Introduction:
Purpose of this thread is sharing most useful applications for root users.
I'll try to keep this first post update.
What's root permissions:
Rooting is a process that allows users of mobile phones and other devices running the Android operating system to attain privileged control (known as "root access") within Android's Linux subsystem with the goal of overcoming limitations that carriers and manufacturers put on some devices.
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How to:
Easy root
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Why become root:
* Being root user is first step for every tweak or mod in your phone
* To install a recovery menu
* Uninstall unwanted stock Rom apps
* Changing your system's files
* Opportunity of installing exclusive root users apk
* For the pleasure of experiment
Why not:
Messing with /system can make run your phone worse if something goes wrong. Nothing that a backup, a a total wipe with SEUS or a brand new firmware with FlashTool, can't solve
Root apk:
Titanium Backup
You can backup, restore, freeze (with Pro) your apps + data + Market links. This includes all protected apps & system apps, plus external data on your SD card.
Root Explorer
Root Explorer is the ultimate file manager for root users. Access the whole of android's file system (including the elusive data folder!).
Wireless ADB
Use ADB over Wi-Fi with Wireless ADB
ROM Manager
* Flash your recovery to the latest and greatest ClockworkMod recovery.
* Manage your ROMs via a handy UI.
* Organize and perform backups and restores from within Android
* Install ROMs from your SD card.
* Install your favorite ROMs over the air
AnTuTu CPU Master
AnTuTu CPU Master is a tool for changing the CPU speed on a rooted Android Mobile Phone/Pad.
Superuser
Hook into your phone's power
Grant and manage Superuser rights for your phone.
Market Enabler
Market Enabler lets you access paid apps in Android Market
For some apps are just enabled for some specific country and not available to the other countries,so it is very difficult to download many high quality software.Market Enable lets you access paid apps from countries where paid apps are not yet available.
AdFree Android
AdFree removes most ads in the browser and other apps. It does this by nullifying requests to known host names in the system hosts file.
Android Terminal Emulator
Access your Android's built-in Linux command line shell.
BusyBox
BusyBox is a software application that provides many standard Unix tools, much like the larger (but more capable) GNU Core Utilities. BusyBox is designed to be a small executable for use with the Linux kernel, which makes it ideal for use with embedded devices. It has been self-dubbed "The Swiss Army Knife of Embedded Linux".
Font Changer
Font Changer allows you to switch the default system font on your Android device (will replace the keyboard font too for a fresh typing experience). It creates an automatic backup of the default fonts at the beginning. When removing the application it should be done from inside its settings to restore your default fonts.
ROM Toolbox
ROM Toolbox combines all the great root apps all tied up into one monster app with a beautiful and user-friendly interface.
MetaMorph
MetaMorph allows you to theme, patch, and mod your phone by adding or changing files on your system and apps.
CacheMate for Root Users Free
CacheMate for Root Users allows you to clear cache from your device in one click
Dual Mount SD Widget
This widget Modifies a setting that will allow you to mount your SD card to your phone and PC/Radio/ect at the same time.
Sixaxis Controller
Sixaxis Controller allows you to use your Sixaxis and DualShock 3 controllers in many of your favourite games and applications.
Quick Boot (Reboot)
Reboot your phone quickly. Boot into Recovery and Bootloader with one tap.
FaceNiff
Use it with extreme caution. And don't abuse
Chainfire3D
Chainfire3D sits between your apps and the graphics drivers, and can intercept and/or change commands between the two. Features include reducing texture size and quality to reduce memory use and potentially increase game performance, as well as increasing memory use potentially increase performance.
Swapper 2
Swapper is simple application for “extending memory”. Helps when you need some memory for non active applications (like music player + browser + maps + etc…).
awesome post!!!
thanks, very helpful indded
First post updated with new applications and qr codes.
Tip: if you're using Google Chrome or Chromium browser, and you like to see qr codes in Android Market, just go in your browser extensions and download Droid Code.
No need of configuration
Thanks for grate info.........
