I am also new to Android and was wondering if it's possible for developers to make a custom ROM without all the crap that comes pre-installed with the phone?
Thanx!
If you root your phone , you can uninstall all apps you don't like!
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If you root your phone , you can uninstall all apps you don't like!
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I'm sure he knows that, except he doesn't want to go through the hassle of rooting his phone and uninstalling everything.
You're right, I figured that out myself though. But I was wondering if it happens that someone makes a custom ROM that only includes the things the phone needs and nothing more like the apps that come with the phone.
so if you root it can you get rid of the whole touchwiz interface?
cause I think he wants to get rid of touchwiz UI, and so do I.
Pure gingerbread looks awesome
Touchwiz UI ins't bothering me that much...
What I want is gingerbread and only the apps installed that the phone needs to function.
I figured out that by rooting the phone I can individually uninstall the apps that I don't use, but a custom rom with this things already done would be handy. Especially for those who don't know much about rooting etc yet.
But don't you need to root to install the custom rom anyway?
so i'm wondering, how can one get rid of touchwiz UI?
I plan on getting this phone and I don't like touchwiz (have used sgs)
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I have unrevoked 3 and all the drivers installed on my pc,buy before I try root.
Can I revert back to the original Rom?
What Rom is the best to use and where can I get it?
Is the custom Rom stable?
Can I easily run live wallpaper after root?
Is the phone user friendly after root or will the average person be lost?
Will I still have HTC features such as weather widget etc?
After root can I reinstall HTC sync to update my contacts or is there another method?
Thanks
Woodsytattooman
woodsytattooman said:
I have unrevoked 3 and all the drivers installed on my pc,buy before I try root.
Can I revert back to the original Rom?
What Rom is the best to use and where can I get it?
Is the custom Rom stable?
Can I easily run live wallpaper after root?
Is the phone user friendly after root or will the average person be lost?
Will I still have HTC features such as weather widget etc?
After root can I reinstall HTC sync to update my contacts or is there another method?
Thanks
Woodsytattooman
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1 - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=729404
2 & 3 - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=737213
4 - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=6953168&postcount=14
5 - its friendly to average users and advanced users.
6 - if you want to root and still have sense, install this rom: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=708434
7 - make sure your contacts are backed up just incase anything happens
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6 - if you want to root and still have sense, install this rom: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=708434
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Thanks for going through the trouble of linking all the relevant threads. Just to clarify something though, rooting and ROM installation are separate processes. You can root the phone and your stock ROM would still be on the phone allowing you to still use HTC sync.
Thanks so much for the information.Now its just a matter of doing it.I see a lot of people having trouble going back to the stock Rom so I'm not sure I will try it just yet.
ocswing said:
Thanks for going through the trouble of linking all the relevant threads. Just to clarify something though, rooting and ROM installation are separate processes. You can root the phone and your stock ROM would still be on the phone allowing you to still use HTC sync.
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i'm aware they are two separate things. if you go through the process of rooting, it seems like you'd be selling yourself short if you didn't put a different/better rom on the phone.
> I see a lot of people having trouble going back to the stock Rom so I'm not sure I will try it just yet.
if you read the *entire thread* of people having difficulties in going back to stock ROM, see the message and steps I posted which solve the problems.
Well, I just got my phone yesterday and before I start adding a apps that I like. Would it be better to root now? I know the phone just came out, so are the rooting methods we have good quality roots? because I don't want to mess up my phone since I already had it for 2 days. . I know im just over thinking but just would like some feedback from xda. Also is there anyway getting rid of all the bloatware this phone has? or do I have to wait for a custom rom?
note: I'm with AT&T
thanks alot xda
Hey whats up? You might want to play with your new GS3 for a bit to see what you like and dislike about the phone. That way, when you are ready to flash a custom ROM, you know what style of ROM that you like. For instance, the Galaxy S3 uses the TouchWiz interface. Some ROM's are based on TouchWiz and some are striped down like AOKP or CyanogenMod. Hopefully you know what I'm talking about, otherwise you shouldn't think about rooting or flashing ROM's until you do some research. Make sure you know what rooting is before you jump in. To answer your question, you can remove bloatware after you root your phone with Titanium Backup. (purchase the pro version) You do not need a custom ROM to remove bloatware. By having root access, you open up your phone to a whole new world! After you gain root access, your next step is flashing custom ROM's. My advice, do a lot of reading here on XDA and learn. Also, YouTube has some great videos on rooting and flashing ROM;s. (check out galaxyS3root.com) Make sure that anything you flash/mod, specifically says it is for your phone. Make/Model/Carrier etc. If you have any questions about this stuff, PM me. I like to help.
