Hey there, guys.
I just have a few questions, might sound stupid, but hey - I'm not really that smart at this.
A - What exactly is Rooting? Some say it means to jailbreak so my tablet can do more than it already can. Other posts read that it means gaining access to Terminal/Rootshell. Now, I have an Archos 5 IT, and if it only means access to Terminal/Rootshell, then that should be easy, right? Because, all I have to do is go to the Archos website and download the SDE. Or am I missing something here? :?
B - What is Flashing? I did install the SDE at one point and did the Flash Kernel thing in recovery mode? Is that similar to Rooting?
P.S. My Comp's OS is Win 7 with Xubuntu Linux running on the other side. What I'm actually trying to do is install Ubuntu on my A5IT, but all the tutorials say something about Rooting, Rootshell, and RootAccess, so I'm really confused. All help will be greatly appreciated :-D!
Thanks!
Root will just allow You to access the internal memory of Your phone/tablet. So for example You can remove useless apps, modify fonts, make changes. Also most of the developer apps require root. For example Titanium Backup won't work 100% without root. Flashing doesn't mean rooting.
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Root will just allow You to access the internal memory of Your phone/tablet. So for example You can remove useless apps, modify fonts, make changes. Also most of the developer apps require root. For example Titanium Backup won't work 100% without root. Flashing doesn't mean rooting.
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i finally rooted my phone, ive been hearing lots of stuff about rooting your phone being a great way to explore your phone.
1. what does it really do?
2. whats cool features can i do to the rooted phone?
3. what do i do now that im rooted?
(if i post this in the wrong section im sorry)
Unix based systems run files based on permissions. If you don't have permission, you can't do certain things. Rooting gives you root access i.e. gives you superuser permission i.e. you have access to system files.
Some apps require that level of access to change things. That's pretty much it.
are there any useful apps i should know about?
Titanium Backup lets you create backups of all applications and settings. The awesome thing is, rather than just download the game onto a new phone (or a restored old one) and start over, you can install on multiple phones, bringing the applications right back to where you started.
This is a must have application for anyone doing mods to their phone.
Umm... well I can think of others but those don't directly relate to the Atrix... there are screen shot apps,...
But you can install ROMs and kernels after routing as well.
Rooted/ROM Captivate (For Sale)
Rooted Atrix
I just updated to the new 2.3.26 firmware and have lost my Archangel temp root. I'm sure the app will be updated soon but this has got me thinking about a permanent root option.
My main question is, what exactly do the different root options offer. I have seen this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=978492 but I am still confused about the capabilities of the different methods.
Archangel:
-applies root apps to be run
-rooting only occurs AFTER the device is turned on, so no custom roms
chulri's Method (does this have another name?):
-must install SDE first
-gives root access permanently
-does this allow custom roms?
Urukdroid:
-must install SDE first
-allows custom roms (ext4, overclock, etc.)
Does that information seem right? Is Urukdroid the only custom rom at the moment? Does chulri's method allow custom roms?
Also, does installing the SDE mean I'm pretty much screwed in the case of a hardware defect/issue? Or do they only void software based problems?
Lastly, do chulri/Urukdroid work on the A32? My real concern is the fake SD card Archos used in order to get Android SD compatibility.
I know there is a lot of questions, but I'm having a bit of trouble sorting out exactly what does what. I am comfortable with Linux and have been using Archangel to play around with root on my A32. Thanks!
Edit: Ideally I'd like to have something with the stock Archos firmware (at least in appearance/regular use), permanent root capability, and some speed-ups (overclock with or without setCPU, ext4, etc.). Is this currently possible?
It's possible with Chulri's method. But again with the SDE. I believe it's the only way you will get permanent root. You need it to overwrite the img file. I've been using Chulri's method with my Archos 70 since I got it. I've also got Archangel on a Archos 32 and it works fine, but like you said not perm.
I've also used Urukdroid...ran into issues. But I haven't used it since it came into version 1.0, I've been content with Chulris method. I will use it after I get done reading the book I am in the middle of on my Archos.
Edit: So far except for Uruk there isn't much for custom roms. Someone is working on an Ubuntu version. Thats about all there is out there for now.
Without custom roms, what benefits are available with a true permanent root that Archangel doesn't already offer?
Also, what sorts of speed ups can i expect with urukdroid's ext4 and OC kernel?
There are more apps you can run, like the backup using titanium root with root. I suppose you could run Archangel every time you want to backup or whatever you need to do. I know there are more things I just can't think of them right now. For instance, I use Archangel on my sons Archos 43, because all he uses it for is to listen to mp3's and watch some videos sometimes. And he doesn't use it real often.