Great info......super su...install failed.... Any solution.... Thanks
Related
Android Customization Suite 1.0
This is a program to complement your ROM. It is able to produce a CWM flashable zip with apps your ROM might be missing (T-Mob ones, launchers, utilities, etc). It also has other tools available for you. It can produce an empty flashable zip for you (read more about it here). And now, it has "repositories." Developers can upkeep their own repos with whatever files they wish. Roms, themes, mods, etc.
need Fascinate Devs to talk to me to get their work added on here!
in the mean time, you guys can mess with the Utilities in the Vibrant section just to get a feel for it
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Repo Tab 0.999
Repo Tab
Utilities Tab
Launchers & Misc Tab
Vibrant Apps Tab
System Tab
Instructions
Download. Note: you must have Java installed to run this app
WHILE YOU ARE DOWNLOADING MAKE A NANDROID BACKUP
Unzip the folder. Please keep it intact. Moving files around in there will probably break the functionality.
Run ACS.jar.
Choose desired apps.
Wiping Dalvik cache is recommended, but it will take you about 5 minutes to boot
Copy flash.zip to your internal sd card
Flash with CWM
Linux users: if you are running Linux I advise you to use the run.sh file to run the program, otherwise it may use your home directory to store files
Mac users: you need to have java 1.6 installed for this to work. i tested this on a friend's mac (running 10.5.8 & java 1.5) and it wasn't working. also i was not able to update her java to 1.6 either. so i'm assuming you need to have snow leopard installed for this to work...
Devs:
Check out this reference guide for more info on setting up a repo list. Feel free to contact me for any clarification. It's really not hard to do it, just have to understand how the app works a little. The guide should give insight and instruction. Contact me to add your repo to the list.
Options Note
If you want to change the location of system apps, please make your selections first THEN change the location
Change Log
v1.0
-finished gui changes, no more tabs
-added menu bar with options option
-couple bug fixes from .9999999
v0.999
-redesigned gui
-everything is in form of a repo now (or will be at v1, too lazy to do launchers tonight)
-added functionality for different phones
-changed the way the app checks files against the server, should be much more efficient & faster
-need a new name!
v0.86
-bug fixes
-location of system apps (in the options tab) now works
v0.85
-repo functionality added
--any devs, feel free to contact me to add a section for your rom/mods/whatever
--the "repo" is maintained by you and is updated automatically when you update it, no need to recompile the app
-options tab
--new option to specify where you'd like to store apps that would originally go in /system/app currently may not work, need some script help from a dev to fix this D:
-download percent for convenience and downloading large files
-did i mention there's a repo?
v0.7 Beta
-couple GUI changes to make it prettier
-new feature to create blank CWM zips for your use, read more about it here
v0.6 Beta
-improved code to download from online server & error checking
-added modems
v0.5 Burly Beta
-Basically rewrote program...
--should be more efficient now, too
-Initial online implementation
--hopefully my web host can handle the traffic
-icon is missing, after 8 hours of working on 0.5 i'm not going to fix it right now
-file size down to less than 150k
v0.4 ALPHA
-KERNELS & MODEMS NOT INCLUDED IN THIS UPDATE, SORRY
-TouchWiz Launcher Widgets will not be added along with the launcher
-added progress bar (along with rewriting some code to make it more efficient)
-added a rename box, you can now name your .zip whatever you like
-added more tmobile bloat (sigh)
-the application will not recognize APKs and files outside of itself, so for instance if you have an APK that you want to add just put it in the corresponding folders.
-- for instance my VCK.jar is in folder /vck/, i want to add hi.apk. I could move it to /vck/data/app/hi.apk and when you click generate zip, the program should include it. please contact me if this is unclear or you have questions, this is only a minor feature
v0.3 ALHPA
-Renamed to Vibrant Customization Kitchen (thanks BruceElliot)
-re-organized tabs a little
-fixed bug where program would not work properly after generating a zip (thanks jdanisevich)
-Launchers & Misc tab should work
v0.2 ALPHA
-Most Vibrant Apps added (missing TMO TV & Media Hub for now)
-Misc Tab works now (minus GB keyboard, didn't work for me for some reason)
v0.1 ALPHA
-Initial Release
Current Known Bugs
-Please report any bugs you may have!
