I recently had a lot of updating problems after rooting my phone and deleting some unwanted applications. The supposed method of un-rooting which is to use Update Service or PC companion to repair or re-install the software back to its original state does not work for everyone. In fact, there are lots of folks I discovered trolling through different forums who experience the same hazards. This leaves me feeling that it might depend on whether you bought the phone sim free or you got it subsidised by a mobile carrier. Its possible the contract phones are prevented from updating after rooting in a bid to stop de-branding.
Well, its just my thouhgts. What do you guys think is responsible for this anomaly in unrooting. I had to flash my phone back to the generic uk firmware with Omnius to get it to update again. As things stand I will not be rooting my phone again.
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I rooted my e10i for 3times and reverted back with SE PC companion to its original state without any difficulty. My only problem after rooting was, the system was not stable. frequent reboots were happening(looking forward to fix that). Still i love to root again for these three things.
1. for deleting SE favorite apps.
2. for paid apps( which not yet available in my country)
3. Enabling wifi hotspot
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I rooted my e10i for 3times and reverted back with SE PC companion to its original state without any difficulty. My only problem after rooting was, the system was not stable. frequent reboots were happening(looking forward to fix that). Still i love to root again for these three things.
1. for deleting SE favorite apps.
2. for paid apps( which not yet available in my country)
3. Enabling wifi hotspot
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You misunderstand the point of my post. It was not to examine the pros and cons of rooting. I know rooting brings a lot of added benefits and functionality to the phone. I too rooted to use wifi tethering. My point is that rooting might not suit all phones. My argument, that it might depend on whether you got the phone sim free or through a contract.
It seems that rooting is making it problematic for upgrading of phone irrespective of locked or SIM free as is under discussion in the latest firmware thread. But the interseting point of this thread is zodiac100 has updated his phone through OMNIUS.
So zodiac100 will you please describe tthe process of upgrading through Omnius in detail or point us to the thread (English) where it is detailed in case some of us may find it useful now or in future.
Edit : I have read your advice about flashing by Omnius in another thread. Thanks for that. In Omnius site I couldnot find E10i phone but simply E10 with no picture. Is it the same phone?
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Hello everyone!
I recently rooted by phone and now I've been trying to remove the Vodafone bloat-ware from my handset using the titanium application. Unfortunately after so-called uninstalling, the application still remains, why can it be trashed?
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You either got to DEBRAND or FLASH to generic to get rid m8, Its vodaphones firmware, but just debrand (i did have a vodaphone x10 until I exorcised the daemon) update to RB2A026, and root, get rid of all the crap, or just debrand and lose the vodaphone crap, but be left with sony ericssons crap lol
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You either got to DEBRAND or FLASH to generic to get rid m8, Its vodaphones firmware, but just debrand (i did have a vodaphone x10 until I exorcised the daemon) update to RB2A026, and root, get rid of all the crap, or just debrand and lose the vodaphone crap, but be left with sony ericssons crap lol
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Would reflashing the phone with SEUS do the job? Or would i need to achieve this some otber way, sorry I'm not entirely sure how. Is there a tutorial?
Thanks you.
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If you go back a page you will see some links to forum threads, read these, for flashing you will need to have java6 21 (32bit) runtime enviroment (JRE) and java6 21 (32bit) development kit (JDK) installed on your pc (fbrlashing wont work on 64bit OS unless you have them as it doesnt work on 64bit version) when you done that find the thread NEWBIES GUIDE TO ROOT GIVING YOU THE LATEST FIRMWARE, you will only need the first file (this will flash you generic uk rf16 firmware and as such its standard, no vodaphone crap, after that use SEUS to update to R2BA026 and ySeaou can root this, theres a video on one of the threads that shows how to set up the path for the java.
But be aware this voids your warranty, just take time to read the threads ive linked and the NEWBIE THREAD, any q's just ask
heres the link to thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=755332
Thanks for the help fellas.
I don't worry about the warrenty thing - one could always claim/demand a replacement if anything should happen to this one. Ain't that why we insure our mobiles?
Anyway, I've managed to debrand my phone by using this tutorial in Win7, took a couple of goes (it's all about timing) then updated the firmware without all the bloatware (only SE stuff) and so far the phone seems to be happy. Now, I'm just about to re-root the phone and take out all the useless crap I don't use before I install the stuff that's actually useful
Curious. Why can't service providers, provide us with mobiles, like they left the facory? I mean, seriously, who actually uses all that crap?? Ain't it like buying a PC laptop and doing a new install minus all the bloat?
Hey guys.. Since updating to 026 I've notice something a little odd, though it doesn't affect the physical workings of the phone.
Under the notifications tab, my mobi always report there's "no service", yet the signal indicator is on max (four bars) !!! The phone continues to work.
Anyone else notice this??
Hi XDA,
this is my first post, sorry if this sounds a bit spammy, I'm at a loss for how to root and flash for my X10 and hoping someone can help me finally get everything sorted...
