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Any Reason To Root?

Can anyone give me some inspiration into rooting my new shinny GN i have rooted every other devive ive had i.e G1 Nexus One SGS I9000 xperia Play and HTC hero,
But i cant find a good enough reason to do it with this device, but everyday i feel that i need to i dont know if im just because im used to having something new to flash everyday?
What do you think guys?

garner said:
Can anyone give me some inspiration into rooting my new shinny GN i have rooted every other devive ive had i.e G1 Nexus One SGS I9000 xperia Play and HTC hero,
But i cant find a good enough reason to do it with this device, but everyday i feel that i need to i dont know if im just because im used to having something new to flash everyday?
What do you think guys?
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I feel the same way. The stock ICS seems to be a lot faster than the MCR's at the moment - not sure why.
The only reason to root is to get things such as Ad Free, Full Backups, Underclock CPU when screen off, Apply Paul's UI tweaks.
Obviously things will grow in the future. If you do it now, then you dont risk the chance of losing the ability to in the future (doubtful that will ever happen with a Nexus)

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Here's a much better question OP... Any reason to not root it?

The big ones for me are AdFree and Titanium Backup.

To improve battery life.
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This is the first Android OS where it seem so much useable and stable, that I see no use to root. This coming from a primarily IOS guy. I hope I don't have to root.

also, tethering on tmobile
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Arcadia310 said:
To improve battery life.
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by rooting?

Reason #1: to customize the device by playing with the system files

I will need to root my Galaxy Nexus (when I get one) so I can connect my PS3 controller up and play emulator games.
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Tone503773 said:
I will need to root my Galaxy Nexus (when I get one) so I can connect my PS3 controller up and play emulator games.
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Is it possible to connect a PS3 controller and play games with current devices today? If yes, could you point me to the application

I will only root if a kernel with ridiculous battery life surfaces. Otherwise this may be the first Android phone I really see no reason rooting. Strange thought.
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mohitrocks said:
Is it possible to connect a PS3 controller and play games with current devices today? If yes, could you point me to the application
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+1 I wanna know how lol
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spovat said:
also, tethering on tmobile
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No need to root for that.

garner said:
Can anyone give me some inspiration into rooting my new shinny GN i have rooted every other devive ive had i.e G1 Nexus One SGS I9000 xperia Play and HTC hero,
But i cant find a good enough reason to do it with this device, but everyday i feel that i need to i dont know if im just because im used to having something new to flash everyday?
What do you think guys?
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No reason. I couldn't even come up with a compelling reason to root my Nexus S.
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spovat said:
also, tethering on tmobile
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You dont need to root to tether with this phone

I would do it just for Google Wallet
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If you are here, you should root. Ad free and Titanium back up are worth it by themselves.

Aridon said:
If you are here, you should root. Ad free and Titanium back up are worth it by themselves.
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AdFree is pretty silly IMO. Blocking connections using the host file? Really? I guess the creators don't know what a firewall is or how to use iptables.

Best ROM with battery right here!!

Ya, its STOCK! With stock kernel. I've tried them all. Just root your stock GNex and your good. Use Supercurios Display Expert app using cold setting. Runs perfect.
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With out data its just an opinion.

I approve of this message.
But seriously, I don't think there is any huge difference between roms. And between all the "this is the best ever ever Eva ever Eva ever Eva rom for battery" posts and threads who wants to get tangible data?
let it be.

Where can I get the Super curious application that you've mentioned.
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Lol. Super curious.
let it be.

Honestly, where can I get an app which can modify the screen colour profile?
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bazzawhite said:
Honestly, where can I get an app which can modify the screen colour profile?
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Here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=24783215#post24783215
Edit: I notice your sig indicates you're unrooted, so you won't have any luck with the linked app.

CMNein said:
Here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=24783215#post24783215
Edit: I notice your sig indicates you're unrooted, so you won't have any luck with the linked app.
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That would be it!
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Agreed!

jzero88 said:
Ya, its STOCK! With stock kernel. I've tried them all. Just root your stock GNex and your good. Use Supercurios Display Expert app using cold setting. Runs perfect.
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Well for me its been Stock 4.0.4 IMM76D w/ 007 kernel @ 1.2ghz. Easy 3days on standby mode and a light usage.

babymatteo said:
Well for me its been Stock 4.0.4 IMM76D w/ 007 kernel @ 1.2ghz. Easy 3days on standby mode and a light usage.
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Not too shabby. I plan on building a AOSP kernel with just a little UV and color settings.
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@rbiter said:
Lol. Super curious.
let it be.
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lol
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If you are going to let your phone set for 3 days, why even have a smartphone.

This is what I was thinking of doing, but forgive me for asking this. If I root the GN will I be able to update it when any of the updates come out? I was thinking that rooting wouldn't allow me to do this. Please correct me if I'm wrong.