-If you do encounter a bug, restarting the program and trying again may help.
If you like this Tool, hit the Thank you button!
github - I don't really know what I'm doing with git, but here's my attempt at publishing it
Credits
-Scrizz - doing the hard work on the modems
-Heathen - script help
-Morfic, Eugene, Supercurio for their work (and allowing me to use their kernels)
-all ROM devs
-everyone else in this community who always help
Media Mentions
XDA Front Page (v0.3)
Android Spin (v0.4)
This looks like a really useful tool. Can't exactly use it yet until devs add their work, but thank you!
Also could be useful for most but there will always be those that mess things us and blame it on the CODE like they used to do us in the Di**network rom2, rom3, rom10 days.
Other than that great tool when you get enough repositories to cover the phone bases and keep up the coding
After much Googleing I found a solution that most people are having when it comes to making games (like Shadowgun and Gameloft Games) "detect" the external card that way you can keep the huge game files on your external and keep internal tidy. I did not get a chance to test it on our devices because mine is having some problems and I'm trying to fix it but I don't see we would have an problems as people in that forum claim it works on ICS. Either way, it is worth a shot until we find a solution to this problem.
It's an app made by an XDA member, Slig and the thread/appcan be found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1410262
The only downside to the app is that you have to "mount" the data before launching the game, but IMO, it's a small price to pay to not fill up your internal storage with three games.
What follows is the original thread by slig.
slig said:
Hi all !
This is my application to bind directories located on external_sd to directories on internal memory (/sdcard/). This way You can transfer large application data directories to external_sd. Could be usefull with ex.: games from Gameloft, other like Shadowgun, applications like CamScanner.
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Features:
* Requires ROOT !
* Aimed at specific functionality and features (not idiot-proof)
* You can create any number of Data -> Target directory pairs, mount them manually or choose to mount them on system boot (checkbox does that).
* On/Off switch controls whole mount-on-boot function.
* Diskette icon indicates if mount operation was successful, by taping it You can mount/umount entry.
* Icon changes if application is using mounted entry
* DirectoryBind can tell what application is using this entry (tap at entry in use)
* Long tap on entry (disabled) brings edit/delete window
* App auto umount all entries on USB connected and remount after USB disconnected (for now via BroadcardReceiver UMS_CONNECTED / UMS_DISCONNECTED)
* App shows notification and vibrates if auto umount on USB fails
* If mounting all checked entries (ex. on boot) app is waiting specified time (def. 60 sec) if data directory is not available (happens sometimes at boot)
* Tested sucessfully with Asphalt 6, Shadowgun, DeadSpace, CamScanner
Color statuses:
* GRAY - entry disabled
* RED - mount failed
* BLUE - waiting for data availability
* GREEN - mounted OK
version 0.2.0k
* fixed FC if screen orientation changes during copy/delete
* more extensive logging
version 0.2.0m
* ?? fixed problem with entries marked green on boot, but not mounted (repotred by stone_ship)
* ?? fixed problem with random FC on ICS (reported by Thomas)
version 0.2.0n
* auto create target directory action moved from "bind" action to "add/edit entry" action due to possible problems when data outside "/sdcard"
version 0.2.0o
* added option to control if mount service is run as sticky
*** for now older version kept in case I broke something ***
please do not test data transfer files features on sensitive data they seem to work OK but are not throughly tested
Compiled using API android 2.3.3. Attached as self-signed development apk package. No market link for now.
important info
* Remember ! All entries must be umounted before attempting to use MASS STORAGE MODE. Application will try to do it automatically on USB CONNECT. If it fails and You'll use MASS STORAGE MODE sdcard partition WILL CRASH and reboot will be required to restore normal operations ! Main cause of that is appplication using mounted folder. You have to close that application and retry to umount entry.
* This application requires *root privileges* so it has full control over entire system! Uses root privileges to invoke "mount", "umount", "lsof" and "grep" shell commands via su and it DOES NOT write anything on system partitions.
