[clug] How to use Ubuntu to get root on Alcatel 995 mobile running Android Gingerbread

[Stephen Gibson]

Not sure whether this is relevant, but in the absence of superior 
replies ...

Have you considered cyanogenmod?

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1945825

The installation process, usually (*) involves gaining root access.

Steve.

(*) My experience is limited to a ZTE v9 running CM7.

On 20/08/13 12:42, jhock wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I have an Alcatel 995 that is running Android Gingerbread. I would like
> to be able to update the operating system and configure the software a
> bit better, eg. Change some of the time options for the Calendar
> reminders. I need to have root access to do this. All the software that
> I can find to root the Android OS is based on Micro$oft Windows.
>
> I have Ubuntu 12.04 LTS on my computer. Can anyone tell me how to get
> root access on my Alcael 995 using my Ubuntu computer?
>
> Thanks.
>
> John
>