I just got my nexus, running stock on android 4.0.2 with the extended battery.
I'm getting about 4-5 hours tops before the phone is dead.

benb1974 said:
If you are going to let your phone set for 3 days, why even have a smartphone.
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+1
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Can't run mc3 without lag

I thought our galaxy nexus' could run games like this easily . But I get extreme lag on modern combat 3 anyone else ? We have a dual core and good GPU but still laggy why?
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Alton (Halo 2) said:
I thought our galaxy nexus' could run games like this easily . But I get extreme lag on modern combat 3 anyone else ? We have a dual core and good GPU but still laggy why?
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Hey, we've seen each other lol
Just letting ya know there should be no issues, on the Droid incredible it ran fine. I'll be getting a nexus on Tuesday so I'll get the game and try it and see if it lags unless you fix it
Try turning down some of the graphics, it could be the rom and kernel too.
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Good seeing u bro ! Yea I fixed it jb is slow for it I tried ics rom again and it worked . And yea I just updated not to long ago and this phone is quick ! And big! Good luck
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MC3 needs to be updated with JB SDK(API 16).
you can bet that won't happen because GameLoft always screws over the customers & games.
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Dragn4rce said:
MC3 needs to be updated with JB SDK(API 16).
you can bet that won't happen because GameLoft always screws over the customers & games.
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So its not me that's making the problem its them ?
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Yes. If they update their game's API, it'll run better if they do it right.
Don't u notice apps been saying "updated to the latest API" when u updated Ur apps when JB was recently released.
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Dragn4rce said:
Yes. If they update their game's API, it'll run better if they do it right.
Don't u notice apps been saying "updated to the latest API" when u updated Ur apps when JB was recently released.
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No I haven't lol but of subject question here , wat is a "dirty flash" and how do u do it
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Runs fine here. No lag.
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Zeinzu said:
Runs fine here. No lag.
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What rom and kernel are u using
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Alton (Halo 2) said:
No I haven't lol but of subject question here , wat is a "dirty flash" and how do u do it
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Dirty flash, is taking a rom made by the same person who just updated there rom and flashing over there previous rom without wiping.
I.e. still wiping cache and dalvik. Or vise versa and flashing another rom over the currently used one.
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Mmk thanks
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Alton (Halo 2) said:
What rom and kernel are u using
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Stock AOSP 4.1.1.
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Zeinzu said:
Stock AOSP 4.1.1.
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I can not run mc3 on 4.1.1 it's always when I launch it it's close all the time
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knudsen81 said:
I can not run mc3 on 4.1.1 it's always when I launch it it's close all the time
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Turn off wifi then launch it once it hits the menu screen press home button and turn wifi back on then go back into game
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Ok so what I did was under clock to 750mhz and its smooth ? But when I over clock to 1.5 it lags a bit why is that ? Shouldn't it be the other way around ?
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Alton (Halo 2) said:
Ok so what I did was under clock to 750mhz and its smooth ? But when I over clock to 1.5 it lags a bit why is that ? Shouldn't it be the other way around ?
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I've seen a lot of the overclocking/underclocking area, I ran Mc3 and it ran fine. Although Jesus my phone top got extremely hot! Not 100% sure the nexus is gaming optimized lol.. I did hear Franco's makes it where it don't over heat, but I need to balance the kernels with my terrible screen. I'm usually stuck on GLaDOS or Trinity.
Its possible though when overclocked on that setting it may not be optimized for the kernel yet. Also, for gaming its suggested to use performance. All I know is.. N64 - Legend of Zelda doesn't lag like the DInc
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withbloodskies said:
I've seen a lot of the overclocking/underclocking area, I ran Mc3 and it ran fine. Although Jesus my phone top got extremely hot! Not 100% sure the nexus is gaming optimized lol.. I did hear Franco's makes it where it don't over heat, but I need to balance the kernels with my terrible screen. I'm usually stuck on GLaDOS or Trinity.
Its possible though when overclocked on that setting it may not be optimized for the kernel yet. Also, for gaming its suggested to use performance. All I know is.. N64 - Legend of Zelda doesn't lag like the DInc
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The Nexus isn't gaming optimized? You're kidding right? This is why I run everything stock 4.1.1. I have no issues, and no lag in any apps or games. Under/over clocking is overrated.
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Could it be related to different versions? I can get pretty much all of my other games to run on my VZ GNex, but not MC3. It won't even open.

