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Hi, I just finished rooting my galaxy nexus.
I rooted only to raise the speaker volume.
I know that rooting allows you to install more powerfull apps.
What are the best root-only apps ?
First thing I installed was AdFree. Root File Explorer is good, too. Oh, and Titanium Backup.
Check out this article:
http://lifehacker.com/5806135/the-10-best-android-apps-that-make-rooting-your-phone-worth-the-hassle
Totally need this thread. Because this has never been asked before...
FWIW I use ROM manager, AdFree, Titanium Backup, ES File Explorer, SD-Booster.
Ad free, titanium backup, file explorer, wifi tether, disk usage and voltage control.
martonikaj said:
Totally need this thread. Because this has never been asked before...
FWIW I use ROM manager, AdFree, Titanium Backup, ES File Explorer, SD-Booster.
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are you sarcastic ?
sixaxes controller
faceniff
ROM manager
volume plus
droid wall
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Droidwall my friend, so you can block stupid permissions on apps like Titanium Backup from accessing the web and stealing all your info.
Kryptonian_Knight said:
sixaxes controller
faceniff
ROM manager
volume plus
droid wall
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is it safe to give superuser permissions tu faceniff ?
Also Wifi Kill is quite fun.
martonikaj said:
Totally need this thread. Because this has never been asked before...
FWIW I use ROM manager, AdFree, Titanium Backup, ES File Explorer, SD-Booster.
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But there's no SD card in the GNex...
Rhodesie said:
Also Wifi Kill is quite fun.
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Last time I tried wifi kill it didn't work on ICS.. has it been updated?
Nope it has'nt tried today with 1.7.1 crashed my Nexus quite badly.
mass124 said:
is it safe to give superuser permissions tu faceniff ?
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is it really safe to give it to any app??? answer is no but people still do it any ways cause its fun and with the risk for a greater outcome of having fun and making your phone better you will always give su permission
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TiBU
Tasker
file manager with root access (I use ES)
What, in your opinion, is the best app (rooted)? I mean the "ONE" that blows them all out of the water.
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PointBlankChaos said:
What, in your opinion, is the best app (rooted)? I mean the "ONE" that blows them all out of the water.
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couldn't do anything with out superuser.lol
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Kryptonian_Knight said:
couldn't do anything with out superuser.lol
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That's a given lol
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Kryptonian_Knight said:
couldn't do anything with out superuser.lol
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True.
After that for me it's Tasker, because you can do so many things with it.
Hello!
Is there any way of reading which of the cores are active and the frequency they're currently running at on the stock rom, without root acces? I tried cat-ing /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu0/cpufreq/cpuinfo_cur_freq but I get 'Permission Denied'. Is there a tegra-specific way of finding out, or is root required?
Thank you!
CPU Spy
asp2010 said:
Hello!
Is there any way of reading which of the cores are active and the frequency they're currently running at on the stock rom, without root acces? I tried cat-ing /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu0/cpufreq/cpuinfo_cur_freq but I get 'Permission Denied'. Is there a tegra-specific way of finding out, or is root required?
Thank you!
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There's an app called Cpu Spy: https://play.google.com/store/apps/...251bGwsMSwyLDEsImNvbS5idmFsb3Nlay5jcHVzcHkiXQ..
But you just can see the frequency they're running at in percent. And also look in the developer options und systemsettings for show cpu activity or something like that...
(If this helps you please hit the thanks button because I would like to get access to de dev-section )
I am not looking for an app that can do this, there are plenty on the market. I am interested in the actual way in which I can read the information directly from the system, to use it in an app of my own.
Use a file explorer. Es file explorer works for me.
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Sybregunne said:
Use a file explorer. Es file explorer works for me.
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I have tried with multiple file managers and text editors, they all say there's an error opening the file.
I just tried with solid explorer beta 2 and was able to read it. Mine is rooted though.
Can it be a permissions issue? File permission is read for owner only.
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eyosen said:
I just tried with solid explorer beta 2 and was able to read it. Mine is rooted though.
Can it be a permissions issue?
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Yes, I am pretty sure it's a permission issue and you can read it with root. Did you grant Solid Explorer SuperUser permission or did you notice the pop-ul when you tried opening the file? If you did, it means it tried without root but failed, then used root.
Just edited my post. File has read permission for root only.
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asp2010 said:
Yes, I am pretty sure it's a permission issue and you can read it with root. Did you grant Solid Explorer SuperUser permission or did you notice the pop-ul when you tried opening the file? If you did, it means it tried without root but failed, then used root.
