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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.

Can Anyone Port A Sense 4.0A Rom With Working Camera?

I have been following the desire s' primo thread and it looks liike proxuser got the camera workink
Lol I'm not skilled enough to port right now, and I have tons of exams, is anyone else willing to port this rom?
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Lol I actually might take a stab at it when he uploads the new version. Question: if the rom has some errors when its compiled, is it possible that it could brick my phone? Or will it just not boot, or any other errors that show up?
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Just won't boot, it would be very hard to brick your phone by flashing a rom or kernel
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can u share ur work am currently running primodonna 1.21, surely I flash it and test

Innocent Devil said:
can u share ur work am currently running primodonna 1.21, surely I flash it and test
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I'm in too, I can be a tester. BTW my phone is almost impossible to brick.

vaderx10minipro said:
I'm in too, I can be a tester. BTW my phone is almost impossible to brick.
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I will wait until the primo s rom is more fully functioning, since wifi is broken on it, but camera works besides I have exams soon
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evilcuber said:
I will wait until the primo s rom is more fully functioning, since wifi is broken on it, but camera works besides I have exams soon
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K.

I want dibs on being a tester too!
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Newbee...... Kinda... Not to Androidbut to this phone.

Well I just turned 28..... But my wife and father inlaw got me this phone. I haven't done anything to it yet and I more.than likley won't do it my wife will. Any way I just wanted to seebif any one had some good advise tor me or any suggestions on apps Etta.......
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sbkjuggalo said:
Well I just turned 28..... But my wife and father inlaw got me this phone. I haven't done anything to it yet and I more.than likley won't do it my wife will. Any way I just wanted to seebif any one had some good advise tor me or any suggestions on apps Etta.......
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Root it! Otherwise xda wont help you much

soham_sss said:
Root it! Otherwise xda wont help you much
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Seconded! root=more fun.

My old optimus v was rooted by my wife and she would do all the tech stuff I just ran it and messed around with other stuff but im wanting to do it now I just don't know a lot about this phone, I've been reading on here but it all is still a little confusing to me it makes me feel like a tard.
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sbkjuggalo said:
My old optimus v was rooted by my wife and she would do all the tech stuff I just ran it and messed around with other stuff but im wanting to do it now I just don't know a lot about this phone, I've been reading on here but it all is still a little confusing to me it makes me feel like a tard.
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Which tutorial did you read? Try the noob one. Flashing custom ROM and custom kernel will help you play games smoothly even without overclocking. Once you have successfuly unlock bootloader and install custom recovery, you can freely install custom ROM which is extremely fun
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Thanks I'll check it out
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sbkjuggalo said:
My old optimus v was rooted by my wife and she would do all the tech stuff I just ran it and messed around with other stuff but im wanting to do it now I just don't know a lot about this phone, I've been reading on here but it all is still a little confusing to me it makes me feel like a tard.
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Tell me about it! When i joined xda (early July) I did not know the r of rooting. And barely one month, my phone is rooted! Read and learn, and you will too, soon root your phone

Thanx all i am now rooted on my one v but still using my optimus as my little tester monkey before I do any thing. Any one with a one v wanting to root HTC. Com has a good method and they give u the code to unlock the boot loader page again thanx for the advice
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now that ur on xda u will learn everything .....

[Q] Rom?!

Sorry but ive got a pretty nooby question. If you want a rom like the Viper rom, Do you need to root youre device to use that ROM?

Yes. There is no way to flash a rom without unlocking the bootloader rooting the phone and on most devices flashing a custom recovery.
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Fine -__-
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Well if you want viper ROM, your gonna have to port it too lol. We don't have it for primo yet, maybe soon. Don't try to install one from incredible, you could very easily brick your phone.
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And by a primo rom you don't need all that root ****?
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HTcOneV said:
And by a primo rom you don't need all that root ****?
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primo u or primo c you have to root your mobile to install any type of custom firmware...

Is there a rom where you don't have to root youre phone to use it?
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The ROM that comes with the phone. Did you get your phone subsidized through a carrier with a contract? Trying to wrap my head around why you are nervous about rooting.
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Cause i don't wanna break my phone
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And if i want a sense 4.1 rom, i only can get it when my phone is rooted? And wich sense 4.1 rom do you guys prefer? And is ther a video tutorial for rooting and unlocking bootloader and all that **** (maybe a video with the one v)
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HTcOneV said:
And if i want a sense 4.1 rom, i only can get it when my phone is rooted? And wich sense 4.1 rom do you guys prefer? And is ther a video tutorial for rooting and unlocking bootloader and all that **** (maybe a video with the one v)
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Welcome to XDA devs. You'll find that most of the development forums have "sticky" posts at the top that will explain not only the rules (you'll see one applies to you already) and standards, but also some helpful "noob" guides to get you started.
From your initial question (and follow-ups) it appears you're brand new to android. That's cool, we all were once. Do yourself a favor and do about an hour of reading--straight reading--before asking any more questions. This is not an insult, it will be much faster than asking, waiting for a response, then asking another question ad infinitum.
Finally, specifically to your question: most of what happens here on XDA devs requires unlocking your bootloader and rooting; if you're not comfortable with doing that, this probably won't be the best forum to you. Again, no offense intended. Your fears are well-founded: you could break your phone if you don't understand what you're doing. That said, I'm pretty much computer illiterate, but have had a great deal of success around here by just reading, reading, reading.... and then following directions in the posts (and there's many posts in which people give fantastic step-by-step directions.
So good luck, search the forums, read the forums, and ask questions once you've tried something and it's not working the way you expected. And have fun!