Pierceye said:
Could it be related to different versions? I can get pretty much all of my other games to run on my VZ GNex, but not MC3. It won't even open.
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What version on software are u on , jellybean or ics
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Just an out of the box VZW Nexus. Have noticed Facebook is acting up too.
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Gmail 4.2

Anyone has the apk for the new Gmail 4.2?
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Edit: whoops! Lol. That was fast.
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abtxpress said:
You do realize that that is from a rumor for android 4.2 and the next nexus.
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android police actually has video of it running on a nexus

Also searching...
via Google Galaxy Nexus
Pianist ain't Weasel though you've been SPANK'd

Last I read was android police has it but was not told to release it. At least we know El Goog is listening. First High Res contact pictures and now this!
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chasew83 said:
android police actually has video of it running on a nexus
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exactly
a matter of time before it pops up

It'll leak today.
http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/10/12/getting-to-know-gmail-4-2-revamped-attachments-better-navigation-and-more/

HashTagHell said:
It'll leak today.
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"That should be everything new in the next version of Gmail. And, oh, we've got some good news! We've gotten permission to release the Gmail 4.2 APK. That will happen sometime today. Stay tuned!"
Thanks for the link Hash! Can't wait.
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They have a few links up for it now. Go for it.
http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/10/12/exclusive-download-the-unreleased-gmail-4-2-apk-with-pinch-to-zoom-and-more/

Nice just installed:good:

Now we just need this app to get inverted! Who's game?
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This app is top notch. P2Z was sorely missing in the gmail app. This thing works awesome. Thanks to whoever posted up the AP links.

I've been trying to help someone get this installed on a stock nexus unrooted. There's no way to do it is there? No signed so no go, or am I missing something?

According to the link root IS required to install. :/
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Yeah missed that.
Trying to help him, tending to pregnant wifeand making dinner....bound to miss something. Thanks

http://d-h.st/B0x
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This Apk is in multi language ? or just in english ?

Try it. It is on Russian to me

Works very well on rooted 4.1.2 nice one Google :good:
1) Download .apk
2) Deinstall the old GoogleMail.apk
3) reboot
4) Install the new Google Mail
I think it is Multilanguage - for me, it's in german.

Works great in root. Thanks!
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What do you think of JB 4.1.2 so far?

How do you find 4.1.2 so far? What are the problems you have experienced? Do you feel real change with that update? I find it ok but the launcher crashes a lot -I never had that with 4.1.1, I like the expandable notification, and generally I don't think it was worth how many times I tried the Google Services trick to finally get it. Just was wondering what everyone thought of it.

4.1.1 was bug free . 4.1.2. was a minor update , a few additions to settings in certain areas but not bug free . When i am swipping from downloaded apps , running and all apps , force stopping apps , my screen freezes for a few secs and i get a would u like to send a big report pop up . I have heard other people getting the same bug , so i think its a jelly bean issue , hopefully its fixed in the 4.2 update . If i don't force stop apps the bug doesn't appear

Dude...Android 4.2 is coming in a few days. This thread is pointless, and 4.1.2 was a bug fix release mostly aimed at the Nexus 7.
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I still didn't like how they have not fixed the thumbnail view in windows explorer.
http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=37559

I understand 4.2 is coming out soon, and personally I can't wait to get the Hand Gestures keyboard, since Swype has become very slow and lag a lot. So I just thought to see how everyone find the 4.1.2 update after using it for quiet some time and knowing the 4.2 is just a few days away. And I find many bugs with the 4.1.2
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4.1.1 had good battery life.. 4.1.2 had horrible battery life even with trinity kernel..

I agree, the battery life is really horrible with 4.1.2 compared to the 4.1.1. I don't understand how they can mess something like that I up
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Check your location settings in Maps.
I'm getting the same as 4.1.1

How should the location settings in maps like to save battery? I don't use Latitude, and GPS is always off on my device
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Is there news about the release date of 4.2 to the Galaxy Nexus?
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M_Shaaban said:
Is there news about the release date of 4.2 to the Galaxy Nexus?
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google it and you will get your answer

I see lag with 4.1.2. Many times launcher refreshes with some delay when I returning from browser or some other apps..looks like some ram issue.. I am considering flashing 4.1.1 again.
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Dont hold your breath for Android to fix the lag. Ever since I had the Galaxy nexus, the user experience has been severely lacking.

retskrad said:
Dont hold your breath for Android to fix the lag. Ever since I had the Galaxy nexus, the user experience has been severely lacking.
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You never miss a chance to bash Android and this phone, do you.

I am on 100% pure, unrooted Google Play Store GNex and have had zero problems going from 4.1.1 to 4.1.2.

I'm also on stock unrooted 4.1.2 and everything is perfect.

retskrad said:
Dont hold your breath for Android to fix the lag. Ever since I had the Galaxy nexus, the user experience has been severely lacking.
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I agree there is lag still but does any mobile OS do what Android can do in terms of sheer functionality?
Nope.
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I am also running stock everything unrooted, no problems here. I can get about 4 hrs screen on time.
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retskrad said:
Dont hold your breath for Android to fix the lag. Ever since I had the Galaxy nexus, the user experience has been severely lacking.
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We never had a perfect PC ..and we will never have a perfect smart phone..but despite the issue that I have seen with 4.1.2, I will stick to nexus and android as it meets my requirement better than iOS or windows.
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anil76 said:
We never had a perfect PC ..and we will never have a perfect smart phone..but despite the issue that I have seen with 4.1.2, I will stick to nexus and android as it meets my requirement better than iOS or windows.
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I will always stick to Android and always Nexus, iOS is awful. Hopefully the 4.2 will come out soon and solve many bugs.
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