I have been asked by people as to WHY would you want to root your phone? Or the big question...what is rooting?
So this is what I tell them when one of these questions is asked.
Lets say you bought a brand new Mustang Gt. You paid for it and it belongs to you. But you notice that Ford has only certain options available to you and all the others are locked down. But this is YOUR car. But the PCM is locked down and your stuck with the options Ford wants you to have.
But...help is here. You find out that your PCM can be unlocked (rooted) so you can have access to your cars full potential.
Your brand new phone is just like the Mustang until you unlock its full potential.
So I ask you...root or not to root?
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Definitely root for me, but its not for everyone
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That is true. But once they see what rooting their phone does for them they would be very happy.
I rooted mine the day I bought it and have no intention of going stock.
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For me it's not a huge deal since I don't play games on my phone so I don't really need the extra speed. I just like my phone feeling snappier when using the basic apps like texting. I'm also very minimalistic so it's nice to be able to get rid of the bloat
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czTkHe7-lXw&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Why root? Here's why....
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That sums it right up
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Well reason I root is very but the main reason is for the tethering hack.
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gypsy214 said:
Well reason I root is very but the main reason is for the tethering hack.
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That's definitely a good reason, I hardly ever use it but it sure comes handy at times
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Just lost my phone in taxi I'm rooted also have face unlock and pattern unlock secondary. Is there anything I can do to assure the finder can't use it. Or can I track it. I'm on monthly 4g so no insurance!
That sucks man. As for gps locating your phone I believe that's offered by your insurance, or if you had any type of Norton, kaspersky, trend micro etc security on it. They offer stuff like that. Otherwise you might be SOL. As for them getting in I don't know. Maybe someone else can shed some light on that answer.
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Go to the play store from your computer and download "plan b" it will be pushed to your phone and allows you to track it.
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A buddy of mine used "Lost Phone" app from Play store
I hate how easy it is for someone to look up how to wipe a phone and easily bypass all security. Usually when someone finds a phone, that person doesn't want to know your stuff.
Where's my Droid can also be pushed, and then you can get it's location
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did u ever set up Lookout on you phone? it comes w/it.. if you maybe randomly did one day, you can find it with that
2nd to the Plan B. That works amazingly. Also, check if you have a cab receipt. You might be able to use that to identify which cab specifically had the phone. You can call into their dispatch office and ask for that cab. Lookout is awesome too.
I called the cab said he saw no phone. Another passanger could have gotten it. I'm not even going to bother now what's done is done. Thanks to you and everyone for your help. I wanted a new phone anyway maybe my wife will get me one for fathers day. I'll wait and probably get a note or galaxy nexus I'm sticking with Samsung I have a windows and a iPhone at home but don't feel like it I can't go backwards .
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diamantericos said:
I called the cab said he saw no phone. Another passanger could have gotten it. I'm not even going to bother now what's done is done. Thanks to you and everyone for your help. I wanted a new phone anyway maybe my wife will get me one for fathers day. I'll wait and probably get a note or galaxy nexus I'm sticking with Samsung I have a windows and a iPhone at home but don't feel like it I can't go backwards .
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Or you can wait and preorder gs3
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Or you can wait and preorder gs3
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I find that the GS3 is not much of a significant upgrade from the GSII. I would much more suggest a Galaxy Nexus since it will still be relevant for many more months to come. The GN comes with pure stock ICS not that TW crap. The GN is almost certain to receive jellybean directly from Google pretty quick while the S3 will have to suffer through what the SII just went through from GB to ICS
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Or you can wait and preorder gs3
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I thought about that but I'd be paying full price I have monthly no contract. And since the the note is dual core as well as the s3 I rather the larger screen
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iLeopard said:
I find that the GS3 is not much of a significant upgrade from the GSII. I would much more suggest a Galaxy Nexus since it will still be relevant for many more months to come. The GN comes with pure stock ICS not that TW crap. The GN is almost certain to receive jellybean directly from Google pretty quick while the S3 will have to suffer through what the SII just went through from GB to ICS
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I get what your saying also I hate that stupid button on the s3
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diamantericos said:
I get what your saying also I hate that stupid button on the s3
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Should've went with nexus style all screen.that was kind of the point of ics
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I would recommend setting up a pin lock on your next device, that way whenever the phone is restarted it prompts you for the pin. It doesn't matter if it's been wiped or not, it registers with your carrier. Also, as added security, I use Avast and from there I can remotely wipe my sd card and the phone, thus removing any chance of someone getting any of my personal info.
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new ion? said:
Should've went with nexus style all screen.that was kind of the point of ics
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I totally agree don't know why these manufacturers still making new ics devices with buttons. Besides the nexus the only other device I see with on screen is a new Motorola phone coming out.
