At my workplace, we are about to replace our VZ TP2s. I have been studying up on a number of topics relating to rooting or freezing bloatware apps.
But I am still a bit confused - can apps be frozen without rooting the device? In this case, I am getting a Droid X2. I don't wish to void the warranty on the phone yet at the same time, I have read various reviews of this phone and wish to take advantage of the faster CPU with as little as possible hassle from work & VZ.
Suggestions? Or should I wait for the OTA release of gingerbread at some point?
you can only freeze apps when rooted. some of the applications will let you uninstall them without root but with any android phone you are better off rooting n installing custom roms as hey speed up the phone and are more versatile.
Sent from my DROID X2 using XDA App
Thread moved to proper forum.
Sent from my Circus, powered by the madness of my HD2
Related
What is the point of rooting this tablet? It runs smooth and fast with ics so not seeing the benefit.
Sent from my Transformer Prime TF201 using xda premium
cjbailey75 said:
What is the point of rooting this tablet? It runs smooth and fast with ics so not seeing the benefit.
Sent from my Transformer Prime TF201 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Titanium backup is the only reason I root mine best backups that gets everything.
cjbailey75 said:
What is the point of rooting this tablet? It runs smooth and fast with ics so not seeing the benefit.
Sent from my Transformer Prime TF201 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Backups, Titanium Backup, system tweaks.
UI changes with deodexed ROMs in the future
Sent from my Transformer Prime TF201 using xda premium
Adfree and being able to back up and completely wipe my system are my two main reasons. The second requires a little more than rooting though.
My hulu/windows hack is one reason (flash identifies as a windows machine so hulu and other sites dont block you for being a phone/tablet)
Hulu mod, custom bootanimation, button ui mod.
Root apps - AdFree, Titanium Backup, Hot Reboot, GameCIH, etc.
Remove bloat, run backtrack linux.
There are quite a few reasons...
Block ads
Apply themes/hacks/mods - currently I have a cool startup screen versus that lame Asus one
Better & faster backups with backup apps that support root
Get access to system files with r/w access to make tweaks
To add to what everyone else said, sixaxis so I can play games with my playstation controller over bluetooth
Your system is locked when you don't have root access, it's like on computers when you don't have admin access...
Rooting gives you total access to all OS, that is needed by many indispensable apps.
The next step is to have bootloader unlocked to be able to instal a custom recovery, like clockwork mod, and then to flash alternative ROM. Let's hope that Asus will soon enable users to unlock it as HTC did for example, to avoid devs loosing time to hack it.
Why didn't you buy a iPad then?
Don't say that it could be a signal for bad trolls to come here...
Without root/adb in recovery, not that much. Changing anything is risky, and will block incremental OTA updates (full system restore to the current releases should be possible)
Access to system logs, busybox to make the shell more usable.
Other than some minor tweaks to the UI, unless you're a dev, not a lot of point at the moment (given the risks and the instability of the official OS).
Personally, I'm going nowhere near the overclock side of things yet, for example (despite my phone being OC/UV quite happily).
Investigating the keyboard dock/undock wierdness maybe - that kind of thing.
With the backup app from ASUS, I don't think that Titanium Backup is that big a deal unless you're coming from another vendors Android tablet. I prefer TB.
I root for extra file system access and because I paid like $608.88 for this darn thing. I probably will retain the stock ROM after the bootloader unlock, but may opt to check out CM9 later, if officially available.
I don't need root to setup my environment but it is very nice to have!
Sent from my Transformer Prime TF201 using Tapatalk
I'm fully versed in rooting. I started with my view sonic gtab rooting customizing it. Then my evo now my rooted razr so I can tether free. But this tablet seems fast and smooth. I have titanium backup n know I can't batch install. I needed to have root on that POS gtab but I dont see a need to void my warranty or stop getting needed OTAs
Sent from my DROID RAZR using XDA App
Much easier to stream network shares over smb when rooted
I'm hopefully getting my TFP on Tuesday. Have a couple of quick questions about rooting, though.
1. Should I avoid getting any OTA updates until I've rooted (i.e. don't connect wifi)?
2. Does rooting void the warranty...or is that only happen once the bootloader gets unlocked?
Cheers!
Definitely for titanium backup but the Asus backup seems to work very well. Also adfree is a must have.
Right now with root there is nothing I've done that should stop an OTA or effect stability (except for maybe the 1.6mhz overclock BUT the Tegra chip is rated for that speed and it is cooked in there kernel just not factory turned on). Root to benefit backup apps... no problem. Root to add a startup screen.. no problem. Root itself & these root mods could all be undone in minutes IF needed.
