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[Q] Questions about rooting..

Hi all,
Apologies if this sounds like a noob question.
I've done some reading about rooting here on xda forums and have few questions. I have an HTC Desire (2.2) and am very new to the Android platform. Been a Symbian user forever and know pretty well about flashing/hacking wrt to Nokia phones..
Questions:
Say, I plan to root my device, is it mandatory to load it with custom ROM like Cyanogen, etc?? Would not loading a custom ROM only improve phone's performance, etc?
Can I ONLY root the phone and NOT install any custom ROMs? Also, what are the pros and cons of ONLY rooting and NOT installing any custom ROMs?
Also, does rooting really void warranty? There are various threads where different people have different theories? Is the warranty (if rooted) specific to a country?
EDIT: Also, would I still receive Gingerbread update (if it releases anytime soon) on my rooted Desire in the future? Or would I have to un-root it, and is un-rooting the device possible?
Cheers!

Do some more reading, find out why you want to root (not because that is what all the cool kids do:, thats not a good reason) and when you really know what you want and know what you are about to do all your questions should be answered.

unrEVOked only roots the phone and flashed a custom recovery which you can use to flash a custom ROM. You don't, however, need to flash a new ROM
Before you doing anything, though, go to Settings>About phone>Software information and make a note of the software version.
Once you've made a note, try and find the RUU matching it here:
http://shipped-roms.com/index.php?category=android&model=Bravo
If there is one, download it and keep it safe for warranty issues

TheGhost1233 said:
Do some more reading, find out why you want to root (not because that is what all the cool kids do:, thats not a good reason) and when you really know what you want and know what you are about to do all your questions should be answered.
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Not what I expected. Oh, and yes, I don't wanna be cool whatsoever. I pretty much know the benefits of rooting and custom ROM.. Those were just few questions I wanted an expert opinion, which I wouldn't find anywhere on reading the excellent extensive how-tos.

EddyOS said:
unrEVOked only roots the phone and flashed a custom recovery which you can use to flash a custom ROM. You don't, however, need to flash a new ROM
Before you doing anything, though, go to Settings>About phone>Software information and make a note of the software version.
Once you've made a note, try and find the RUU matching it here:
http://shipped-roms.com/index.php?category=android&model=Bravo
If there is one, download it and keep it safe for warranty issues
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Thanks mate..

Also you won't receive the gingerbread OTA (that is if it's coming soon or any time :/) You could flash the gingerbread update on a rooted phone but this will probably mess things up so it's better to first unroot (which is possible) to stock rom and then apply the OTA.
Your phone should not be rooted when you are returning it for warranty. Rooting is hacking the OS, so it's not like you have not "played" too much with the device. I've read a few post however that not all repair services check for superuser permissions or a custom rom but you shouldn't rely on that.
What you benefit from using a custom rom are things like:
Code:
[LIST]
[*]Camera is working (no 720p recording yet, dont even try it!!) [B]THANKS TO SNQ-[/B] [B] *New[/B]
[*]Base - WWE 1.32.405.6
[*]Deodexed, thanx Pyr0x64 for that [IMG]http://media.xda-developers.com/images/smilies/wink.gif[/IMG]
[*]2.6.32.15RCKernel_b46 Speed Up to 1300 Thanx Capychimp for that[B] *New[/B]
[URL="http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=815557"]SD read fix, thx frankoid.[/URL]
[URL="http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=818616"]Lzma, thx snq-.[/URL] Lzma means smaller boot.img, should help with the write boot.img issue.
Now the kernel is capable to go up to 1305MHz for real (thanks snq- for pointing out previous bug).
So [B]be cautious when overclocking[/B], my device is stable up to 1190(~1800 quadrant), over that it hangs or reboots.
[COLOR=DarkRed]Overclock with[/COLOR] [URL="http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=505419"]SetCpu[/URL]
[*]Default speed stock [B]254-998.4 MHz.[/B]
[*]DSP Manager[B] *New[/B]
[*]Busybox, Root, Superuser...
[*]Cyanogen A2SD script, moves both apps and dalvik to ext
[*]Automatic ZipAlign by Wes Garner, slightly adjusted by me.
[*]Showing protected apps, i hope [IMG]http://media.xda-developers.com/images/smilies/wink.gif[/IMG]
[*]Modded Power Menu Thanx again snq-
[*]Touch pad unlock, first press wake up, second press unlock [IMG]http://media.xda-developers.com/images/smilies/smile.gif[/IMG] Thanx snq- for that again
[*]Custom Semitransparent Notification area
[*]Rom Manager (can fix permissions now)[B] *New[/B]
[*]Screenstate scaling
- screen on - smartass [B] *New[/B]
- screen off - powersave
[*]ext4, tun, cif, etc... all modules are there, insmod if needed.
[*]Host file moved from system, users with s-on should be able to use AdBlock (need to be tested)[B] *New[/B]
[*]Bootanimation/downanimation and bootsound moved to sd-ext/local for easier customization[B] *New[/B]
(if you want bootsound you have to add it by your self [IMG]http://media.xda-developers.com/images/smilies/wink.gif[/IMG])
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The above is just a quote from the RCMixHD ROM, but as you see there are plenty of tech jargon so you should give it some extensive reading to understand them.