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Yes, it already has root permission and yes saw permission granted window.
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There is a widget called temp+cpu v2 adds a widget that displays that information.
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asp2010 said:
Hello!
Is there any way of reading which of the cores are active and the frequency they're currently running at on the stock rom, without root acces? I tried cat-ing /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu0/cpufreq/cpuinfo_cur_freq but I get 'Permission Denied'. Is there a tegra-specific way of finding out, or is root required?
Thank you!
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you can see current cpu frequencies using set cpu..!
kantry123 said:
you can see current cpu frequencies using set cpu..!
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system tuner shows you 4 cores, % used and the speed.
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treebill said:
There is a widget called temp+cpu v2 adds a widget that displays that information.
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kantry123 said:
you can see current cpu frequencies using set cpu..!
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Could you guys please read the thread before replying?
asp2010 said:
I am not looking for an app that can do this, there are plenty on the market. I am interested in the actual way in which I can read the information directly from the system, to use it in an app of my own.
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Just sending you all to one of the best, if not, the BEST file explorer that I have used. Go check it out!
Just spreading some good APPS as a follower of Christ spreads the Gospel @116: Unashamed
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Tried it. Prettiest and best organized file manager I ever saw. Would use it if it had a refresh button somewhere. Couldn't find one so back to Total Commander.
+2 previously I used ES file and definitely solid is smooth more intuitive and gorgeous
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I heard there's still a number of bugs.
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Zeinzu said:
I heard there's still a number of bugs.
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I've been using it for at least a couple weeks now on my gnex and my Nexus7 and haven't had a single issue..... I don't when use root explorer anymore !
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My favorite and I thought that none could beat Xplore.?
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Can you get to the root directory with solid explorer. I couldn't in the previous versions.
God bless
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shubu000 said:
Can you get to the root directory with solid explorer. I couldn't in the previous versions.
God bless
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it looks nice but I am so familiar with root explorer and I paid for that. how do I change it from ro to rw?
You can reindex in the settings menu.
Its my first app that I reinstall after titanium backup.
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shubu000 said:
Can you get to the root directory with solid explorer. I couldn't in the previous versions.
God bless
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Dattack said:
it looks nice but I am so familiar with root explorer and I paid for that. how do I change it from ro to rw?
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You need to make sure that you have the latest busy box installed. For me, root didn't work properly until I did that. It really is a great file explorer for the nexus, being that our screen is large and I love the drag and drop.
God bless
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I can't get root access files with this file manager so its fairly useless but it looks pretty I guess just not practical, went back to root explorer an es file explorer an yes I have latest busybox as most root apps need it :screwy:
Best looking file explorer app, but depending on the ROM I'm running I can't get root access because the ROM is using a custom busybox. This is the only app I ever have this issue with unfortunately.
dirtygoldfish said:
Best looking file explorer app, but depending on the ROM I'm running I can't get root access because the ROM is using a custom busybox. This is the only app I ever have this issue with unfortunately.
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Root access works for me now, click jump tab at bottom of app screen, then device then system root, then try open a folder in root location an the app should ask for root permission from super su or superuser
strumcat said:
Tried it. Prettiest and best organized file manager I ever saw. Would use it if it had a refresh button somewhere. Couldn't find one so back to Total Commander.
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To refresh, you just have to click on the current folder at the top of the app.
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slayr76 said:
Root access works for me now, click jump tab at bottom of app screen, then device then system root, then try open a folder in root location an the app should ask for root permission from super su or superuser
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Yep, I know how to get the SU dialog to pop up, but another message saying Busybox needed to be updated would always come up as well, depending on the ROM I was on at the time. Just letting others know.
catcherfreeman said:
To refresh, you just have to click on the current folder at the top of the app.
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Thanks. I'll give it another try.
Edit: Yeh, this thing is the shizz. If I don't run into any root issues I think I'll keep it.
Edit 2: Spoke too soon. It FC'd while doing a moderately large move of about 90 small files. Sure is pretty but I need something I can depend on. Back to homely old Total Commander...
Thanks for the heads up, its the best file browser I've used to date.
I love the lan features..sooo handy!
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Was an es file guy until I found this. Love the drag and drop feature, very use full.
jaidenwarren said:
Was an es file guy until I found this. Love the drag and drop feature, very use full.
