Root Update? - Verizon Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hey Guys,
Long time Note user here. Just got my GN4 today, wanted to know where I could find UPDATES regarding the status of rooting for this phone. Anyone know if there has been any progress? Are there any devs graciously trying to root this device? Please and thank you in advance!

Well someone is claiming tomorrow we might get root. Actually a android wide 1 click root. Although it hasnt been confirmed.Other than that there has been no advances in or community. We are pretty much waiting for an exploitable vulnerability. All previous methods (other devices) have been patched.
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I'm curious about this, too. I didn't want to be the one to ask, though.

scarygood536 said:
Well someone is claiming tomorrow we might get root. Actually a android wide 1 click root. Although it hasnt been confirmed.Other than that there has been no advances in or community. We are pretty much waiting for an exploitable vulnerability. All previous methods (other devices) have been patched.
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Where did you see this rumor of a device/android wide root?
Thanks

mikevipe said:
Where did you see this rumor of a device/android wide root?
Thanks
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Look in the various threads. S5 bounty thread is where a lot can be found. However the release date has passed and there is no sign it was even real just a persistent troll
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Related

Gingerbread Root question *NOT another "whens it gonna be done thread"

So I just kind of got back into this rooting thing, Ive been so busy with a new kid the last few years I kind of left the scene and am pretty far behind.
anywho, I had a lot of work done jailbreaking 2.2 a long time ago and was thinking of throwing my hat into the 2.3.3 JB race, but I have a question. What is preventing the JB this time? Is it something I shouldn't even bother trying only being 1 person working on it? Am I basically going to have to throw everything I know about jailbreaking out and start new?
Any comments are appreciated.
This will most likely elicit "wtf n00bzorz, u no how 2 uzorz searchs?" types of responses. Not that i'm giving you one, just be prepared.
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jailbreaking.
lolwut?
Well, I just got in the boat of "new EVO's that come with an update from Sprint and can't be rooted". The problem lies in the bootloader not being able to be rooted and can't downgrade the updgrade neither. Supposedly Unlocker team is working at the solution as we speak but no answers yet. There are several theories running around but no solution yet.
austin420 said:
jailbreaking.
lolwut?
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Sorry, rooting, Ive been deep into the ipad2 jailbreak for quite some time now.
Call me skeptical since you have to ask this question.
Anyway, in short, HTC and/or Google patched all the currently known exploits, including gingerbreak. Thus no temp root, no root, no S-OFF.
No hboot downgrade, no tampering with the signed .zip. Plenty of discussion on this elsewhere.
github said:
Call me skeptical since you have to ask this question.
Anyway, in short, HTC and/or Google patched all the currently known exploits, including gingerbreak. Thus no temp root, no root, no S-OFF.
No hboot downgrade, no tampering with the signed .zip. Plenty of discussion on this elsewhere.
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but that post summed it up so perfectly.
Thanks boss.
boss? nah.
Just trying to save everyone time from trying things that have already been tried, and answering your question to boot.
Sorry if I seem harsh, there are alot of wanna be 'root h4x0rz' around here lately.
there was an exploit with the nova game mentioned by lithid, he later updated that he is trying to write C code to use the exploit, but his experience with C is limited, dont think we have heard anything else..
alpharevx team said their exploit would work across all bootloaders with some tweaking , i have not heard anythinng from them either
afxtwn said:
So I just kind of got back into this rooting thing, Ive been so busy with a new kid the last few years I kind of left the scene and am pretty far behind.
anywho, I had a lot of work done jailbreaking 2.2 a long time ago and was thinking of throwing my hat into the 2.3.3 JB race, but I have a question. What is preventing the JB this time? Is it something I shouldn't even bother trying only being 1 person working on it? Am I basically going to have to throw everything I know about jailbreaking out and start new?
Any comments are appreciated.
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You should talk to the iPhone dev team. I heard they were close.
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github said:
there are alot of wanna be 'root h4x0rz' around here lately.
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LOVE IT! You are so right!
github said:
boss? nah.
Just trying to save everyone time from trying things that have already been tried, and answering your question to boot.
Sorry if I seem harsh, there are alot of wanna be 'root h4x0rz' around here lately.
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I know how the interwebs works No harshness taken.
And I am by no means a wannabe haxors, I cant even spell that way
Just an enthusiast.