EddyOS said:
unrEVOked only roots the phone and flashed a custom recovery which you can use to flash a custom ROM. You don't, however, need to flash a new ROM
Before you doing anything, though, go to Settings>About phone>Software information and make a note of the software version.
Once you've made a note, try and find the RUU matching it here:
http://shipped-roms.com/index.php?category=android&model=Bravo
If there is one, download it and keep it safe for warranty issues
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Got a question mate:
My baseband version is - 32.44.00.32U_5.09.05.30_2 and software number is 2.13.720.2
I do not find a matching RUU for the corresponding software number. Although I did locate the RUU for the baseband version..
Is that the one I'd need in future

[Q] DROID 2 ROMS on DEFY :-(

I have few questions....
1- I can brick my phone easy?
2- I can fall back to android 2.1 again?
3- You recomend me to test this version, or whait when sucsesfully ported?
4- Works better/faster/stronger than rooted/deodexed Android 2.1?
5- Have more functions than android 2.2?
thanks!
PD: Excuse my bad englis =S

1. Following the steps will usually prevent you from bricking your phone, but there are no guarantees. Anytime you root your phone and modify it you are taking risks. However, I have found the defy pretty easy to unbrick. Up to you on how much of a risk you are willing to take. Just make sure you backup everything before installing any new ROM.
2. Yes...but again there are no gaurantees. Read through the thread to see if anyone has trouble rolling back from a specific ROM.
3. This is really up to you. If you are happy with your phone I would wait. If you feel the need to play with your phone have at it.
4. Probably....but some find a deodoxed ROM sufficiant, especially those with JIT.
5. Probably not.

thanks parner

[Q] Detailed Instructions for a total noobie :)

Hello guys.
I am a brand new Android user and a total noob when it comes to the whole terminology here (ROMs,Kernel,flash etc). I've been reading a lot and i got better i must say,but i still need to ask some questions and get some instructions.
I have a Samsung Galaxy ACE II - GTI 8160
The phone is rooted,i have SuperSU and this is the info bout the phone.
Firmware : I8180XXMF1
Kernel : 3.0.31D-K_v1.RC15
Android Version : 4.1.2. (official)
I'd like to flash a new ROM,and more specifically the 10.1 CM.
My questions are. Does the current firmware and Kernel version that my phone has,meet the requirements to flash the new ROM right away?
Even if they do,shall i "upgrade" Kernel to something better to increase performance (since i dont think i can upgrade firmware,couldnt find a newer Greek version).
New ROM will support Greek language normally?
Is there anything else i should notice before starting the procedure?
I'd appreciate some specific step to step instuctions of what should i do before flashing,if ofcourse there is something i should do.
Thank u in advance and sorry if there is a similar topic and i missed it

