Hey all, I would like to root someone's vibrant, BUT I want to keep it perfectly stock. The only reason I want root is so I could set the voltage lower and underclock the CPU using setcpu for higher battery life. Is that possible?
Yes.
Just download the root update. Zip file in the development section and that's it.
If you upgrade your firmware it will automatically unroot
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yes, technically.
by rooting ONLY you end with stock and root access.
so yea, i guess it's like stock but not really lol.
Alanrocks15 said:
Yes.
Just download the root update. Zip file in the development section and that's it.
If you upgrade your firmware it will automatically unroot
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Could you clarify a little more, I don't understand
xtone said:
yes, technically.
by rooting ONLY you end with stock and root access.
so yea, i guess it's like stock but not really lol.
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Haha, well basically here's the thing. I've a friend's vibrant, but I think it's hardware locked. I want to be able to root it, and use a touchwiz rom stock or hacked, BUT I want the ability to be able to go back to complete 100% stock. I'm a complete noob when it comes to the Vibrant/Galaxy S phones that's why I don't want to try anything on my own. Especially since it's not my phone. haha thanks in advance for replyin! ^_^
Rooting the phone will not do anything to your phone except give you root access to the system files and such.
Just rooting it will not change anything appearance wise at all. And you can even still get OTA updates, that is if they ever actually get those working correctly.
So go ahead and root. It won't change a thing.
And you'll be able to use those certain apps that only work on a rooted phone.
isikh said:
Hey all, I would like to root someone's vibrant, BUT I want to keep it perfectly stock. The only reason I want root is so I could set the voltage lower and underclock the CPU using setcpu for higher battery life. Is that possible?
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Sure, this is entirely possible. Just keep in mind that undervolting and underclocking isn't going to gain you massive increases in battery life. The radio's and display are overwhelmingly greater current draws.
eminembdg said:
Rooting the phone will not do anything to your phone except give you root access to the system files and such.
Just rooting it will not change anything appearance wise at all. And you can even still get OTA updates, that is if they ever actually get those working correctly.
So go ahead and root. It won't change a thing.
And you'll be able to use those certain apps that only work on a rooted phone.
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Ah, I made myself sound like a total noob. I actually know what rooting does, etc, in fact, I've a G1 that I used for roughly 2 yrs, running CM, used a DEFY running a blurless ROM. I was just curious about the Vibrant since it's very new to me and I'm just being cautious. However, I thought I had a hardware locked Vibrant, but I tried booting into recovery mode, and it worked,first a weird screen came up, it said something like movicheckstart, and then recovery mode popped up, is that fine, and does that mean it's not hardware locked?
Google : Root yyour Vibrant XDA
and go to the first post
Follow the instructions
Done any more clearer?
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Alanrocks15 said:
Google : Root yyour Vibrant XDA
and go to the first post
Follow the instructions
Done any more clearer?
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I got root with superoneclick. Now, can I flash CWM recovery via recovery manager and then boot into recovery and flash a ROM?
Yea, it's what I did for a while. Stock with root so I could clock, remove bloatware and run apps that require root. Not a bad gig but Trigger is so much better.
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Ok, I was thinking about maybe using that one click root app I found on the market but i need to know how safe is it? and is there a fully awesomely working version of Froyo out there or even gingerbread I can use and if so how do I install it?
And when the official froyo update comes out will my phone still be able to revive the over the air update?
Using the OCLF/Root was completely safe and easy, for me at least.
No issues at all doing it, it went very smooth with no issues at all.
Yes -- you can still receive OTA updates once you've rooted.
Ian
def no gingerbread out there for you to run
uhmmm i think if you arent even sure how to root, maybe you shouldnt get yourself into a beta rom.
98classic said:
uhmmm i think if you arent even sure how to root, maybe you shouldnt get yourself into a beta rom.
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yEA, i KNOW YOU ARE PROB RIGHT BUT i REALLY WANT FROYO SO MUCH
ps- sorry for caps
Safe as in what? Secure wise or bricking your device? The Vibrant is easy to root but secure wise you need to be careful since your device will be "open" to any program getting root access.