I bought my phone in Australia second hand, unlocked from a carrier, but with bloatware out the wahzoo... to make matters more complicated, I now live in Germany.
I have tried to root and flash my X10 on a number of occasions, following the advice found here, but have not been able to get it working due to weird combinations of carrier restrictions, region variations and general lack of experience. It appears as though there are at least 8 different OS versions for the Xperia X10 (or is it X10i?) and I don't even know which mine is.
Can someone please point me in the right direction? I have tried ~5 methods found here and have always encountered an unknown error that doesn't seem to occur for other users...
Thanks!
TomFromAus said:
Hi XDA,
this is my first post, sorry if this sounds a bit spammy, I'm at a loss for how to root and flash for my X10 and hoping someone can help me finally get everything sorted...
I bought my phone in Australia second hand, unlocked from a carrier, but with bloatware out the wahzoo... to make matters more complicated, I now live in Germany.
I have tried to root and flash my X10 on a number of occasions, following the advice found here, but have not been able to get it working due to weird combinations of carrier restrictions, region variations and general lack of experience. It appears as though there are at least 8 different OS versions for the Xperia X10 (or is it X10i?) and I don't even know which mine is.
Can someone please point me in the right direction? I have tried ~5 methods found here and have always encountered an unknown error that doesn't seem to occur for other users...
Thanks!
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First, do you have SEUS and Update Service from SE installed on your computer? You need these two software for the drivers for the phone, otherwise Flashtool would not be able to do anything.
Hey every1
Well been using android phones for a few years now but finally decided to treat myself to a tablet and aimed high with the tablet z So far very happy with my new tablet. But with all android devices the root and recovery bug has struck, problem is compared to my phones its another manufacturer with different ways of rooting and different system menus etc so im a little lost :/
So heres my questions
* "Doomlord easy root" seems to be the one stop shop for rooting but I was wondering how do you unroot? Do I just use seus to factory reset and that resets root?
*I currently use a 32GB wifi (SGP312 GB/B) model 10.1.c.0.370 firmware , but is there a central hub like sammobile for firmware downloads? Or is a copy of my current firmware required to have in case of emergency or will SEUS correct most problems???
* I also see CWM available for the tablet z but my understanding is to get CWM u have to unlock bootloader but this loses the bravia engine, is this correct? or what else do I lose?
* Does the tablet Z have any button combinations for stock recovery etc and if so what is the currently know button combinations and what service menus do they access?
thanks for any answers you guys can help me with, as its my 1st tablet and a new brand that ive not used before I just don't wanna jump before ive got my facts together
I'm new to rooting myself and I don't know how you might unroot the device, but with my SO-03E .269 rooted I installed SuperSU and the 'disable Superuser' appears to function properly as a temporary unroot. Maybe that'll help you?
I think the Fastboot key combo is power and volume-up.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2287881
very informative for beginners. after you read that ask again here in your thread if there still are any questions
K found the button combo info but still looking for the rest, the link was helpful but really only got me the basic info I already knew about its the particular answers im looking for.
Now before anyone responds by telling me to search the forums I have spent HOURS on XDA going through innumerable forums clicking on dead or misleading links and have not found anything that will help.
My old x10 crapped out on me and I need to reflash it so that SEUS will recognize it. I know what I am doing and have done this before. I have the latest (and multiple copies of older) version of flashtool. This all started with 2.1 randomly shutting down irrespective of what the battery level is. I have had this happen in the past and EVERY time a reflash resolved it.
ALL I need is either the official Rogers 1.6 or 2.1 stock rom. There seem to be HUNDREDS of dead links here and this has become a uber frustrating situation. I have flashed X10a_3.0.1.G.0.75_AMERICA-US GENERIC 1233-8200 which 100% solved the reboot issue but now my sd card is no longer recognized. And please don't tell me to try other cards as I have used 6 different capacity and speed cards and none are seen in the phone but ALL work on my pc and on my xperia T. I am using the original 16GB card that the phone came with.
For some reason I can get roms for every other carrier except Rogers so I am suspecting Rogers had them pulled, but SURELY someone here has what I need and can help.
Once I can get it back to stock I can use SEUS or PC companion to update and I will take care of the rooting later, if at all.
So here it is, I am asking VERY nicely...BEGGING in fact...can ANYONE help me get a stock ROGERS rom for my x10?
Following http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmX-IYNYqL8&hd=1 was of zero help as the page shown in the vid has been edited and now does not have any of the links for the firmwares, only the flashtool.
I honestly thank you for any help you can offer here. My kids want\need their phone back and there is no way I can afford to replace it right now...and frankly I shouldn't have to replace it if all I need is the rom. I do apologize if I am coming off like a jerk. That is not my intent. I am just SUPER frustrated and running out of time and searches on XDA have become less than friendly over the past few years...too much content to dig through and too many old/dead links.