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Hey whats up? You might want to play with your new GS3 for a bit to see what you like and dislike about the phone. That way, when you are ready to flash a custom ROM, you know what style of ROM that you like. For instance, the Galaxy S3 uses the TouchWiz interface. Some ROM's are based on TouchWiz and some are striped down like AOKP or CyanogenMod. Hopefully you know what I'm talking about, otherwise you shouldn't think about rooting or flashing ROM's until you do some research. Make sure you know what rooting is before you jump in. To answer your question, you can remove bloatware after you root your phone with Titanium Backup. (purchase the pro version) You do not need a custom ROM to remove bloatware. By having root access, you open up your phone to a whole new world! After you gain root access, your next step is flashing custom ROM's. My advice, do a lot of reading here on XDA and learn. Also, YouTube has some great videos on rooting and flashing ROM;s. (check out galaxyS3root.com) Make sure that anything you flash/mod, specifically says it is for your phone. Make/Model/Carrier etc. If you have any questions about this stuff, PM me. I like to help.
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wow thanks for such an awesome reply. I actually just rooted my phone 2mins ago and installed CWR. Right now, im not interested getting a new rom until like you said did my research. However, I didnt know Titanium Backup can get rid of all the bloatware. THANKS!!!
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wow thanks for such an awesome reply. I actually just rooted my phone 2mins ago and installed CWR. Right now, im not interested getting a new rom until like you said did my research. However, I didnt know Titanium Backup can get rid of all the bloatware. THANKS!!!
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Also be sure if you should manually remove any bloat you do not remove anything you are not sure 100% about. there are many components that are bloat but linked directly to Touchwiz....if parts are removed upon reboot or a factory rest your phone may not be able to fully boot and you will be busting out ODIN.
After rooting and having CWM installed, first thing you should do is do a nandroid backup. If you ever screw up removing stuff from your phone, you can just restore it. I have a backup of my phone rooted before removing bloat and another after I have all the bloat removed.
rayoubi said:
wow thanks for such an awesome reply. I actually just rooted my phone 2mins ago and installed CWR. Right now, im not interested getting a new rom until like you said did my research. However, I didnt know Titanium Backup can get rid of all the bloatware. THANKS!!!
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Yup finally rooted myself after having the phone for nearly two weeks. I'm patiently waiting until Blazer ROM 1.3 is available for download so I don't need to worry about what bloatware is ok/not ok to remove. :victory:
After rooting your phone is anyone having problems with system update alerts that keep coming up ?
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Hello guys,
Can someone tell me the benefits of rooting the phone ??
I know how it is done but cant find a reason for it.
So, stating some reasons would help making up my mind.
Thanks
It allows you to:
1. Gain superuser rights
2.Remove all the bloatware e.g. Xperia hotshots
3. To install cwm through which various mods and roms ( supporting locked bootloader) can be flashed
And many things more:
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U can use only root apps,copy the apps that you download from google play (for back up!) in the important system,and much more
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Jo_90 said:
Hello guys,
Can someone tell me the benefits of rooting the phone ??
I know how it is done but cant find a reason for it.
So, stating some reasons would help making up my mind.
Thanks
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Link2sd is a big one for me as the memory on a mini is pretty low and you dont have to worry any more with this installed also as above you can get rid of all the bloat.
I also had an overheating problem and a fix was on here very quickly but needed root for it to work (no problems since )
Also if you generally like to play with stuff and try things new root is needed to really get to grips with the help on here.
I got ics from here before it was available for my area also.
Finally its FUN just follow the instructions to the letter and if your not sure dont do it.
with root u can install root xplore n titanium backup lol
the most importan app for android user
root is the same as administrator for windows
bootloader unlocked means u own the device :good:
Rooting ur phone wll give u tp use many apps. Dont hesitate to root
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With rooting, you will get access to many useful tools for android otherwise can't be used.
