Hi, I was looking for any cool tweaks for the LG G5 that do not require root. This could be apps, alternatives to stock LG apps or even something that would require a computer, really anything to make for a better user experience. Although nothing that uses root privileges as there would be 500 posts on different tweaks. Thanks so much and feel free to msg me if you have any questions on any of the threads I post!
What kind of tweak do you want? Based on my experienced, stock LG has a great performance.
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What kind of tweak do you want? Based on my experienced, stock LG has a great performance.
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Well I have always had a rooted phone and so I was looking for some cool stuff to suffuse me until we get a root kit.
Jubbard said:
Hi, I was looking for any cool tweaks for the LG G5 that do not require root. This could be apps, alternatives to stock LG apps or even something that would require a computer, really anything to make for a better user experience. Although nothing that uses root privileges as there would be 500 posts on different tweaks. Thanks so much and feel free to msg me if you have any questions on any of the threads I post!
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Did u try navbar app? it change The color of The navbar acording to The app you r in https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=pl.damianpiwowarski.navbarapps
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Did u try navbar app? it change The color of The navbar acording to The app you r in https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=pl.damianpiwowarski.navbarapps
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Thank you for the nice app. I used G4 tweakbox when I have root on my G2 and G Flex 2 and now I don't have root and it's very bad. I cant use many good features withot root.
Maybe anybody know how I can do a big caller photo, because it's to small.
I can advise adguard for block ads, it's working without root.
If I root my device, will it stop receveing OTA updates? Or only if I unlock its bootloader?
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If I root my device, will it stop receveing OTA updates? Or only if I unlock its bootloader?
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Unlocking bootloader and Root will not stop ota updates unless you stop it by using some commands in terminal or adb shell.
You can't root without unlocking the bootloader, and if you do this, then your phone will still download OTA updates, but, you won't be able to apply them!
Custom recovery breaks that process, so it'll take up space on your phone, but, it'll be moot.
Use a ROM that denies the update, like Genisys or Fluence to solve the issue!!
Nathan
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This is a good thread. More like it, and more suggestions please!
I also have come from always having a rooted phone. Before the G5 I had the G3. I used LMT Launcher (also known as, or very similar to pie controls). Sadly it's a root only app. I've been looking for alternative apps, and there are some in the Play Store. The closest I've found is this one, named Swiftly Search: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.de_studio.recentappswitcher.trial
I really hope the other G5s get root soon. I miss Xposed.
Well, debloating (removing apps that you didnt like and/or use) can be considered as a mod?
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My job gives me a Samsing S4 from Verizon that is filled with bloat. I have to manually go in and disable everything which takes about 4 hours or so. I am looking for an app that can do it for me but it needs to be a well known app not something that somebody just posts an apk. Any auggestions?
We are not allowed to root the phones. It would be great if I could put a googe play edition or developer edition rom on it or something but I don't think that's possible.
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My job gives me a Samsing S4 from Verizon that is filled with bloat. I have to manually go in and disable everything which takes about 4 hours or so. I am looking for an app that can do it for me but it needs to be a well known app not something that somebody just posts an apk. Any auggestions?
We are not allowed to root the phones. It would be great if I could put a googe play edition or developer edition rom on it or something but I don't think that's possible.
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You will have to root your phone for all this. You can only flash stock rom on the device without rooting it.
What bloat wares are we talking about specifically? Do you mean all the S-voice/S-Note/Air gestures??
They can be activated and deactivated from the pull down menu. Other things need to be disabled manually!There is no work around this without root. You can try the widgets on the screen that allow you to disable wi-fi and bluetooth but its nothing new than what samsung offers from the pulldown menu
Hit thanks if this was helpful!
You should did root
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What, you mean you don't absolutely NEED NFL Mobile? And Verizon Navigator is so much better than Google Maps!
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You can't remove system apps without root. Clean Master has a function to remove bloat if you're rooted. I don't know if this is changed to disabling if you're not rooted, because my devices are rooted. I seem to remember a previous version of Clean Master had something like that. It merely took you to the app info scree, one at a time, but at least it did it sequentially instead of you having to hunt for each one on your own. Maybe that still exists.
Since Android 4.1, many bloatware type apps can just be disabled via the the built-in Application Manager in your Settings app. Disabling it will hide it from the launcher and make it so it does not run, essentially doing the same thing as uninstalling it. It is better this way because some phones will not properly update if something is modified or removed from the /system partition. Also worth noting in regards to this as it is a popular misconception, removing these unwanted apps will not provide you with more usable storage as they are contained in /system/app and the apps you install via the Play Store or 3rd party sources will only install to /data/app unless rooted and moved.
