hey i am new to android and got myself a acer liquid e2 as was told it was a good phone for the price etc, i do find this phone very surprising and i am totally happy with it apart from 1 problem i come across about 20 times a day, "storage space" i have plenty of space on my sd card it is the phone that is the problem, and every day i need to keep clearing my data and cache as it shuts all my emails etc down when the space has run out which is annoying when it is servral times a day, i have apps on my phone which i dont use and dont need but cant delete these, ive been reasearching this now for a few weeks and everything that i have came across says root and delete, its not that simple is it? i would say that i can be quite good at this sort of stuff as ive made quite alot of my stuff to operate the way i want it, but every time i see anything about rooting it always say your phone can be bricked and i cant afford it to be bricked, i need it beleive it or not, anyway this site seems to have alot of very brainy and smart people on it, hence why i joined :good: can anyone help me with this problem, easy and safest way, will be most appreciated, i was just about to go down the kingo app way but decided to do more reasearch on it before hand and that has put me off it as people are saying there is stuff about spy cams and malware etc iplease help thanks. oh i ment to say i manage to turn my developer options on by total mistake and playing around with my phone so i have that on , if that helpsnetwork 3 in uk cheers guys.:cyclops: p.s. i have jelly bean 4.2.2
bazzaboy1 said:
hey i am new to android and got myself a acer liquid e2 as was told it was a good phone for the price etc, i do find this phone very surprising and i am totally happy with it apart from 1 problem i come across about 20 times a day, "storage space" i have plenty of space on my sd card it is the phone that is the problem, and every day i need to keep clearing my data and cache as it shuts all my emails etc down when the space has run out which is annoying when it is servral times a day, i have apps on my phone which i dont use and dont need but cant delete these, ive been reasearching this now for a few weeks and everything that i have came across says root and delete, its not that simple is it? i would say that i can be quite good at this sort of stuff as ive made quite alot of my stuff to operate the way i want it, but every time i see anything about rooting it always say your phone can be bricked and i cant afford it to be bricked, i need it beleive it or not, anyway this site seems to have alot of very brainy and smart people on it, hence why i joined :good: can anyone help me with this problem, easy and safest way, will be most appreciated, i was just about to go down the kingo app way but decided to do more reasearch on it before hand and that has put me off it as people are saying there is stuff about spy cams and malware etc iplease help thanks. oh i ment to say i manage to turn my developer options on by total mistake and playing around with my phone so i have that on , if that helpsnetwork 3 in uk cheers guys.:cyclops:
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Unfortunately removing the preloaded apps won't help your storage issues at all. Those apps are located in a different part of the system (/system/app) than the apps and data (/data/app + /data/data) that you add. You can (if rooted) move apps to the /system/app partition, but they don't always work or update correctly from there as it requires special permissions to run from there. But there really isn't much to do besides rooting it and doing some modifications to your set up. They don't call em budget phones for nothing.
Options include swapping the internal and external mount points so it reads your external as your main internal storage, creating a partition on your external and using a script to link your /data/app and/or /data/data folders to that partition so it reads as one big space (however big you make that partition), or using an app like Folder Mount to create a link between big folders on the internal to the external (mostly helpful for big game data). All of these require a bit of knowledge, but nothing that some time and reading can't help you with. It is not exactly rocket science. Knowing what update you are on though is important, both so you pick the right rooting method (there are multiple options if not on 4.2.2 yet) as well as, if, worst case happens, you know what version of the software you need to reload. You can find this info under Settings / About Phone. Make note of not just the android version, but the build or system version as well as there can be mini updates to software that changes things but not the actual android version.
As far as Kingo, I've never read anything other than hearsay about any potential malicious activity on their part. The reason you see most people freaking out about it is because when it first was introduced, it was known to send IMEI info back to their servers in China. Kingo never tried to hide the fact, explained their position about why they were doing it (diagnostics), and promptly changed how that was done. Now, by nature of what it is doing (root = gaining admin access to the operating system), it needs to download closed sourced scripts and files to gain this access . They don't want to disclose their sources for 2 reasons: 1) if the manufacturers of the phones that don't want it rooted see how it is done, then it's much easier to patch that on the next update and 2) so other people don't steal their work. Makes sense to me, but some people are concerned about closed sources (even though many apps already installed or that you download are closed source as well). I've used it on quite a few devices and have never had problems. You can uninstall the companion app it installs (it does this for some devices to help gain access through a backdoor) and update the SuperSU app and binary it installs via the Play Store, so don't really see it as an issue.
