I have a question that I need help on.
, I had to do a factory reset because my Bluetooth was turning off by its self and it wouldn't connect to my car. I had root access before I did the reset. I did check root with root checker to see if I still have root after I did the factory reset and I do. But I'm wondering if I should also have developer options in my settings? I had it before I did the reset but now I don't. Should I be worried?
Another reason why I'm worried is because I need root to change my dpi settings.
Thanks
c0llegeboy said:
I have a question that I need help on.
, I had to do a factory reset because my Bluetooth was turning off by its self and it wouldn't connect to my car. I had root access before I did the reset. I did check root with root checker to see if I still have root after I did the factory reset and I do. But I'm wondering if I should also have developer options in my settings? I had it before I did the reset but now I don't. Should I be worried?
Another reason why I'm worried is because I need root to change my dpi settings.
Thanks
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Tap build 7 times. It will disapear after reset. Root is in the system dev options are a option that is hidden by reset
TheMadScientist420 said:
Tap build 7 times. It will disapear after reset. Root is in the system dev options are a option that is hidden by reset
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
So without any problems I should be able to change my dpi correct?
c0llegeboy said:
So without any problems I should be able to change my dpi correct?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Not in dev options. Need a root dpi changer and look what is acceptable for g4 if u go under a certain limit u get a lot of force closes
Related
My friend has a rooted EVO 4g with the stock ROM. He has about a bazillion applications loaded and his phone is slow as ****.
Is there anyway to factory restore an EVO? He wants all applications removed (he moved most to sd card) and a factory reset to occur. I didn't know of a way to do this so I figure, I will ask here.
He is okay with losing root for now, he can get that back.
He can run the RUU for his phone, which will restore it to stock, out of the box, or he can just go to Application Manager in setup and delete them one by one OR, he can use root explorer, go to /system/app/ and delete them that way, if he knows what he's doing.
Menu > Settings > storage > factory reset.
Stuke00 said:
Menu > Settings > storage > factory reset.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yeah I was wondering what that does exactly. Does it just restore settings to default or remove all applications AND settings.
Thanks a lot for the responses
wasnt said:
Yeah I was wondering what that does exactly. Does it just restore settings to default or remove all applications AND settings.
Thanks a lot for the responses
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It will remove everything as it was given to you out of the box. This is only if you are using the stock rom. If the phone is rooted, it will keep the root.
Hey,
So to a total newcomer to the whole rooting thing, i was wondering exactly what the dangers with rooting is? What does it open up to malware that wasnt there before?
When you jailbrake an i-device you for example hafto change the root password since its the same for all jailbroken devices after jailbrake.
Can someone break it down easy?
Many thanks!
soulman79 said:
Hey,
So to a total newcomer to the whole rooting thing, i was wondering exactly what the dangers with rooting is? What does it open up to malware that wasnt there before?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Well there's a danger you can accidentally delete something you shouldn't have. You do have access to the file system after all.
Malware threats are overblown on platforms outside of Windows. Android and iOS malware still needs you to purposely install an apk/ipa. If not, they're usually sent through SMS/MMS, which the Ouya is incapable of. <_<'
Pretty much the only ways you can get malware is if you sideload it or if it somehow sneaks into the stores.
There's one specific exploit... but that doesn't affect the Ouya because:
1. It's not Samsung.
2. It doesn't have GSM/3G/HSDPA.
When you jailbrake an i-device you for example hafto change the root password since its the same for all jailbroken devices after jailbrake.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No such restriction exists on Android. My Ouya account is still usable after rooting (and it coexists with my Google account).
thank you for taking the time to explain it!
Will root after morning coffe then =) If i do a system reset ( in the ouya menu´s ) will the root disappear? Or do i manually have to uninstall it if i want to make it factory original again?
soulman79 said:
thank you for taking the time to explain it!
Will root after morning coffe then =) If i do a system reset ( in the ouya menu´s ) will the root disappear? Or do i manually have to uninstall it if i want to make it factory original again?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Root disappears if you factory reset, or there's a system update. So be prepared to reroot if there's an update. Keep the one click app handy! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2387507
You should take a look at this topic: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2359390
I haven't had the opportunity to test the superuser preserve function yet (I updated before rooting), so just in case be prepared to reapply your root.
Ouya isn't Sony, I don't think they'll be blocking root access anytime soon.
Ultimate Chicken said:
Root disappears if you factory reset, or there's a system update. So be prepared to reroot if there's an update. Keep the one click app handy! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2387507
You should take a look at this topic: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2359390
I haven't had the opportunity to test the superuser preserve function yet (I updated before rooting), so just in case be prepared to reapply your root.
