I really wanna update my phone but I hear people you need to root the firmware.How does one go about doi.g that and won't it affect the phones perdormance in a long run?Shoudnt it be updating easy as from the sony ericsson website as soon as android 2.1 arrives?
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rooting, and updating to sony supplied firmware are unrelated, this question would be better asked/searched in the general forum, however, since you are already here, I'll tell you.
rooting is privelege escalation on the linux subsystem by way of a binary called su (switch user) this allows us end users to remount our system in rw (read/write) and have our way with it (including but not limited to: system app removal/adding, init script changes, use your imagination).
root is only necessary for an upgrade if the upgrade is community built, and can't be signed by a signature our bootloader recognizes. currenty, there are no custom roms
pluxyplag said:
How does one go about doi.g that
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Read the guides.
pluxyplag said:
and won't it affect the phones perdormance in a long run?
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Not sure how, or why for that matter as it's only allowing access to what should be available anyway.
pluxyplag said:
Shoudnt it be updating easy as from the sony ericsson website as soon as android 2.1 arrives?
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It is and it will be.
Please search before posting have a nice day
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Hi Guys,
I've got a Desire, this white x10 is for my GF. It's running android 1.6, baseband 1.1.25 and is build number R2BA020.
I want to root it. I found a one touch root apk online which says, after running "woot, you're rooted". Personally, I don't think it's done anything.
I'd quite like to get Android 2.2 on here. Can someone help me achieve this?
Thanks
lucero79 said:
I'd quite like to get Android 2.2 on here. Can someone help me achieve this?
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Nope, we don't even have 2.1 yet.
Ahh, really?? Is there a timeframe?
lucero79 said:
Ahh, really?? Is there a timeframe?
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Android 2.1 News thread
2.1's supposed to come in the next week. Bootloader (the thing that keeps us from loading custom roms) can be cracked at any time...it can be days, weeks, months, or never.
hi all,
i want to root my x10 too but i want to make a backup of my current version. is it possible to do that and how?
can i backup apps to restore them!? i got a app navigon select specially for my x10 and i want to use it...
greetz camorra
Use the 1 click root, won't damage your apps.
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camorra said:
hi all,
i want to root my x10 too but i want to make a backup of my current version. is it possible to do that and how?
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Hi.
You can use Titanium Backup, which is what I use but there others that are recommend too but as Mezzo said the one click root method won't affect your apps.
If i root my mobile does my warranty expires, right? so i wanted to ask how can i "unroot" my device?
camorra said:
so i wanted to ask how can i "unroot" my device?
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Depends how you rooted it, for many of us it's just a click, but if you used one of the old methods then you would have to reflash.
Advise Needed
Just got my X10a for ATT. Wanted to use one click rooting, but do not know how to get the app install. Keep giving me message "Install Blocked". Totally new to Android and couldn't find anything on how to install this app.
gatecrasher71 said:
Just got my X10a for ATT. Wanted to use one click rooting, but do not know how to get the app install. Keep giving me message "Install Blocked". Totally new to Android and couldn't find anything on how to install this app.
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Settings - Applications - Unknown Sources
XperiaX10iUser said:
Settings - Applications - Unknown Sources
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Interestingly, I go there but do not see Unknown Sources. Al I have there is "Manage Applications" and "Development"
gatecrasher71 said:
Interestingly, I go there but do not see Unknown Sources. Al I have there is "Manage Applications" and "Development"
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With the one Click Root - I dont believe us "AT&T users" can Install 3rd party apps...You'd have to root it the conventional way is my guess after reading a couple threads. Chances are, You're better off doing it that way anyways, Then you can Back up your APN's, and get everything working with a completely debranded, Rooted X10a
This question is related to the bootloader problem & the upcoming 2.1 update....Could SE change the way the bootloader works and negate the progress you've made?
Sony Ericsson Xperia X10
since its not yet cracked ...i dont think SE will change the bootloader ...
i am not a dev .. this is what i think... but may be the new 2.1 needs a new bootlaoder ... so anything can happen .. but dev are keeping an eye on SE will loads its stock rom.. that way we can find ways to use to crack bootloader
I hope i can borrow this thread ...
Here's my question: Is there a way to delete certain games and programs that i don't and never will use without rooting my device? I like it the way it is right now, i just don't like that apps i'm not using wasting available space
Kyrius said:
I hope i can borrow this thread ...
Here's my question: Is there a way to delete certain games and programs that i don't and never will use without rooting my device? I like it the way it is right now, i just don't like that apps i'm not using wasting available space
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-Root
-Delete games/programs you don't use
-Unroot
-???
-Profit!
I don't see how am i going to profit if i double the work. My question: "is it possible", was meant in this way: is there an app that allows doing this without rooting?
No, the default apps which came with the phone are located in a place which you can only reach when you have root access
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oh well ... can i ask which is the easiest way to root my device then?
Kyrius said:
oh well ... can i ask which is the easiest way to root my device then?