I see people use the click app to root their phones. Check it out on YouTube that's where I found the info. Personally I am not going to root my cuz I don't want to deal with the headaches. Yes I have root one android phone before & was successful. I enjoy putting different roms but when I flash CM6 one his first updates on that then later on couldn't change the rom. The reason cuz I had a low memory I was told on the phone internally. So I am taking no chances with phone.
vamp6x6x6x said:
yEA, i KNOW YOU ARE PROB RIGHT BUT i REALLY WANT FROYO SO MUCH
ps- sorry for caps
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Wait a sec fella. It doesn't work this way.
You cant type in all caps, then ps it "sorry for caps"
You should have stopped it when you saw it happening.
That would be like me raping you and then telling you i was sorry for it.
NoDataFound said:
Wait a sec fella. It doesn't work this way.
You cant type in all caps, then ps it "sorry for caps"
You should have stopped it when you saw it happening.
That would be like me raping you and then telling you i was sorry for it.
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lol, well, all I have to say for myself is i didnt realize i was doing it til i was done
NoDataFound said:
Wait a sec fella. It doesn't work this way.
You cant type in all caps, then ps it "sorry for caps"
You should have stopped it when you saw it happening.
That would be like me raping you and then telling you i was sorry for it.
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So are you admitting you like sausage lol
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vamp6x6x6x said:
lol, well, all I have to say for myself is i didnt realize i was doing it til i was done
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So you couldnt just delete what you typed and typed it correctly?
androidmonkey said:
So you couldnt just delete what you typed and typed it correctly?
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Too much work. Easier to add ps.
I be posting this from my wicked awesome vibrant!
Before Rooting....
1) learn how to use the keyboard
2) find out what Froyo and the consequences of installing a beta are
3) No, if you install Froyo probably you won't be able to get the OTA update when available and, you may not be able to roll down if you want to.
I would stay out of it if i was you
not worthy to just root to flash the leaked Froyo... You only get the 'skin' of Froyo.. there is no JIT and GPS is not working
I would not root, because judging by you, you dont know much about android.
Few devices have froyo,
No devices have gingerbread.
If you think gingerbread, or even froyo is out then chances are you dont know how to use root features.
ps. I am not flaming, k?
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SamVib said:
I would not root, because judging by you, you dont know much about android.
Few devices have froyo,
No devices have gingerbread.
If you think gingerbread, or even froyo is out then chances are you dont know how to use root features.
ps. I am not flaming, k?
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I understand what your saying, and believe me I know a lot about android and actually a little bit about rooting but I am super paranoid about bricking my phone for two reasons:
I love my phone.
I had to pay full price for it.
What I don't understand that much is about different roms and whatnot. As for the Gingerbread thing I was kidding, but I was serious about the Froyo thing...but after reading this thread i have decided that if I do ever root with the one click root app it will only me to install simple things like lag fix, adfree, etc. Thank you for your help.
To do it again, I would not root mine. It has been less stable since I rooted it. Crashes to a black screen that says "user fault not kernel panic" and "upload mode". This is using a simple one-click root. So I advise against it.
What you'd find, should a problem occur, is that there is no going back. Folks recommend install this patch and that patch, and deeper down the rabbit hole (further away from stock) you go.
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ughnsphotoart;8349227 said:
To do it again, I would not root mine. It has been less stable since I rooted it. Crashes to a black screen that says "user fault not kernel panic" and "upload mode". This is using a simple one-click root. So I advise against it.
What you'd find, should a problem occur, is that there is no going back. Folks recommend install this patch and that patch, and deeper down the rabbit hole (further away from stock) you go.
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Or you can revert to a backup.
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vaughnsphotoart said:
To do it again, I would not root mine. It has been less stable since I rooted it. Crashes to a black screen that says "user fault not kernel panic" and "upload mode". This is using a simple one-click root. So I advise against it.
What you'd find, should a problem occur, is that there is no going back. Folks recommend install this patch and that patch, and deeper down the rabbit hole (further away from stock) you go.
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Simple unroot your phone
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Simple unroot your phone
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you know the one-click root that comes with the one-click lag fix? The unroot part didn't work.
This was my experience hacking on the g1 too... sometimes things worked, sometimes they didn't. When they don't, it's a lousy trip.
I just get sick of messing with it sometimes, and just want it to work.
Ok, just figured instead of asking question here and question there, I will just put all of it in one place.
My last phone was an HTC Inspire 4G. which was my first Android phone after coming from a 3gs. I kept the Inspire stock.