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I would recommend setting up a pin lock on your next device, that way whenever the phone is restarted it prompts you for the pin. It doesn't matter if it's been wiped or not, it registers with your carrier. Also, as added security, I use Avast and from there I can remotely wipe my sd card and the phone, thus removing any chance of someone getting any of my personal info.
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I will definitely do that especially for the SD wipe part I was more worried about that . I changed all my passwords starting with Google account and Facebook
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Oh and you should leave your gps enable all the time because i realize that all those apps does not have the capability to turn it on.
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Oh and you should leave your gps enable all the time because i realize that all those apps does not have the capability to turn it on.
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I do I just haven't install any of those apps but I'll with new phone
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Well my lovely wife surprised me when I got home early fathers day gift $400 for what ever phone I want now just to choose note or galaxy nexus. I'm getting the note now second choice eBay or Amazon I've never used eBay but got some good prices. PS hey if I loose the note I'm an ass that phablet too big to loose lol. But will definately secure it
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I got this phone and so far it's awesome. Does anyone have any suggestions on what to get? No, I'm not rooted nor do I plan to be.
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I'd get rooted... Oh...wait a sec...I already am ROOTED. :good:
Oddly enough rooting is the best thing, even if you stay stock rooted. Get rid of the carrier bloat you don't use.
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Oddly enough rooting is the best thing, even if you stay stock rooted. Get rid of the carrier bloat you don't use.
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AGREED!
From the belly of the Beast!
Are you new to android? You answer here can helo determine input.
Staying stock and rooting is easy btw. I root so I can block ads and run WiFi tether.
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Not new, I have a n7 with ubuntu on it
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Well I was hoping you had less experience...lol anyways. Try a different launcher...have been using go launcher. I also use opera as my browser. Uhm I also like quick pic for pix...Bbasically get new apps and stuff. Damon I hate the buit in kb
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I'm thinking about getting the HTC One but I want to know what changes Verizon's made to the device. Hardware and software changes. I currently have the Galaxy Note II and I'm disgusted with what Verizon did to the phone. Removing the WiFi toggle and replacing it with an ongoing WiFi notification that can't be disabled, removing Blocking Mode, putting their ugly logo on the home button, and making completely unnecessary changes to UI.
nothing to the hardware i dont think.
the software is raped with verizon stuff, per usual.
nothing a little root wont take care of though.
its a great device .
ddurandSGS3 said:
nothing to the hardware i dont think.
the software is raped with verizon stuff, per usual.
nothing a little root wont take care of though.
its a great device .
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Also rooting this phone is very easy
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All Verizon's bloat can be wiped out with root and a custom ROM, and it is so easy to root. Just download rumrunner, find your build number, right click in a exe file and let it go.
Get the device, i've had it for 6 months and really like it.
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nothing to the hardware i dont think.
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Think again. VZW deleted the FM App, but even if you reinstall it, you'll find that they also disabled the ability to have the headphone cord act as an FM antenna.
Result: instead of listening to any FM station in your location at no charge, you can run up Verizon data usage by an app like TuneIn.
So to this day the most updated HTC one for Verizon has an unlockable bootloader and is root able? I have the galaxy s4 and am considering buying one off contract but only if it's not locked down like the Samsung s4 is.
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Anthony825 said:
So to this day the most updated HTC one for Verizon has an unlockable bootloader and is root able? I have the galaxy s4 and am considering buying one off contract but only if it's not locked down like the Samsung s4 is.
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Yep we have a program that s offs, unlocks, and roots in less than 5 minutes.
Damn. What're the specs on the phone? The Samsung is pretty awesome but I hear really good things on the One.
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Anthony825 said:
Damn. What're the specs on the phone? The Samsung is pretty awesome but I hear really good things on the One.
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The specs are so close it doesn't matter... The Samsung is slightly better on paper but lags sometimes with bloated touch wiz and I think it's locked down right now.
Yes us s4's on Verizon are locked down. But we get to play around with some Roms due to Safestrap recovery. Last question. Anyone know the off contract price of the One? Only one I can find is from release day.
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Anthony825 said:
Yes us s4's on Verizon are locked down. But we get to play around with some Roms due to Safestrap recovery. Last question. Anyone know the off contract price of the One? Only one I can find is from release day.
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I think eBay has it around 400.
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The specs are so close it doesn't matter... The Samsung is slightly better on paper but lags sometimes with bloated touch wiz and I think it's locked down right now.
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Why do you think the Samsung is a little better? Just wondering bro. I have article saved on my pc where just recently HTC ONE won best phone of the year out beat Samsung,Apple,gayberry,winodws if you call that a phone.
