Sorry for the noobish question but what are the actual advantages of rooting? What can i do with root on my phone that i can't do without? I don't specifically mean on the play but on other android devices also. I have only rooted and flashed Cyanogenmod 7 on an orange san francisco/ ZTE blade and that was with a step by step guide so don't know much about it. I know i can overclock and remove adds but other than that, what can rooting offer?
Thanks for any help. It's much appreciated
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KindaUndisputed said:
Sorry for the noobish question but what are the actual advantages of rooting? What can i do with root on my phone that i can't do without? I don't specifically mean on the play but on other android devices also. I have only rooted and flashed Cyanogenmod 7 on an orange san francisco/ ZTE blade and that was with a step by step guide so don't know much about it. I know i can overclock and remove adds but other than that, what can rooting offer?
Thanks for any help. It's much appreciated
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Administrative super user abilities, besides certain apps having the ability to delete system apps and such It allows you to use an app called Barnacle tether, it turns your play into a wifi hot spot.
But to answer your question as simple as possible....It allows you to install a different "genera" of apps if you will.
I can already turn my play into a WiFi hotspot?
Does rooting offer big advantages? Becuase there's no point of me rooting and then having no idea what to do after i'm rooted (i.e the advantages and which apps to get)
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Ugh... rooting is probably the bread and butter of Android.. with it you can edit system apps to apply certain tweaks; you can freeze or uninstall system apps that are hogging CPU usage cycles, RAM usage, and precious battery life; install and use 'special' apps that only function when rooted (i.e. FaceNiff, WiFi Kill, etc.),; BACKUP game progress/settings and app settings; really, there a bunch of uses of rooting your phone.
PS, WiFi tether is NATIVE to Xperia PLAY.
You learn by asking, so what do you mean by native to the xperia play? Also, i've read about flashing ROMs and such and read about backing everything using ROM manager or titanium backup so you can quickly and easily resotre everything if you don't like the ROM. How can you do this? If i were to flash a custom ROM but didn't like it, how would i restore my phone exactly as it is now, on stock 2.3 gingerbread with all the apps and data? Also, is there a way i can see all the apps that work only with root so i can see what they do?
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As far as I know, CWM doesn't work with our phones. CWM is a recovery which allows us to backup a "frozen" state of our phone so we can restore it back in case we screw it up (i.e. bad custom ROM flash that bricks the phone).
I tried ROM Manager hours ago just to make a Nandroid backup, but the app said it can't install ClockWorkMod because our phone is not supported yet. So, as far as I know about Nandroid backups, I can't help you much. But there are other CWM-based recoveries that are probably compatible with R800i, but I haven't tried them yet.
As for Titanium Backup, it allows you to freeze/defrost/backup system and user apps, among other awesome features, though, this is the only reason I bought TB Pro version. It's other functions range from cleaning the Dalvik cache, integrating updates to system apps, converting system apps to user apps and vice versa, and many others.
As for seeing which apps work with root, that I don't know. Developers of apps that use root access usually state on their Google Play pages that they use root, though. Some other apps also have tags on their description that go as far as saying "THIS IS A ROOT APP ONLY."
EDIT: Turning your Xperia PLAY into a hotspot is easily set up within the settings.
Thanks for the help. Still unsure whether to root. I've lasted this long without it but i do need more internal storage. This can be done with root, no?
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Oh yes! Definitely!
Thanks. If you understand, i want all the advantages of rooting and don't want to miss out on anything! Which is why i wanted to know other benefits.
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Go ahead and root with superoneclick. You got nothing to loose. Tho if I were you I'd you Flashtool to revert back to 2.3.3 (if you're not already on it) THEN use superoneclick.
Flashtool? why revert back to 2.3.3? Also, where can i install superoneclick?
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Flashtool? why revert back to 2.3.3? Also, where can i install superoneclick?
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(This may only apply to Verizon users) But 2.3.4 for us Verizon customers broke: Google Talk, Push notifications and connection to google services. (r800x)
Anyway if this isn't you download it here: http://shortfuse.org/?page_id=2
Also go to settings > applications > [x] allow unknown sources > development > [x] USB debugging.
Thanks!