On launch day I was first in line for a GSII (SGH-I777).
now i am looking into rooting. my questions are:
1. what are the major benefits of rooting?
2. what are the possible cons of rooting the GSII?
3. which of the three methods listed is the one for me?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1288112
4. what are the pros/cons of overclocking. i saw online where the I777 can be overclocked to 1.5Ghz. what is to be gained by this for a day-to-day user?
The main reasons i am looking to Root are:
1. to remove bloatware and factory apps i dont use.
2. i would like to install the Prime bootanimation
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1296512
3. maybe to customize the appearance of the phone.
4. maybe overclock.
Any help/answers are greatly appreciated. and thank you for bearing with my lack of Rooting knowledge.
1) Full customization of your phone. Backup apps, location apps, potential battery saving options. Custom Roms and Themes.
2)
Warranty Void. That's about the only major flaw I see. Some roms have less-than-stock support for Bluetooth streaming (CM7) and stuff like that, but nothing serious.
3)
Method 1 for me was the easiest and quickest.
4) Underclocking saves power. overclocking drains power much more quickly. However you get alot more processing power.
i personally dont find overclocking useful since I dont need that additional power. Besides, you run the risk of making your phone become less stable especially when undervolting.
I rooted and installed cognition.... now when my phone boots the loading screen says gt-9100.
Is this the rom or the kernel/root process that would have done this and how can I switch back? My jig should be here soon and I would like everything to look stock. Thanks.
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Kadernal said:
I rooted and installed cognition.... now when my phone boots the loading screen says gt-9100.
Is this the rom or the kernel/root process that would have done this and how can I switch back? My jig should be here soon and I would like everything to look stock. Thanks.
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thats by design. when you flashed CWM and rooted, thats what comes up.
Kadernal said:
I rooted and installed cognition.... now when my phone boots the loading screen says gt-9100.
Is this the rom or the kernel/root process that would have done this and how can I switch back? My jig should be here soon and I would like everything to look stock. Thanks.
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It is from the kernel flashing to get root process. You can fix it, it is kind of convoluted and seems harder than it really is, but you will find it is not that hard once you do.
It is a kernel swapping process you can learn more following these posts
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18308945&postcount=157
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Method 1 is the one i was looking at also. But will that keep my phone setup/ settings the same and just allow me root access or will it return my phone to stock?
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How are things working out now after several weeks? Smooth sailing? Glad you did it? Any annoying notifications to update to 2.3.6?
When ICS FINALLY comes to this phone, will there be an upgrade path from UCKH7 or will I have to re-flash to 2.3.6 first?
Here's a tip: You have a choice when it comes to ICS. You can either:
- Root and flash ShoStock2, Phone Bricker, or another fully-functional ICS rom.
or...
- Wait for AT&T's hopelessly broken, fantastically buggy bloated ICS update.
The correct choice seems pretty clear to me.
mattdm said:
Here's a tip: You have a choice when it comes to ICS. You can either:
- Root and flash ShoStock2, Phone Bricker, or another fully-functional ICS rom.
or...
- Wait for AT&T's hopelessly broken, fantastically buggy bloated ICS update.
The correct choice seems pretty clear to me.
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It all comes down to preference, for me personally my boat doesn't float when I'm using ICS.
AOKP ftw
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ryude said:
It all comes down to preference, for me personally my boat doesn't float when I'm using ICS.
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Which is fine too, also a valid option. I just meant that those are his two options if he wants ICS.
whitenack said:
How are things working out now after several weeks? Smooth sailing? Glad you did it? Any annoying notifications to update to 2.3.6?
When ICS FINALLY comes to this phone, will there be an upgrade path from UCKH7 or will I have to re-flash to 2.3.6 first?
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You should be very pleased with UCKH7. I prefer it over ICS. I don't remember seeing any notifications; if you do see them, there are files you can delete to prevent it from popping up (device manager, device management, or something like that). In system/app it looks something like "wsyncdm" (may be completely off, but it similar to that). I would recommend using GTG's UnNamed v1; it's UCKH7 with some bloat removed. Ryuude's UnOriginal rom is also UCKH7. As good as the base is, those are the only two roms that use it (as least, all I can remember).
whitenack said:
How are things working out now after several weeks? Smooth sailing? Glad you did it? Any annoying notifications to update to 2.3.6?