[Q] Where does one find help or docs on a new app like the 4.2 camera

I have downloaded and installed the new 4.2 camera app on my GNex. My question is sort of simple. Where does one find instructions on how to use it? In particular, I am looking for documentation on the new "sphere" feature.
DavidFlory said:
I have downloaded and installed the new 4.2 camera app on my GNex. My question is sort of simple. Where does one find instructions on how to use it? In particular, I am looking for documentation on the new "sphere" feature.
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Wait until it is officially released and you will get documents on how to use it.
Darunion said:
Wait until it is officially released and you will get documents on how to use it.
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With all due respect, I don't want to wait. I am looking to this community to suggest places that Google or other knowledgeable users might have put some info on how the app works.
DavidFlory said:
With all due respect, I don't want to wait. I am looking to this community to suggest places that Google or other knowledgeable users might have put some info on how the app works.
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If the info is not yet available.... it's not yet available. You have to wait like the rest of us.
nunyazz said:
If the info is not yet available.... it's not yet available. You have to wait like the rest of us.
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Are you saying that you know the information is not yet available? That is helpful. Otherwise saying "if it is not available then it is not available" is an unhelpful tautology.
I think that the 4.2 camera app is available on a few of the new tablets that just got announced. It is not unreasonable to ask if there is any info on usage or features.
Darunion said:
Wait until it is officially released and you will get documents on how to use it.
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this
So there should be documentation on something that doesn't officially exist yet? Ok.
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DavidFlory said:
With all due respect, I don't want to wait.
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No one cares what you want. I want a million dollars right now tax free. Is that going to happen? Hell no.
As for your "situation", you can just learn it yourself by messing around with all the options. It's not likes it's going to kill YOU if YOU do the legwork YOURSELF instead of asking us to do the work for you.
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geoffcorey said:
No one cares what you want. I want a million dollars right now tax free. Is that going to happen? Hell no.
As for your "situation", you can just learn it yourself by messing around with all the options. It's not likes it's going to kill YOU if YOU do the legwork YOURSELF instead of asking us to do the work for you.
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I really don't understand why you guys are all dumping on me. I asked a simple question and a link or quick suggestion would have sufficed. I clearly am capable of doing my own legwork or I would not be running a custom ROM on an unlocked phone and finding and installing an unreleased app.
I love baby pandas.
DavidFlory said:
I really don't understand why you guys are all dumping on me. I asked a simple question and a link or quick suggestion would have sufficed. I clearly am capable of doing my own legwork or I would not be running a custom ROM on an unlocked phone and finding and installing an unreleased app.
I love baby pandas.
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It's because of 1) your question and 2) your responses.
You're asking if anyone has a link to help about something that isn't released. When you were told there isn't such a thing yet, you sounded like a whinny little kid and said "no, I don't want to. Do it for me". How else do you think rue XDA community (who is known for not searching and asking to be spoonfed as well as dumping on said people) is going to respond?
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DavidFlory said:
I really don't understand why you guys are all dumping on me. I asked a simple question and a link or quick suggestion would have sufficed. I clearly am capable of doing my own legwork or I would not be running a custom ROM on an unlocked phone and finding and installing an unreleased app.
I love baby pandas.
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Because you are wanting bleeding edge unreleased software. This comes at a price and that price is you are part of the first ones using it, so of course there is no documentation. It essentially is a beta, it isn't even promised to work let alone have a users guide for it yet. Maybe in a couple months someone will write a guide telling you what the buttons do.
I tried to help inform you but your general rudeness and 'whining' is making me not want to bother and apparently is having the same effect on others that are normally very helpful users here.
DavidFlory said:
I have downloaded and installed the new 4.2 camera app on my GNex. My question is sort of simple. Where does one find instructions on how to use it? In particular, I am looking for documentation on the new "sphere" feature.
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Have you tried it?? It's pretty self explanatory, what are your questions? Also, Google is not well known for documenting their features.
Has anybody tried searching on Google ?

ZTE Zinger aka Whirl 2, aka Prelude 2, aka Salem Z667, Z667G, Z667T ($10 Android GSM)