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One click root method, you literally have to install the .apk then click root. After you remove the programs you don't want, then click unroot. Doesn't get much easier than that
IS this one click method universal or specific from phone to phone? i am asking for my X8. There isn't a thread about this phone yet and because it is part of the same model group i'm asking here.
what?
What is horrible, the devs are days without saying anything about the breaking of the bootloader, we will do with the 10 x?, I begin to think that it is time to change by a HTC
you are the best, I encourage all devs, is that you can with this, I encourage and give them strong these of SE, thanks!
So i rooted my Xperia X10i with the one click software.
I downloaded the rom manager from the market but it doesnt support the X10. How do i got about loading a rom onto it now?
no chance, you are only superuser. the bootloader isn´t open.
Ok this must sound daft but how do i do that?
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Ok this must sound daft but how do i do that?
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Its just not possible ...no one has been able to do this! ... many have tried and are still trying!
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Its just not possible ...no one has been able to do this! ... many have tried and are still trying!
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Oh so its only the Xperia X10 that people are having an issue with changing the bootloader?
- install titanium back up and uninstall apps that you dont need
- install barnicle wifi for wifi tether
or
- unroot and enjoy what you have because honestly, people who rooted but has no idea what to do with root shouldn't bother to root their phones, it's harsh but sadly true
the question is : What was the goal of your rooting operation ?
changing the ROM ? (have you search informations before you begin this operation ?)
Root access provide you many usefull operatons, changing theme, cleaning unused apps, use some apps who need root...
It theses operations are not needed for you, root is not necessary for you....
I would like to load a new rom or roms onto the phone.
And anybody is welcome to do this to their phone. And this (So i was told?) is the place to ask for help. I know what root is and what i can do with it. But the Xperia is somewhat harder than other Android phones to hack.
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I would like to load a new rom or roms onto the phone.
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We all would.
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And anybody is welcome to do this to their phone.
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Until the bootloader is cracked, that doesn't apply to Xperia X10 users just now.
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And this (So i was told?) is the place to ask for help. I know what root is and what i can do with it. But the Xperia is somewhat harder than other Android phones to hack.
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It's the best place to come and ask for help, but members don't like people coming and asking questions that they would already know the answer to had they done their homework first.
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Oh so its only the Xperia X10 that people are having an issue with changing the bootloader?
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I don't think so...locking the bootloader sadly is becoming the norm...with motorola goining the same way...agreed sony has a reputation giving hackers the hardest time...but progress has been made...and we will see cuatom roms
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Hello all!
My first post here and expectedly, it's regarding the fundamentals of the Android platform..
I have just gotten a Huawei phone, a Huawei Honor to be specific. It's running on Android 4.1 which is Jellybean right?
Hmmm should I do an upgrade to ICS?
And what's this thing about rooting? Is it an requirement to root my phone?
Thanks for the help, much appreciated
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Hello all!
My first post here and expectedly, it's regarding the fundamentals of the Android platform..
I have just gotten a Huawei phone, a Huawei Honor to be specific. It's running on Android 4.1 which is Jellybean right?
Hmmm should I do an upgrade to ICS?
And what's this thing about rooting? Is it an requirement to root my phone?
Thanks for the help, much appreciated
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Android 4.0.x was ICS. The newer version is 4.1.X called jelly beans. So you'd be basically downgrading if you went to ICS.
Rooting is done to allow you adminstrator priveliges in Linux, similar to being an administrator in Windows rather than a standard user. You don't need to be rooted, most of the thing can be done without rooting. However, as you continue to use your device, you will often find apps that require changes in the system, hence their requirement will be to be rooted. Trying out different ROMs, customising it so that your wife/gf doesn't recognise your device will P) require you to root your device. For most devices , its pretty simple to root. However, you will learn as you read through posts and threads, and watch videos. Welcome to the Android world!
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y3kesprit said:
Hello all!
My first post here and expectedly, it's regarding the fundamentals of the Android platform..
I have just gotten a Huawei phone, a Huawei Honor to be specific. It's running on Android 4.1 which is Jellybean right?
Hmmm should I do an upgrade to ICS?
And what's this thing about rooting? Is it an requirement to root my phone?
Thanks for the help, much appreciated
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Yes, 4.1 is Jellybean but ICS is a downgrade. It came before Jellybean so you're better off sticking with JB.
It's not a requirement to root your phone but it's great because it gives you complete control of the phone. More control than the phone companies want us to have.
But I would suggest that you don't concentrate on rooting just yet. I say this because you're new to Android and trying to learn too much too quickly can become really confusing.
Before you even think about being ready to root, use these forums and read up about rooting and you'll learn everything you need to know.
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Sorry I got it wrong!
My phone, after I did a check, is running 2.3.6, which is Gingerbread right?
Ok thanks for the replies. It was informational
Anyway, if I were to root the phone, every different version has its own process to root right?
For example if I am running 2.3.6, and root it.. After I do a upgrade to ICS, I would have to re-root right? Am I getting this right?
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Sorry I got it wrong!