bazzaboy1 said:
hey i am new to android and got myself a acer liquid e2 as was told it was a good phone for the price etc, i do find this phone very surprising and i am totally happy with it apart from 1 problem i come across about 20 times a day, "storage space" i have plenty of space on my sd card it is the phone that is the problem, and every day i need to keep clearing my data and cache as it shuts all my emails etc down when the space has run out which is annoying when it is servral times a day, i have apps on my phone which i dont use and dont need but cant delete these, ive been reasearching this now for a few weeks and everything that i have came across says root and delete, its not that simple is it? i would say that i can be quite good at this sort of stuff as ive made quite alot of my stuff to operate the way i want it, but every time i see anything about rooting it always say your phone can be bricked and i cant afford it to be bricked, i need it beleive it or not, anyway this site seems to have alot of very brainy and smart people on it, hence why i joined :good: can anyone help me with this problem, easy and safest way, will be most appreciated, i was just about to go down the kingo app way but decided to do more reasearch on it before hand and that has put me off it as people are saying there is stuff about spy cams and malware etc iplease help thanks. oh i ment to say i manage to turn my developer options on by total mistake and playing around with my phone so i have that on , if that helpsnetwork 3 in uk cheers guys.:cyclops: p.s. i have jelly bean 4.2.2
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es0tericcha0s said:
Unfortunately removing the preloaded apps won't help your storage issues at all. Those apps are located in a different part of the system (/system/app) than the apps and data (/data/app + /data/data) that you add. You can (if rooted) move apps to the /system/app partition, but they don't always work or update correctly from there as it requires special permissions to run from there. But there really isn't much to do besides rooting it and doing some modifications to your set up. They don't call em budget phones for nothing.
Options include swapping the internal and external mount points so it reads your external as your main internal storage, creating a partition on your external and using a script to link your /data/app and/or /data/data folders to that partition so it reads as one big space (however big you make that partition), or using an app like Folder Mount to create a link between big folders on the internal to the external (mostly helpful for big game data). All of these require a bit of knowledge, but nothing that some time and reading can't help you with. It is not exactly rocket science. Knowing what update you are on though is important, both so you pick the right rooting method (there are multiple options if not on 4.2.2 yet) as well as, if, worst case happens, you know what version of the software you need to reload. You can find this info under Settings / About Phone. Make note of not just the android version, but the build or system version as well as there can be mini updates to software that changes things but not the actual android version.
As far as Kingo, I've never read anything other than hearsay about any potential malicious activity on their part. The reason you see most people freaking out about it is because when it first was introduced, it was known to send IMEI info back to their servers in China. Kingo never tried to hide the fact, explained their position about why they were doing it (diagnostics), and promptly changed how that was done. Now, by nature of what it is doing (root = gaining admin access to the operating system), it needs to download closed sourced scripts and files to gain this access . They don't want to disclose their sources for 2 reasons: 1) if the manufacturers of the phones that don't want it rooted see how it is done, then it's much easier to patch that on the next update and 2) so other people don't steal their work. Makes sense to me, but some people are concerned about closed sources (even though many apps already installed or that you download are closed source as well). I've used it on quite a few devices and have never had problems. You can uninstall the companion app it installs (it does this for some devices to help gain access through a backdoor) and update the SuperSU app and binary it installs via the Play Store, so don't really see it as an issue.
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Wow thanks very much, a was not exspecting that reply and so quickly, so thanks , well as i said i am new to the android, and the whole rooting thing makes me nervous as i havent done it before, and i dont want to break my phone, i do know there is always a risk in anything really, but would like to know if possible the best for my phone, i am on jelly bean 4.2.2 and kernel 3.4.5 and is it the build number you need or the custom build version? also i dont know if this is important but i actually dont have wifi and use the usb tethering for my pc to get online, is it still possible to do it this way? cheers
bazzaboy1 said:
Wow thanks very much, a was not exspecting that reply and so quickly, so thanks , well as i said i am new to the android, and the whole rooting thing makes me nervous as i havent done it before, and i dont want to break my phone, i do know there is always a risk in anything really, but would like to know if possible the best for my phone, i am on jelly bean 4.2.2 and kernel 3.4.5 and is it the build number you need or the custom build version? also i dont know if this is important but i actually dont have wifi and use the usb tethering for my pc to get online, is it still possible to do it this way? cheers
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2518094
That's a guide with everything you should need to fix the phone if anything were to happen or to just return it to it's original state if wanted / needed. Read through the thread a bit and see where other members were having trouble and the solutions to those. If you get comfortable with that and how it works, then modding your phone becomes much less scary. And once you are rooted, tethering is even better because you can typically hide your activity much more. I don't know if it is a big deal with carriers around where you live, but here, most people have to pay for tethering or make sure to have special plans that typically cost more than ones that don't include it.
es0tericcha0s said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2518094
That's a guide with everything you should need to fix the phone if anything were to happen or to just return it to it's original state if wanted / needed. Read through the thread a bit and see where other members were having trouble and the solutions to those. If you get comfortable with that and how it works, then modding your phone becomes much less scary. And once you are rooted, tethering is even better because you can typically hide your activity much more. I don't know if it is a big deal with carriers around where you live, but here, most people have to pay for tethering or make sure to have special plans that typically cost more than ones that don't include it.
