 7 jailbreak imminent
As noted by enthusiast blog istartedsomething, Windows Phone 7 is on the verge of being jailbroken. Actually, hackers have already gained root access Windows Phone …
T-Mobile’s G2 gets the root treatment courtesy of XDA
Dear hardware OEMs: Resistance. Is. Futile. It seems as though the gang over in the IRC channel #G2Root xda-developers have found a permanent rooting solution …
T-Mobile G2 overclocked to a blistering 1.42GHz
Kids, don’t try this at home. Seriously. Despite the fact that the Internet let out a collective gasp when the T-Mobile G2 was revealed to …
T-Mobile responds to complaints from G2 users seeking root
In case you haven’t been keeping up on your HTC G2 news: The recently released Android 2.2, G2 handset from T-Mobile has a built-in security …
Unreleased Samsung Galaxy Tab rooted
The recently announced, unreleased Samsung Galaxy Tab has officially been given the root treatment. Blog sera-apps.de is reporting that they have seen, used, and possess …
Sprint's EVO 4G rooted… again
We are a little late on reporting this one, as it got lost in the DROID Incredible melee that happened yesterday afternoon, however the Sprint …
Motorola DROID 2 rooted
If you’ve got yourself a Motorola DROID 2, and are itching for some root user action, look no further. Sebastian Krahmer has come up with …