That being said, TowelRoot is a newer rooting method for many newer phones running 4.4+(especially Galaxies like the S4 and Note 3). This root method is done via an app on the phone and only takes seconds and does not trip Knox. You could root, freeze what you needed and then unroot without anyone the wiser, though, of course, this is done at your own risk - like any other mod.
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You will have to root your phone for all this. You can only flash stock rom on the device without rooting it.
What bloat wares are we talking about specifically? Do you mean all the S-voice/S-Note/Air gestures??
They can be activated and deactivated from the pull down menu. Other things need to be disabled manually!There is no work around this without root. You can try the widgets on the screen that allow you to disable wi-fi and bluetooth but its nothing new than what samsung offers from the pulldown menu
Hit thanks if this was helpful!
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How do I flash stock roms without rooting?
As I mentioned every time I need to do a factory reset it takes about 4 hours of disabling things to get it to the state I want.
There's this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2058944
xda'dra said:
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I can't.
Planterz said:
What, you mean you don't absolutely NEED NFL Mobile? And Verizon Navigator is so much better than Google Maps!
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You can't remove system apps without root. Clean Master has a function to remove bloat if you're rooted. I don't know if this is changed to disabling if you're not rooted, because my devices are rooted. I seem to remember a previous version of Clean Master had something like that. It merely took you to the app info scree, one at a time, but at least it did it sequentially instead of you having to hunt for each one on your own. Maybe that still exists.
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Thanks.
es0tericcha0s said:
Since Android 4.1, many bloatware type apps can just be disabled via the the built-in Application Manager in your Settings app. Disabling it will hide it from the launcher and make it so it does not run, essentially doing the same thing as uninstalling it. It is better this way because some phones will not properly update if something is modified or removed from the /system partition. Also worth noting in regards to this as it is a popular misconception, removing these unwanted apps will not provide you with more usable storage as they are contained in /system/app and the apps you install via the Play Store or 3rd party sources will only install to /data/app unless rooted and moved.
That being said, TowelRoot is a newer rooting method for many newer phones running 4.4+(especially Galaxies like the S4 and Note 3). This root method is done via an app on the phone and only takes seconds and does not trip Knox. You could root, freeze what you needed and then unroot without anyone the wiser, though, of course, this is done at your own risk - like any other mod.
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Yes you can disable them but it takes about 4 hours to do it each time. There's a lot of them. About 95% of stuff needs to be disabled.
Towelroot looks great unfortunately I am not able to root the phone. They don't use knox. I can do anything but root the phone really. I really just want vanilla android I'm a bit sick of touchwiz. I'd love to just flash to the developer edition or something.
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My job gives me a Samsing S4 from Verizon that is filled with bloat. I have to manually go in and disable everything which takes about 4 hours or so. I am looking for an app that can do it for me but it needs to be a well known app not something that somebody just posts an apk. Any auggestions?
We are not allowed to root the phones. It would be great if I could put a googe play edition or developer edition rom on it or something but I don't think that's possible.
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The S4s bootloader is locked so basically not a lot to choose from. And as others have mentioned you need root to gain access to remove bloatware. Sadly samsung phones on VZW are filled with it as well as many other phones, it's not limited to just samsung.
And navigator may be better than Google maps but maps is free and having been a former user of both NFL mobile (when it was free) and navigator I'm happy I got rid of both of them
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How do I flash stock roms without rooting?
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You can't flash any ROM without rooting, and aren't you already on stock?
I think you're gonna have to just live with it...
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You can't flash any ROM without rooting, and aren't you already on stock?
I think you're gonna have to just live with it...
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I'm almost sure they are on stock as its a work phone and mentioned in the first post that they aren't allowed to root
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ShapesBlue said:
I'm almost sure they are on stock as its a work phone and mentioned in the first post that they aren't allowed to root
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Yes, not much to do with those restrictions...
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Yes, not much to do with those restrictions...
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That's very true. Some people however don't know you need root to remove bloatware or unneeded apps
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so yea lollipop is here, but due to some circumstances rootcloak is no more not even usable via cydia, so has anyone found a stand alone app like rootcloak? as the bright house tv app is now rendered useless. ;P
I would also love to know when a solution comes along. I love Lollipop but I was using Rootcloak to be able to use MAAs360 on KK, so no work email right now.
