This is my first android phone, so bear with me if anything I ask is obvious.
1. What are the limitations of temp root? Obviously it's not practical to install a custom ROM, but what about things like juice defender, changing the status bar skin, etc?
2. What are the security risks of rooting the phone? I've heard there are files that are only protected by permissions instead of encryption for example. Plus my linux experience makes me wary of the implied running as root.
3. If I root the phone, I assume I can back up non-market, paid apps like Launcher Pro to reload safely after rooting or installing a custom mod, right?
4. Aside from the status bar, setting the CPU, and being able to remove the pre-installed apps, what other benefits does root offer? (I bought my phone unlocked already)
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OK, I'm sending this from my phone so bare with me if things aren't as crisp and percise.
Some of the advantages to rooting means you get permanent, (almost) unrestricted access to anything you want your phone to do. This means that you can flash things like kernels and radios for better performance, overclock the device, and do things such as make the little LED light up when you get a text message and wake up the phone by pressing the action button.
With you being temp rooted, that means once you reboot the phone you'll lose root. The only benifit is if you want to apply a mod that requires root to modify, but not root to run. Once you reboot, you loose root, but can keep the mod.
You're right in the regards that once you root you can modify files that can hurt the phone, but the keyword in that sentence is YOU. If you don't want to mod those files then don't. No one has a gun to your head, you know?
I was nervous about rooting my phone but following the guides I was able to easily do it with no trouble. Now that I'm rooted I'm running a custom rom, my own theme, custom settings, and am overclocked. Just because I can.
Also, use the search function next time. There's plenty of FAQs about rooting, pros and cons, stuff like that. Have fun with your phone.
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I have a stock Android 2.1 Evo rooted with Unrevoked3. I've been holding off upgrading to Froyo because I don't have a good handle on what my best upgrade option is. First of all, I really don't care about using custom ROMs or uninstalling the Sprint apps that come with the phone. All I really care about is that I want to be able to run Wifi tether and SetCPU.
Second, I want the rooting process to be as easy as possible. I probably wouldn't have bothered rooting my phone in my first place if it hadn't been for the initial unrevoked release making it so easy to do. Unrevoked3 was a bit more involved, but at least I didn't lose my existing apps or settings. So, all other things being equal, I'd really like to avoid having to backup and restore apps and application settings.
Third, I want the root to be reversible. Unless, of course, I've already irreversibly done something to my phone when I rooted it with Unrevoked3. (I haven't been able to find a clear answer anywhere that says whether or not you can "unroot" from Unrevoked3- just a lot of people asking about it and some people saying something worked for them and other people saying the same method didn't work for them). From what I understand, Unrevoked Forever willl irreversibly modify my phone, which makes me worried I won't be able to get my phone serviced under the warranty or TEP if I ever need it.
As far as I know, there isn't a way for me to upgrade to 2.2 without either 1) doing something irreversible (Unrevoked Forever), or 2) wiping my phone's apps and settings (flashing a rooted 2.2 ROM). Is that true? If I wanted, how would I flash a 2.2 ROM given my phone is already rooted with Unrevoked3?
How can you unroot a rooted tablet, without doing a factory reset?
Does leaving a tablet rooted increase virus and malware risks?
That's in part what you use the superuser app from market for, it allows you control access writes for su/root.
Your device and every other stock device can be exploited without it being rooted if anyone wanted to badly enough anyway honestly. So it doesn't make much difference. Those exploits are how you get the device rooted in the first place.
If you decide to root your device just be careful of the sources for the files you use, and try to understand what you are doing first as best you can. That and use superuser.apk and such. You can also temp root if you just want to make a small change.
As for malware etc, I would worry more browsing the internet with cookies, flash, and javascript enabled. That's how most of those are transmitted, other then fake apps and such.
Okay so I have the T-Mobile Note 2 and have been doing research about rooting and flashing for days but feel like I haven't gotten anywhere. I know there's a vid tutorial showing me how to root but before I do I have several questions please.
1. What exactly is rooting going to do to my phone?
2. Do I have to flash a custom rom after I root? Is it a long process?
3. The only reason I want to root my phone is so I can have all apps enabled in multi window, but I do not want to loose functionality of the spen (air-view, shortcuts, etc.) Basically I want to keep it as stock as possible. How can I do this?
4. Do I really have to wipe everything before I root? What will happen if I don't?
Thanks for anyone who helps, I really appreciate it!
You won't lose data, always make a backup, you can root and stay stock, rooting it's like jailbreaking. Opening your phone's system to enjoy the full benefits the company doesn't want you to know about.
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witeboy07 said:
You won't lose data, always make a backup, you can root and stay stock, rooting it's like jailbreaking. Opening your phone's system to enjoy the full benefits the company doesn't want you to know about.