It DOES NOT apply any permanent changes to the OS, however I cannot guarantee it does not contain BUGS and security issues. I'm not responsible to any damage it can cause. Use it AT YOUT OWN RISK !
application permissions explained
WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE - application automatically creates target path, copy existing files from target to data
RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED - application can perform automatic bind on boot
VIBRATE - application creates notification alert with vibrations when cannot umount all locations on USB connect
READ_LOGS - dump own logcat to file
*ROOT* - invoking "mount", "umount", "lsof" and "grep" commands via su
BUGS REPORTING
As every program can contain bugs so this one too. I'm very grateful if someone find and report a bug. No report will go unattended and I'll look into each case. There is just one thing, often report even very detailed is not enough so application has built in logging (logcat) capability - it can be enabled in Preferences.
Logcat can be dumped to file from main app window: menu -> dump logcat to file
So when reporting bug please attach that file to Your post
Regards !
Slig
!!! IF YOU HAVE ISSUE WITH ENTRIES DISAPPEARING AFTER REBOOT !!!
1. In preferences check "alternate dbase mgmt" and try again
2. Report in this thread with informations
- does "alternate dbase mgmt" help ?
- are you using any taskkiller
- what ROM are you using
I need to know how many people have this issue, maybe it would be good to make "alternate dbase mgmt" default mechanism.
Sorry for that but I'm still learning and doing by best to make this app as much compatible and usable as possible. This is my first public app for android
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After a rage filled Google search, I've finally stuck oil with putting my 64GB UHS-1 card to use.
Thank Slig for a fine tool here, I've tried it with varying success.
I didn't get Shadowgun & some EA games to move properly, Gameloft & every other huge game I had: no problem.
Tested with Stock 3.15 JB 4.1.1 (Deodexed)
Do not know the results after a new ROM flash or Titanium whatnot. You tell me how it fairs.
Main thread & needed apk:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=20668905#post20668905
slig said:
Hi all !
This is my application to bind directories located on external_sd to directories on internal memory (/sdcard/). This way You can transfer large application data directories to external_sd. Could be usefull with ex.: games from Gameloft, other like Shadowgun, applications like CamScanner.
screenshot:
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Features:
* Requires ROOT !
* Aimed at specific functionality and features (not idiot-proof)
* You can create any number of Data -> Target directory pairs, mount them manually or choose to mount them on system boot (checkbox does that).
* On/Off switch controls whole mount-on-boot function.
* Diskette icon indicates if mount operation was successful, by taping it You can mount/umount entry.
* Icon changes if application is using mounted entry
* DirectoryBind can tell what application is using this entry (tap at entry in use)
* Long tap on entry (disabled) brings edit/delete window
* App auto umount all entries on USB connected and remount after USB disconnected (for now via BroadcardReceiver UMS_CONNECTED / UMS_DISCONNECTED)
* App shows notification and vibrates if auto umount on USB fails
* If mounting all checked entries (ex. on boot) app is waiting specified time (def. 60 sec) if data directory is not available (happens sometimes at boot)
* Tested sucessfully with Asphalt 6, Shadowgun, DeadSpace, CamScanner
Color statuses:
* GRAY - entry disabled
* RED - mount failed
* BLUE - waiting for data availability
* GREEN - mounted OK
version 0.2.0k
* fixed FC if screen orientation changes during copy/delete
* more extensive logging
version 0.2.0m
* ?? fixed problem with entries marked green on boot, but not mounted (repotred by stone_ship)
* ?? fixed problem with random FC on ICS (reported by Thomas)
version 0.2.0n
* auto create target directory action moved from "bind" action to "add/edit entry" action due to possible problems when data outside "/sdcard"
version 0.2.0o
* added option to control if mount service is run as sticky
*** for now older version kept in case I broke something ***
please do not test data transfer files features on sensitive data they seem to work OK but are not throughly tested
Compiled using API android 2.3.3. Attached as self-signed development apk package. No market link for now.
important info
* Remember ! All entries must be umounted before attempting to use MASS STORAGE MODE. Application will try to do it automatically on USB CONNECT. If it fails and You'll use MASS STORAGE MODE sdcard partition WILL CRASH and reboot will be required to restore normal operations ! Main cause of that is appplication using mounted folder. You have to close that application and retry to umount entry.