I need root due to being on the N5 that unfortunately needs root to mod the sound system to be usable in situation...because I guess Google was unwilling to address a very widely know issue with their flagship phone. Ugh!
i have tried several root hiders and tried through supersu to hide root all with no luck i have a few apps that i wish i could use that root makes it impossible use them (all the sky apps and lloyds banking app to name a couple) i would love it if somebody could help out with this matter
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i have tried several root hiders and tried through supersu to hide root all with no luck i have a few apps that i wish i could use that root makes it impossible use them (all the sky apps and lloyds banking app to name a couple) i would love it if somebody could help out with this matter
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This is very depressing. And dissappointing
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so yea lollipop is here, but due to some circumstances rootcloak is no more not even usable via cydia, so has anyone found a stand alone app like rootcloak? as the bright house tv app is now rendered useless. ;P
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Cydia?? On an android??
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Cydia?? On an android??
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Yea root clock plus runs only on cydia
Man, I know how you feel. I have a game that could only be blocked with Cydia Substrate and RootCloak Plus... but I'm not sure Cydia will ever be updated for ART/Lollipop. So... we may be screwed for a very long time.
Your right he has long left development when most used x posed. And with Google's new security it will be almost impossible to hide root.
Any news on this? I m still stuck on KK, Root Cloak doesn't work properly on Android L, at some point the app will just gives FC. Any other alternative?
I'd really like to know this as well. Overly paranoid corporations these days seem to be implementing root check security thus stonewalling anyone with a rooted device. This puts just about everyone running rooted Lollipop at a huge disadvantage when trying run anything from banking apps to games.
We need to put up the bat signal or something and call all devs here on XDA to arms bc this really sucks!
Rootcloak on Xperia Z Lollipop stopped working too. Hopefully someone will come up with a fix soon.
Helllllp developers
Still no luck till today?
This is what I'm mostly missing on my OnePlus One. Can't use my mobile payment app (UGO Wallet) without something like root cloak Wonder if there's a quick and easy way to unroot when I want to use it, an re-root when I'm done using the app.
Fastest way I have this moment is to unroot via SuperSU, then re-root via TWRP.
Still nothing? I need this too.
Bumpy bump xD
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This is what I'm mostly missing on my OnePlus One. Can't use my mobile payment app (UGO Wallet) without something like root cloak Wonder if there's a quick and easy way to unroot when I want to use it, an re-root when I'm done using the app.
Fastest way I have this moment is to unroot via SuperSU, then re-root via TWRP.
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MrElectrifyer, I might have a solution for you. I was in the same boat as you. I am now able to use UGO Wallet with root. Result could vary because of hardware and OS.
My phone: Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge
OS: Android Lollipop 5.1.1
Custom ROM: [ROM][G920/5 ○ 5.1.1 ○ 29AUG] XtreStoLite Deo-Mod Edition 2.3
Install xposed Framework and RootCloak v1.3 (Do not use v1.4 it will crash the UGO Wallet app)
1. Open RootCloak, Add/Remove "com.ugo.mobilewallet"
2. Clear cache, clear data and force stop UGO Wallet
3.Restart phone
You should now be able to get pass the root detected when UGO Wallet app is launched.
I encountered one more in app error, which was device hardware incompatible because I was using a US ROM. I simply edited my build.prop file to a supported Model number "ro.product.model=SM-G925W8"
Best of luck
Apparently it supports lollipop 5.0+ now: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/modules/mod-rootcloak-completely-hide-root-t2574647
Without the availability or customs roms and kernels, are there any reasons to root a Galaxy Tab S3? Which bloatware have you uninstalled in your GTS3 after rooting?
I normally install custom roms and kernels for the improved battery life and overall performance improvement that many of these roms offer.
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Without the availability or customs roms and kernels, are there any reasons to root a Galaxy Tab S3? Which bloatware have you uninstalled in your GTS3 after rooting?
I normally install custom roms and kernels for the improved battery life and overall performance improvement that many of these roms offer.
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I rooted for cf.lumen but after freezing a lot of apps using sd maid, my screen on time is 10 hours with wifi always on and minimal brightness to still see the screen. Although i didnt check my screen on time before i froze all those apps...
Byte_76 said:
Without the availability or customs roms and kernels, are there any reasons to root a Galaxy Tab S3? Which bloatware have you uninstalled in your GTS3 after rooting?
I normally install custom roms and kernels for the improved battery life and overall performance improvement that many of these roms offer.
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I agree, I went back to not rooted and pray for OTA updates, even it's naive
If i ever going to root, one of the main factor would be for GMD gestures. Couple of finger swipes to close apps, lock screen, switch apps adds tremendous amount of button freedom and control.