I cannot find a thread for the ZTE Zinger Z667T yet.
Maybe it is too new? Or am I searching badly?
Low end phone but it is a dirt cheap GSM ($10 !) yet fast dual core with KitKat 4.4.2
https://www.phonearena.com/phones/ZTE-Z667_id8985
The hardware buttons are WAY too bright and and haptic feedback is way too strong.
Hoping those can be addressed someday as well as reprogramming hardware buttons.
Framaroot and towelroot do not work on it. Bootloader rom replacement is probably a pipedream?
Apparently this phone is also sold as the "Whirl 2" same exact specs and internal model number (Z667G) for $10 at some dollar stores
This post is a must read for the possible future of these models:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/and...ndroid-gsm-t2936545/post57312948#post57312948
2015-05-13 Whirl2 has been partially rooted (adb shell root)
I picked one of these up as well. I would be happy just with root, no need for a ROM here. I am curious how long it will take to get root access. I might play around with rooting, but really have no idea where to start at.
PhilD41 said:
I picked one of these up as well. I would be happy just with root, no need for a ROM here. I am curious how long it will take to get root access. I might play around with rooting, but really have no idea where to start at.
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I have 7 of these! Would love to root them so I can run a VNC server on them.
_ck_ said:
I cannot find a thread for the ZTE Zinger Z667T yet.
Maybe it is too new? Or am I searching badly?
Low end phone but it is a dirt cheap GSM ($10 !) yet fast dual core with KitKat 4.4.2
The hardware buttons are WAY too bright and and haptic feedback is way too strong.
Hoping those can be addressed someday as well as reprogramming hardware buttons.
Framaroot and towelroot do not work on it. Bootloader rom replacement is probably a pipedream?
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Yeah, I tried Kingo Root as well. It ran for about 15 min and reset twice. Its doing something with it, but not rooting. I'd like vnc as well. Good luck guys!!
The only chance at root for now perhaps is for someone to go through all the permutations that geohot allows inside of towelroot via modstrings:
https://towelroot.com/modstrings.html
Hopefully zte did not patch it after June 3rd because then none of the futex bug root hacks are going to work and we might have to wait a long time for another exploit to be found.
I'll happily send one of these phones to any established developer who has proven they can root other phones without known exploits, no need to return it, PM me.
Or better yet, maybe we all can somehow contribute to a "bounty" for rooting it, which might motivate talented people.
count me in for a root also!
+1 for root, I'd love it
I'm not sure how to do this officially but I'll offer a 100K (100,000) dogecoin reward for any developer producing a working root for this device.
Note the reward is for the actual developer, not someone who just finds another tool that does it.
Less than 5% of dogecoin remains unmined so they are bound to increase a bit in value over time.
Maybe others can contribute to the reward as well.
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I'm not sure how to do this officially but I'll offer a 100K (100,000) dogecoin reward for any developer producing a working root for this device.
And another 100K (100,000) for an opensource unlock calculator (from imei).
Note the reward is for the actual developer, not someone who just finds another tool that does it.
Less than 5% of dogecoin remains unmined so they are bound to increase a bit in value over time.
Maybe others can contribute to the reward as well.
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Awesome. Does anyone know if there is a better section for this?
Where would be the best section to post so a dev would see this? I'm sure we can get a real bounty going.
Picked some of these for Perk TV They run pretty well.
poot.apk
_ck_ said:
I'm not sure how to do this officially but I'll offer a 100K (100,000) dogecoin reward for any developer producing a working root for this device.
And another 100K (100,000) for an opensource unlock calculator (from imei).
Note the reward is for the actual developer, not someone who just finds another tool that does it.
Less than 5% of dogecoin remains unmined so they are bound to increase a bit in value over time.
Maybe others can contribute to the reward as well.
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I found a way ....how about the poot method?
xxyngdevlperxx said:
I found a way ....how about the poot method?
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Tried a couple different versions, and no go on all of them. It say can't get a handle on it, permission denied off the bat.
How can we get some traction on this? I got $5 in my paypal account ready to roll.
All the stores are sold out in my area, but if I can get another one for $10 I'd gladly send it to someone with the skills to try and root it.
Yeah I would also like to see this rooted so I can VNC into it
nelagster said:
Yeah I would also like to see this rooted so I can VNC into it for
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I heard this gets you banned? I can't get any good discussion going about this because people freak out over breaking the rules by even talking about it.
theredspecial said:
I heard this gets you banned? I can't get any good discussion going about this because people freak out over breaking the rules by even talking about it.
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Do you have a source for this? I am trying to figure it out also. I agree people do freak out too much though.
I don't know where I saw it but there are claims that the app can see other apps being used and they then ban you based on that.
theredspecial said:
I don't know where I saw it but there are claims that the app can see other apps being used and they then ban you based on that.
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Yeah I knew about that because of the app (I can't remember it now) that will emulate finger presses. But has anyone confirmed if VNC will get you banned?

Any Movement or Update on S-OFF to Root Verizon M9?