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Thanks very much!! a will go have a look at the thread just now, really appreciate your help and time, thanks
Hi I'm fairly new to the rooting scene but i have rooted a Samsung device in the past and installed cyanogen.
I have done a lot of searching online and on XDA Forums. I cant find much info about rooting this tablet. It comes from Argos in Ireland and the UK. I think it is fairly new and it is inexpensive. From searching on here actually, i gather the Argos Bush tablets are rebranded Archos tablets. a google search will come up with oneclickroot but they dont support this device.
I had been directed to ask for help here by a Recognised Contributor in XDA Assist forum
its running android 5.0.1.
Is there any other info you need?
Many thanks to anyone who can point me in the right direction.
Z
The reason i want to root is that it looks like i got some malware. BroService and Linervice.
They can be uninstalled but reinstall themselves fairly quickly. AVG recognises BroService as harmful and promts to uninstall but thinks the other one is safe. When installed they serve pop up adds that sit on the right hand bottom corner.
They arent on the tablet after a factory reset but they do arrive again eventually. I had been very careful whith what apps i installed since i noticed them and tried the factory reset to get rid.
A friend has the same tablet and he has them to. I know 2 others with the smaller 8" version and they also have them so im thinking it comes on the tablet. The strange thing is none of us had it at first, it only showed up later. For me i had 3 weeks without them the first time, last time maybe a week and this time they are not back yet since the factory reset a few days ago.
Hi did you ever get this sorted out? I have an archos tablet and it came with the same malware.
Hi all, first i'm new so, nice to virtually meet you ! let me introduce ( a bit ) : i'm not a developer or anything, classic phone customer, i can try things with softwares or app but i'm lost when it goes on writing codes/commands.. now you know me, my phone is a iRulu Victory 4 1ghz 8go 4core running on Android 5.1.1 it's a Chinese phone, i can't root it, tried kingroot, one click root and every popular root tool but it doesnt work there is no thread specific on this phone ( only iRulu x11with same specs but tab) on INTERNET except on Amazon,ebay.. Problem is : Specs are nice for price but it's a pain in the ass for app managing, i can't uninstall app correctly, i can't factory reset even with SDK software because my phone reboot then freeze on the iRulu logo, i can just reset by battery and when my phone restarts everything is still in place.. I can't even clean cache/ erase data of an app or it stays on the load ( even with Appmgr ).. And i can't root it as i said before so i can't manage it... Exept this, all is running fine Does this phone really exist somewhere else and can i do something for my app managing problem or should i fix 4 mini wheels on it to make a skateboard? Thank you
Edit: Sorry I surely post in the wrong category but there's so many..
I have Victory 4. Paid $100 for it on amazon. Not enough people own one to make it worth the time for someone to figure out how to root it. Chances are there will never be a root exploit for this phone.
Before you buy a new phone, first check this forum to make sure that what you are going to buy can be rooted.
Uh yeah u right.. That's so bad, this phone could really be nice for price but this app management/impossibility to factory reset just ruin the experience.. Anyway, ty
Kingroot now works on the irulu victory 4 at least it did on mine (5.1.1)
So Grandma got the my three kids this tablet and even though it has a sdcard slot you can't install anything to it. I'd like to use Appgr III or Move2SD anything to install more than a few games for the kids. I've tried Kingo root (both from google play and from a laptop) but no luck.
Anything else I can try?
Here are the details:
Model:
Y88X Plus
Processor type:
Quadcore-A23
Android version:
5.1.1
Firmware version:
v.3.3rc5
Kernel version:
3.4.39
[email protected] #3
Tue Mar 22 23:27:08 CST 2016
Build number:
A33_U70_U709HB2C_1605213.20160527
Any advise would be greatly appreciated.
Sagz
Bright Tab V90-HD is the same
Other than the processor being an A33 everything you say is the same as this worthless tab I have, I was trying to replace an Acer tab that was slowly dying and when I purchased this one I forgot the old saying "if it sounds too good to be true" you know the rest. After trying to research the tablet and the elusive 16GB that it shows but is inaccessible I have concluded that I just wasted $45 that would have been better invested in a better quality item. The only thing I can tell you is if you can afford it to buy a better tablet that looks the same (most of them do) and not say anything to Grandma about the switch this will save you a ton of frustration that I have already experienced trying to make this work, I wish I could give you a ray of hope but I can only save you the disappointment I have experienced.
