I don't expect to get an answer for this, but I want to disable the "Google" app without root.
There are package disabler apps for LG and Samsung devices on the Playstore, but it is not compatible with this device, and other ones all require root.
I also tried the "Debloater" program, but it's not compatible with this device either.
I wonder if there is an adb command that could make this possible.
Many apps in MM could be disable by installing their moto Z, fake, counterpart. Not so on 7...
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Just received my LG G3 in the mail yesterday and I'm trying to root it with Towelroot. When I click the 'half-life' button on the site all it does is endlessly open new windows of (towelroot.com/tr.apk) only way I can get it to stop is by open recent apps and ending the app. Can anyone help me with this?
Not used towelroot but can't you use purpledrake?
I've been away from the android game for awhile since I had an iPhone for the last two years. From my understanding Towelroot was an untethered root and the easiest way to do so. Otherwise I was going to try ioroot. Haven't heard of purpledrake till you just mentioned it.
You can use Stumproot for all models of G3. Here is the link for the latest version 1.2.0
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/orig-development/root-stump-root-lg-g3-sprint-verizon-t2850906
I am rooted with stump root too
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Thanks, I rooted with Stumproot. Worked perfectly. Anyone have suggestions of apps or things I should get? Also I'm trying to remove some bloatware. I downloaded an app called NoBloat although it doesn't show all of the Bloatware for example NFL Mobile, Isis Wallet, Slacker Radio, Google Books etc.. Is there other ways I can do this?
Another thing.. I remember I used to have a XDA Developer App Store of some sort, is that still available and how do I get it?
Use Titanium Backup.
MacLaSoul said:
Thanks, I rooted with Stumproot. Worked perfectly. Anyone have suggestions of apps or things I should get? Also I'm trying to remove some bloatware. I downloaded an app called NoBloat although it doesn't show all of the Bloatware for example NFL Mobile, Isis Wallet, Slacker Radio, Google Books etc.. Is there other ways I can do this?
Another thing.. I remember I used to have a XDA Developer App Store of some sort, is that still available and how do I get it?
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What's absolutely mandatory for me in my rooted phones:
* SuperSU, obviously... (To allow root impersonation -su- in all apps)
* Titanium Backup (to debloat / freeze / change between user and system apps, I don't really use the backup feature)
* Some AdBlocker (I use AdFree, but there are many more AdBlock, AdAway, etc.)
* Greenify (Hibernate apps you don't need to run constantly)
* Xposed framework with some modules depending on the ROM I use (for AOSP I use GravityBox, for the G3 the excellent G3 TweaksBox, you can't live without it!)
* Trickster MOD for kernel changes
And that's about it. I also give root access to my file explorers (I use mostly Solid Explorer) and some others.
Use purpledrake to get root.
Regards
Hi,
I got my G3 and noticed that there are some pre installed apps I can't remove (especially McAfee!). Therefore, I want to root my device in order to be able to unistall these apps. I am new at rooting, so my questions are
-How can I get updates on a rooted device? Is OTA possible or do I need to install updates via a pc tool?
-If OTA is not possible, where can I find the updates and how can I install them?
-Does LG update app inform me about updates on a rooted device or do I have to check manually on web?
-Are there any reasons why I shouldn't root my G3?
Thank you guys for your help!!!
anydr0id said:
Hi,
I got my G3 and noticed that there are some pre installed apps I can't remove (especially McAfee!). Therefore, I want to root my device in order to be able to unistall these apps. I am new at rooting, so my questions are
-How can I get updates on a rooted device? Is OTA possible or do I need to install updates via a pc tool?
-If OTA is not possible, where can I find the updates and how can I install them?
-Does LG update app inform me about updates on a rooted device or do I have to check manually on web?
-Are there any reasons why I shouldn't root my G3?
Thank you guys for your help!!!
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1. i have read ota with rooted device is possible (only without twrp!) but with lg flash tool its safer.
2. for example here... you can install them with lg flash tool.
3. if you do not turn off the ota update information you will be informed about updates but i recommend you to turn it off.
4. i think no.
I don't have experience with LG, but with other phones I've had OTA's will work on rooted device ONLY if you have stock recovery and ALL pre-installed apps, including bloatware. So if you delete McAfee, OTA's probably won't run. If you use TiBackup to freeze it, instead of deleting it, there's a good chance the OTA will run.
But I think it's probably safer to not take OTAs, if for no other reason than the next OTA could break root, and then you'd be stuck with McAfee.
