Is it possible to use an AT&T phone for android development without rooting? This question seems to say that it's necessary to root an at&amp;t phone (like the samsung captivate) in order to install apps from unofficial sources.

My question is a bit more focused: if I'm working on my own android app, will I be able to load it on my at&amp;t phone for testing (via the android SDK, etc.) without first rooting the phone?
This question seems to say that it's necessary to root an at&amp;t phone (like the samsung captivate) in order to install apps from unofficial sources.


That is not true. While you cannot download apps from the Web, you can install apps through the development tools, or things based on the development tools (like the Sideloader Wonder Machine).


  My question is a bit more focused: if I'm working on my own android app, will I be able to load it on my at&amp;t phone for testing (via the android SDK, etc.) without first rooting the phone?


Yes.