Sbbath said:
Hello guys.
I am a brand new Android user and a total noob when it comes to the whole terminology here (ROMs,Kernel,flash etc). I've been reading a lot and i got better i must say,but i still need to ask some questions and get some instructions.
I have a Samsung Galaxy ACE II - GTI 8160
The phone is rooted,i have SuperSU and this is the info bout the phone.
Firmware : I8180XXMF1
Kernel : 3.0.31D-K_v1.RC15
Android Version : 4.1.2. (official)
I'd like to flash a new ROM,and more specifically the 10.1 CM.
My questions are. Does the current firmware and Kernel version that my phone has,meet the requirements to flash the new ROM right away?
Even if they do,shall i "upgrade" Kernel to something better to increase performance (since i dont think i can upgrade firmware,couldnt find a newer Greek version).
New ROM will support Greek language normally?
Is there anything else i should notice before starting the procedure?
I'd appreciate some specific step to step instuctions of what should i do before flashing,if ofcourse there is something i should do.
Thank u in advance and sorry if there is a similar topic and i missed it
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Download Rom (Team Canjica 10.1)
Download Temporal CWM Recovery ( Or if you have already don't download)
Download Gapps
Reboot into Recovery (vol up + home + power)
Mount and Storage > Format System
Wipe data / cache / dalvik cache
Flash ROM (install zip
Flash Gapps
Reboot system

Noob
You're not the only one
Don't have any fear about putting on a custom ROM, just follow the instructions carefully and double check you've downloaded the right gapps file. I've done it a fair few times now, and any problems I've had have been sorted by reading this forum.

Thanx a lot for ur responses guys. I'll try to read more before i do it,just to be absolutely sure about my moves.

Sbbath said:
Thanx a lot for ur responses guys. I'll try to read more before i do it,just to be absolutely sure about my moves.
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-CMIIW your firmware should have greek
-can ask in Q n A
Sent from my GT-I8160

Lg G3 (Root,Unroot and Roms Questions)

Hello to everybody !!!
I am new on xda developers and also new to android.I have been made a lot of mods on my previous phone iPhone.
I bought a new LG G3 D855 32 GB in Greece
I want to root my phone ,flash a rom but i dont know how.
I am very confused with the threads.
Please can somebody tell me :
1 )how to root
2) how to make a custom rom and how to install
3)How can i find the right stock rom for my phone and how to return to stock rom (I have the 32 Gb model and software version V20h-EUR-XX)

Konstantinosdj said:
Hello to everybody !!!
I am new on xda developers and also new to android.I have been made a lot of mods on my previous phone iPhone.
I bought a new LG G3 D855 32 GB in Greece
I want to root my phone ,flash a rom but i dont know how.
I am very confused with the threads.
Please can somebody tell me :
1 )how to root
2) how to make a custom rom and how to install
3)How can i find the right stock rom for my phone and how to return to stock rom (I have the 32 Gb model and software version V20h-EUR-XX)
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Welcome to Android!
I'm sure you'll have a lot of fun
Typically you'll find a tab saying root info for each phone model in the forum. However, these tabs (same for ROMs) are typically not as updated as the forum threads. You'll find most info/guides for that kind of stuff in general, seeing how in most cases in concerns the phone in general, more-so than a specific development for the phone (such as a specific phone).
Make sure you carefully read the original post for each software seeing how different softwares can only be used in certain situations. For example, the LG G3 comes in different models, and some software only work for the specific ones, some things are developed for certain android versions (such as lollipop vs. kitkat), some softwares are developed for stock-based roms, and some are developed for aosp-based roms, and the list goes on.
It's not as complicated as it sounds, and it doesn't take as long as you might imagine to get settled, but it takes some getting used to.
To answer your specific questions:
1 )how to root
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/general/guide-root-lg-firmwares-kitkat-lollipop-t3056951
2) how to make a custom rom and how to install
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1. After you've rooted your phone, you need to install a custom recovery (http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/help/help-thread-lg-g3-question-t2947298, check Q4).
2. When done with that you download a [ROM (whatever the rom is called)].zip (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2772658), and typically Gapps, and place on SD card.
3. Boot into recovery, and wipe the phone (I usually go for factory reset/make fresh install + wipe cache + wipe Dalvik-cache)
4. Now you need to flash the ROM + gapps. Do that by install zip --> install from SD card --> click the [ROM].zip (and then gapps)
5. Reboot and enjoy!
3)How can i find the right stock rom for my phone and how to return to stock rom (I have the 32 Gb model and software version V20h-EUR-XX)
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2785089
I'll admit that I have not read the specifics of each thread I've linked, so make sure that it applies to you before you go about and install stuff (by reading first post in each thread). Also, how you install might differ a little from rom to rom, so only use my instructions as additional instructions to the instructions typically written in the first post for each rom/software.
Note! Everytime you go about fiddling with the phone you do run the risk of bricking it. However, the risk of hard bricking your phone is quite slim as long as you read up a bit before messing about. On top of that, if anything would happen, such as a bootloop or soft bricking, just keep it cool. It happens to all of us from time to time, and I'll bet you that the very same thing you did wrong, has happened to someone before you, so just search the threads (starting with the thread it relates to). If you feel like playing safe, I would suggest you start off with one of the more established ROM-devs, such as CM.
I hope this helps!

