Hi,

I am new in Android. Just got my Nexus One recently and interested to root it. Is it possible that I just root it without installing custom ROM? I read that some custom ROM still have issues so I want to use back the stock OS but want a flexibility to install paid apps from market place. Anyone care to share me or point me the steps just to root the phone without installing custom ROM?

Thanks in advance.

To be exact, I want to install market enabler.

This post has been edited by chewlf: Mar 4 2010, 02:01 PM

I am also blur like you that's why trying to find answer here. Hopefully sifu here can give some guidance.

I have read on Shahz notes at first post. If I understand correctly, here's the steps I need to perform to root my n1 without installing the custom ROM.

First, flash the phone with the superboot image file. Get it from here (if the link breaks, let me know):
http://android.modaco.com/content/google-n...-the-nexus-one/
You must also determine which version of superboot you need to execute. The instructions are crystal clear in that thread. At this point, you already have root. The next steps are optional.

Next, flash the Amon-Ra recovery image:
http://android.modaco.com/content/google-n...recovery-image/


So, flash the Amon-Ra recovery image will include Nand-Backup of original ROM.

Please correct me if I am wrong. I am preparing myself now. Hopefully can root it after 1 or 2 months usage without hardware issue.

Thanks.

It's depend on which proxy you are using. When I purchased my n1, I used Singapore proxy. Thus, I was only seeing one option which is unlocked version of n1. I believe you must be using US proxy thus seeing AT&T and T-Mobile options. However, I am not sure what's the different between those model. If you purchase AT&T and T-Mobile, not sure it is fully unlocked that you can use it with local service provider here.

Even though T-Mobile is using the same band frequency as Malaysia, however, you need to make sure it is not locked to T-Mobile service provider only. Otherwise you still can't use it with Maxis, Digi or any other service provider.

Hope you will get your N1 soon. I am sure you will have a lot of fun with it.

Hi, I am interested to install the papago M6 but wonder whether we can get the M'sia map or currently only Taiwan map available?

I tried to install myself but failed. Pm me ur steps pls...