I am sure it is a hugely difficult task, and maybe with little financial reward as a result of the small amount of people who have Verizon and and M9, but is there any movement or update on this? I remember seeing when I first got it that it would take some time but would eventually happen.
jefe00 said:
I am sure it is a hugely difficult task, and maybe with little financial reward as a result of the small amount of people who have Verizon and and M9, but is there any movement or update on this? I remember seeing when I first got it that it would take some time but would eventually happen.
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Still stands the same. You have to have java card\clip to s-off which then will allow root. Currently no software method\sunshine available, but as we all know, that could change tomorrow or never.
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That's what I feared; I thought I remembered the developer of the software roamed these forums, so maybe he would see it and be slightly more motivated
You could always nonchalantly mention him like this @jcase if you wanted to be real sly about it... Lol
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Antny6 said:
You could always nonchalantly mention him like this @jcase if you wanted to be real sly about it... Lol
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I'd either ignore it since its mentioned at least weekly already, or say something along the lines that we dont give ETAs nor comment on unreleased/in R&D projects
jcase said:
I'd either ignore it since its mentioned at least weekly already, or say something along the lines that we dont give ETAs nor comment on unreleased/in R&D projects
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[emoji56] couldn't resist...the rationale listed for the post just made me laugh
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jcase said:
I'd either ignore it since its mentioned at least weekly already, or say something along the lines that we dont give ETAs nor comment on unreleased/in R&D projects
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I hear if you stare into a mirror, and chant @jcase 3 times.... He will pop out of the mirror, and offer you pork bbq
jefe00 said:
I am sure it is a hugely difficult task, and maybe with little financial reward as a result of the small amount of people who have Verizon and and M9, but is there any movement or update on this? I remember seeing when I first got it that it would take some time but would eventually happen.
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Read thru this entire thread...it'll be worth doing:good:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...t-s-off-how-root-s-off-verizon-m9-20-t3123178
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That's what I feared; I thought I remembered the developer of the software roamed these forums, so maybe he would see it and be slightly more motivated
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You might be better served to just go the route every one else has and ship/drive to a dev with access. I wouldnt hedge my bets on getting software exploit going anytime soon. But my sentiment will ring the same with everyone else.... This phone is infinitely better with root
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That's what I feared; I thought I remembered the developer of the software roamed these forums, so maybe he would see it and be slightly more motivated
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This.
Well worth it. With the incredibly successful sales of the M9 (not), I wouldn't hold my breath for devs to continue to focus on the M9, especially as it becomes the "old" handset when HTC releases its next flagship.
Why my post get deleted? I was offering free s off all htc models all android versions ! What's wrong with that ????
Maybe someone thought o no ... I can't have a alternative s off for free I lose my 25 bucks lol . Why not give the people a option! !!!
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Still stands the same. You have to have java card\clip to s-off which then will allow root. Currently no software method\sunshine available, but as we all know, that could change tomorrow or never.
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I offer free local s off service that I say AGAIN is free . also doesn't void warranty and I can do all htc models and android version
Neo has consolidated all users doing the same exact service in the Java card/clip thread.
That's why. You are on the thread there now. Perhaps you are in denial that there are many users already doing this and more in that thread? Even boot loader unlocks without warranty voiding?
So yes please...stop duplicating posts everywhere.

It's worth it to root a google pixel 2 xl in 2019?