For starter, people above me have mentioned before have mentioned some useful apps that can be used in root-only hh.
Titanium Backup is an indispensable apps for your phone to ensure your apps and crucial data inside it won't gone. It can be used to remove useless bloatware, as well
Personally, i use ProxyDroid to bypass the proxy on my campus. Note that unrooted phone has no way to set global proxy.
Of course, rooting will give you access to abundant Custom Rom in the development forum. What is the benefit, you ask?
First, you don't need to stuck to Sony-made UI if you don't like it. I believe someone will say to just install third party apps to make up for it, but you can't just replace the entire UI with it.
Second, you can control the performance of your phone. It is the so called undervolt and overclock stufs. Playing with this, you can determine how the phone play, the way you like it, whether you make it gaming powerhouse (in the cost of battery and overall hardware) or just make it use lesser battery.
Hope that help
Jo_90 said:
Hello guys,
Can someone tell me the benefits of rooting the phone ??
I know how it is done but cant find a reason for it.
So, stating some reasons would help making up my mind.
Thanks
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Its a choice. But it's such a weird question i think. Maybe its not the benefit. But by rooting your phone, you can customize your original OS. there are many Phone's OSs (ROMs) developed by our friends. Its customized, there are things thats not include in the ori OS. Or maybe you want an app that's not coming for your phone's version, but available in other phone, you can get that by install it yourself.
BUT becarefull when you decide to try to root your phone. And you must be patient, dont give quickly when you failed
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Link2sd, market enabler, ads block, v6 supercharger and setcpu.
That is my top 5 of reason to root
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Practical reasons for me to root.
1) Removing bloatware.
2) Adblock.
3) Easier to use screenshot app.
dave
1.Full Control over the Hardware
2. You can customize your Device like never before
3.You can cleanup your system unbelievable clean.
4.You can use much more tools which requires a rooted device.
5. Tune your screen like to Amoled, that push your smartphone experience like a rocket.
One Thousand things more
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I am completetly new in this with rooting and everything but I thought I would take a shot at it. Now, practically my only need is for the standard camera app to remain, the samsung regular one. What types of ROMs have that built in? I know that the CM10 does not have it, or is there a way to sideload it?
Only Samsung ROMs have the stock Samsung camera app, it'll never work on anything else. If you like the look of pure Google though your best bet is chamelion rom (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1847600) however its only android v 4.0.4 (edit its beta 4.1.2). Its stock Samsung but has aokp features
Hmm, I was rather hoping that the CM10 would work. Then I have a second question. Can I root the standard rom I have and add tweaks, mods, remove useless apps etc?
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Hmm, I was rather hoping that the CM10 would work. Then I have a second question. Can I root the standard rom I have and add tweaks, mods, remove useless apps etc?
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Yes. Flash Siyah kernel, and search (or try for yourself) for extra settings in Stweaks you can use. To remove apps you can use Titanium Back up.
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Hmm. Well that seems quite good. In what steps do I root and apply the kernel and what is this CWM that everyone is talking about. And everyone suggest that you back up everything with Titanium. Can I do that even without being rooted?
2oo2 said:
Hmm. Well that seems quite good. In what steps do I root and apply the kernel and what is this CWM that everyone is talking about. And everyone suggest that you back up everything with Titanium. Can I do that even without being rooted?
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First read the threads/stickies here and find out the answers to these questions for yourself. Already asked a million times.
And no, you can't use TB without root.
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So what programs are best to use to backup before the whole rooting thing?
2oo2 said:
So what programs are best to use to backup before the whole rooting thing?
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I actually don't think there is any app that workes like TB. If there is (which I doubt), I wouldn't know as I always use TB.
But why would you want such a 'serious' back up if you're not going to flash new roms?
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As I said I'm completely new on this and I've read a few threads and articles about it. I don't know what things will wipe my phone and what won't. I'm still deciding between getting CM10 or SlimBean and use another camera app from Android Market or if I just root the phone...
I will need to compare ProCapture and the Stock Camera app firstly and then decide I think.
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As I said I'm completely new on this and I've read a few threads and articles about it. I don't know what things will wipe my phone and what won't. I'm still deciding between getting CM10 or SlimBean and use another camera app from Android Market or if I just root the phone...
I will need to compare ProCapture and the Stock Camera app firstly and then decide I think.