When ICS FINALLY comes to this phone, will there be an upgrade path from UCKH7 or will I have to re-flash to 2.3.6 first?
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I went back to my oldest nandroid (2.3.4 stock w/root) a week or two ago, because CM9/AOKP were for some reason not retaining my saves from a few games I play. The AudioOut_1 wakelock (is this a bug? I would assume so, but I'm no dev) was too vampiric for my tastes. I don't want to have to turn off sounds just to keep my battery at a normal level. Not to mention, battery life isn't particularly stellar in the first place, albeit certainly not the worst I've ever used. I haven't made any effort to increase battery life out-of-the-box, though. Haven't run any kernel scripts or anything. I've never really looked into it, come to think of it. Probably should though.
Really I forgot just how nice stock 2.3.4 was. It was incredibly smooth (slightly more so than AOKP/CM9 - no slight jitter when scrolling home screens) and equally fast. Rarely were there any FCs and my game data would not disappear. Battery life was excellent and I could keep phone sounds on. Oddly enough, I stupidly ran an OTA update on my phone. Everything looked like it worked, but luckily it didn't, and I didn't end up with 2.3.6.
That being said, today I find myself back on CM9. Why? I don't know, really. Probably just testing it out and checking out its progress, since I haven't used it in several weeks. Still good. Seems more stable. A work in progress, for sure, but the devs are doing a very good job and my biggest gripe is that I'm incapable of contributing to the process.
Nevermind...
Thanks for all the quick replies. What about the AP mobile data problem? Are you guys seeing that or just managing it with a data manager?
whitenack said:
Thanks for all the quick replies. What about the AP mobile data problem? Are you guys seeing that or just managing it with a data manager?
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If you go back to UCKH7 using the stuff that Entropy set up, you'll have root. Install Titanium Backup and freeze the AP mobile app if you are worried about it. I'm still running UCKH7 and I haven't had a problem with the AP mobile app, probably because I haven't touched it.
mvi57 said:
If you go back to UCKH7 using the stuff that Entropy set up, you'll have root. Install Titanium Backup and freeze the AP mobile app if you are worried about it. I'm still running UCKH7 and I haven't had a problem with the AP mobile app, probably because I haven't touched it.
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Thanks. One more (maybe) question... My phone is currently not rooted. To start this process, do I need to rooted first?
whitenack said:
Thanks. One more (maybe) question... My phone is currently not rooted. To start this process, do I need to rooted first?
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This process will give you root. Read this whole thread and then follow the instructions in step 2c.
mattdm said:
This process will give you root. Read this whole thread and then follow the instructions in step 2c.
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Ah, I have been looking at this site.
whitenack said:
Ah, I have been looking at this site.
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Pro tip: Don't look at that site. We have people come in here every day with problems that resulted from flashing something from there. It's largely out of date.
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Pro tip: Don't look at that site. We have people come in here every day with problems that resulted from flashing something from there. It's largely out of date.
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Thanks.
Rats! It looked easy. Easier than the link you provided. I'm not sure I'm savvy enough for all that.
whitenack said:
Thanks.
Rats! It looked easy. Easier than the link you provided. I'm not sure I'm savvy enough for all that.
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It's not so hard! Just go slow, follow each step, and you'll be fine.
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It's not so hard! Just go slow, follow each step, and you'll be fine.
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Thanks for the encouragement. I think I am going to try it out. I have read the first few pages (haven't had time to read all 400+ yet, haha).
I'm not interested in flash counters, custom kernals and custom mods, right? All I want is to follow the instructions on #2c and stop. That will give me the stock 2.3.4 rom plus root. Right? And then that is all I have to do, other than reinstall all my apps and configure the settings.
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Thanks for the encouragement. I think I am going to try it out. I have read the first few pages (haven't had time to read all 400+ yet, haha).
I'm not interested in flash counters, custom kernals and custom mods, right? All I want is to follow the instructions on #2c and stop. That will give me the stock 2.3.4 rom plus root. Right? And then that is all I have to do, other than reinstall all my apps and configure the settings.