Thank you munte89 for all your answers.i hope all this can help me.I have one more question.
LG G3 has 2 versions.16 GB & 32 GB .Is the firmware same for both or has each device his own firmware ??

Konstantinosdj said:
Anybody ????
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Tip for the future: check out the pinned threads in each sub-forum because they typically pin threads concerning questions that arise often (such as how to get started)

Thank you munte89 for all your answers.i hope all this can help me.I have one more question.
LG G3 has 2 versions.16 GB & 32 GB .Is the firmware same for both or has each device his own firmware ??

Konstantinosdj said:
Thank you munte89 for all your answers.i hope all this can help me.I have one more question.
LG G3 has 2 versions.16 GB & 32 GB .Is the firmware same for both or has each device his own firmware ??
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No worries! I know it can be difficult getting started
Well, it's different firmwares sometimes (eg different stocks). This is typically clearly pointed out in the instructions if that is the case. I have not encountered that where it comes to the custom ROMs, except for making sure you have the right model (eg D855). After you've installed a new ROM, you might want to go to settings --> about phone to check the information for any clues of using the wrong software.

How can i RooT my 2.3.4 "SonyEricsson XPERIA Play (R800i)" with build number xxx.69?

How can i RooT my 2.3.4 "SonyEricsson XPERIA Play (R800i)" with build number xxx.69?
Ok so....i have been looking for some tutorials (semi NooB here) and i cant seems to find some new one or one that is consistend or just about root.
Also many are outdated, poorly written, and there arent many tutorials as i saw about RooT-ing XPERIA Play, at least not the one with build number .69.
Also if i DO find some good (as i saw from comments) like this one for example: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2204321 (i mean i only really trust XDA forum for stuff i do to my phone) the links for necessary files are long gone.
So...if anyone can please help me or rederect me to some updated, good and thread or website with tutorial that HAS working links, please do!
Anyway...
So i got "SonyEricsson XPERIA Play" (R800i) with build number 4.0.2.A.0.69, With Android version 2.3.4. Its never been RooT-ed as i know.
So i just want to RooT it so i can remove ANNOYING bloatware and free up some space and make it clean teh way I want tbh! I see no other reason to RooT it... I mean there is one but im still thinking about it (for now) and that is, as i heard, since X-Play doesnt have any OFFICIAL updaes, its stuck on Android 2 (gingerbread) i heard that i can flash a ROM to Android 4, and that improves gaming, which is what i want TBH, i mainly, if not always, use this phone for gaming and emulators, and if Android 4 custom ROM can improve already great (for X-Play ofc) performance, id be happy to do so!!!
But first thing first, i like to get informed first of all... But as for now, im just looking help for first step, and that is: How to RooT my XPERIA Play, please?
Thanks guys! ^^

Anyone..i tried numerous stuff, but im constantly stuck..cant seems to rood. idk what am i doing wrong

[HOW-TO][zergRush Root] Root w/ v2.2.x-2.3.x (NOT ICS 4.x or GB after 11/2011)
This thread is a collaboration by myself, paxChristos, DooMLorD, & amishxda. Please give credit where credit is due. Thanks. This method has been confirmed to work on all models of the Xperia PLAY - R800x / R800i / R800a / R800at. Also works...
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