I'm going to rooting to get complete control of memory (internal and SD) and app authorizations...
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Mattered a lot more to me when Android was a lot less mature. Nowadays, Marshmallow is pretty solid. Add in Macrodroid or Tasker and call it a day. And Nova supports gestures.
Ad blocking and remove bloatware
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Ad blocking and remove bloatware
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We can disable bloatware with ADB?
I use Netflix on this, so root isn't worth the trouble to get Netflix working.
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We can disable bloatware with ADB?
I use Netflix on this, so root isn't worth the trouble to get Netflix working.
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Not with ADB. You'll need an app like titanium backup or adaway for ad blocking. But both need root. But you're correct, getting netflix to work is a little bit of a pita.
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we can use addhell2 for removing adds .. it works without root..
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/themes/adhell-2-rootless-ad-blocking-t3663559
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we can use addhell2 for removing adds .. it works without root..
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/themes/adhell-2-rootless-ad-blocking-t3663559
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Another option: I'm using Disconnect Pro and it seems to work fine. It has to be sideloaded though.
I rooted my Tab S3 for 4 main reasons:
1. Adaway
2. Viper and Dolby Atmos and boost sound the way I like it (and its big imrovement)
3. OGyoutube
4. to backup and restore with TWRP and Titanium
is it possible to make call or text messaging ?
tuncayt said:
is it possible to make call or text messaging ?
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only on T825 model.
tuncayt said:
is it possible to make call or text messaging ?
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Get a number from Google Voice. Then install Hangouts and Hangouts Dialer. Link Hangouts to your Google Voice number. You can text and make/receive calls with this combo. Working here for me.
Hello, how can i have root in tab s3?
Help me, Any link?
I want root for xda ads (at least)! The adds on main forum screens get so bad they'll block the screen from viewing the threads
Álvaro1299 said:
Hello, how can i have root in tab s3?
Help me, Any link?
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Including the model# of your device is helpful to get proper direction.
If you have the SM-T820/825, this thread pertains to Root/Recovery (TWRP) for the devices I mentioned. If you have one of the devices, read the thread before asking questions:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...recovery-twrp-3-1-0-1-samsung-galaxy-t3581359
T-Mobile is shipping out my V30 today What's the first things to do to tweak this ? Would like your help and advice please.
- Do I run the updates first thing, and download and install the latest T-Mobile version for the phone before doing anything else ?
- I want to follow this guide;
https://android.gadgethacks.com/how-to/turn-your-lg-v30-into-google-pixel-2-0180558/
Is that guide still valid and up to date ? Installing the Pixel 2 launcher works ok on the V30 ? And the other Google apps like the Phone, and Contacts ?
- How bout the app disabler ? I heard there's issues with it due to the newest T-Mobile update ? Is this guide still valid ?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/how-to/guide-make-v30-faster-smoother-t3693083
Download those two apps, and those will allow me to debloat specific apps I don't want ?
- For ad stoppers in broswer and apps ? Is Blokada the best option ?
- Anything else
Honestly, I would install the 10c system update and switch to Nova launcher then play with the phone for a week before starting to de-bloat/modify anything more. The 10c update seems to have addressed a lot of the scrolling lag issues some were experiencing. The T-Mobile version seems to be pretty clean as far as bloat (unlike AT&T and Verizon which are jam packed). This will also give you a baseline to compare against so if you do want to modify, you can note the difference.
First thing.... put a case on it.
CHH2 said:
First thing.... put a case on it.
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And a tempered glass
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Check this out.
https://youtu.be/_8H7lmOmqkw
If you want the simplest ...
Just uninstall or disable what you dont want. On Tmo, it's not bad at all.
If you're on Verizon - good luck. Ive never seen so much bloatware installed.
Which ad blocker are you guys running ?
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Which ad blocker are you guys running ?
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Blockada. Most of my apps don't have ads but I'm loving the fact that it stops ads in Zedge. Those are just plum annoying and frequent.
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Blockada. Most of my apps don't have ads but I'm loving the fact that it stops ads in Zedge. Those are just plum annoying and frequent.
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Maybe when I did the app disabler I turned off something that these ad blockers need ?
So, I did everything in my first post, and the phone looks and acts almost like a stock Android phone. Only thing I didn't do was installation Pixel type theme from the Play Store, mainly because what's really to be themed now after my tweaks ? I installed the Google Phone. Google Messages. Google Calendar. Running the Pixel 2 Launcher. Only thing I might so tweaked with a theme on the V30 would be the Settings menu and maybe status bar ?
