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[Q] Xperia Play Root Questions (Locked Bootloader)

I recently rooted my Xperia Play using GingerBreak & I have a locked bootloader. I've also installed titanium backup and deleted some bloatware + backed up apps and some system data.
I have three questions:
1. What would be the best way to make a NAND backup of my phone so I can restore everything back to normal if something goes wrong & will I be able to restore my phone with a locked bootloader?
2. As my bootloader is still locked will I be able to update using OTA in the future (Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0) and still keep my root?
3. Can I use SetCPU from the market to overclock/underclock my device? & What would be the best values to use for my overclocking/underclocking? (I wish to save a bit of battery when the phone screen is off + Perhaps overclock for a slight performance boot if necessary - I don't want to cause any potential damage to the CPU though)
A bit of info:
Android Version: 2.3.3 (Stock)
Kernel version: 2.6.32.9-perf
[email protected]#1
Build number: 4.0.A.2.368
Don't know if this helps!
I'm a noob to the site so please don't flame me if I forgot to do something =)
Any help you be greatly appreciated,
Sam

1. No, you cant make a back up unless you have bootloader unlock. Fastboot needs to be enabled to use clockwork mod to make a nand backup. Only option is titanium backup to back up data and apps.
2. Yes, you can update ota and keep root only if you have all the original apps installed. Hopefully you made back-ups of everything before you uninstalled.
3. No, your using stock kernal which only allows to set the frequencies to a safe limit (not overclocking) but setcpu allows you to set frequency low when screen is off or have constant high frequency.
Sent from my rooted R800a 2.3.3 BL locked

Thanks for the reply =) I guess I'll just have to be careful if I can't make a NAND backup.
Do I need all of the preinstalled apps (bloatware)? I made backups of most of them, but there were a couple that I thought that I would never use, like Sony Ericsson Music, so I didn't make a backup. If I can't remember what all the apps were I uninstalled to find them on the internet and re-install, then am I basically screwed for the OTA?

Yes, you need all the bloatware. Look around the forums. I saw a thread with all the system apps as well as bloatware apps.
Sent from my rooted R800a 2.3.3 BL locked

How to remove Rogers bloatware?

Hi guy,
Got my Rogers Galaxy S3 a couple days ago and loving it. The only thing that annoys me is the bloatware it comes with, which I don't need. I have googled this and came across people just saying to root the phone and install Titanium Backup to remove the bloatware. Has anyone tried to remove the Rogers bloatware and was successful?
I also know you can use root uninstall to remove bloatware. Is it safe to remove the Rogers applications?

I do not have a S3, but on all my other samsung devices(nexus s, gnex, captivate) they can remove any software when rooted.

I would second the recommendation to root and use Titanium Backup to remove the bloatware. I also am with Rogers and deleted most of the Rogers bloatware, minus the My Account. A stock rooted rom with a few tweaks is the way to go for me lol. But, there are many other roms to choose from if you are so inclined. Also remember to always make a Nandroid backup before doing anything! ha ha ha!! It has saved me a few times!

yes that is one of the most popular ways to do it, through rooting then titanium back up. I've done it and now I am also running CM 10.

Ya know where you go to uninstall a program? well you can freeze/disable them No need for root if you dont want to.

You could also install a custom ROM, but you would lose the TouchWiz features.

There's this mod that I use called Ashaman where basically you use your custom recovery to remove not only carrier bloatware but system apps that you might not need as well. (svoice, swhatever, live wallpapers). But of course you have to be rooted but it's still perfectly safe. The developer of the mod is implementing a restore option of bloatware in the near future as well. You should check that out.
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johnafer said:
There's this mod that I use called Ashaman where basically you use your custom recovery to remove not only carrier bloatware but system apps that you might not need as well. (svoice, swhatever, live wallpapers). But of course you have to be rooted but it's still perfectly safe. The developer of the mod is implementing a restore option of bloatware in the near future as well. You should check that out.
Sent from my SGH-I747M using xda premium
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After searching the forums for this I think I am safe to ask for a list of what can be deleted and removed vs what cannot. I have my phone rooted, I have installed Titanium, no-bloat and Rom Tool Box but there are some processes and oddly named features that I have no idea what they do.
I know that there is an installer that has been installing everything back every time I reset.
Does anyone have a list of Rogers and Samsung bloatware that is safe to remove with the above software.
Cheers

Questions abour rooting and debloating

Hi guys, i recently bought a g3 and i have to say that it's a pretty stunning smartphone. However I hate the stock rom as i think that its heavy even for this phone. So (until the developers find a way to unlock the bootloader and we can flash custom roms) i want to root and debloat using the titanium backup app. But i have a few questions and i hope that someone will be kind enough to clarify some things for me.
1) What is the best method for root, purpledrake, stump or ioroot? I have updated to the latest ota v10h-eur-xx.
2) Is there a root counter? Will the root increase the counter and void the warranty?
3) After i successfully root my phone what option do i use in titanium backup, freeze or uninstall? And for which apps?
4) Can someone who has debloated his g3 post a screenshot of the running apps screen so i can see how much ram is being used and how much ram is free? I have around 450-500mb free ram in my stock phone, which i think its a small amount.
Thanks in advance

katsika said:
Hi guys, i recently bought a g3 and i have to say that it's a pretty stunning smartphone. However I hate the stock rom as i think that its heavy even for this phone. So (until the developers find a way to unlock the bootloader and we can flash custom roms) i want to root and debloat using the titanium backup app. But i have a few questions and i hope that someone will be kind enough to clarify some things for me.
1) What is the best method for root, purpledrake, stump or ioroot? I have updated to the latest ota v10h-eur-xx.
2) Is there a root counter? Will the root increase the counter and void the warranty?
3) After i successfully root my phone what option do i use in titanium backup, freeze or uninstall? And for which apps?
4) Can someone who has debloated his g3 post a screenshot of the running apps screen so i can see how much ram is being used and how much ram is free? I have around 450-500mb free ram in my stock phone, which i think its a small amount.
Thanks in advance
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1. I believe purpledrake works for all G3s, it's always on the top of the android development section for the G3, It's very easy to use and worked for me no problems on my D852.
2. Nope. Aslong as you flash back to stock there will be 0 signs you had rooted.
3. You can safely use the uninstall, unless you want/need to use that app later then you just freeze it and unfreeze when you use it. If you google LG G3 bloatware you can find some pretty good lists of apps you can remove, use caution doing so.
4. My phone is shut off right now so i can't snag a pic this very minute, mabye in an hour if you really want it, but for now when i say i'm running barebones i'm talkin only 3 running processes because my phone is extremely debloated & degoogled but my phone uses around 870mb used & 1.9gb available.
EDIT: Here, check post #7 it's a very informative but unfinshed bloatware list.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/help/help-bell-bloat-wont-uninstall-t2875615

[Q] G3 device root

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.

Is it possible to unroot Note7 on 6.0.1?

Hello everyone.
My good old Note7 N-930F threw a fit recently and rebooted to an FRP lock screen. :crying:
After a bit of panick I managed to restore it to original 6.0.1 firmware with original recovery, etc. Basically everything is stock with the exception of Knox (obviously).
I know how to root it (done it before) and only need it so that I can enable the SHealth (with buildProp edit). But then I'd like to un-root the phone since some of the apps won't work on a rooted device (GooglePay, some banking apps, etc.)
What do I need to do to remove root after editing the buildProp? Can the TWRP stay (and work) after the unroot?
Will the phone boot again or will I have to repeat the full wipe/recovery procedure?
Thanks in advance