Hi,
I'm new. I've been watching rooting videos for hours by now. I'm wondering if it's really worth it to root a google pixel 2 xl since I love to use Tasker.
Thanks you guys in advance,
InzaneBolter
As I can see this forum isn't active at all. It's really sad. Since I wanted to have more info about rooting and nobody seems to answer a simple question.
If you need to ask, you don't need root.
siggey said:
If you need to ask, you don't need root.
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That was the most unhelpful, useless comment. Why did you even waste your time writing that? At some point, you yourself had questions about rooting did you not? Smh.
https://www.androidpit.com/root-android
https://www.howtogeek.com/335642/rooting-android-just-isnt-worth-it-anymore/
https://www.xda-developers.com/reasons-for-root-android/
Have a read. There are upsides and downsides. Basically it comes down to what you need/want from your device.
blaaaazedup said:
That was the most unhelpful, useless comment. Why did you even waste your time writing that? At some point, you yourself had questions about rooting did you not? Smh.
https://www.androidpit.com/root-android
https://www.howtogeek.com/335642/rooting-android-just-isnt-worth-it-anymore/
https://www.xda-developers.com/reasons-for-root-android/
Have a read. There are upsides and downsides. Basically it comes down to what you need/want from your device.
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Thank you very much. I'm going to read it now. I rooted already but thanks. Now I'm wondering what I will do. How to I get some modules for my magisk manager? I'm new. Sorry again.
blaaaazedup said:
That was the most unhelpful, useless comment. Why did you even waste your time writing that? At some point, you yourself had questions about rooting did you not?
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We've all had questions. Some of us actually search for our answers, instead of taking the lazy route and ask a question that has been answered a thousand times by now.
@siggey's comment was pretty much spot on. Most people who frequent this site shouldn't root, since they almost always have no reason to do so. It's why in this situation I'll ask if the person knows what root is and then ask why they need it.
His comment to you is unhelpful and useless because it doesn't simply give the answer on a site where the first rule is to search before you post. The OP needs to read, I agree. But the site has a search function for a reason, and perhaps if more people bothered with it you'd see fewer posts like siggey's or mine.
InzaneBolter said:
Hi,
I'm new. I've been watching rooting videos for hours by now. I'm wondering if it's really worth it to root a google pixel 2 xl since I love to use Tasker.
Thanks you guys in advance,
InzaneBolter
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so you need root? to have an insurmountable sound with viper? not see a ****ing ad? and that the phone is really yours? do not do it .......
I wouldn't be able to own a phone without root. I use Tasker, as well as a lot of other apps that require root.
The only reason i had before to root was ads block with adaway, but since i discovered Blokada, i no longer root.
Today, I won't root my daily driver. Too much hassle. My tablet I root just for ad blocker on Twitch.
I miss the day of customising - for instance my Galaxy S4, getting rid of touchwiz and putting the Google Play edition roms on there was amazing.
I think this might be me personally though - back in those days I didn't have responsibility, I had a lot of time to dedicate to messing about back then.
The number one reason why I root is for Cf lumen. Which still works on Android Pie
von_block said:
The only reason i had before to root was ads block with adaway, but since i discovered Blokada, i no longer root.
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I used to root for Dark theme and Adblocking. But blokada and Q have me all hopped up and rootless for the 1st time.
tweaked said:
I used to root for Dark theme and Adblocking. But blokada and Q have me all hopped up and rootless for the 1st time.
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How is a Q for you? You're using it as at daily driver?
Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
We've all had questions. Some of us actually search for our answers, instead of taking the lazy route and ask a question that has been answered a thousand times by now.
@siggey's comment was pretty much spot on. Most people who frequent this site shouldn't root, since they almost always have no reason to do so. It's why in this situation I'll ask if the person knows what root is and then ask why they need it.
His comment to you is unhelpful and useless because it doesn't simply give the answer on a site where the first rule is to search before you post. The OP needs to read, I agree. But the site has a search function for a reason, and perhaps if more people bothered with it you'd see fewer posts like siggey's or mine.
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Don't worry I did it. I read lots of thread about it. I didn't take the "lazy route" like you said earlier and the comment wasn't even spot on. He doesn't need to reply this. It was really useless. I wish he had pass by this thread. He wasn't being forced to reply you know. I frequent it because I wanted to root but I needed more information. Now I have a custom OS which is ressurection remix "RR". I rooted.
pepins said:
so you need root? to have an insurmountable sound with viper? not see a ****ing ad? and that the phone is really yours? do not do it .......
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Thank you and has an update of this thread I did it!!
Droid_Nut said:
I wouldn't be able to own a phone without root. I use Tasker, as well as a lot of other apps that require root.
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I use tasker too and I love it!
droid_1989 said:
Today, I won't root my daily driver. Too much hassle. My tablet I root just for ad blocker on Twitch.
I miss the day of customising - for instance my Galaxy S4, getting rid of touchwiz and putting the Google Play edition roms on there was amazing.
I think this might be me personally though - back in those days I didn't have responsibility, I had a lot of time to dedicate to messing about back then.
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My new phone does not even become my daily driver until it has root. I continue to use the old one until the new rooted one is satisfactory.
Update
InzaneBolter said:
As I can see this forum isn't active at all. It's really sad. Since I wanted to have more info about rooting and nobody seems to answer a simple question.
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So my post start people reading and answering to your boring question.... I think it was useful to you...
blaaaazedup said:
How is a Q for you? You're using it as at daily driver?
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I really like it. I rarely have any issues with it. But I use phones as toys. I don't have a purpose other then funzies with them. So most people prolly wouldn't use it as a daily.
Other than the phone app freaking out here and there, and the pocket detection seeming to not always work, its been super stable.

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