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I see. So if I just root, will all apps be enabled in multi-window?
1. What exactly is rooting going to do to my phone?
Give you full access to your system. With full access you can add mods, uninstall bloatware etc etc.
2. Do I have to flash a custom rom after I root? Is it a long process?
It's up to you to flash a ROM or not but rooting by itself does not require you to flash a custom ROM.
3. The only reason I want to root my phone is so I can have all apps enabled in multi window, but I do not want to loose functionality of the spen (air-view, shortcuts, etc.) Basically I want to keep it as stock as possible. How can I do this?
You can simply root and add the custom MOD for unlimited multiview from: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2057732
4. Do I really have to wipe everything before I root? What will happen if I don't?
No need to wipe before rooting but it is good to have a backup (contacts synced with google or samsung account) just in case if something goes wrong.
The real question is what is it you want to accomplish by rooting? What features/abilities/functions do you think that the Note 2 is lacking? In what way would rooting give you those missing features?
Until you can answer that and have a legitimate reason to root, you shouldn't. If the phone does all you want, don't root.
There are some small risks to rooting. Potential voiding of your warranty, potential security holes, etc. If you understand those things and are careful, they're a minor concern.
re: your second post about multi-window, the phone should do multi-window now, stock, after the update that's been released.
If you want "better" multi-window function, such as adding non-approved apps to the multi-window capable list, then rooting is a valid option.
ciphercodes said:
1. What exactly is rooting going to do to my phone?
Give you full access to your system. With full access you can add mods, uninstall bloatware etc etc.
2. Do I have to flash a custom rom after I root? Is it a long process?
It's up to you to flash a ROM or not but rooting by itself does not require you to flash a custom ROM.
3. The only reason I want to root my phone is so I can have all apps enabled in multi window, but I do not want to loose functionality of the spen (air-view, shortcuts, etc.) Basically I want to keep it as stock as possible. How can I do this?
You can simply root and add the custom MOD for unlimited multiview from: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2057732
4. Do I really have to wipe everything before I root? What will happen if I don't?
No need to wipe before rooting but it is good to have a backup (contacts synced with google or samsung account) just in case if something goes wrong.
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Ahh I see I see thank you I am going to try that method right away!!!
I rooted for the first time and it is good to go. When googling, I just find articles of "must-have" apps for rooted phones.
My question is, though, what apps do I need.
I see TWRP and Xfusion (or something like that) a lot. I also seen about some app that saves root when upgrading to 12B (I had to downgrade from 12B -> 10B).
So, are there any apps that are neccessary that aid in saving root, managing root access, etc. that is recommended?
Flash TWRP and then flash some custom ROM if you want.
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I rooted for the first time and it is good to go. When googling, I just find articles of "must-have" apps for rooted phones.
My question is, though, what apps do I need.
I see TWRP and Xfusion (or something like that) a lot. I also seen about some app that saves root when upgrading to 12B (I had to downgrade from 12B -> 10B).
So, are there any apps that are neccessary that aid in saving root, managing root access, etc. that is recommended?
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Rooting just depends on what you want to do. Rooting allows you to:
Flash TWRP, as stated above, to flash custom ROMs.
Install apps that require root. Just depends on what you want to do. TiBu allows you to backup and restore your apps and their data which you cannot do without root.
Between rooting and TWRP, you can flash custom kernels which allow overclocking and other enhancements.
Root allows you to re-enable writing to the external SD card which was limited under Kit Kat.
Again, we can't really tell you "must-have" apps. It all depends on the user. You'll just have to research around and look. Not trying to be mean about it, it's just that it's such an open-ended question and it varies from user to user and what their wants and needs are.
Wht are the advantage of rooting ? How to change stock icon pakage in google now launcher without rooting ?
Main advantages of rooting I see:
- easy backup (Titanium Backup), you can access data of apps.
- copy/move of data with attributes including timestamps is possible.
- possibility to modify system, like enabling disabled features.
- it is your device. You did not rent it. Noone should technically restrict your ability to do anything with it.
modify system - xposed, remove unwanted app and data
If you don't know the advantages of rooting, you don't need rooting.
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If you don't know the advantages of rooting, you don't need rooting.
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He's not asking what the advantages of rooting are. He's asking what YOU root your phone for. IMO lol.
Anw, in the past when I used to root my phone, it was mainly to disable the bloatwares, install Adaway and to backup my phone before wandering into the endless world of Custom ROM. Now I'm old and want to settle down. My only urge to root my MZP now is to install adaway and get rid of all the annoying ads. But then again, they are not that annoying.
@vietkao, if AdAway is your only reason for root, you probably should give DNS66 a try. It works similar to AdAway, but does not need root. Only restriction: It works as vpn, so it can not run at the same time as another vpn. Gain: you may disable or enable it per app.