Is there any reason to temporary root at this point? I'm generally pretty conservative about rooting things and wait until the dust has settled... but I'm SOOOOO used to my evo 4g being rooted that it's killing me this view ain't rooted...
Then thinking about it, I was trying to think of the advantages of being rooted without any available roms... I can't really think of anything good.
Any ideas? Have you done something good with your temp root?
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Is there any reason to temporary root at this point? I'm generally pretty conservative about rooting things and wait until the dust has settled... but I'm SOOOOO used to my evo 4g being rooted that it's killing me this view ain't rooted...
Then thinking about it, I was trying to think of the advantages of being rooted without any available roms... I can't really think of anything good.
Any ideas? Have you done something good with your temp root?
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If you use the built-in Reader app, and highlight text or use other annotation features, this root allows you to retrieve them.
Honestly, I'm in the same boat as you and I have my epic 4g on a custom rom right now. This is important because it gets us almost caught up with the evo 3d. the next hurdle is getting s-on and s-off at will. This will allow for custom roms
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duckwars said:
Is there any reason to temporary root at this point? I'm generally pretty conservative about rooting things and wait until the dust has settled... but I'm SOOOOO used to my evo 4g being rooted that it's killing me this view ain't rooted...
Then thinking about it, I was trying to think of the advantages of being rooted without any available roms... I can't really think of anything good.
Any ideas? Have you done something good with your temp root?
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Titanium Back Up, Market Enabler...
Titanium backup is my bigest reason. I rooted my EVO 4G and have temp root on my 3vo for the same reason plus wireless tether.
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my last device was rooted and I think the only reason I did it was for wireless tether but with my view 4g it's already there so I might not even root unless I find another reason but only time will tell.
bboymickey said:
my last device was rooted and I think the only reason I did it was for wireless tether but with my view 4g it's already there so I might not even root unless I find another reason but only time will tell.
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What if they can get it to make phone calls? That'd be a great reason to root. And if they ever do achieve that feat, I will promptly head over to my local Sprint store and pick one up.
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What if they can get it to make phone calls? That'd be a great reason to root. And if they ever do achieve that feat, I will promptly head over to my local Sprint store and pick one up.
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I already use sipdroid and my google voice number so I have phone capabilities in a sense. So far still no good reason for me to root.
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Got my evo 3d yesterday, I still haven't decided if I want to root or not. Should I root evo 3d?
alucke
its up to you, i basically wanted to do it so i can keep a backup of all my apps. I know there might be ways without root but titanium backup does it so easily and clean. Plus there is others advantages to rooting, blocking ads, removing bloatware, extending the life of your battery. Plus its pretty easy to s-on and go back to stock, following and reading instructions is all it takes. Like i said its up to you how comfortable you feel doing it.
Don't forget sprint now supports rooting as long as you got TEP you are covered. When something goes wrong bring your phone in to your local non corporate dealer.
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As alanmv567 mentioned: rooting is helpful for removing unwanted stock apps and performing more thorough backups. I'd recommend it as long as you're comfortable with the process (make sure you read it through a few times before you start).
I plan to root once I read up on how, and make sure it's possible with the Rogers 3VO.
I would love to root my phone but I'm too busy! I'd love to remove all the bloatware htc and Sprint shove down our throats.
Swyped from my Atari 2600 3D
rmartinez4 said:
Don't forget sprint now supports rooting as long as you got TEP you are covered. When something goes wrong bring your phone in to your local non corporate dealer.
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[Citation Required]
http://animesalvation.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/not-this-****-again.jpg
basically the same topic
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1208064
alanmv567 said:
its up to you, i basically wanted to do it so i can keep a backup of all my apps. I know there might be ways without root but titanium backup does it so easily and clean. Plus there is others advantages to rooting, blocking ads, removing bloatware, extending the life of your battery. Plus its pretty easy to s-on and go back to stock, following and reading instructions is all it takes. Like i said its up to you how comfortable you feel doing it.
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Backng up is the main I started rooting too
do you see a downside in rooting?
whats the upside in not rooting?
root ^^ . Sprint got you covered with TEP.
Just Root It Wont Hurt
Wait for MIUI
alucke said:
Got my evo 3d yesterday, I still haven't decided if I want to root or not. Should I root evo 3d?
alucke
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I was totally against rooting my phone at first. Initially, I decided to root my phone to get Swype 3.0 (b/c the stock 2.5 suckkkks), but seeing all the feature of custom roms really got me hooked.