Question, though: can you disable McAfee in the Application manager? If so, you would't have to root if that's your only reason.
disable root for update?
thank you!
do you recommend to remove root before using lg flashing tool, or can I use it when root is activated?
If necessary, what do you recommend to remove root? Is SuperSu the best option?
@dusu84 I was not able to disable mcafee in app manager. I used Titanium Backup to freeze it.
anydr0id said:
thank you!
do you recommend to remove root before using lg flashing tool, or can I use it when root is activated?
If necessary, what do you recommend to remove root? Is SuperSu the best option?
@dusu84 I was not able to disable mcafee in app manager. I used Titanium Backup to freeze it.
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you dont have to remove root before using lg flash tool... you will lost root anyway when you use lg flash tool.
you can choose between two flash variants... "cse" or "normal".
cse will wipe everything on your phone... normal keep your apps and data exist but you will lost root.
Wht are the advantage of rooting ? How to change stock icon pakage in google now launcher without rooting ?
Main advantages of rooting I see:
- easy backup (Titanium Backup), you can access data of apps.
- copy/move of data with attributes including timestamps is possible.
- possibility to modify system, like enabling disabled features.
- it is your device. You did not rent it. Noone should technically restrict your ability to do anything with it.
modify system - xposed, remove unwanted app and data
If you don't know the advantages of rooting, you don't need rooting.
dedraks said:
If you don't know the advantages of rooting, you don't need rooting.
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He's not asking what the advantages of rooting are. He's asking what YOU root your phone for. IMO lol.
Anw, in the past when I used to root my phone, it was mainly to disable the bloatwares, install Adaway and to backup my phone before wandering into the endless world of Custom ROM. Now I'm old and want to settle down. My only urge to root my MZP now is to install adaway and get rid of all the annoying ads. But then again, they are not that annoying.
@vietkao, if AdAway is your only reason for root, you probably should give DNS66 a try. It works similar to AdAway, but does not need root. Only restriction: It works as vpn, so it can not run at the same time as another vpn. Gain: you may disable or enable it per app.
I have an S20 Ultra G9880 (Hong Kong model) and I want to install Cerberus, along with other applications, as system applications that will not be deleted when a factory reset occurs. Unfortunately, it appears that only systemless root methods are available for this phone, and that Android 10 disallows writing to the system folder even when rooted in any case. I saw a thread in which someone running a custom ROM was able to write to this folder, so it seems like this is a decent way of bypassing Android's restrictions.
Could someone help me find information on installing a custom ROM on this device in order to be able to install system apps that will survive resets? I have already unlocked the bootloader and rooted with Magisk.
Also, what might break with this, besides the things that break with Magisk root?
Following your thread mate though i have no answer to you.
Hello,
Yesterday, I successfully rooted my Samsung Galaxy S10+. But since I still had some questions about it, I went on and posted a thread here. User Spaceminer then pointed out that my original post was in the wrong subforum and linked me here. Naturally, I looked at some of the most popular posts in hopes to find answers to my questions. But what I found confused me more than it gave me answers.
Since 2014 with the Samsung Galaxy S5 I got used to rooting in order to disable bloatware, protect my data and customize my phone. I continued doing that with the S8+ until I recently got my hands on the S10. Now, my main reason for rooting are still the same; I want disable (not necessarily uninstall) bloatware, protect my privacy and customize my phone (such as changing the background of the dial when calling someone). But that thread made me wonder if it is even essential to root. I also found a similar post on reddit and most answers seem to agree that it is not necessary to root your phones.
Now, my situation is a bit different. For one, I already rooted my phone. Second, I don't care about warranty nor custom ROMs. But I do want to install a banking app. Also, it is a bit cumbersome to not only have to manually update your phone with every update but the booting requirements with the warning screen are also a bit annoying. So, my question is the following:
What are the advantages of rooting that are not possible without? I have 3 main concerns: Bloatware, Privacy and Customization.
The reason why I posted this in a separate threat is that I was not able to come to a definitive conclusion on my own and most discussion threads are over a year old. By now, the whole process of rooting and what is possible changed since then, so I want to get a more recent insight. I hope you can help me out.
With kind regards,
DasMalzbier
Tbh root is not needed, unless you want to use a custom rom. Most things are already in the android now.