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Flash tool is the easiest way to flash ftf files and kernels for Xperia phones. Pick it up in my signature if you want. The drivers are included in flash tool of you need them
Edit: only flash non stock based kernels if your boot loader is unlocked.
flash tft files or kernels? sorry again for the noobishness
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flash tft files or kernels? sorry again for the noobishness
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ftf files are stock roms. Like Verizon 2.3.3 ftf for example.
Custom kernels allow you to flash custom roms. But in your situation if you just want root use superoneclick.
Yeah, thanks
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Yeah, thanks
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Yup, now If you want to unlock your bootloader let me know. That's a whole other process, but worth it if you have the time & money.
What would unlocking the bootloader do?
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What would unlocking the bootloader do?
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Allow you to flash custom kernels and roms. The Xperia Play isn't getting ICS, but with an unlocked bootloader you can get ICS on your phone. They're working on Jellybean as we speak.
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I am an extreme noob at this amd i apologize if o am re posting. But is there any way to root my nitro running stock ics without havoing to do a factory reset?
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I am an extreme noob at this amd i apologize if o am re posting. But is there any way to root my nitro running stock ics without havoing to do a factory reset?
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Nope. You'll have to go back to a ROM with CWM and dload and flash HO!NO!'s CWM-Flashable v20c.
Any tutorial/walkthrough for this? This is my first smart phone. And what are my chances of bricking when i do this?
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Any tutorial/walkthrough for this? This is my first smart phone. And what are my chances of bricking when i do this?
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Chances of bricking: close to none.
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I really appreciate all the help. Is there a sticky i should look at for the info on this or can you give me some websites for downloads?
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Try that one we found earlier merryweather, and if that don't work ill dig through and see if I can't find one that does
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i dont want to install any mods. i just want to run att stock ics but wit root access, i want to underclock and get rid if bloatware
Ditto
That's exactly what I'm looking for.
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That's exactly what I'm looking for.
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Why don't you guys just disable all that bloatware. Using the built in apps manager under settings you can disable almost all bloatware.
This is a really slick option LG has put into their phone.
I disabled:
Android Keyboard ( I installed TouchPal-my favorite keyboard)
Android Live Wallpapers
at&t hot spots
at&t Navigator
At&t address book
Birds and cities
Bubbles
facebook
finance
google play books
google play movies
google play music
google +
news
polaris office
social+
talk
today+widget
twitter
voice dialer
voice search
weather
wi-fi share
world clock
If you so choose you can also disable others suchs as maps, smart share,city id etc, all without rooting and I've had no problems with reboots etc and have seen battery life increase.
I am looking for an app that can remove some system bloatwaves and I hav been using some apps in the play store but didn't work on my n7 so could anyone provide an app that could remove n7's bloatwaves?
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Root explorer or ES file explorer and delete apps you don't want in /system/ app
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Mind you, for system apps you will need root access.
Titanium backup and root paid version just freeze them.
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my device is rooted
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my device is rooted
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If u rooted then use this, very good app.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=zsj.android.uninstall
Thax the app works
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What bloatware do you think is in your Nexus 7 anyway? Just disable them using the built-in mechanism, no need to remove anything.
Yea I've compiled aroma installers just for removing bloatware but this is usually carrier related garbage or touchwiz/motoblur/sense stuff. None of that exists here so I wouldn't even spend the time creating that. I don't think there is any bloatware here just maybe "unwanted" apps. which once rooted can be easily removed or just frozen/disabled.
where are bloatwares in a stock jellybean rom?simply deactivate what you don't want\like..no need to cancel..for example a rom like bamf has built-in the tool to deactivate system\apps.very usefull for a person in yours position..
As a matter of interest what apps/files can be frozen via titanium? Anyone got a list of which are safe to remove?
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I'm interested in this too. My device isn't yet rooted. You can force stop apps from settings but I believe they start up again at reboot which is annoying. Maybe time to root my device!
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I'm interested in this too. My device isn't yet rooted. You can force stop apps from settings but I believe they start up again at reboot which is annoying. Maybe time to root my device!
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NO! There is a Disable button on the same screen with the Force Close that disables apps since ICS.
Hi There,
a year ago i bought a S3 from T-mobil in the USA. Now i want to use it with a different carrier and called for an unlock the support for an unlock code. After 6 Times calling and more than 3 months waiting i now try to find another to unlock the phone.
My problem here is not that i can't find information, it's that is so much information.
So i got a t-999 S3 on 4.1.2
I want to get botherd by those tecnical things as less as possible, and don't need the root if it's not nessesary.