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Im glad you enjoy it. I use this an root explorer at the same time to easy up my transition. Maybe that's why i haven't seen certain things. For root stuff, i use root explorer and for basic stuff, i Use Solid. Gotta say that the UI is incredibly nice. but remember guys and gals, its still in beta form. hit the dev and "telem!"
I've been using FX File Explorer for a while and really like it. Developer just made several features a paid key; and root another paid key. Not sure if I want to buy unless I've ruled others out.
I just tried ES, and find the font way to small to read. Same problem with a couple others. Are there any good ones with adjustable font?
I just use androzip or root explorer.
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Root explorer is great worth every cent! Its a must have.
Solid explorer by a mile. Anyone saying otherwise hasn't tried it yet.
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I'm using Solid Explorer as well and can only recommend it.
It's still in beta though...
Besides Solid Explorer I use File Explorer when the former is buggy.
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Own Root Explorer but mainly use Solid Explorer.
Root explorer. Always used it
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Root Explorer!
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I am using file expert because i like the graphic UI
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Hopefully solid explorer get some root support sometime in the future, the only thing keeping me from using it.
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Well, since it's listed on their market Page as a feature, I guess it will before its released out of beta.
maurox360 said:
I am using file expert because i like the graphic UI
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I was using File Expert "Dream Bubble Theme", but latest update seemed to ruin FE. Don't like how you can't sort by descending date.
Probably going to buy FX, it has the best ui of any suggested here (imo). Astro isn't too bad.
fldc said:
Hopefully solid explorer get some root support sometime in the future, the only thing keeping me from using it.
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Solid explorer has complete root support for both system and data. It has for a while.
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Another vote for Root Explorer, here. Worth every cent, and an absolute must-have
I'm not rooted, is Root Explorer OK for that? Tried "Solid", didn't like it as well as FX or Astro. Astro says it has themes, where are they? Do you have to buy it to see themes?
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I'm not rooted, is Root Explorer OK for that? Tried "Solid", didn't like it as well as FX or Astro. Astro says it has themes, where are they? Do you have to buy it to see themes?
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Don't know anything about astro, but the non-root version of root explorer is just called Explorer (by Speed Software), and it's free
Root Explorer, hands down.
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Root explorer, but solid is growing on me.
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Used to use ES File Explorer but found it was a little slow in picking up LAN, Net and Dropbox accounts.
So, I shifted to Solid Explorer and have not looked back since.
I can now log on to any of my WiFi PC's/Laptops or Cloud accounts practically instantaneously and love the two pane windows.
Plus it looks much better than an outdated ESFX.
Solid explorer is the best
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I changed DPI after OTA and got a Soft Boot. (went from 320 to 240)
Anyonw know why? I am now afraid to change my DPI
I used Rom Toolbox, and it had 2 DPI settings. (both the same) i changed both.
Are they for the pen, and the regular display? Was it a goof in Rom Toolbox? Any help is appreciated.
This is the third or fourth time iv heard of rom toolbox doing this. I would suggest to not use it anymore. Change dpi by editing the build prop. I use root explorer for that
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cdshepherd said:
This is the third or fourth time iv heard of rom toolbox doing this. I would suggest to not use it anymore. Change dpi by editing the build prop. I use root explorer for that
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Thank you for the reply, i tried this and root explorer wouldnt. It wouldnt edit the file. i couldnt do anything. it would just not change it.
Skwerl23 said:
Thank you for the reply, i tried this and root explorer wouldnt. It wouldnt edit the file. i couldnt do anything. it would just not change it.
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It works just fine. When you navigate to system/ buildprop, longpress buildprop and hit open with> text editor. Make your changes and hit menu> save and exit.
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cdshepherd said:
It works just fine. When you navigate to system/ buildprop, longpress buildprop and hit open with> text editor. Make your changes and hit menu> save and exit.
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I honestly did that. i have done it hundreds of times on my Samsung Infuse. I wonder what it could be. i have read people say the root explorer is finicky with su commands...
Also when it wasnt letting me, supersu was logging that i had to have the pay for version to do it (but it may have meant a different command). so i switched to superuser (like my cm10 build used) and it didnt make a difference.
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I honestly did that. i have done it hundreds of times on my Samsung Infuse. I wonder what it could be. i have read people say the root explorer is finicky with su commands...
Also when it wasnt letting me, supersu was logging that i had to have the pay for version to do it (but it may have meant a different command). so i switched to superuser (like my cm10 build used) and it didnt make a difference.
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Hmmm. Works just fine for me
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Es explorer has yet to let me down in that arena.
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