I use Chulris method on my Archos 70 because I like to back everything up and I like a little more control on what apps I use. Apps like Cache cleaner, Root Explorer, Terminal Emulator, and Titanium Backup all use root. I will admit I use root more on my phone than I do on my Archos.
Also you can overclock. AS far as using the overclocking, I don't have mine overclocked. So I can't speak for what kind of changes you see, but it will vary. I don't know why it varies, but it does. (besides the obvious factors of apps running etc)
Ext4 is faster than ext3.
Look, I know that some of these questions may have been already answered , but others probably not. I'm not a lazy one... I've looked up on the internet already but some of them are kinda too specific.
I've never rooted a phone or a tablet before and this is my first android device.
I know that rooting can be dangerous, but i wanted to use the transformer prime to take handwritten notes using adonit jot stylus. As far as I know, in order to be able to properly write with it, you need to use this app: touchscreentune
Unfortunedly, the app requires root access. Note that I tried by myself to write with the adonit in my transformer and the results were not good.
So it looks like I need to root, but i dont need any custom roms, etc..Just the minimum enought to get that app working. I heard that there is a few clicks tool to do this easily.
I'm not experienced when it comes to mobile devices. On the other hand, i'm a computer science/engineering student and i'm at least "experienced" in what comes to computers .
So you know my problem and you know my background as a computer/tablet user. Now help me, please:
1. In a scale from 1 to 100, how risky do you think it is rooting for me?
2. If I root my tablet it voids warranty. If i unroot it, is there any traces left? i.e Will i be able to use the warranty after a root-unroot? (What do think is the probability of loosing warranty after root and unroot?)
3. Does the tool (viperMOD ?) work with the most recent android and firmware versions (I think yes, but just to make sure)
4.Do you think my reasons to root are legit and do you advice me to root?
5.Can you point me an updated tutorial (I've seen many tutorials but I don't know if they are updated) on rooting the prime?
6.If i change the touch screen setting and then unroot, will it keep the settings?
I know that they are a lot of questions, so if you only know the answer to some of them, please reply... I will appreciate it a lot.
Well, thanks, and btw hi xda developers forum and sorry for my english.
And I want root my prime! But I'm noob and I'm afraid to do this. I need root prime for CPU Clock to 1.6ghz and i need root for apps! Help
1. 1.... not a big deal...root it.
2. Probably will if you send it in with it rooted. You can unroot with Viper.
3. viper works with all of them.
4. I advice you to root, theres plenty of apps that require it and you'll feel cool.
5. Use vipermod. best easy root there is. (if you installed asussync, make sure you kill it on your comp)
6. probably not as it asks everytime you unlock screen for permission
Why root:
1. Change bootanimation
2. you'll be ready when roms and kernels are released
3. you'll be able to install a recovery, so you'll have more control of your device, so if anything EVER happens you can make a backup and restore it
4. You can overlock to 1.5ghz or 1.6ghz (stock is 1.3ghz)
5. Very coop apps like Ram Manager or Task Control need root
6. You can install Ubuntu/Backtrack and actually use Ubuntu (currently only chroot)
7. You can install mods like change the icons ect. (not adviseable until we get a recovery)
8. If you ever wanted to sell your prime, the fact that its rooted (or hacked) it would be more valuable)
9. so many more...
10. so many more more
BTW, if you want to return it, and you want to unroot it, you can. Just make sure every unroot it the SuperApp is not there. If it still is, theres plenty of tutorials to do it. you'll need adb though. (learn adb, simple commands to control your phone from the pc)
you can always just wait till roms come out. you'll be more enticed to do it then.
With the viper unroot the superuser app remains there?
I have slastop instaled in my computer. Ill make sure it isnt open when i root.
Im not interested in roms. But being able to run ubuntu would be cool. But it would be much better if it was native.
One thing im wondering is if the tablet has a hardware problem and i cant turn it on, then i wouldnt be able to unroot, would i?
ive never tried it but it should remain there.
not splashtop im talking about the AsusSync.
Im sure native will be available once the unlocker tool is released...any second.... (announced by february)
chances are nothing will happen like that, unless you start to edit stuff
hasnt happened to me, and i know it has to someone that edit their build.prop
I am interested in learning as much as possible about NT rooting and hacking. I am familiar with the concepts and techniques of rooting, as I have successfully rooted my Samsung Captivate, going on to brick it, unbrick it, install CyanogenMod on it, brick it and unbrick it (again! ), and perform various bits of hacking on it, such as allowing non-market app installation without a menu item and/or checkbox for it. Yes, I have AT&T as a carrier.