ALso i don't need all those T-mobil apps that are pre installed.
1. Option:
(easyist Option?) downgrade to 4.1.1 with odin and unlock with the servicemenu (UMTS-Debug...)
(where can i find the "stock" 4.1.1 and where the upgrade and afterwards can i normally upgrade?)
everybody says easy as pie but I'm not so sure)
2.Option:
a) Rooting the device and put with odin CF-Root-SGS v6.4 on it (it sounds like a generic s3 version without tmobil cr*p so maybe without the lock and the apps (if yes can i normally update afterwards?)
b)rooting it like in this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=QPeIZZVYHbY and installing an unlock app?
(like this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=761045)
c) rooting it with this wierd auto CF things
What do you thing is the best and cheapest way to to that.
(And maybe some help here ->noob)
Thank you for you time Gentleman
Downgrade modem
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The best option since you want not root is to downgrade to 4.1.1 firmware which will also downgrade the modem, you will find the firmware in the development threads (stickied) after you downgrade you can do the service menu unlock.. As for the T-Mobile apps, they will stay there unless you root, or disable/hide them (no root needed for disabling or hiding)
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serio22 said:
The best option since you want not root is to downgrade to 4.1.1 firmware which will also downgrade the modem, you will find the firmware in the development threads (stickied) after you downgrade you can do the service menu unlock.. As for the T-Mobile apps, they will stay there unless you root, or disable/hide them (no root needed for disabling or hiding)
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There are some that will not let you disable them though, (usually the ones you want disabled the most!)
But I agree, if you really dont want to root, your best option is to flash the old firmware.
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There are some that will not let you disable them though, (usually the ones you want disabled the most!)
But I agree, if you really dont want to root, your best option is to flash the old firmware.
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You referring to zynga? Lol I think that was the only one I couldn't disable.. It would disable for a few hours but then come back
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You referring to zynga? Lol I think that was the only one I couldn't disable.. It would disable for a few hours but then come back
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No theres actually a bunch you cant disable. Allshare apps, Google backup transport, Samsung map service, software update, sysscope, CIQ!, keyboard, and quite a few others.
The disable button is grayed out.
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No theres actually a bunch you cant disable. Allshare apps, Google backup transport, Samsung map service, software update, sysscope, CIQ!, keyboard, and quite a few others.
The disable button is grayed out.
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I see, honestly I was ok with just disabling the ones that showed up in my drawer, and maybe a couple more but they could be disabled
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Downgrade the modem and the look up for the directions in xda here
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Can you Root the Optimus Pro G Without A Computer? If not, why?
are there any play store apps or third party apps that will Root your Optimus Pro G? if not, why not? the developer whom made that a app like that would be rich. Lol.
AC
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Attackcenter said:
Can you Root the Optimus Pro G Without A Computer? If not, why?
are there any play store apps or third party apps alone that will Root your Optimus Pro G ? if not, why not? the developer whom would make a app like that would be rich. Lol.
AC
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Anyone?
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Attackcenter said:
Can you Root the Optimus Pro G Without A Computer? If not, why?
are there any play store apps or third party apps that will Root your Optimus Pro G? if not, why not? the developer whom made that a app like that would be rich. Lol.
AC
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No. U must need a computer to root the phone. By rooting it means that u gain privileges or access to the root system. Google your queries to get answers. there is lot of websites that explain what is "root in a linux system".
And our devs work hard to find a way to root the device and they do it out of passion and for free! they make the process simple and u should thank them for all their hard work, better u could offer a small donation.
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No, you must use a computer to root the phone. By rooting, it means that you gain privileges or access to the root system. Google your queries to get answers. There are a lot of websites that explain what "root in a linux system" is. Our devs work hard to find a way to root the device, and they do it out of passion and for free! They make the process simple and you should thank them for all their hard work, it would be even better if you could offer a small donation.
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True.
Thanks guys. I did however upon research see there was at least one application application that could Root without an computer. it does not appear the Optimus Pro G is supported though.
AC
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Look I've been around xda for a long time and am not stranger to root, hacking modding whatever. But this is the first nexus device I've own so the newest android OS is not a problem at least for now. And to boot this little guy is a beast with wings! So even performance is no problem. And also I made sure to buy one long after the reports of touch screen problems so I don't have no issues. So without any insults and cyber bullying kindly give your take on the matter. What the benefits at this point?