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Actually they are all kidding you. You don't need to root to have a rom..
Just stick to the stock rom.
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Oh fine -__-
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No you don't need to be rooted to flash a rom. Unfortunately you will.need to unlock your bootloader via HTC dev. Install recovery then flash the rom
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Thanks bro! That sounds good!
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lqrt said:
Actually they are all kidding you. You don't need to root to have a rom..
Just stick to the stock rom.
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md1008 said:
No you don't need to be rooted to flash a rom. Unfortunately you will.need to unlock your bootloader via HTC dev. Install recovery then flash the rom
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They're right, you don't need to root to flash a ROM. In fact, most if not all custom ROMs are pre-rooted. I'm suggesting you read first to understand what "root" really means; once you have the basics down, the idea of messing with your phone won't seem nearly as frightening.
BTW- another thing about XDA: click the "thanks" button in addition to saying thanks in your comment.

I ported one Viper rom. It was very laggy due to the overclock default of the rom with Screen off, and bulkyness in size.
You DONT need to root your device to use a rom, but you NEED to unlock the bootloader.
There goes your loophole.

So i have to unlock bootloader and recovery and thats it?
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HTcOneV said:
So i have to unlock bootloader and recovery and thats it?
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To get it short: yes
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Sky Go available for HOX

Topic title, nuff said, check the play store
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Bet it doesn't work with JB tho
If it DOES then it's about time Sky pulled their fingers out!
EDIT: It apparently does work with Android up to 4.2.1!!! Well done Sky!!

Yep, I'm on jelly bean and it's working fine
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Naveon said:
Yep, I'm on jelly bean and it's working fine
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Working on my Galaxy Nexus running 4.2.1 so it's all good - FINALLY!

At last!

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Yep, I'm on jelly bean and it's working fine
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Are you saying you have jellybean on your one x and sky go works on it,I have it running on CIS and haven't had the jb update yet
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combat goofwing said:
Are you saying you have jellybean on your one x and sky go works on it,I have it running on CIS and haven't had the jb update yet
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Hi Guys
i have ARHD 15 but it saying my device is not compatible...do i need to upgrade tp ARHD17?

Think you need stock, but could be wrong (my GNex is rooted on 4.2.1 and it works fine). It runs on ALL versions of Android from 2.2 (FroYo) onwards...just go look on the Play Store for more information as opposed to asking silly questions on here. And it's for UK-only, so you all know

Manc said:
Hi Guys
i have ARHD 15 but it saying my device is not compatible...do i need to upgrade tp ARHD17?
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does not work on rooted phones so no it wont work on arhd 17

Yep, confirmed not working - gave me a nice message saying it won't work on a rooted phone...damn you Sky!!

If you unroot using SuperSU does it work?
And if you do unroot with SuperSU how difficult is it to re-root?

if anyone has the chance to try the hdmi out using a mhl adapter it would be greatly appreciated, i'd probably ditch my laptop if it works

bradmax57 said:
if anyone has the chance to try the hdmi out using a mhl adapter it would be greatly appreciated, i'd probably ditch my laptop if it works
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i was wondering this if media link works with the app ,i doubt and to be honest its not a show stopper as i want it for on the move
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Wont work for me, can't sign in I'm on arhd 15 and in Ireland.
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goulies said:
Wont work for me, can't sign in I'm on arhd 15 and in Ireland.
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That's because your rooted, was the same on my sensation, stock rom no problem, custom rooted rom no go

bradmax57 said:
That's because your rooted, was the same on my sensation, stock rom no problem, custom rooted rom no go
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That sucks, is there any work around?
Also tried my sky+ app and it won't record programs for me now. Hope its not related and only temporary.
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Not sure, there was supposedly a work around when I had the issue on my sensation but I never managed to get it to work

Typical, now that the F1 is over... The ba$t3rd$.

goulies said:
That sucks, is there any work around?
Also tried my sky+ app and it won't record programs for me now. Hope its not related and only temporary.
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Sky+ app still works fine for me, rooted or otherwise. It's just Sky Go that won't work on rooted phones

EddyOS said:
Sky+ app still works fine for me, rooted or otherwise. It's just Sky Go that won't work on rooted phones
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I had to re install sky+ for it to work again, it was working before I installed sky go so i don't know if it was related to the sky go app detected a rooted phone.
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