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If you read the first few and last few, you'll be OK. IMHO, if you do step 2 you might as well do step 3. You get CWM recovery, which is universally (as far as I know) recommended. Nandroid backup is the best thing since sliced bread...
whitenack said:
Thanks for the encouragement. I think I am going to try it out. I have read the first few pages (haven't had time to read all 400+ yet, haha).
I'm not interested in flash counters, custom kernals and custom mods, right? All I want is to follow the instructions on #2c and stop. That will give me the stock 2.3.4 rom plus root. Right? And then that is all I have to do, other than reinstall all my apps and configure the settings.
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You'll need to do step 1 to get your phone into download mode, then you can do #2c.
+1 for mgd76's recommendation to get CWM onto your phone so you can do nandroid backups, flash new ROMs, etc.
I just flashed using 2c listed in creepyncrawly's thread, quick, easy and reliable. Just came over from iPhone and I'm enjoying what seem to be endless possibilities in the customization department.
How is the user experience on a rooted Galaxy Note II? I want to root it ASAP but i do not want to loose out on how smooth a stock Note 2 runs.
dionysos803 said:
How is the user experience on a rooted Galaxy Note II? I want to root it ASAP but i do not want to loose out on how smooth a stock Note 2 runs.
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is as smooth because we are using the same stock rom so it won't be different on that regard
for root if you don't have a reason to use it don't even bother in my case the phone without root will be like a car without keys because 50% of my apps need root
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is as smooth because we are using the same stock rom so it won't be different on that regard
for root if you don't have a reason to use it don't even bother in my case the phone without root will be like a car without keys because 50% of my apps need root
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This isn't true IMO. Root to get rid of bloatware at the very least.
kimdoocheol said:
This isn't true IMO. Root to get rid of bloatware at the very least.
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I would count that as "a reason to use it".
Well if you really want reasons we can go on and on but the OP may not be familiar with root that's why I said that because things can go wrong easy having root access
thanks for info
Speedy Gonzalez said:
Well if you really want reasons we can go on and on but the OP may not be familiar with root that's why I said that because things can go wrong easy having root access
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I always root my phones, but its always a little glitchy (in perspective a like-stock phone still has issues too). I see so much potential in a rooted GSN2, with being able to add more apps to the split screen app options. In this case, i don't want to forego a super smooth user experience for more options but a glitchy experience...That where my concern comes in.
dionysos803 said:
I always root my phones, but its always a little glitchy (in perspective a like-stock phone still has issues too). I see so much potential in a rooted GSN2, with being able to add more apps to the split screen app options. In this case, i don't want to forego a super smooth user experience for more options but a glitchy experience...That where my concern comes in.
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What? It's the same as stock... but with the ability to remove bloat and add modifications. Also, you can add apps to multiwindow without root it just takes a lot more work.
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the one thing stopping me is worrying about an update forcing it's way through and bricking the device.
Hitman3984 said:
the one thing stopping me is worrying about an update forcing it's way through and bricking the device.
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All updates are optional.
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Its TwiX said:
All updates are optional.
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true but, and correct me if i'm wrong, if you don't see that update in time to defer it, it will attempt to DL/install it on it's own.
My understanding is you can still update, because it's stock. Not sure if you would lose SU though.
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You can take a ota while rooted but you'll lose root. . If you deleted boat or modded certain things you could brick if you don't revert them back to stock... heres what my theory if you don't have specific reasons to root then you probably don't need to if you're going to be aware you can mess up your device if you don't follow instructions and have a basic understanding of what you're doing .... root alone doesn't give you any additional performance
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true but, and correct me if i'm wrong, if you don't see that update in time to defer it, it will attempt to DL/install it on it's own.
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I've seen ota's automatically download and attempt install but the last few I've gotten had to be installed by the user
I'm sure we could find a ota block by then anyway
also you can trick the phone into thinking it took the update to stop getting the reminder by editing the build.prop
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]I've rooted my note 2 and so far it s almost flawless. ..The only issue I've come across Is saving videos to the sd card. Saving pics or videos to the phone works jusrlt fine. Saving pics to the sd card works just fine...its just when I take a video that is suppose to be saved to the sd card. Any suggestions?
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Dumb Question
OK so from my understanding the device has a chance to brick if you root and uninstall the bloat and get an OTA update and allow it to go through.
K so I want root to delete the trash that comes pre installed (bloat as we all call it) However, instead of a custom ROM I wanna Stay With stock, at least until we get a ROM (When we find a way through the bootloader) that can use the SPen and stays stable and updated. untilll that day comes or sammy stops development I want the Stock Setup and there updates just debloated. Here's my dumb question... Without it having an unlocked bootloader is there any way to flash back to stock incase it locks up and bricks, or is it just better to wait for the BLunlock to be safer. love the phone as is I just hate that Verizon puts all there garbage on... it would be one thing if it were optional or able to be deleted, but having to hack there trash out is not cool.
Droidneedzsence said:
OK so from my understanding the device has a chance to brick if you root and uninstall the bloat and get an OTA update and allow it to go through.
K so I want root to delete the trash that comes pre installed (bloat as we all call it) However, instead of a custom ROM I wanna Stay With stock, at least until we get a ROM (When we find a way through the bootloader) that can use the SPen and stays stable and updated. untilll that day comes or sammy stops development I want the Stock Setup and there updates just debloated. Here's my dumb question... Without it having an unlocked bootloader is there any way to flash back to stock incase it locks up and bricks, or is it just better to wait for the BLunlock to be safer. love the phone as is I just hate that Verizon puts all there garbage on... it would be one thing if it were optional or able to be deleted, but having to hack there trash out is not cool.
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If it soft bricks/gets stuck in bootloop and you can get into odin download mode you can almost always flash back to stock to fix the issue I believe.
Absolutely no issues, I can now get around to backing up the bloatware with TI Backup and then uninstall that crap or delete it either way its going, going, gone. Root is the way.
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This isn't true IMO. Root to get rid of bloatware at the very least.
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It's not a big deal because you can disable it without root anyways. Maybe it takes up a MB or two of memory but that's not a big deal.
dionysos803 said:
]I've rooted my note 2 and so far it s almost flawless. ..The only issue I've come across Is saving videos to the sd card. Saving pics or videos to the phone works jusrlt fine. Saving pics to the sd card works just fine...its just when I take a video that is suppose to be saved to the sd card. Any suggestions?
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Did it work before rooting? Rooting by itself shouldn't cause an issue like that. My guess is the card isn't fast enough for the 1080p video data it's recording.
To the OP, something you might find useful in root is that Adblock Plus works only with wifi without rooting. Even if ads don't bother you, they use your data and I assume it's capped for you, like it is for most people.
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It's not a big deal because you can disable it without root anyways. Maybe it takes up a MB or two of memory but that's not a big deal.
Did it work before rooting? Rooting by itself shouldn't cause an issue like that. My guess is the card isn't fast enough for the 1080p video data it's recording.
To the OP, something you might find useful in root is that Adblock Plus works only with wifi without rooting. Even if ads don't bother you, they use your data and I assume it's capped for you, like it is for most people.
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Yes this feature was working prior to rooting my phone that's why this is a concern of mine
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Theres an app you can feeeze and not have to worry about update. Something 101 I believe.
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Excuse me SDM 1.0 ... someone wanna confirm this? I think droidstyle said it in another thread.
Hi,
I've had android devices for years and always kept them locked and stocked.
I've not got an Nexus 10 and was wondering is it actually worth rooting the thing and loading a custom rom?
Will I actually gain anything except be able to change where the home button is?
All thoughts welcome!
THanks in Advance.
If nothing else I would root it. That gives you the option of using programs like Titanium Backup to backup apps and install a custom recovery and have the ability to back up your whole device.
As far as custom ROMS go that's a personal choice. Right now there are not allot out due to the newness of the device, but I'm sure that will change very quickly as Devs stat getting it.
I would root to gain access to titanium back up and ad blockers but beside that there aren't that many great custom roms out there. Stock doesn't have bloatware or any common pitfalls of stock.
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If you are tech savvy, I would highly suggest all 3. You can improve things like battery life by undervolting the CPU and GPU, changing to more conservative governors, and having applications automatically shut off your wifi when your tablet turns off (can't remember if you can do that one without root).
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Yeah, i agree with above opinion. You need to learn things before rooting your tablet. You can check out many rooting videos on YouTube channel to learn about that more easily. Besides, many Google Play apps are free to play.
Check out qbking77 videos on youtube and you will get a how to on the rooting process
Ad blocking is one of the top ten reasons to own any Android device. Root is a vital part of the XDA experience.
It is seriously addictive playing around with different kernels and roms and root apps after you make that first plunge and learn how to do it just be prepared for a little frustration at first. Its very hard to find guides that don't assume you already know the terminology and general techniques! But after that first time, its easy
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KestrelX said:
It is seriously addictive playing around with different kernels and roms and root apps after you make that first plunge and learn how to do it just be prepared for a little frustration at first. Its very hard to find guides that don't assume you already know the terminology and general techniques! But after that first time, its easy
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So true, its fun and very addictive flashing different stuff on your device. You can also apply themes after rooting
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I was on the fence until i realized the advantages in battery life. I went ahead and did it and havent looked back yet. :good:
You get usb otg support with a rooted device which is crucial for the 16 gb version.
At the same time you dont lose anything when rooting. Especially the nexus 10 is intended to be rooted painlessly and you can revert the whole process too if need be
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You get usb otg support with a rooted device which is crucial for the 16 gb version.
At the same time you dont lose anything when rooting. Especially the nexus 10 is intended to be rooted painlessly and you can revert the whole process too if need be
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There is an app so you can use OTG without having root, called nexus media importer. Though you have to buy it.
Yes it is, ParanoidAndroid is well worth it. Plus titanium backup and all that good stuff.
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EvoYas said:
Yes it is, ParanoidAndroid is well worth it. Plus titanium backup and all that good stuff.
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How so exactly? I'm probably wrong, but I only figured PA to only really be useful either if you want to switch between tablet or phone UI on certain apps, and Tablet UI.
Hmm....
Interesting, thanks for the info.
I've got Nexus Media Importer and that's a godsend as I've got the 16gb.
The problem I have now is that I've been using my N10 since November and have just got it the way I like it.
Is there a way to back it up before it gets wiped when I unlock the bootloader?
Also, If I root will I be able to get OTA updates; I want to stick with stock for now.
Thanks in advance
I rooted mine to isse adblock and titanim backup, I will not be flashing another ROM in a good while, I want OTA and the tablet runs really well on stock
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Pharmbob said:
Hmm....
Interesting, thanks for the info.
I've got Nexus Media Importer and that's a godsend as I've got the 16gb.
The problem I have now is that I've been using my N10 since November and have just got it the way I like it.
Is there a way to back it up before it gets wiped when I unlock the bootloader?
Also, If I root will I be able to get OTA updates; I want to stick with stock for now.
Thanks in advance
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There is a way to backup most of the stuff you have on your tablet. It won't be a 1:1 copy tho. You will not get OTA updates but you can alwyas easily flash to stock and get them. In your case i wouldnt recommend rooting the tablet. If you are curious though about the possibilities you might unlock you should at least try it
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There is a way to backup most of the stuff you have on your tablet. It won't be a 1:1 copy tho. You will not get OTA updates but you can alwyas easily flash to stock and get them. In your case i wouldnt recommend rooting the tablet. If you are curious though about the possibilities you might unlock you should at least try it
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Well, that's me rooted! I used the Qbking77 method and it was painless.
Now, what is the first thing (after back up) should I do?
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How so exactly? I'm probably wrong, but I only figured PA to only really be useful either if you want to switch between tablet or phone UI on certain apps, and Tablet UI.
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Not the only thing you could do with PA - I have this flashed and LOVE it! this might be more of a personal thing but the ability to change your navbar color (battery, time, soft keys) per app is amazing! Again to each their own but I like this ROM on this tablet - I use the CM10 Nightlies on my phone as it suits it better.
To answer the OP - read as much as you can before you decide to Root and Flash - I believe all three is a must but I like to customize things.
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Well, that's me rooted! I used the Qbking77 method and it was painless.
Now, what is the first thing (after back up) should I do?
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Well now that you have root and a custom recovery you should try all the candy in this forum
Go to the nexus 10 rom section and try some roms. There are roms that change a whole lot like ParanoidAndroid and there are roms with more subtle changes (like mine).
Keep in mind that flashing a new rom will wipe anything on your tablet but its ok because you can make nandroid (complete) backups of your present state using the recovery.
Also i recommend you to try apps like GMD gesture control. It enables you to define custom gestures for nearly everything. (Comparable tp those on the ipad but more customizable)