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Loving the gayberry term lol.
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Reaskn I'm asking about contract price is because I will trade my s4 in to best buy and use the credit.
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I am definitely not a noob here but, it has been a loooong time. From the HD2 and g2x days including a stint with Team Hellfire. I just tried to get back in to the scene with the purchase of a tmous galaxy s4 (4.3) and am realizing that I may not be able to root. That being said, I have read that you can and that you can't. What is the definitive answer? can I root this paperweight or not?
I'm not too familiar with the s4 but I know with 4.3 on an HTC one you can't root yet.
Check your software build number and boot version and then search on those numbers. Most 4.3 phones right now can't root unless you were previously s off and just took the ota. Then all you had to do was reinstall superuser.
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TOG565 said:
I am definitely not a noob here but, it has been a loooong time. From the HD2 and g2x days including a stint with Team Hellfire. I just tried to get back in to the scene with the purchase of a tmous galaxy s4 (4.3) and am realizing that I may not be able to root. That being said, I have read that you can and that you can't. What is the definitive answer? can I root this paperweight or not?
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You can root, use custom recovery, flash other ROMs, etc but you will trip the (as of right now) KNOX warranty flag. If you care about your warranty, leave it stock and don't muck around. If the warranty doesn't really matter to you, having a tripped KNOX flag doesn't incapacitate your device or anything; just don't expect warranty agreements to be honored.
Cf auto root
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Thanks all for the replies. F the warranty, let's play. Who's got a step by step root for 4.3
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Here you go:
http://honai-android.blogspot.com/2013/11/how-to-root-galaxy-s4-t-mobile-sgh-m919.html
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2294005
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Awesomeness!!!!! Don't know if I'll get back into dev but ya never know
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TOG565 said:
Awesomeness!!!!! Don't know if I'll get back into dev but ya never know
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Not sure who you are but we can always use a little more action here. Welcome. Sometimes there's crickets.
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Was rock in w team hell fire but moved in to an app that was picked up by a major carrier. Just messing around back here but we will see what shakes out. Picked up an S4 and it's lookin like a rough go.
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TOG565 said:
Was rock in w team hell fire but moved in to an app that was picked up by a major carrier. Just messing around back here but we will see what shakes out. Picked up an S4 and it's lookin like a rough go.
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I was deciding between s4 and HTC one. How do you like yours? I don't think I'm a big fan of touch wiz. I hope Verizon does not take away my unlimited data because all I've had were Verizon HTC phones.
If I had to switch carriers I would probably keep my DNA as it has bands that work on pretty much all carriers except sprint.
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So far it is nicely put together and it has a ton of features. Not really happy with the lock down from Samsung though. First is was a lack of source release from LG and now Samsung has to play games
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Yeah they did pack a lot of features in the s4. What they should have done was made the build quality better, it's not as plasticy feeling as the s3 but they should have of course got rid of the home button.
I heard Knox is a pain but at least you can root it now. I can't even use my one right now because I hate the Verizon software.
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I can't find a valid cf autoroot download. Every link I've tried here, on utube, and my own searches result in the same thing. File appears to download but when I try to open it it says it is a corrupted file. If I try to unzip it it says there are no files to unzip. Anyone have a good do for it?
I would a went w the One but the camera sux
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I don't think we are allowed to post links but I'll pm you something I found. I'm not sure what model you have but take a look.
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You can always flash recovery thru odin then flash whatever
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I'm not sure if I can ask this. But I'm getting a new phone within the next two weeks, I know I need to be on stock my Odin the stock tar from sammobile. My question to all of you XDA members are, in your opinion, what phone do you think I should get. I like a phone that looks and operates good but not with overwhelming things. And a phone that if I root, it won't be as hard a process like with Knox. Any suggestions?
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Being that we are all GS4 users most likely we will recommend another S4. This phone is easy to root and manage as long as you read and ask questions before you start flashing.
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If it was me I'd get another s4 or an s5.
The only tricky bit is there is no development for the s5.
One would consider stuff like the new HTC phones (m8, etc), but they just aren't on the same level as the Samsung flagships.
I'm in a similar boat. My sweetie has my old Hercules. I'd like to give her my s4 and get an s5, but it would be a downgrade. No insane kit kat. No wicked. No cyanogen.
Can't do it.
So if my phone broke I'd get another s4.
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Get a Nokia 3310. Things a beast!
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That's one tough mofo, I'm on a 6 month backorder list waiting for this gem. Hope to get it before I have to jump to S5.
Lol
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PanchoPlanet said:
That's one tough mofo, I'm on a 6 month backorder list waiting for this gem. Hope to get it before I have to jump to S5.
Lol
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This one is my favorite lol
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