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Especially then it's important you search and read a bit more, so you understand what you are doing.
Why not root your phone and flash a Samsung based rom? In that case you have your stock camera, and you can add a lot of tweaks, mods etc. to your phone.
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This will help you (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vw_za0mQorw) Also the rom I linked to (chameleon) the 4.1.2 will have cyanogenmod features, built on stock Samsung base.
OK - this is probably a strange question, but I am coming face to face with MaaS360 soon with the company I work for. Basically any rooted phones are going to be cut off from corporate email. I understand that there may be ways around this, but I just don't have the energy to try and work around this.
So my question is - are there any ROMs that might be well suited to be un-rooted and still function correctly? I understand that there are going to be some apps that will no longer work, but I am trying to find one that doesn't have deeply embedded features that would depend on root. I also don't want to go completely stock - since I know that this may lock the bootloader.
I have been running Sophisticated, but I did like some of the 4.4-based ROMs like SlimKat, AOKP, and CM11. Would any of the 4.4 ROMs (non-touchwiz) be "unrootable"? And is this process reversible? Can I re-root later if needed? Can the bootloader remain unlocked while the ROM is not rooted?
Part of me thinks - just get an unlocked MotoX and stop all this flashing business...(blasphemy - I know!)
Thanks in advance for any suggestions!
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OK - this is probably a strange question, but I am coming face to face with MaaS360 soon with the company I work for. Basically any rooted phones are going to be cut off from corporate email. I understand that there may be ways around this, but I just don't have the energy to try and work around this.
So my question is - are there any ROMs that might be well suited to be un-rooted and still function correctly? I understand that there are going to be some apps that will no longer work, but I am trying to find one that doesn't have deeply embedded features that would depend on root. I also don't want to go completely stock - since I know that this may lock the bootloader.
I have been running Sophisticated, but I did like some of the 4.4-based ROMs like SlimKat, AOKP, and CM11. Would any of the 4.4 ROMs (non-touchwiz) be "unrootable"? And is this process reversible? Can I re-root later if needed? Can the bootloader remain unlocked while the ROM is not rooted?
Part of me thinks - just get an unlocked MotoX and stop all this flashing business...(blasphemy - I know!)
Thanks in advance for any suggestions!
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Go to this thread and follow the directions for returning to Stock..If you want to be locked then flash MJ9 through Odin.. You will be fully stock and locked:good:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2024207
lacoursiere18 said:
Go to this thread and follow the directions for returning to Stock..If you want to be locked then flash MJ9 through Odin.. You will be fully stock and locked:good:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2024207
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Thanks for the reply - but my question was actually about whether any 3rd party ROMs would function properly after removing root. Actually - is it even POSSIBLE to remove root from a 3rd party ROM (maybe something like N3BULA or a 4.4 ROM like Slim) in the first place? Would it just FC constantly because certain parts of the ROM don't function correctly without root access?
Thanks!
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Thanks for the reply - but my question was actually about whether any 3rd party ROMs would function properly after removing root. Actually - is it even POSSIBLE to remove root from a 3rd party ROM (maybe something like N3BULA or a 4.4 ROM like Slim) in the first place? Would it just FC constantly because certain parts of the ROM don't function correctly without root access?
Thanks!
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Well N3bula yes.. There are options in Settings that require root. No you could choose not to use some of those options but that is up to you. Yes it is possible to remove root.. In SU I believe there is an option to unroot your device..Check it out..
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Well N3bula yes.. There are options in Settings that require root. No you could choose not to use some of those options but that is up to you. Yes it is possible to remove root.. In SU I believe there is an option to unroot your device..Check it out..
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OK. I really don't want to go down the "stock" path and end up with a locked BL - that is why i am looking for alternatives!
Thanks again!
Now I am starting to think that the 4.4 ROMs out there may not be very well suited to the idea of "unrooting".
I have tried a couple of 4.4 ROMs like CM11 and AOKP in the last couple of days, and there seems to be a recurring theme - they all have the Superuser menus built into the settings. Will this be problematic?
I have seen that the SuperSU app does have an unroot option in the settings, but I have read conflicting reports of what this actually does. It sounds like it removes the app, but leaves the binaries behind, and this might be detected by the root detection features in the Maas360 app.