* This application requires *root privileges* so it has full control over entire system! Uses root privileges to invoke "mount", "umount", "lsof" and "grep" shell commands via su and it DOES NOT write anything on system partitions.
It DOES NOT apply any permanent changes to the OS, however I cannot guarantee it does not contain BUGS and security issues. I'm not responsible to any damage it can cause. Use it AT YOUT OWN RISK !
application permissions explained
WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE - application automatically creates target path, copy existing files from target to data
RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED - application can perform automatic bind on boot
VIBRATE - application creates notification alert with vibrations when cannot umount all locations on USB connect
READ_LOGS - dump own logcat to file
*ROOT* - invoking "mount", "umount", "lsof" and "grep" commands via su
BUGS REPORTING
As every program can contain bugs so this one too. I'm very grateful if someone find and report a bug. No report will go unattended and I'll look into each case. There is just one thing, often report even very detailed is not enough so application has built in logging (logcat) capability - it can be enabled in Preferences.
Logcat can be dumped to file from main app window: menu -> dump logcat to file
So when reporting bug please attach that file to Your post
Regards !
Slig
!!! IF YOU HAVE ISSUE WITH ENTRIES DISAPPEARING AFTER REBOOT !!!
1. In preferences check "alternate dbase mgmt" and try again
2. Report in this thread with informations
- does "alternate dbase mgmt" help ?
- are you using any taskkiller
- what ROM are you using
I need to know how many people have this issue, maybe it would be good to make "alternate dbase mgmt" default mechanism.
Sorry for that but I'm still learning and doing by best to make this app as much compatible and usable as possible. This is my first public app for android
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Genjinaro said:
After a rage filled Google search, I've finally stuck oil with putting my 64GB UHS-1 card to use.
Thank Slig for a fine tool here, I've tried it with varying success.
I didn't get Shadowgun & some EA games to move properly, Gameloft & every other huge game I had: no problem.
Tested with Stock 3.15 JB 4.1.1 (Deodexed)
Do not know the results after a new ROM flash or Titanium whatnot. You tell me how it fairs.
Main thread & needed apk:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=20668905#post20668905
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Can i use this for Sony Xperia Z Ultra???
cihuy039 said:
Can i use this for Sony Xperia Z Ultra???
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In theory it should work, you just need to have root access for it to work.
Some of the terminologies for noobs or someone new to android platform
Sources:
1) First Source
2) Second Source
Please let me know if I have missed something or something stated below is wrong!!!!
1- Android:
Android refers to the concept of a humanoid“robot”, and on November 5, 2007, Google announced this to be the name of the open source mobile operating system based on the Linux platform. The platform's operating system, middle-ware, user interface, and application software composition was known as the first mobile terminal to create a truly complete and open mobile software system. Similar to the iPhone, the Android WebKit browser was enabled with touch screen, advanced graphics, and internet functionality. Users can use the phone to check their email, search the web,and watch videos online. In comparison to the systems that came before it such as the iPhone, the Android system was a single integrated platform for the entire Web service instead of having a more centralized focus on search functions such as that included in the iPhone browser.
2- Open-source:
Open-source is software that anyone is allowed to see the 'source' code. In the context of Android, Open-source refers to the approach to the design, development, and distribution of software. This offers accessibility to a software's source code for modification, improvement, bug-fixing, and security-enhancement. CyanogenMod is based on this principle.
3- AOSP:
Android Open Source Project
4- APK:
APK or Android Package, is an acronym that refers to an Android installation package that is programmed in the Android phone's file format. Similar to the APK format, the Nokia phones used to use sisx, sis, and jar formats to install the packaged files. APK files can be installed via the phone, through USB, or through installing auxiliary programs on your computer.
5- ROM:
ROM in this case refers to the device firmware (in simple words, this is the mobile operating system installation package) for mobile devices such as the Android system, the iPhone iOS, and Windows mobile phones. In order to install a new ROM to a mobile device, the device must first be unlocked before the ROM can be flashed to the device. “Flashing” refers to writing a new ROM to a mobile device by replacing the firmware with a new firmware.