My phone, after I did a check, is running 2.3.6, which is Gingerbread right?
Ok thanks for the replies. It was informational
Anyway, if I were to root the phone, every different version has its own process to root right?
For example if I am running 2.3.6, and root it.. After I do a upgrade to ICS, I would have to re-root right? Am I getting this right?
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Yes that's Gingerbread.
The bit you're wrong about is the rooting bit. Rooting a device doesn't allow you to update to ICS when you couldn't before. If all you want to do is update to ICS then you don't need to root, you just need to look into flashing the device. When flashing it puts a whole different eom, kernel, theme etc onto the device.
You'll be better off looking that up through threads here on XDA or by watching videos on YouTube to show you how to do it. That's how I learnt to do it all.
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Yes that's Gingerbread.
The bit you're wrong about is the rooting bit. Rooting a device doesn't allow you to update to ICS when you couldn't before. If all you want to do is update to ICS then you don't need to root, you just need to look into flashing the device. When flashing it puts a whole different eom, kernel, theme etc onto the device.
You'll be better off looking that up through threads here on XDA or by watching videos on YouTube to show you how to do it. That's how I learnt to do it all.
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Okay...
So I want to root as well as upgrade to ICS, how should I go about doing it?
I will go do a youtube and forum search now as well
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Sorry I got it wrong!
My phone, after I did a check, is running 2.3.6, which is Gingerbread right?
Ok thanks for the replies. It was informational
Anyway, if I were to root the phone, every different version has its own process to root right?
For example if I am running 2.3.6, and root it.. After I do a upgrade to ICS, I would have to re-root right? Am I getting this right?
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That depends. If you root your phone, and YOU perform the upgrade, i.e. you flash a modded rom, 99.9% of the time the dev who created it will add the su(superuser) app into the rom so that you end up flashing the rom and re-rooting your phone in the process.
With that being said, if you happen to receive an OTA update randomly, telling you that android needs to update, and you decide that's what you want to run, flashing that one WILL take away your su privileges. That is due to the fact that these OTA's are pushed out by your phone manufacturer, and what you are trying to do (gain su access) isn't what the manufacturers wants you doing, per say, so THEY don't include the su app. Happy hacking. Number one tip I could give ya: don't b afraid to Google every question, or topic you're interested in. Make Google your best friend.
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Okay...
So I want to root as well as upgrade to ICS, how should I go about doing it?
I will go do a youtube and forum search now as well
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Each device has a different method of rooting and flashing ROMs..... you can check out your device's forum here on xda where I'm sure you'll find a suitable guide to help you out. Happy flashing
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The way I done it was to use the program SuperOneClick (there's a thread for that on here) then a few days later I got ParanoidAndroid flashed on to here (there's a thread for that aswell).
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Hi folks.. been directed to this forum by a few people as im looking for info on rooting the above. Reason i want to root is i need to be able to access apps i have on my phone properly and have been told it needs rooted. Im not really happy about doing this myself as im not too 'techy' minded as was wondering if there's anywhere credible that can root your phone for you??
turbo1397 said:
Hi folks.. been directed to this forum by a few people as im looking for info on rooting the above. Reason i want to root is i need to be able to access apps i have on my phone properly and have been told it needs rooted. Im not really happy about doing this myself as im not too 'techy' minded as was wondering if there's anywhere credible that can root your phone for you??
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Just follow the vid (relevant from 1:52, but you should also see the download mode guide earlier) in this link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3#root
Its not as hard as you might think, and only takes about 5 mins (with shaky hands)
Link to Odin: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1168421&d=1341114315
Link to CF-AutoRoot: http://download.chainfire.eu/229/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-m0-m0xx-gti9300.zip
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Just follow the vid (relevant from 1:52, but you should also see the download mode guide earlier) in this link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3#root
Its not as hard as you might think, and only takes about 5 mins (with shaky hands)
Link to Odin: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1168421&d=1341114315
Link to CF-AutoRoot: http://download.chainfire.eu/229/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-m0-m0xx-gti9300.zip
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Actually seems quite straight forward! What happens after its rooted. Can i use it as is, or do i have to 'customise' it or start building apps etc?
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Actually seems quite straight forward! What happens after its rooted. Can i use it as is, or do i have to 'customise' it or start building apps etc?
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You can use it as it is
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You can use it as it is
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Do i need to install any antivirus software after root? is it more vulnerable?
thanks:fingers-crossed:
turbo1397 said:
Do i need to install any antivirus software after root? is it more vulnerable?
thanks:fingers-crossed:
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No more than you are right now- just stay away from unknown apps, or those available from questioned sources (most malicious threats are disguised as known apps), and use only mods/frameworks from known developers here in XDA...
A words of advice- make sure you recognize the apps you let them root access (cf-Auto root includes SuperSU- an app which acts as 'firewall' between aps and root access- so make sure to update it when needed), and second-
ALWAYS READ THE APP'S PERMISSIONS REQUEST BEFORE INSTALLING
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