Calyx os not make for samsung Galaxy series and 12 update also comes this year so i think rooting is unnecessary for s10 series
Root is 100%, absolutely necessary for using the phone. I cannot use any phone without it. Critical root-only capabilities:
full system backups (in twrp)
titanium backup
disable updates permanently (update ONLY when want to)
app freezers (app quarantine)
disable/remove bloatware
disable google play services/google play
automate/tasker
cf lumen
adblockers
wifi tether
busybox
superuser
ssh tunnel
update android to later version / install custom roms
optimize system
button mapper
custom theming / substratum
nav gestures
tidypanel
xposed
root explorer
app privacy customizations
3c all-in-one toolbox
more
Without root, the phone is unusable to me. I will never buy any phone without root capability. I am willing to go to different carriers just to get root on the device, or go to different manufacturers if root is blocked. For example, I will never buy a huawei device - they are locked.
I would like to say yes but I can't. the stock apps are very well designed.
The biggest concern is that custom Roms are released faster than modded apps.
For example I tried about ten GCAMs and all of them have a bug... and it becomes more complicated with Exynos.
OpenGcam is not worth samsung app.
Unable to get voice match to work.
Alarms that you can't set to a specific day with the google app.
And so on.
Root is useful when the manufacturer no longer updates the devices.
I regret having Root mine because I lost Samsung Pay and other things.
DemotionFR said:
I would like to say yes but I can't. the stock apps are very well designed.
The biggest concern is that custom Roms are released faster than modded apps.
For example I tried about ten GCAMs and all of them have a bug... and it becomes more complicated with Exynos.
OpenGcam is not worth samsung app.
Unable to get voice match to work.
Alarms that you can't set to a specific day with the google app.
And so on.
Root is useful when the manufacturer no longer updates the devices.
I regret having Root mine because I lost Samsung Pay and other things.
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The only one that would have any consequence of rooting is Samsung Pay.
xbt- said:
Root is 100%, absolutely necessary for using the phone. I cannot use any phone without it. Critical root-only capabilities:
full system backups (in twrp)
titanium backup
disable updates permanently (update ONLY when want to)
app freezers (app quarantine)
disable/remove bloatware
disable google play services/google play
automate/tasker
cf lumen
adblockers
wifi tether
busybox
superuser
ssh tunnel
update android to later version / install custom roms
optimize system
button mapper
custom theming / substratum
nav gestures
tidypanel
xposed
root explorer
app privacy customizations
3c all-in-one toolbox
more
Without root, the phone is unusable to me. I will never buy any phone without root capability. I am willing to go to different carriers just to get root on the device, or go to different manufacturers if root is blocked. For example, I will never buy a huawei device - they are locked.
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can you carrier /network unlock with the root >?
NickosD said:
Tbh root is not needed, unless you want to use a custom rom. Most things are already in the android now.
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No, even if you wanna use custom rom you don't need to root. Just pick the rom with the apps you want or just use the gapps packages you want, if want essential to work gapps then use pico or nano. If there is still something you want to remove and the romdoesn't allow, just use adb shell commands and thats it. Less issues with banks not working because of Magisk (root). I know Magisk has a feature to hide itself, change its name but depending on the app, the libs can be found and know that is Magisk, so for security purposes some apps don't work and some aren't even shown in the Google Play Store just because you rooted the device.
logandavid said:
maybe now the root is not needed but later down the road when your phone will get obsolete and newer android OS updates will be halted for S10+ then you'll be more attracted towards custom roms. Actually it is just personal preference.
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It's happening right now, I doubt S10+ will receive Android 13 and now just security and bug fix updates are being shipped by Samsung.
Haknor said:
It's happening right now, I doubt S10+ will receive Android 13 and now just security and bug fix updates are being shipped by Samsung.
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It won't get any new Android upgrades AFAIK.
But appart from tripping knox, what else do I lose if I unlock my bootloader? I read once, quite a while ago, that the battery is limited to 80% of its full capacity. Is that true?
io_gh0st said:
It won't get any new Android upgrades AFAIK.
But appart from tripping knox, what else do I lose if I unlock my bootloader? I read once, quite a while ago, that the battery is limited to 80% of its full capacity. Is that true?
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Depending on the version, you'll notice stock camera to be limited or not work as expected, secure folder, dual messenger either not working, it can trigger some banks or payment apps (especially if you root), no more ota updates (if you keep using stock rom), drm content can stop working, samsung pay, Play Store might limited the apps you see and so on... Not sure about the battery, for me unlocking the bootloader and switching to another rom made my battery last more than stock, but it depends on the rom, the device, it's not a rule of thumb.