Ouya isn't Sony, I don't think they'll be blocking root access anytime soon.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Awsome! got it rooted and can FINALLY log in to youtube, the google tv youtube app is perfect!
Thanks for all your answers, really appreciate it!
so i did a factory reset just cause i got alot installed and wanted a fresh setup, but after the reset google store and some other app from google where still there, aren't they suppost to be wiped off with a factory reset? how do i get rid of them?
soulman79 said:
so i did a factory reset just cause i got alot installed and wanted a fresh setup, but after the reset google store and some other app from google where still there, aren't they suppost to be wiped off with a factory reset? how do i get rid of them?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Ah yes, the Play Store hack is what's known as a dirty hack. It leaves crumbs that persist through a factory reset. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=44166123&postcount=158
PS: you'll need root access to delete those. After you get rid of the play store stuff you can factory reset again and it shouldn't be back.
i ran the root apk and it says rooted, tried to delete the files with es file explorer but it wont delete the files... i even stoppped the process in the settings menu... is there another way i gotta go about?
soulman79 said:
i ran the root apk and it says rooted, tried to delete the files with es file explorer but it wont delete the files... i even stoppped the process in the settings menu... is there another way i gotta go about?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
E's file explorer should be able to do it, but I think you need to mount system/ as R/W because it doesn't do so automatically. http://androidcowboy.com/2013/06/how-to-uninstall-system-apps-with-es-file-explorer/
If the above doesn't work, you're missing the superuser app.
These days I just connect things to my computer via microusb and use adb shell to deal with the file system; I still need busybox for that.
puh, got it done.. missed the part that you gotta show root explorer on the left menu.. Holy sh*t im out of my league here =)
If i install the framework only will that leave bits and peaces to, or is it only playstore that does this? i saw that the framework had an uninstall / cleanup function in the app so im guessing that it takes care of itself?
If i disable root acces after installing the framwork will the framework still function or do it need to be rooted all the time?
Big thank you for the fast reply´s!
soulman79 said:
puh, got it done.. missed the part that you gotta show root explorer on the left menu.. Holy sh*t im out of my league here =)
If i install the framework only will that leave bits and peaces to, or is it only playstore that does this? i saw that the framework had an uninstall / cleanup function in the app so im guessing that it takes care of itself?
If i disable root acces after installing the framwork will the framework still function or do it need to be rooted all the time?
Big thank you for the fast reply´s!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The framework needs root access.
The playstore mod is the only one that leaves bits and pieces AFAIK... next time before you factory reset, run the cleanup tools and uninstall the mod first. (Sorry I didn't warn you before. I forgot. >.<)
ahh, will do =)
Finnaly got it setup up right! Thx for all the support man!
My i19082 goes into a constantly repeating reboot cycle if the "Sync" function is activated. Any suggestions on how to fix this problem?
Thanks in advance for any comments.
QuixAndroid said:
My i19082 goes into a constantly repeating reboot cycle if the "Sync" function is activated. Any suggestions on how to fix this problem?
Thanks in advance for any comments.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
More details? Rooted, or installed any custom mods or etc? Try factory reset, if else not working then you will have to flash your firmware again.
"Sync' Option Causes Reboots
soralz said:
More details? Rooted, or installed any custom mods or etc? Try factory reset, if else not working then you will have to flash your firmware again.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks for the response. I'm a novice - how do I find out if the phone is Rooted? How do I do a factory reset? Or, where can I find information on these issues?
QuixAndroid said:
Thanks for the response. I'm a novice - how do I find out if the phone is Rooted? How do I do a factory reset? Or, where can I find information on these issues?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Alright, if like that means you haven't play anything on your phone yet, To resolve that, go to Settings > Backup and reset > factory reset your device.
Warning all apps will be lose your apps and all will be reset to default. (*just like you have newly bought your phone)
You can backup your SMS messages using SMS Backup & Restore app. Search for it in Playstore, If you want to backup your contacts, just export your contacts to SD card.
"Sync' Option Causes Reboots
soralz said:
Alright, if like that means you haven't play anything on your phone yet, To resolve that, go to Settings > Backup and reset > factory reset your device.
Warning all apps will be lose your apps and all will be reset to default. (*just like you have newly bought your phone)
You can backup your SMS messages using SMS Backup & Restore app. Search for it in Playstore, If you want to backup your contacts, just export your contacts to SD card.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Is there anything that I could try first that isn't so catastrophic that it wipes out everything on the phone ? . . .