Hello,
I have two of this very same tablets, that I bought for my girls.
Since it is only used for playing and videos, I removed and disabled all I could, and I even emailed to support in order to know how to move apps to an SD, since 5.1.1 was supposed to be able to do so. They kindly answered and it was like: sorry you cannot move apps to SD.
I must admit this is a huge problem when you have a couple of paid app (like Disney story central) that are ginormous.
So a few months ago I tried to root it with the Kingo Root from my pc and it did not worked properly (root lost after reboot).
Yesterday I was trying to do some updates with huge problems due to the lack of space and decided to give the Kingo Root apk a try. It took a couple of minutes, got the thing done and moved me to a splash screen that suggested me to buy the premium app (which I avoided, since it was about 50% of the cost of the device ). After that I checked everything and it seemed to work, I removed the cleaner that it installed together with the super user, rebooted twice and still Superuser app was showing the device as rooted. A few ads stated appearing on my device, which annoyed me a LOT.
Since I could not install Titan backup due to lack of space (there are several unwanted bloatware preinstalled) and I am a noob with no big rooting experiece, I decided I would study more, went to Superuser menu and removed the root, the apps and cleared system cache in order to gain enough space for CCleaner.
I will probably try again once the new U1 sd cards will arrive.
Obviously I am not worried about IMEI (no GSM or anything) or data, since the tablets usually run under a Kiddoware parental control interface.
I read about some people suggesting to get rid of the Kingroot/ Kingoroot apps and put Supersu, but I am a bit worried about the risk of bricking the device since it seem less supported and exploited than other major brands.
Any suggestion?
Hey guys,
Sorry if this is posted in the wrong place, if this post needs to be moved just let me know. Anyway, I have a Samsung Galaxy Express 3, it's a neat little phone. I have been an iPhone user almost since the dawn of smart phones. I did not like how I was being "told" to use a phone that I paid for. That being said, I am new to this rooting business. I understand what rooting is suppose to do. The model of the phone is a J-120A. I have found a video online that showed me how to install Kingroot on the phone, and use the software to root the phone. The video is on that exact model. I have checked the build versions on the phone, and made sure that I had the exact version of the software that he was using in the video. The reason I am wanting to root the phone is because it has so much bloatware on it, that installing a hand full of apps eats up the internal storage, I have placed an SD card in the phone to try and move the apps over to, but I have found that I can only move certain apps. My main issue is this, Kingroot installs just fine following the video to a "t." However when it makes it to 70% during the rooting process and fails. I have attempted root access several more times, but it never goes past 70%. In the meantime, I am now getting popups that state "Security Notice, Unauthorized actions have been detected" then the phone wants to restart. Overall the phone is still functioning well, but I know it could be way better if I could just get the factory installed junk off of it from Samsung and ATT. As I said, I am new to this process, so you might have to spoon feed me. Could my issue be with Knox?
Thanks,
littlekatfish2003
littlekatfish2003 said:
Hey guys,
Sorry if this is posted in the wrong place, if this post needs to be moved just let me know. Anyway, I have a Samsung Galaxy Express 3, it's a neat little phone. I have been an iPhone user almost since the dawn of smart phones. I did not like how I was being "told" to use a phone that I paid for. That being said, I am new to this rooting business. I understand what rooting is suppose to do. The model of the phone is a J-120A. I have found a video online that showed me how to install Kingroot on the phone, and use the software to root the phone. The video is on that exact model. I have checked the build versions on the phone, and made sure that I had the exact version of the software that he was using in the video. The reason I am wanting to root the phone is because it has so much bloatware on it, that installing a hand full of apps eats up the internal storage, I have placed an SD card in the phone to try and move the apps over to, but I have found that I can only move certain apps. My main issue is this, Kingroot installs just fine following the video to a "t." However when it makes it to 70% during the rooting process and fails. I have attempted root access several more times, but it never goes past 70%. In the meantime, I am now getting popups that state "Security Notice, Unauthorized actions have been detected" then the phone wants to restart. Overall the phone is still functioning well, but I know it could be way better if I could just get the factory installed junk off of it from Samsung and ATT. As I said, I am new to this process, so you might have to spoon feed me. Could my issue be with Knox?
Thanks,
littlekatfish2003
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I have resolved my own issue... For anyone out there having the same issue, download the latest version of Kingroot, and make sure that you do not have an antivirus installed and running on the phone. I was able to get the phone rooted. Now on to installing a custom ROM.