Anyway, I am looking to root a 16 GB NT (I believe, since when I go into >Settings >About your device, it says that there is approximately 13 GB for B&N content, and the phenomenally sucky 1 GB for other content - This doesn't add up to 16, at least not using the math I was taught in school. ).
It is currently running software version 1.4.1, and I would like to backup/keep the games on it after rooting, and possibly installing a different ROM on it.
So, I'm thinking my proper course of action would be to install Titanium Backup from the Android Market (or Google Play, or whatever they want to call it now), backup all the stuff on the tablet, root it, then customize it as I see fit. So, my question is, what do I need to do to accomplish these goals, and in what order?
Any and all help will be greatly appreciated, and I am not afraid of the Thank button, having been raised with manners, in a time before we needed to thank people with buttons.
You first have to root to get Google play to download titanium backup and backup your games and stuffs.
After that you can download the app to flash cwm recovery internal, once there I think you know how to flash a rom.
In development section is everything you need and now it has been organised.
~ Veronica
Sent from my SGH-I897 using XDA
Do what veronica said. I suggest using the sdcard method to root. Easy and fast.
Hello,
As crazy as this sounds, is there an SD card image that is bootable similar to CM7 that isn't rooted? I want to use my Nook as a tablet for work but the IT department has an application that verifies that the device isn't rooted before you can get corporate mail. If there isn't an image, does anyone know if there is a way to reset the status on the Nook so that it doesn't show that it's been rooted?
Since I've started using my Nook booted off of the card I can't think of more than a couple times that I've needed root access. And each of those times I could just as easily moved to a different load/card. Being able to power down and swap cards is pretty snazzy. I received my nook as a holiday gift and I've loved running it off the card. I haven't loaded CM7 or anything else into internal memory because I like having the ability to revert back to B&N build if I need to.
My current setup is a Nook Tablet 16Gb running CM7 from SD card.
Mod version CyanogenMod-7.2.0-RC0-acclaim-Team-B
Android version: 2.3.7
Thanks in advance for any help.
Well you could always just boot into your internal ROM and use that at work. The root access you have only is available on your SD ROM so there's no real way for them to tell if you've ever had root access.
Although I don't know how they check in the first place, so that might be a little out of place for me to say.
If I not mistaken this is what you're looking for.
Nikkie
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=21275927
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Thank you for the advice.
Solar.Plexus: regrettably that is the crux of the issue. The company uses an app that is on the Google Play store for checking the device and the B&N internal rom doesn't have access to that. The card has access to the Play store but is rooted. It's like a rock and a hard place.
NikkieL: That is pretty much what I have already. I was wondering if there was an image that was complete but wasn't rooted.
Thanks again.
taferguson said:
Thank you for the advice.
Solar.Plexus: regrettably that is the crux of the issue. The company uses an app that is on the Google Play store for checking the device and the B&N internal rom doesn't have access to that. The card has access to the Play store but is rooted. It's like a rock and a hard place.
NikkieL: That is pretty much what I have already. I was wondering if there was an image that was complete but wasn't rooted.
Thanks again.
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Oh, I understand now. You need access to Google Play, but you can't have root.
I don't know if you can unroot a CyanogenMod ROM or not. Haha honestly, this is the only time I've ever seen this requested. Maybe if you remove some binaries and SuperUser completely, but I'm not so sure.
Try the app "voodoo rootkeeper"
Cubanluke88: That worked. I was able to get through the health check of my device. The "UN-Root" button worked like a charm.
I'd just like to provide some info on how this all works.
So the stock OS on the Nook is like most Android devices in that the end user does not have "root access." We have a few tools to allow users to gain root access on the stock OS.
Now, we also have a handful of custom versions of Android (roms). They all, as far as I know, come with root access. This means that upon installing them, whether to internal or booting from an sdcard, you will have root access, i.e. full access to the rom's file system. Developers could, if they so chose, create roms that did not have root access. In fact, back in March, the official CM team added the options in developer options, allowing users to disable root altogether, enable it for Android Debug Bridge mode (ADB) only, enable it for apps only or enable it for both (though I think this is only for CM9 and beyond).
Essentially the OP was asking for a way to have a custom rom (CM7) without root access. The app I suggested disables root access and allows you to toggle it back on when you need it. Its fantastic for stock versions. As many have found out, taking official updates usually removes root access. Voodoo Rootkeeper allows your device to preserve the apps/exploit essential for root access and to restore it when you need it.
^^^ That is the kind of post that helps newbies, like me, learn the ins and outs. Thank you.:good: