Hi,
I'm reading within this forum for a while now since I'm getting a SGS2 soon. All possibilities for rooting the device seem to require flashing a modified kernel and installing all the well-known root apps (superuser, busybox etc.).
My question is: Is there an app that is able to root the device by simply hit a button or something similar? I do not want to flash my new device, but wanted to test some root-requiring apps (Chainfire 3D, Titanium Backup). One candidade seems to be an app called z4root (available here at the devs), does anybody have experiences with that app?
Thanks and Cheers
Zap
No, you still need an insecure kernel...
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One candidade seems to be an app called z4root (available here at the devs), does anybody have experiences with that app?
You sure you are not looking at |SGS1 dev by mistake for z4root .
jje
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Hey guys just got the x10 a FW- 2.1-update1 baseband 2.1.55
can this be rooted?
if so what is the best way to do so which tutorial would be easiest for a noob? ( while doing research about rooting found three different tutorials on rooting which confused me even more one was one click, the one here and one from xperiax10.net)
i just want to take off some unwanted apps like moxier stuff and time scape
by doing this will it preform better?
or would i need JIT?
sorry for so many questions just want to be sure
Find superoneclick on devs thread. Removing unwanted apps you need titanium back up, found at the market.
Im sorry i cant give you the link cause im on mobile.
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You can root via flashtool/superoneclick. Download the flashtool from xda link and once you run the program click root. It should install superuser, thus allowing you to download titanium backup from the market which allows you to take off unwanted apps.
that's all i need?
someone said something about android drivers and to back up data?
Heres superoneclick if you havent found it already...
hi xda
1- i got couple of question
i heard that skygo is not working on rooted phone is there any tweak to run sky go on rooted phone?
2- if i install new custom rom will that count on as different 2nd device or that will b same device
thanks
I'd also be interested in this, was glad to see that the SkyGo app for android had FINALLY been released... but then to find out it wouldn't work on my SGS or TF....... There's no way I'm going to use an unrooted device, so either their is a way of tweaking it, or flash streams it is!
Try a search question has been asked not sure if their was a fix.
jje
Change to latest speedmod kernel it works in that apparently.
Or from market get OTA rootkeeper it temporarily unroots and works, I've tried this method to get mine working.
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Hi all,
New to all this. Have performed a root using the instructions here. Thanks lyriquidperfection
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125414
Seemed to work ok, just installed first insecure kernal on the list without matching to my kernal, it installed Superuser but not Busybox, so installed that from the market.
The reason I wanted to root it apart from 4.0.4(needs to be rooted?) coming soon was in the hope I could get shot of some of the locked apps Samsung and Google installed on it. Busybox looks to me that you need to know what you are doing to use it. So the question is is there anything simple I can use to get rid of the locked apps that I don't want?
patioheater said:
Hi all,
New to all this. Have performed a root using the instructions here. Thanks lyriquidperfection
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125414
Seemed to work ok, just installed first insecure kernal on the list without matching to my kernal, it installed Superuser but not Busybox, so installed that from the market.
The reason I wanted to root it apart from 4.0.4(needs to be rooted?) coming soon was in the hope I could get shot of some of the locked apps Samsung and Google installed on it. Busybox looks to me that you need to know what you are doing to use it. So the question is is there anything simple I can use to get rid of the locked apps that I don't want?
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check the link below for the same ma8
Spread Sheet of removable APPS
ps- read carefully the same to understand the apps importance and then remove it if its safe
Thanks Sun, that will help greatly
Wonder why they make it so complicated, most of the pre-installed stuff is a lot of tosh, then again so is the Market stuff
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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Hi,
I just rooted my S3 JB 4.1.2 (XXELKC) so what is next?
Any recommendation to make use of all the benefits of Rooting
You can Install Adfree, Go Backup or Titanium backup and make a full backup of your data, First go to Recovery (CWM) make a full system backup.
After that you may wish to try some Custom roms, CrDroid or Wanamlite or Foxhound they are very good ROMS.
If you do not know what for are you rooting your phone - do not do it.
Most likely, your base benefit will be:-
- loss of stability due to overclocking;
- loss of functionality due to app freezing in TB;
- worse case scenario: phone brick.
sorry mate but your post looks like:
I just have removed all the fuses in my house, and I replaced it with rigid cable, so what should I do next?
If you do not know what for are you rooting your phone - do not do it.
As the man says root does nothing .
You root for a reason and not if you have no reason .
You would be far better off reading the basics in the stickies before trying to do what you know nothing about and risking a bricked phone .
jje
First Phone I rooted was the the t-mobile G1. I had no idea what I was doing at the time... We all have to start somewhere...
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You can install apps like adaway or such as stated above. I just want to tell you one thing. Naturally you will be curious to use custom ROMs like Ultima (it's really cool) or such. But before trying each different ROM have a Full Wipe.
May take a look at this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1911726
ad blocking can be done without rooting https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.adblockplus.android&hl=en
habibalby said:
Hi,
I just rooted my S3 JB 4.1.2 (XXELKC) so what is next?
Any recommendation to make use of all the benefits of Rooting
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Use Google my friend. Lots of bennies but I agree with JJE. Best to know why and what for.. before doing anything
Also please in the future ask Questions in the Q&A section.
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Thank you all for your replies. My main reason to root to try different apps that require rooting. I don't think anyone when started rooting his/her device knows everything and what to do without referring to some help from forums of reading somewhere.
habibalby said:
Thank you all for your replies. My main reason to root to try different apps that require rooting. I don't think anyone when started rooting his/her device knows everything and what to do without referring to some help from forums of reading somewhere.
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Sorry, but... actually I was acting contrary to that. I rooted my SGS two years ago first time to freeze/uninstall bloatware and to ban some apps from net usage, or to limit its net usage to WiFi only (by the use of Titanium Backup and DroidWall, respectively).
Unfortunately, DroidWall needs the root all time while running, otherwise, I'd unroot device as soon as I finished cleaning.
spamtrash said:
Sorry, but... actually I was acting contrary to that. I rooted my SGS two years ago first time to freeze/uninstall bloatware and to ban some apps from net usage, or to limit its net usage to WiFi only (by the use of Titanium Backup and DroidWall, respectively).
Unfortunately, DroidWall needs the root all time while running, otherwise, I'd unroot device as soon as I finished cleaning.
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I first rooted my LG GT540 so that I could flash a CM7 port, best choice I ever made.
Now I use it for Titanium, root explorers, adfree, getRIL , fasterGPS, multi window control and to obsessively flash roms mainly.