You can make your phone more powerful and have better battery life than an unrooted phone. Can't beat that!
OK so this is like the 6th time I've rooted my device, after reading many threads / websites, etc, all saying how 'amazing' root is. Well, I'm still disappointed.
Is there anything good to use for root users?
OK theres titanium backup, but that's useless - to me - as bloatware doesn't bother me and I don't **** around with my device.
Granted, GameCih2 is good, but it rips the fun out of games after a while.
I can't seem to find any other root apps that make me think 'Damn, I'm glad I rooted my phone!' just so that I can use that app.
-Title, Thanks.
Rooting is often better when using alternate roms.
You have to root if you plan to use MIUI... and I've been thinking "damn I love my phone" ever since I flashed MIUI
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You have to root if you plan to use MIUI... and I've been thinking "damn I love my phone" ever since I flashed MIUI
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Looks VERY nice, how's the battery life though?
If you have no idea what root is, and expecting something magical to happen, maybe it's better to just leave it as it is.
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If you have no idea what root is, and expecting something magical to happen, maybe it's better to just leave it as it is.
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I know exactly what root is, I just don't see the big fuss about it.
CyanogenMod is the big fuss lol
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Yeah, you don't "**** around with your device" so overclocking, kernels, radios, and roms are not really for you.
Adfree, TB, ROM manager, root explorer, cache cleaner, etc. The list goes on.. Superuser only.
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I know exactly what root is, I just don't see the big fuss about it.
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If you'd knew you wouldn't start threads like this. You're like a guy who buys a lawnmower just because everyone says how awesome they are, but you live in a flat. So you just store your lawnmower in the living room, and have no use for it. If you don't need root, don't root. Many of us need it for certain things we do with our phones. It's not because all the cool kids have it, so we have it also.
Likewise root ls required to carry out certain tasks.
SGS newbies seem to root phone just because rather than as a tool required .
jje
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okmijnlp said:
OK so this is like the 6th time I've rooted my device, after reading many threads / websites, etc, all saying how 'amazing' root is. Well, I'm still disappointed.
Is there anything good to use for root users?
OK theres titanium backup, but that's useless - to me - as bloatware doesn't bother me and I don't **** around with my device.
-Title, Thanks.
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The person that is happy with the device the way it came out of the box has no reason to root. I would think the average XDA member is not that user. The ability to have as much control of your device as possible is what root enables. For instance Titanium Backup allows me to backup my apps so when things go wrong I can restore my device much quicker without re-downloading every app.
Rooting allows the installation of Clockwork or Streakmod recovery which enable Nandroid backups of the entire system. Then to me the ultimate reason to root is to experience custom ROM's. These developers that take it upon themselves to improve the operating systems that run the devices are incredible. Doing things the billion dollar corporations can't or won't do to make the devices perform to the utmost of their abilities. This is not of course for people that don't f73k around with their devices. You have wasted you time 6 times.
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... You're like a guy who buys a lawnmower just because everyone says how awesome they are, but you live in a flat. So you just store your lawnmower in the living room, and have no use for it...
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LMAO. Brilliant analogy. Not exactly accurate. But amusingly random and gets the point across...
flashing....
RicoonDK said:
You have to root if you plan to use MIUI... and I've been thinking "damn I love my phone" ever since I flashed MIUI
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I loved my HD2 running hyperdroid. But i just got a Galaxy s2 and Im not impressed with (stock) device. I swear the streaming video was clearer, the wifi reception better, and internet was faster on my rooted HD2 than a stock Galaxys2.
After your flash, are these the kind of things that were improved? I cant even remember how my WM HD2 compared in these areas to my android HD2.
I have had my Evo 3D for a couple of months now and I want to root it. My questions are. Should I do it? What are some common problems if i do it? (example: when the evo 4g did not have 4g until they found the fix) What are some good ROMs up there?
I rooted my Evo 4g and traded it for the Evo 3D,so I have very little experience.
Thanks if anybody can give me suggestions
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I have had my Evo 3D for a couple of months now and I want to root it. My questions are. Should I do it? What are some common problems if i do it? (example: when the evo 4g did not have 4g until they found the fix) What are some good ROMs up there?
I rooted my Evo 4g and traded it for the Evo 3D,so I have very little experience.