6- RAM:
RAM or Random Access Memory is a storage partition of the phone that is used to store and preserve temporary data. It can read and write at any time, and RAM is usually the temporary storage medium for the operating system or other programs that are running. (referred to as system memory)
7- Recovery:
Recovery can be reached through the VOLUME UP continuously pressed, and is often referred to as recovery mode. Simply put, Recovery is a flashing interface. You can choose to install the system recovery interface, ghost backup your system, restore your system, or many other things. Flashing a recovery and flashing a ROM do not conflict with each other. In this mode you can carry out a lot of advanced operations,for example, convert partition format, backup, restore, install a patch package, empty non-system data, and format the partitions, among other things.This mode is very powerful. There is some operating risks, so be careful when performing these actions.
CWM related options for instance, are explained below:
-Reboot system: now restart the phone
-Apply sdcard: update.zip update.zip installation root directory of the SD
-Wipe data / factory reset to clear user data, restore factory settings
-Wipe cache partition to clear the cache
-Install zip from sdcard install zip from SD card
-Backup and restore backup and recovery
-Mounts and storage mount memory
etc.
8- Root:
Root privileges can be likened to the Windows system's Administrator privileges. The Root Super Android system administrator user account has sovereign rights to the entire system. This account is able to modify and operate all objects on the device. Systems cannot be changed or revised unless it is through the Root permissions.
9- adb:
Adb or Android Debug Bridge can be used through Eclipse DDMS to debug Android applications. In fact, the Google Android system uses these debugging tools. In addition to the above feature, we can do adb state management on the device, or use it as a mobile device simulator. It can also be used to enter the various states of the phone such as the recovery,installation programs, copy files, or even run the shell.
10- External SD Memory:
The technical name for this type of memory is “built-in non-volatile mass memory”, but is more commonly known as ROM or Read Only Memory. Obviously, this type of memory is not actually read only, or else we wouldn't be able to make changes to the internal memory, and smartphones would simply be pretty bricks with call functions.
External SD Memory (abbreviated SD Card) are memory storage devices that are bought separately from the mobile devices, and can be inserted into the device to increase on board storage space.
11- Firmware:
Programs stored in the ROM, EPROM, or flash memory that usually control various internal electronic devices (Hard Drives, Keyboards, Displays, etc). Firmware is typically 'fixed' software that is not updated in consumer devices, however it is often updated (or 'flashed') by advanced users to fix bugs or add features to the device. Flashing firmware designed for one device onto a different device, or not following a specific procedure while flashing will often render the device unusable.
12- Kernel:
The kernel is the basic component of the operating system.It is the part of the software that provides secure access to the computer hardware for many applications. The kernel can decide which functions are restricted or limited for each program or application, and the time frames that each process can use hardware.
13- FC:
Short for Force-close or forcibly closed, this is mainly an error that occurs when a program encounters a fatal error and needs to terminate the process.
14- Phone is “bricked”:
Cell phone enthusiasts jokingly refer to the failed flashing of a rom to a mobile device and the subsequent disabling of the phone’s boot processes as “bricking” the phone. If this is manufacturer induced, the phone becomes useless – a veritable “brick” of useless hardware and circuitry.Thankfully, if the “bricking” of the phone is only due to the improper installation of the new system, you can fix the issue through the bootstrapped recovery interfaces.
15- Android Play Store:
The Android Play Store or Play Store is the hub for all developed applications for the Android platform. It can be directly compared to the Apple App Store, and includes a vast majority of the apps that are found inits Apple counterpart. Users can browse, download, and install all types of applications, and while many are free, there are also many that are paid, so this provides an incentive for many major media companies to develop for Android in order to increase profits.
16- CM:
CM stands for CyanogenMod, which was founded by Steve Kondikin 2009. CyanogenMod is a launcher shell for Android and can be flashed from Rom. Currently, CM is available in CM7, CM9, and the beta CM10 versions.
17- Flash Memory:
This is memory that comes with specialized storage such as on mobile devices with items that are already pre loaded such as applications,pictures, music, etc. Under normal conditions, these types of memory are read-only, and will not allow users to overwrite preexisting data.