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brenty108 said:
Look I've been around xda for a long time and am not stranger to root, hacking modding whatever. But this is the first nexus device I've own so the newest android OS is not a problem at least for now. And to boot this little guy is a beast with wings! So even performance is no problem. And also I made sure to buy one long after the reports of touch screen problems so I don't have no issues. So without any insults and cyber bullying kindly give your take on the matter. What the benefits at this point?
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AdAway is worth it alone
tgyberg said:
AdAway is worth it alone
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Yup, that's my number one reason. First thing I did when I got this was root it.
Titanium Backup is nice too, saves some set-up time by installing some applications from my previous tablet.
brenty108 said:
Look I've been around xda for a long time and am not stranger to root, hacking modding whatever. But this is the first nexus device I've own so the newest android OS is not a problem at least for now. And to boot this little guy is a beast with wings! So even performance is no problem. And also I made sure to buy one long after the reports of touch screen problems so I don't have no issues. So without any insults and cyber bullying kindly give your take on the matter. What the benefits at this point?
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Faster ROMS, custom kernels for speed and battery save. As mentioned Ada way is great. Kicking system apps I don't need or use.
That said, even if for some reason some device came perfect I would still root because I can.
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Those are some fine points guys thank you.
Anyone else?
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Simple. To make it simpler and better!
Xposed Framework definitely fun to play around with. Opens your eyes on new possibilities without flashing different ROMs, if you're like me and like a specific ROM / stock.
Mainly to satisfy the tweaking itch. For me, it's compulsive on Android devices nowadays. Some of the big reasons include:
AFWall+
AdAway
Greenify
Nandroid backups
Custom ROMs
Custom kernels
OpenPDroid
Backup of SMS/MMS & apps
Xposed
With KitKat....apps monitoring the battery (gsam battery, betterbatterystat, etc) need root now
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App ops is the reason I rooted. It disappeared with 4.4.2 and can only be retrieved with root now.
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I built on @locusto03's list:
AFWall+ (privacy, security)
AdAway (ad IP list blocker)
Greenify (memory optimization, performance, battery savings)
Nandroid backups
Custom ROMs
Custom kernels (allow you to over/under clock, etc according to your performance and battery preferences, network speed preferences, GPU preferences, etc. One of my favorite performance tweaks allows users to under-charge the battery slightly, thereby extending its lifetime).
OpenPDroid (privacy tweak)
Backup of SMS/MMS & apps
Xposed (unlocks a veritable smorgasbord of nifty interface enhancements, etc)
+ Xprivacy
+ PimpMyRom (many performance tuning enhancements)
+ Multiboot (ability to boot into distinctly different environments/roms - you could make your stock rom your main and install a custom rom, as well. Just read the about it 1st).
+ dSploit (pen testing)
+ WifiKill (look it up)
+ SecDroid (added security)
+ Ability to remove bloatware (Titanium Backup)
The most important one for me Running OTG cable
Isn't OTG supposed to be available to stock users?
Hit 'Thanx' if I've helped (just in case XDA goes rogue and starts offing the lowest common denominator).
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Isn't OTG supposed to be available to stock users?
Hit 'Thanx' if I've helped (just in case XDA goes rogue and starts offing the lowest common denominator).
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Supposed to be or not, Google has it disabled in stock. Thus you need to root or use an app like Nexus Media Importer.
But I use media importer before and I'm not rooted.
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But I use media importer before and I'm not rooted.
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That's exactly what he said
Good thread. I was wondering the same thing since I'm unlocked but not rooted.
Rick
I felt the same way. I went nearly a week without even unlocking my bootloader, which is unheard of for me. I am now running PA with franco kernel and I don't notice much difference from stock, though the minor enhancements are worth it. I'm excited to play with other kernels to see how much battery life I can squeeze out of this thing.
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What's the most up to date rooting method that is compatible with KitKat? The anchored post for rooting seems to be outdated now.
I need root for Airplay compatibility.
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What's the most up to date rooting method that is compatible with KitKat? The anchored post for rooting seems to be outdated now.
I need root for Airplay compatibility.
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Zedomax. It's an older hack, but if you go through the steps very carefully, one at a time, and be sure to follow the instructions on the video to a T then it's good. I just used it yesterday on a 2013 Nexus 7.