Thanks if anybody can give me suggestions
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I say go for it. You won't look back, believe me.
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I say go for it. You won't look back, believe me.
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I really want to but I had been searching and I don't find on how to root it. Also, what are some good ROM'S out there?
I really want to but I had been searching and I don't find on how to root it.
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Have you read the stickes? All the info you need is there.
Also, what are some good ROM'S out there?
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You aren't going to get an answer for this. All roms are different, and designed for different needs. The best thing about rooting is you can easily flash a rom, try it out for a few days, and if you dont like it, flash another.
I rooted mine a few months ago, just flashed a few roms this week
LeeDroids and King Cobra are very solid roms, Leedroids is harder on the battery tho.
I say do it... one of best phones only gets better once rooted.
dude, of course you should root it. when has an android platform been made worse by rooting?
if anything, it will fix it... because right now... yours is broken. injured. maimed.
flash eternity 1.4.2 and hit me up for some extra goodies to throw on top of it... kernelllzzzz
Thank you, I will root my phone. but one question, i went to the sticky's on the cdma android dev section and i don't know which process to use to root my phone.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1444285
I was thinking to use the first one on the list: [GUIDE] HTC Unlock Hboot 1.50 + TWRP Recovery + Root + Flash!! [9.11.11]
But i don't know
Danieliyo said:
Thank you, I will root my phone. but one question, i went to the sticky's on the cdma android dev section and i don't know which process to use to root my phone.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1444285
I was thinking to use the first one on the list: [GUIDE] HTC Unlock Hboot 1.50 + TWRP Recovery + Root + Flash!! [9.11.11]
But i don't know
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It all depends on what hboot version you have. If you have hboot 1.50, you must use that method. If you have anything lower than that, you can use Revolutionary, which is MUCH easier.
sitlet said:
It all depends on what hboot version you have. If you have hboot 1.50, you must use that method. If you have anything lower than that, you can use Revolutionary, which is MUCH easier.
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Thank you, I have 1.50
Myn's Warmtwopointthree RLS1... Best ROM! Stable! Everything works!
Danieliyo said:
Thank you, I have 1.50
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Pretty easy to root 1.5 man
I have a few flashing scenarios that may help you out/clear up somethings once you get unlocked. See the "recovery issues" thread in my signature.
Sidenote: I hope I don't seem like I'm trolling behind Reaper24, he's just everywhere helping people.
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mpgrimm2 said:
I have a few flashing scenarios that may help you out/clear up somethings once you get unlocked. See the "recovery issues" thread in my signature.
Sidenote: I hope I don't seem like I'm trolling behind Reaper24, he's just everywhere helping people.
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Lmao I have seen you pop up outta the blue you do a great job helpin folks man....
Absolutely...
I had purchased my EVO 3D to replace my EVO 4G - within one hour of purchasing I had rooted and installed the MeanROM v0.4. Basically if you are purchasing a piece of hardware such as a SmartPhone, you should have the capabilities of unlocking its potential. However, always NADROID the device.
Synergy or Viper and the instructions on this website worked pretty well to root it.
http://htcevohacks.com/htc-evo-3d-hacks/how-to-root-evo-3d-2-08-651-2-and-later-htc-unlock-method/
Yes you should!
I will put in my .2 cents that I run the Stock Rooted ROM 2.17.651.5, and since 2.08, this ROM moves MUCH BETTER. If you want a stock feel, I would run the OEM ROM.
only if you want to do wifi tethering.
when I was on Windows Mobile 5-6.5, it was always a benefit to install custom roms because of performance and abilities benefits...
but with Android phones, there isn't usually much of a benefit to custom ROMs.
With my EVO 4G, custom roms gave me better battery life and interesting interfaces... but also ran slower, more random reboots, GPS would randomly not work right, Google speach listening would randomly not work, and "tweaks" that just caused bugs. For the last 2 months of my EVO 4G, I ended up just going back to stock and the battery life was poor, but at least the phone worked as intended.
My EVO 3D works perfectly in stock mode and this phone naturally has good battery life (at least 3x more life than my EVO 4G) so its gonna stay that way. I did root for the wifitether app, but not gonna go further than that. Keep it stock man.
+1
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Another benefit to rooting & Stock Rooted, besides wifi tether, is the ability to remove HTC Bloat/stock apps that you don't need or use (T.I backup). If you need extra battery life, pickup a Seidio 4000mah battery ($55 on amazon).
