Root How to get pure Android

[Jordan Kennedy]

Hello all —

I'm an Apple guy. I know much about Apple products, but almost nothing about Android. I am working on getting my iOS app over to the Android platform, so I bought an HTC Desire 510 (which is on Boost Mobile, but I don't plan on using any cellular features, just wi-fi) to do some development testing.

My question is this — is there any way I can remove all the cruft HTC/Boost Mobile software? I would like to have pure android, if possible. Right now it runs KitKat 4.4.2, but I would like to upgrade it to the newest OS as well.

I know this isn't as simple as it is with iOS, meaning I can't just update the OS to the newest version. I know there are limitations on different devices and carriers.

Could anyone help me? Thanks!

 

[AMOCO]

Here is root method here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/desire-510/general/how-to-root-htc-desire-510-t2951744
And here is everything you need to know:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/desire-510
Once rooted with TWRP/CWM you can do a backup and then start removing bloatware.
But I don't know if there are any methods to return to stock if something get screwed up.
So be cautious.

 

[Jordan Kennedy]

Here is root method here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/desire-510/general/how-to-root-htc-desire-510-t2951744
And here is everything you need to know:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/desire-510
Once rooted with TWRP/CWM you can do a backup and then start removing bloatware.
But I don't know if there are any methods to return to stock if something get screwed up.
So be cautious.

Any chance you know where I can find instructions to do this on my Mac?

 

[AMOCO]

Any chance you know where I can find instructions to do this on my Mac?

I couldn't tell you,Just check here in our forums and at XDA forums.