---------- Post added at 05:28 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:25 PM ----------
senatorxmg said:
I'm hopefully getting my TFP on Tuesday. Have a couple of quick questions about rooting, though.
1. Should I avoid getting any OTA updates until I've rooted (i.e. don't connect wifi)?
2. Does rooting void the warranty...or is that only happen once the bootloader gets unlocked?
Cheers!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You could root now with one of several methods available here. Get Voodoo OTA root keeper app & that will save your root through the ICS update. I would root now.
I would not worry about warranty ImHO as they only said unlocked bootloader will do that & you could remove root with no trace.
cjbailey75 said:
I'm fully versed in rooting. I started with my view sonic gtab rooting customizing it. Then my evo now my rooted razr so I can tether free. But this tablet seems fast and smooth. I have titanium backup n know I can't batch install. I needed to have root on that POS gtab but I dont see a need to void my warranty or stop getting needed OTAs
Sent from my DROID RAZR using XDA App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Luckily root doesn't stop ota updates on this device. And with voodoo ota rootkeeper you can install the ota and even keep your root!
Dear community,
I've rooted my TFP using the guide from xda. To be honest, I didn't mean to, I read the guide and got carried away with it . Finally the root is good now. As a windows guy and with slight understanding of linux I'm pretty new to android.
My question is, now that my tablet is rooted, how can I take advantage of it? What are the recommended apps? Any known tweaks?
Please enlighten me
Search 'root' on android market.
Titanium Backup is useful, Ghost Commander or EZ file, there are also apps to remote control your tablet, you can use new launchers - trebuchet launcher or nova launcher on rooted devices.
You can also delete system files, so be careful.
The biggest bonus to rooting is being able to flash different roms like many of us do with our android smartphones. Flashing roms is currently not an option on the Prime but should or could be available in the future. Right now I don't think there's a whole lot to do with a rooted Prime.
While I haven't rooted my Prime yet, I'm only in day 6 and waiting until the "send it back" period elapses I rooted my moto Atrix2 almost immediately. I installed Titanium Backup as well as System Tuner, and a couple other root only apps. The primary reason for rooting the Atrix2 was to freeze Carrier ID as I don't care for ATT snooping on me with without so much as a by your leave. In any case I'll probably root the Prime just to get more control over what the device is doing when it's in standby. For instance I am hoping to be able to use Tasker to shut off the wifi after 5 or 10 minutes in standby in order to save battery power and turn it back on,when I wake up the tablet. Maybe find a way to create different, more detailed power profiles for different activities. I've done a lot of this on the Atrix2 and seen some significant increases in battery life because of it.
Q
coogrrr94 said:
The biggest bonus to rooting is being able to flash different roms like many of us do with our android smartphones. Flashing roms is currently not an option on the Prime but should or could be available in the future. Right now I don't think there's a whole lot to do with a rooted Prime.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Incorrect, Rooting has nothing to do with flashing ROMs. Unlocking the bootloader on the other hand, has everything to do with flashing ROMs.
Swiftks said:
Incorrect, Rooting has nothing to do with flashing ROMs. Unlocking the bootloader on the other hand, has everything to do with flashing ROMs.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
right. i don't think that any ROM can improve the already very good existing one from ASUS.
I haven't rooted my TFP, but I'm seriously considering doing so. The main reason is that most of (good) adbockers require root access. Loading all this rubbish adds, many of them being large flash animations, slows down browsing experience significantly. I want to get rid of them and the only way I know is by rooting Android.
For me about the biggest thing is "AdAway" or any other app for updating host file.
Never see one single ad on your device again. Less anoyance, faster loading times in browser, less data consumption ...
Neter67 said:
right. i don't think that any ROM can improve the already very good existing one from ASUS.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You've never used CM7 then... soon to be CM9.
Sent from my CM7 Atrix 4G
Hi all,
I have just switched to android phones from iphones. I understand that to root(jailbreak) android phones are much tougher and complicated than iphones. Jailbreaking iphones are easy, but i believe a root android phones are like a supercomputer or something like that. :good:
I have just rooted my Samsung Galaxy S3 GT-19305. Are there custom ROMs that can go along with it? I installed cyanogen rom into my phone last night, and i almost BRICK it. Luckily, i restored from my back up and everything is back to normal. What are the things that i can do with a rooted phone? Sorry, but i am so clueless about this. Please guide me.
MANY THANKS!
In the exact same boat ^.^
@GossipGoot
Welcome to xda and custom roms!