18- Restoring factory settings:
Restoring factory settings will erase all user settings on the mobile device, so before performing this action, it is recommended to backup all user data. This process rewrites the current ROM on your mobile device with the stock ROM that the device originally came preloaded with. Depending on which maker or system, restoring factory settings will erase user settings,installed software, or some combination of both.
19- OTA:
OTA refers to “Over the Air” updates. These updates are usually downloaded using a data connection as opposed to the normal WiFidownload. The point of these types of updates is that they can be downloaded at any time.
20- Fastboot:
Fastboot literally means starting quickly. In fact, fastboot is a special method of booting the phone through the computer that can allow the user to access a streamlined set of options that increase the efficiency of performing some processes.
21- Superuser:
A superuser is a root permission management software. This software is designed to help you manage which applications on your device have root permissions in order to avoid any unintentional damage to your device from malicious or untrusted applications.
22- APP to SD, APP2SD:
Some Android systems have the option to move application data from the internal memory to the SD card, and still be able to effectively run the programs. This method can also be used to transfer app data to and from phones without having to re-input all previously entered data. Another use for APP2SD is that by moving app data to the SD card, it frees internal memory from clutter and improve phone speeds.
23- Busybox:
A set of Unix tools / commands that has been compiled for use on your phone. These are not usually full-featured versions of the Unix commands found on the larger platforms counterparts, but they are pretty close and useful nonetheless.
24- Bloatware:
Software or 'apps' that you don't need, but come pre installed to a device's /system partition, meaning that you cannot remove them unless the device has been rooted. Usually, these are apps are sponsored by a company and included by a carrier for profit. For example, the Photobucket app included on the G2 by TMobile.
25- Dalvik-Cache:
The dalvik-cache directory holds all of the pre-compiled .dex files created from installed apps. These files are static and do not change unless the app is updated.
26- Google Apps (GApps):
An add-on for Google's applications (Market, GMail etc.), packaged separately to avoid copyright issues
27- Logcat:
A debugging tool built into Android devices that displays system logs as they occur.
28- NANDroid:
A set of tools that will enable anyone who has root on their Android device to make FULL system backups, in case something goes wrong or you want to try out that new experimental ROM/theme. NANDroid will backup (and restore) /system, /data, /cache, and /boot partitions.
29- Unlock:
Most GSM devices are locked to only work with the sim cards of a particular carrier. Obtaining root access (e.g. installing CyanogenMod) on the device usually does nothing to the sim-lock. The usual way to unlock the device to all SIM cards is to obtain a subsidy unlock code from a carrier.
I still stand by that this is a logcat -
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
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Ben36 said:
I still stand by that this is a logcat -
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good one....
U have a typo at 3rd point
Deodexed?
Sent from my MT27i using xda premium
App Data Manage Tool is a tool for Windows 10 Mobile devices to create backups from current state of apps and games, and restore them at a later time, or to another phone, or to your phone after a factory reset.
Although Microsoft introduced some APIs to backup apps into OneDrive, many apps still don't use it (Hill Climb Racing, WhatsApp, are you listening? )
This tool helps you to create local backup archives from any of your apps and games; then you can copy them to your PC and then to any phone so you can restore that archive.
Additionally, you can reset the state of apps, which is almost the same as reinstalling them, but is faster and also it can be done on some system apps (which you can't reinstall them)
Your phone must be interop unlocked. Here's a quick how to (for Lumias except x50 series):
Download Interop Tools by Gustave M. (ARM version) and its Dependencies from here and copy them to your phone.
Set your phone to Developer Mode (from Settings, Update & security, For Developers)
Tap on each of Dependencies from File Explorer, then tap on Interop Tools appx.
Open Interop Tools from app list, go to "Interop Unlock", tap on "Restore NDTKSvc" and then reboot your phone.
Open Interop Tools again and go to "Interop Unlock", now tap on "Interop/Cap unlock".
(For x50 series and non-Lumia phones, the steps might be different. search for it)
After you Interop Unlocked your phone, installing App Data Manage Tool is easy.