So I've had the Rezound now for four days after coming from the Dinc2(rooted of course). And I will say the bloatware is driving me crazy. However having to unlock the bootloader thru HTC and still have have S-On bothers me some. So the question is is it worth going thru HTC (and do they keep records that you've unlocked your bootloader), or would it be best to wait for alpharev or someone like that. Thx in advance.
if bloat is the only thing bothering you why not temp root and freeze the bloat until we have true s-off
The chance of revolutionary creating s-off for us is growing slimmer by the day.
Also if you have the updated firmware you can't temp root. They took that away.
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EmerikL said:
The chance of revolutionary creating s-off for us is growing slimmer by the day.
Also if you have the updated firmware you can't temp root. They took that away.
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And I do.
Just HTC unlock and root. The odds of there being s-off anytime soon are very very slim. The odds of there ever being an s-off solution are about the same.
Yeah I would go ahead and unlock. I don't see any point in waiting, someone might have an s-off option in a few months but its just as likely or more likely that we will stay just like we are. I wouldn't have the phone if I was waiting for something that may never come before unlocking and upgrading to a better Rom. I don't see why a developer would put resources into figuring out how to do something that's already been done, while there are a lot of bragging rights to be had most of the really good developers working on this phone are working on things to move us forward.
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tekhna said:
Just HTC unlock and root. The odds of there being s-off anytime soon are very very slim. The odds of there ever being an s-off solution are about the same.
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CharliesTheMan said:
Yeah I would go ahead and unlock. I don't see any point in waiting, someone might have an s-off option in a few months but its just as likely or more likely that we will stay just like we are. I wouldn't have the phone if I was waiting for something that may never come before unlocking and upgrading to a better Rom. I don't see why a developer would put resources into figuring out how to do something that's already been done, while there are a lot of bragging rights to be had most of the really good developers working on this phone are working on things to move us forward.
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Thanks alot guys very good points. I guess I was worried about the warranty, but the fact is I sent a fully rooted Dinc2 to back to Verizon and back no problems so I guess I'll take the plunge and root this thing tonight. Thx again
Now
Yes, it is TOTALLY worth doing now!
I used the HTC unlock method, adb'd the
Amon Ra recovery, used Amon Ra for rooting with
SU and Superuser, then used Titanium to take out
all the garbage. Removed about 15 items.
Now my stock phone starts up with a whole lot fewer
things running that I would never use, and battery life
is like my old Increidble 1.
The Rezound is FAST FAST FAST and does everything right.
The process to ge to your Titanium-revised setup is truly easy
and can be done with stuff found right here in the rezound
forums on XDA...
Just unlock... S-off probably isn't going to happen at this point.
It's worth it Bamf came out with a ROM that fixes a lot of the issues that ICS was having. Plus the tether works in infrastructure mode on ICS
Yesterday I updated my Verizon HTC One Max to 4.4.2 via OTA update. Is it possible to root this phone on that firmware? I am asking because I'm reading conflicting information on root only available for 4.3 devices but then I have seen people selling 4.4.2 rooted on eBay. Please someone guide me. Thanks in advance!
Also I am interested in ROOT only. I don't want to flash any custom roms or anything. Thanks.
Did you try towelroot?
Try a program called sunshine. It will get you on the right track. It does cost $25, but it works.
Thats the way I had to go sunshine 25.00 I tried everything else and nothing worked for me but that program for the OTA sense 6
I'm going to be in the same boat tomorrow. Finally putting my rezound to rest and getting a one max and keeping my verizon unlimited. Looking to root, debloat, and wifi tether.
Assuming the phone I'm going to look at will be updated to the latest... if this program works and is easy for $25 bucks... sweet. I have modified mogul, incredible, thunderbolt, and rezound without paying much besides donating or puying a few pro versions of apps. Mainly just rooted and flashed debloated stock roms. Nothing heavy.
brettokok said:
I'm going to be in the same boat tomorrow. Finally putting my rezound to rest and getting a one max and keeping my verizon unlimited. Looking to root, debloat, and wifi tether.
Assuming the phone I'm going to look at will be updated to the latest... if this program works and is easy for $25 bucks... sweet. I have modified mogul, incredible, thunderbolt, and rezound without paying much besides donating or puying a few pro versions of apps. Mainly just rooted and flashed debloated stock roms. Nothing heavy.