Just take your time and read up on the different threads. The development thread for that phone is HERE
But apart from custom roms, gaining root access gives you a lot more freedom to manage your phone. Enjoy
@noppy22 thanks for the welcoming , i appreciate the link as well big help!
The apps that i use with root is : Disable service and Greenify. Disable service helps me to disable the annoying Google play services that drains my battery. Greenify also helps me to hibarnate apps I don't use, and the result is better battery and performance. This was my result from yesterday with cm11 and these 2 apps
Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk
Man just got the s4 and this thing is just fabulous I dont even know if its worth rooting. Can anyone elaborate how much different this device is with a custom rom?
Sent from my SCH-I545 using xda app-developers app
Better. Root or return. You're on a developer forum.
Sent from my SCH-I545 using xda app-developers app
Ok will root then good enough lol
Sent from my SCH-I545 using xda app-developers app
Root it because you may need root access at some point or another
Sent from my DROID RAZR using xda premium
I'm coming from two "less-than-flagship" phones, the Droid Eris and Droid Incredible 2. Both had shortcomings in the performance department, and were completely neglected for updates (DINC2 is still on Gingerbread.) My main reasons for rooting were:
1. Latest Android features and versions
2. Better performance
3. Removing Verizon apps that I didn't want (NFL mobile, Verizon apps, etc.)
4. Amazing customization opportunity and a variety of rom types to try (AOSP, PA, AOKP, MIUI, etc.)
For the S4 in the week I've owned it, I can cross 1 off the list for sure. Right now this phone is running the latest and greatest version of Android. So upgrading for a newer version is not possible.
Performance would, unfortunately, improve with a custom rom. I say unfortunately because it should be really hard to code a launcher that makes this beast lag. But I've definitely noticed some delay/stuttering while stock. Obviously this thing is lightyears faster than both of my prior smartphones.
Removing apps I don't want and further customizing the phone is a big lure, though. I think I will ultimately root, but I'm waiting to see how the roms and mods evolve. I have to hand it to our devs, though. This thing is attracting a TON of action, and I have no doubts we'll see some great roms.
I hope my experience helps a bit, though it was a bit long.
I rooted for one reason. That being said it was a pretty big reason (for me) and all the other options didn't hurt in making the decision.
The biggest problem I had with the phone was that you are limited to using only certain apps if you want to run multiple apps on the screen at the same time. As far as I know the only way around this is to root it.
If you decide to root don't attempt it 10min before you need to leave for work like I did. I suppose if you've done it before you could run through the process pretty quickly but the first time requires some patient attention to detail and time enough to trouble-shoot unexpected problems. I had to go a day without my phone till I had time to correct my mistakes.
I would do it. I did last night and it was very simple with the all in one tool. If you aren't into crazy modding, theming, and such, im sure there will be several roms that will be directed towards people that want as close to stock as possible without all the bloat and better performance/battery life.
Sent from my rooted Galaxy S4 via tapatalk 2.
Ok, little background here:
First, just to clarify I am not afraid of rooting my phone and have rooted all my android devices to date and JB all my Apple Devices.
Second, because Sprint/Samsung announced the Note2 was compatible with the Gear S I decided to try to set it up with my N2... Things went very badly... I spent two weeks and almost returned my GearS out of frustration (Glad I didnt, but...) ultimately, I gave up and used my upgrade with sprint to get a Note 4 since I was having some hardware issues anyway (mic was dieing). I'm loving the new phone, but am missing some features I had on my N2 because I've not rooted my N4 (and the "no root required" alternatives are... awkward, at best, and don't have most of the features I want). The main worry I have is that rooting it might somehow break compatibility with my GearS, which I use every day very heavily and spent weeks getting working.
Short version:
Will rooting my phone (Sprint Note4, android 4.4.4) cause any problems with my GearS?
I am not planning on loading any custom roms or kernals, mostly just want backup (Titanium Backup) and tethering (Galaxy Tools) possibly in the future adding an app that lets me use a BT gamepad like PS3 or Wiimote... Not planning to even remove any sprint bloatware apps since N4 lets you hide them from the app menu.
I'm pretty sure it wont affect the GearS, but after all the hassle I've been through I'd rather not risk it and decided to ask first to be 100% sure.
Wow... (as of now) 61 people viewed this thread and NONE of them have a rooted phone... on XDA... that's amazing! -_-*
Root will not affect your gear s
Sent from my SM-N910T using XDA Premium HD app
seemles said:
Root will not affect your gear s
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thank you
S4 rooted with a bunch of Sammy/VZW stuff frozen/removed, works just fine. I ended up grabbing the gear apk from a different market then figured out what needed to be enabled.
Sent from my SCH-I545 using XDA Free mobile app