QuixAndroid said:
Is there anything that I could try first that isn't so catastrophic that it wipes out everything on the phone ? . . .
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Or, you can try remove all your account and add them again then disable the Sync, See if it helps, if not, try reset your phone. If you are very unlucky even after reset the problem still presist, you should sent to Samsung Service Centre, maybe is hardware related issue.
This morning I discovered that I can't access my phone Settings. When I press the Settings button, I get a lockscreen that appears to be wanting me to enter a PIN. I have no idea how this happened. The rest of my phone functions are normal. Any ideas? Thanks in advance.
Dave
quagman said:
This morning I discovered that I can't access my phone Settings. When I press the Settings button, I get a lockscreen that appears to be wanting me to enter a PIN. I have no idea how this happened. The rest of my phone functions are normal. Any ideas? Thanks in advance.
Dave
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Sounds like a factory reset to me to be honest. Did you install Knox or some other security software? If you end up needing to do a factory data reset, you can refer here for instructions. http://gadgetguideonline.com/galaxy...des/how-to-boot-into-galaxy-s6-recovery-mode/
gigamchz said:
Sounds like a factory reset to me to be honest. Did you install Knox or some other security software? If you end up needing to do a factory data reset, you can refer here for instructions. http://gadgetguideonline.com/galaxy...des/how-to-boot-into-galaxy-s6-recovery-mode/
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Turns out it was due to Avast Mobile Security.
Hi,
I'm using LineageOS on my LG G3,
After upgrading from XenonHD-170504-Official-d855.zip to XenonHD-170522-Official-d855.zip my Root Access setting (in developer options) has gone and I don't have root access in any app any more. SuperSu generates this error:
Code:
"SU binary occupied"
Also downgrading to the previous Rom didn't solve the problem.
This method (called how-to-enable-root-in-lineage-os-using) doesn't work, and almost all other methods in XDA such as "KingoRoot", "LG One Click Root " and ... didn't work either..
Any solution would be appreciated.
Thanks
Wrong thread
@light-blue: if you flashed with wipe system, you always must flash su.zip to get su-access (since ROMs come unrooted). Use su2.79 for now, because 2.8x are buggy.
rp158 said:
@light-blue: if you flashed with wipe system, you always must flash su.zip to get su-access (since ROMs come unrooted). Use su2.79 for now, because 2.8x are buggy.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks @rp158
When I do it nothing happens .
It says that the zip successfully installed (or something like that), and when I boot into the system again I don't see any root access.
Try this...
STEP 1:
Go to Settings. Click on About phone and then Tap Seven times on the Build number.
STEP 2:
Now to enable ROOT access, open Developer options and then scroll a little bit down on the Developer Options settings and look for the Root access setting, which must be showing Disabled.
Just click on the Root access and set it to Apps and ADB or Apps only or ADB only, as per your need.
Chrisenglish90 said:
Try this...
STEP 1:
Go to Settings. Click on About phone and then Tap Seven times on the Build number.
STEP 2:
Now to enable ROOT access, open Developer options and then scroll a little bit down on the Developer Options settings and look for the Root access setting, which must be showing Disabled.
Just click on the Root access and set it to Apps and ADB or Apps only or ADB only, as per your need.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The problem is exactly here, The Root Access setting has gone from the developer option
Quite. I had the same issue as you though but a different phone but the above solved it for me. I also ran the su installer that was mentioned on the page you read.
Same issue on OnePlus 2 since last LOS update. I suspect is has to do with "su-hide" (see https://lineageos.org/Changelog-9/) but I have no idea how to fix it.
EDIT: The Developer option solution worked for me. I could have sworn I looked for it before posting. Sorry for the noise.
Try Magisk
light-blue said:
The problem is exactly here, The Root Access setting has gone from the developer option
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
So I have a P3100 but in my case the issue was solved by using Magisk. Download the latest zip and try flashing that. The thing is once you are all set up with the apk, go to the menu button within the app and then settings and then scroll down to 'Superuser Access' and simply click and choose the Apps and ADB option. Hope it solves your issue (Atleast it did in my case ).
I tried plenty of things but I can not regain root after flashing LineageOS.
I have tried every root flash on here and nothing worked. I don't understand the thread on here claiming to give you root on LineageOS as it's a load of crap. Really pissed off as I wanted to sell my D855 but now have to wait until someone can root...or just downgrade to LP or something with another ROM that doesn't wipe root on install...
Really unacceptable IMO for any ROM to remove root and not have a guaranteed way to regain it.