Just get it from the download link below, extract the ZIP and copy its contents to your phone, and tap on the appx from File Explorer to install. (you might need to install Dependencies first)
Download App Data Manage Tool Beta
See and contribute to the source code on GitHub
The interface is easy to use, look yourself
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Changelog
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v2.2.0:
Uses new version of AppListManager, which now has a better way to retrieve legacy apps info.
v2.1.0:
App list caching mechanism for much faster app start.
Added the ability to backup legacy apps on SD card.
You can now easily create a zip file from installation files of apps. It comes handy when you want to repack an app.
UI Improvements.
v1.5.4:
Fixed crash at startup on some devices.
Fixed update checker not working correctly.
v1.5.2:
Added link to Store for not currently installed apps.
UI Improvements.
v1.4:
Fixed a bug causing some apps to crash after user resets their state.
Added an update checker to the app.
v1.3:
Added support for legacy WP8 apps
App list is now grouped alphabetically
v1.1:
Initial public release
* This tool is in Beta, malfunctions might happen, and I'm not responsible for any data loss or damage.
* This is the first app I created for unlocked devices, and I'm excited to hear your comments and suggestions
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Can't backup old apps (xap) games like :ac pirates, bridge contructor etc
Thanks for this, unfortunately I think I can't test this on my Lumia 650, because of limitations ?, but if I find a way I'll let you know.
Greetz,
What about restoring backup after when new verion of an APP has been updated during the cold start up?
How about reinstall all old apps after hardreset?
aeroaqua said:
Can't backup old apps (xap) games like :ac pirates, bridge contructor etc
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Hmm, seems like can find 8.1 XAPs (Silverlight apps), but not 8 XAPs. I'll take a look to see if I can figure out a way to back up those apps too.
djtonka said:
What about restoring backup after when new verion of an APP has been updated during the cold start up?
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Sorry, I'm not sure what you mean. Can you explain more?
augustinionut said:
How about reinstall all old apps after hardreset?
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I tried but failed to register packages from installed files. For now you can install apps from Store after hard reset, and then restore their data using this app.
I mean, launch ms-windows-store://navigatetopage/?Id=Apps, where apps are those with backupped data.
thank for this i will to try it
aeroaqua said:
Can't backup old apps (xap) games like :ac pirates, bridge contructor etc
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Good news! Legacy (WP8) apps are now supported in version v1.3. Try it
augustinionut said:
I mean, launch ms-windows-store://navigatetopage/?Id=Apps, where apps are those with backupped data.
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Hmm, in that case user needs to tap on each app and install it from store one by one, but might be better than nothing afterall. I'll consider this for the next version
Backup(done on note+) is great, but reset (done on xodo pdf docs) causes app(xodo doc) to crash
dipayans24 said:
Backup(done on note+) is great, but reset (done on xodo pdf docs) causes app(xodo doc) to crash
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Is that app (xodo doc) installed on SD card? or internal storage? What's your phone model?
just tried it with one app, works fine. gonna add this to my tools. thx
any chance that the app list gets saved? and maybe lets say it searches only every few days again completely (and ofc with a manual button)?
Please
mahdi75 said:
App Data Manage Tool is a tool for Windows 10 Mobile devices to create backups from current state of apps and games, and restore them at a later time, or to another phone, or to your phone after a factory reset.
Although Microsoft introduced some APIs to backup apps into OneDrive, many apps still don't use it (Hill Climb Racing, WhatsApp, are you listening? )
This tool helps you to ... * This is the first app I created for unlocked devices, and I'm excited to hear your comments and suggestions
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Can I ask question? how yo do that? can i learn? because no official API in MSDN to make something like this.
mahdi75 said:
Is that app (xodo doc) installed on SD card? or internal storage? What's your phone model?
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its a 925, so no sd card and tried 'reset app' even on note+ but that also started crashing i.e not opening at all but when i restored the backup (did it earlier) note+ was working as expected.Guess something is wrong with 'reset app' mechanism
this based off appdata manager from wolf for wp8.1? or better support /capabilites. anyway to use the back ups from that app on this one?
congratulation !
one word:
congratulation !
waiting this exploit to my 950 (interop unlockable ?)
Regards.