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Likewise, just bought a VZW OneMax off Swappa and will be here on Thursday. I don't mind supporting developers who create quality apps/ROMS for us. Well worth it!
So...I haven't tried anything yet. Just got the phone and did a factory reset. Its 4.4.2 sense 6.0 3.09.605.2 (verizon obviously)
I'm really just looking for a stock rooted rom, that is debloated, or that I can erase a bunch of dumb apps myself. Then just need to add wifi tether.
I have messed with these things before but the last time was when i got the incredible, tbolt, and rezound on their launch days... so its been awhile. haha
Wondering what type of things I should be gathering for running the sunshine?
Is this what I am to expect???
1. run sunshine
2. install twrp
3. flash this.. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2768021
4. Enjoy?? ha
brettokok said:
So...I haven't tried anything yet. Just got the phone and did a factory reset. Its 4.4.2 sense 6.0 3.09.605.2 (verizon obviously)
I'm really just looking for a stock rooted rom, that is debloated, or that I can erase a bunch of dumb apps myself. Then just need to add wifi tether.
I have messed with these things before but the last time was when i got the incredible, tbolt, and rezound on their launch days... so its been awhile. haha
Wondering what type of things I should be gathering for running the sunshine?
Is this what I am to expect???
1. run sunshine
2. install twrp
3. flash this.. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2768021
4. Enjoy?? ha
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You win the prize. Ten posts in and you lost your noob wings.
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You win the prize. Ten posts in and you lost your noob wings.
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haha...
Only 3.5 Hours from first sitting down with the phone, to figure out how to do all that work, and having all of the apps installed and in their place. Now to find a wifi tether app that works (or figure out the "wifi tether" app settings) and not let the OCD get to me of having an extra set of icons on every screen. I've had the same 4x4 home screen layouts for years. Rest easy Rezound.
Thanks for all the help. Appreciate it!!
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haha...
Only 3.5 Hours from first sitting down with the phone, to figure out how to do all that work, and having all of the apps installed and in their place. Now to find a wifi tether app that works (or figure out the "wifi tether" app settings) and not let the OCD get to me of having an extra set of icons on every screen. I've had the same 4x4 home screen layouts for years. Rest easy Rezound.
Thanks for all the help. Appreciate it!!
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Did you try the stock hotspot yet ? ?
dottat said:
Did you try the stock hotspot yet ? ?
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I didn't try the red "mobile hotspot" app.... and I deleted it thru titanium backup without saving a backup first
I always used "wifi tether for root users" on the rezound and tbolt. I know it was finicky with the order that you checked all of the different settings. Once you figured out the order and things to check, it works flawlessly. I'm not picky though and will use whatever tether app that works...
Must. Use. Slingbox. At. Cabin.
brettokok said:
I didn't try the red "mobile hotspot" app.... and I deleted it thru titanium backup without saving a backup first
I always used "wifi tether for root users" on the rezound and tbolt. I know it was finicky with the order that you checked all of the different settings. Once you figured out the order and things to check, it works flawlessly. I'm not picky though and will use whatever tether app that works...
Must. Use. Slingbox. At. Cabin.
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Derp dirty flash that Rom again. That app was wide open for use. You don't need to mess with root hotspot apps.
dottat said:
Derp dirty flash that Rom again. That app was wide open for use. You don't need to mess with root hotspot apps.
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Does that mean just go back into recovery and reflash the same way?
I assume it will just fill back in the apps i deleted and not mess with any of the rest of the crap I added and setup?
brettokok said:
Does that mean just go back into recovery and reflash the same way?
I assume it will just fill back in the apps i deleted and not mess with any of the rest of the crap I added and setup?
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That's correct.
Flashed it back in. Still too scared to use it as it gives all kinda of Verizon mobile hotspot data charge stuff...
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brettokok said:
Flashed it back in. Still too scared to use it as it gives all kinda of Verizon mobile hotspot data charge stuff...
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Lol. It's fine. My buddy uses the crop out of it on his unlimited and they never say anything.
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You win the prize. Ten posts in and you lost your noob wings.
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Are you drunk lol. That was hella funny.
thayl0 said:
Are you drunk lol. That was hella funny.
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I was not. I had gotten a couple pm's too. They were all spot on for what he needed to do.
Just needed a little encouragement before I effed up my new hardware. Haha
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