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Maybe when I did the app disabler I turned off something that these ad blockers need ?
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Most likely. Though it could have something to do with the Google apps you installed as I noticed a lot of blocking that Blockada does involves Google analytics and tracking as well.
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The lg package disable is so helpful. Thanks op! Got rid of all my bloat
Hey guys,
I recently purchased a Galaxy S9+ SM-G965U1 From Ebay not realizing it couldn't be rooted. Rooting is probably the most important factor to me on a phone.
I noticed that there is no way to do it or unlock the bootloader.
Is anyone working on this for us? Or am I screwed? I'd rather not send back the phone as I already put Dome Glass on it, and got it activated with Metro.
Give it to me straight, will I ever see Root on this device?
I think not,If The Device you have is snapdragon variant
No hope on root, if it is snapdragon. But if it is exynos, then u can root.
No root needed. Enjoy your phone as is.
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Root is definitely getting overrated. I'm doing everything I've done on root without.
Substratum is the best thing to happen to Android, and specifically to Samsung.
creep138 said:
Root is definitely getting overrated. I'm doing everything I've done on root without.
Substratum is the best thing to happen to Android, and specifically to Samsung.
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I agree with you root really is overrated nowadays, except for one thing...
Making nandroid backups or similar is definitely one of the biggest advantages to having root.
Cloud based backups don't retain any of your apps data and if that particular app doesn't backup your account then you're screwed starting over from scratch.
I sure do miss making titanium backups...
To the OP... No root for SM-G965U or SM-G965U1 variants, and I wouldn't hold my breath on it being rooted either.
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I agree with you root really is overrated nowadays, except for one thing...
Making nandroid backups or similar is definitely one of the biggest advantages to having root.
Cloud based backups don't retain any of your apps data and if that particular app doesn't backup your account then you're screwed starting over from scratch.
I sure do miss making titanium backups...
To the OP... No root for SM-G965U or SM-G965U1 variants, and I wouldn't hold my breath on it being rooted either.
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What I really want is an Ad free experience, I'm coming from a Moto X Pure and had that baby running pretty silky.
I'd also like to be able to use custom roms.
Do you know if there is a way to get rid of Bixby? Or other system apps besides disabling them?
And what is Substratum? Excuse my noobiness.
ShamanBlues said:
What I really want is an Ad free experience, I'm coming from a Moto X Pure and had that baby running pretty silky.
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With the galaxy S9+ and knox you can use apps like adhell3 to achieve an adfree experience. Other apps exist as well that create fake/internal VPN connections to block advertisements... Adguard is one that works pretty good too.
ShamanBlues said:
I'd also like to be able to use custom roms.
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I enjoy the ability to tweak the performance and experience on my phone as well (not to mention the nandroid backups), but regrettably if and when it may come for get this phone is unknown. Samsung built this phone with security in mind so we may be in for a long wait for any root method (if one ever eventually materializes).
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Do you know if there is a way to get rid of Bixby? Or other system apps besides disabling them?
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If you can not uninstall the app then maybe an ADB method exists. To be honest with system apps I would suggest you just disable them instead of removing them. Adhell3 allows for disabling of apps, and I have used it to disable several system apps. There is ample enough space on the phone (and with the use of external storage) that I personally have no cause for removing them at all. Besides the chance exists you might break something if you inadvertently remove the wrong system app.
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And what is Substratum? Excuse my noobiness.
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If memory serves right it's a theme engine for the phone. Allows you to install user made substratrum themes.
You can also use BxActions to change the use of Bixby button
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You can also use BxActions to change the use of Bixby button
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Tasker beta also has the ability to do this. Currently using Google Assistant as the single press, but if I need to use bixby I just hold the button in.
Later Samsung bixby updates also allow changes to the button, but the only caveat with this is you can't set it to competing voice assistants.
As others said unfortunately no root, but also as others said root is now overrated.
The only 2 things i can't do is custom ROM and nandroid backup. I getting away from google so i use different apps and email etc.
But since no root
I use Brave browser it has built in ad blocking, blokada a vpn ad blocker, package disabler pro to disable bixby, facebook and the update services, and bXAction to remap the bixby button.
Good luck
akhil333 said:
No hope on root, if it is snapdragon. But if it is exynos, then u can root.
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Seriously? If it's exynos, it CAN be rooted? This is the first I've heard that any S9/+ can be rooted. Thanks!