Hello everyone,
I am very happy that I finally found this awesome forum, now I will able to learn more about my phone and android in general and help others just like I used to do before with my previous iPhone (OS). I used to jailbreak easily and enjoy all the features that I could find for the iphone. However, before 6 months I decided to switch to Android and got Samsung Galaxy Note 3 from Sprint, updated to 4.4.4. I absolutely love the device and never think to return to iPhone until I learned that rooting the Samsung will void the warranty that make me to reconsider another android phone other than Samsung. However, this isn't my concern right now, I have questions any help, even a small one would count to give me ideas and solutions.
I am new to rooting my phone (Never done it yet), but I am certain that I would want to do it because I want to change my device ID. I have noticed some apps from Play Store, will ask to pull my unique device ID and based on that they can store my information on their server no matter what I do, they will recognize my phone via device ID. I have tried these methods and they both failed.
*I tried to completely clean my phone from any data or history related to that app, I even change my account ID (email).
*I tried to use VPN from 5 different countries.
My phone was easily recognized by those app and they even retrieve my data that is save on their server. Note: most apps will pretend that after you uninstall and install that it doesn't recognize you as old user, but it does (Tested). I really have concern and I consider this to be a challenge.
I want to know:
1- Am I able to root my phone on version 4.4.4 and if so will it void the warranty from just trying to use the device ID feature?
2- If I do root the phone, just by rooting does that mean I am blocked by Samsung from getting any new updates and other apps updates?
3- For device ID, if I change my device ID for good and keep changing, will that affect me negatively anyhow, I mean samsung will notice and cut updates?
4- If I am prevented from having these updates. Can I download them manually and install them using my laptop.
I am sorry for my English and for being new to Android world. I would appreciate any kind of information that could help me. either by replaying or providing links.
Thanks
Edwardo
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Hello everyone,
1- Am I able to root my phone on version 4.4.4 and if so will it void the warranty from just trying to use the device ID feature?
2- If I do root the phone, just by rooting does that mean I am blocked by Samsung from getting any new updates and other apps updates?
3- For device ID, if I change my device ID for good and keep changing, will that affect me negatively anyhow, I mean samsung will notice and cut updates?
4- If I am prevented from having these updates. Can I download them manually and install them using my laptop.
Thanks
Edwardo
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Edwardo,
Welcome to XDA! We're a friendly bunch here. I wanted to start off by saying that I appreciate how much information you gave in your first post. It is very nice to have enough information to truly help you. Now, onto your questions:
Rooting on 4.4.4
Unfortunately, there is currently no way to root the 4.4.4 version of the phone without tripping KNOX. KNOX is just the "switch" that says whether or not your phone software has ben tampered with. Technically, your warranty is void once you tip KNOX. In practice, though, Samsung doesn't really care if your KNOX is tripped. If you need to claim your warranty (i.e. broken screen, stuck button, etc), you can do so with a tripped KNOX and they won't even blink an eye.
In terms of "how to root," this thread has a very good method for gaining root access.
Future Updates from Samsung
Gaining root access should not affect future updates from Samsung or Sprint. If you end up going the "Custom ROM" route, you would have to restore back to the "stock" ROM before updating, but that is relatively easy.
Device ID changing
Unless I'm mistaken, there are two primary ways that apps identify you: Device ID and a proprietary (facebook, google, etc) login. It'd be obvious if the app is asking for a login, so the Device ID (UID) will be the one that you're wanting to change.
I've only used Titanium Backup to change my UID (you'll need to buy the "pro" version to unlock that capability), so I'm not sure of other methods, but I know that TiBu works.
The main updates (i.e. 4.4.2 to 4.4.4) to the phone will not be affected by changing your device ID. The only thing that could really be affected by it would be your Samsung Account. This is what updates your Samsung Apps. Most of these updates will be security-related (in my past experience). I doubt that the ever-changing Device ID would negatively affect it, but it's a possibility.
Manual Updating vs. OTA Updates
One great thing about XDA is that we have tons of resources to help others with their phones. If you do ever have issues with your phone, you can always restore a fully-stock ROM. Once you get used to flashing ROMS to your device, updating becomes trivial.
Here is one example of a "full restore" that will bring your phone to a completely stock state (even if you were on an older version). This thread has another one.
Hopefully this adequately answers your questions.
-Topher
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Edwardo,
Hopefully this adequately answers your questions.
-Topher
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Big thanks for the warm welcome and answering my questions. You have highlighted some points, I did not think about, if I change my device ID, I might not let Samsung recognize my device and get some updates, as you said it is possible, but I am very certain I will have to do it. I never use apps that force to access (Facebook, google, etc) I immediately delete them. So yes, those apps store my data based on the unique device ID.
I am going to read the links you provided and slowly I will root my device and download the app you have recommended.
Again thanks!