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hi guys. I realise that nougat 7.1.1 (NMF26F) sound quite low. I tried searching and found this two mod. can someone tell what are difference and is it working with nougat?. thank you
It saved the update for me. sound is not good for me on stock 7.1.1. Comes at the price of disabled selinux to make it work though. Google dev is aware of issue, lets see how much they care.
I know there's a whole thread dedicated to working modules but I wanted to start one for this phone, basically just what works what doesnt, I'm running
AD Blocker Reborn
Amplify
Greenify
Flat Style Keyboard
And Xmessenger
They all work perfect if anybody is running anything else that works feel free to let everybody know
I should say I'm not as well versed in Xposed as some people, I started using it in Kit Kat maybe maybe lollipop not sure but I'll try my best to answer any questions that get asked
Did you get the autotint feature to work with the flat style keyboard?
Joe199799 said:
I know there's a whole thread dedicated to working modules but I wanted to start one for this phone, basically just what works what doesnt, I'm running
AD Blocker Reborn
Amplify
Greenify
Flat Style Keyboard
And Xmessenger
They all work perfect if anybody is running anything else that works feel free to let everybody know
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How did you get Greenify working?
Sent from my LG V20 using XDA Labs
The_Keeper86 said:
How did you get Greenify working?
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You gotta use version 3.7.1 beta. It's on Apkmirror.
Joe199799 said:
I know there's a whole thread dedicated to working modules but I wanted to start one for this phone, basically just what works what doesnt, I'm running
AD Blocker Reborn
Amplify
Greenify
Flat Style Keyboard
And Xmessenger
They all work perfect if anybody is running anything else that works feel free to let everybody know
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I can't seem to get amplify working on my phone. Mind telling which rom are you using and what type of root (supersu or magisk)?
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How did you get Greenify working?
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There's a magisk module called greenify4magisk and it allows it to run in Xposed mode I'm on break at work or id link it for you and also a few posts above said use 3.7.1 I would try that it will probably work better
Edit: I just installed 3.7.1 and it detects Xposed and works great
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I can't seem to get amplify working on my phone. Mind telling which rom are you using and what type of root (supersu or magisk)?
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I'm using magisk 14 and I'm currently on WETA 5.0.7 H918 variant of that means anything I also dual boot RR N
lilhaiti said:
Did you get the autotint feature to work with the flat style keyboard?
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I don't have the premium version currently using the free version my bad, but the free version is working great with latest Gboard
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I don't have the premium version currently using the free version my bad, but the free version is working great with latest Gboard
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Got it to work. I laid for it and it works great. Had to reboot a couple of times
lilhaiti said:
Got it to work. I laid for it and it works great. Had to reboot a couple of times
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Good to know I'll probably buy it when I get paid, I love it so far
I am just now getting caught up.. but saw that Xposed was recently released for Nougat.. how does it work on our phones? any major issues?
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I am just now getting caught up.. but saw that Xposed was recently released for Nougat.. how does it work on our phones? any major issues?
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Released officially for Nougat a few days ago, I'm on WETA Rom and everything is pretty smooth, I made this thread so people can post what works and what doesn't specifically for this phone, there is an ongoing thread for all working modules on nougat but that includes AOSP ROMs and not all of us are running AOSP, also haven't run into any major issues boot times are a little bit longer but I haven't noticed a decrease in battery life or performance
Guys, do you xposed might work on Tilde's ROM?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=69706206&postcount=1
Thx
netgar said:
Guys, do you xposed might work on Tilde's ROM?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=69706206&postcount=1
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If it's a stock based Rom I can't see why it wouldn't work, same goes for an AOSP Rom, as always make a Nandroid backup in TWRP before flashing just in case it doesn't work
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Released officially for Nougat a few days ago, I'm on WETA Rom and everything is pretty smooth, I made this thread so people can post what works and what doesn't specifically for this phone, there is an ongoing thread for all working modules on nougat but that includes AOSP ROMs and not all of us are running AOSP, also haven't run into any major issues boot times are a little bit longer but I haven't noticed a decrease in battery life or performance
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can I ask what your main reason(s) for rooting and going to another ROM was ?
Thanks!
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can I ask what your main reason(s) for rooting and going to another ROM was ?
Thanks!
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I went to WETA for customization and the aroma installer had a bunch of stuff I could choose from, rooting in general it's just something I've been doing since my first Android phone, I'm amazed at what I can do with basically complete control, as I say to my friends that don't know what root is, if I want to do something I more than likely can, music didn't sound good enough to me so I installed viper4android music sounds amazing and I couldn't go back to stock, I wanted my battery to last longer so I installed greenify to force doze when I turn my screen off so I can get iPhone levels of standby drain, also it's just something fun to do there's always new stuff going on, Xposed just got released officially a few days ago and I honestly can't wait to see what comes of it.
Joe199799 said:
I went to WETA for customization and the aroma installer had a bunch of stuff I could choose from, rooting in general it's just something I've been doing since my first Android phone, I'm amazed at what I can do with basically complete control, as I say to my friends that don't know what root is, if I want to do something I more than likely can, music didn't sound good enough to me so I installed viper4android music sounds amazing and I couldn't go back to stock, I wanted my battery to last longer so I installed greenify to force doze when I turn my screen off so I can get iPhone levels of standby drain, also it's just something fun to do there's always new stuff going on, Xposed just got released officially a few days ago and I honestly can't wait to see what comes of it.
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yeah I would love to be able to force DOZE and also use Greenify to help preserve battery.. but nervous what features i'd lose going away from stock... does everything still function? or did you loose things like 2nd screen, or camera quality etc ?
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yeah I would love to be able to force DOZE and also use Greenify to help preserve battery.. but nervous what features i'd lose going away from stock... does everything still function? or did you loose things like 2nd screen, or camera quality etc ?
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I'm on WETA Rom I don't know what variant you are on but personally I have the H918 T-Mobile variant, it supports most of the major variants, and it's a stock based Rom it's built on update 10K and everything is intact second screen, camera quality, everything works perfect
https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/development/rom-weta-1-0-t3532778
There's the link to WETA Rom if you want to check it out for yourself
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I'm on WETA Rom I don't know what variant you are on but personally I have the H918 T-Mobile variant, it supports most of the major variants, and it's a stock based Rom it's built on update 10K and everything is intact second screen, camera quality, everything works perfect
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Yeah i had started with the VS995 Verizon variant when I first went to the V20.. but after we switched to MetroPCS (via TMobile service).. I noticed that without all of the GSM bands.. my connection was HORRIBLE.. plus I did not have the WIFI calling / SMS features... so I switched to the H918 variant... SO Glad I did.. love the knowledge I could unlock my bootloader.. and it seems to have some of the default features that Verizon had locked out... IE FM Radio.. etc..
right now i'm on the 10q software.. so not sure if i'm locked out of anything or if thats still able to root / unlock and flash safely.
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Yeah i had started with the VS995 Verizon variant when I first went to the V20.. but after we switched to MetroPCS (via TMobile service).. I noticed that without all of the GSM bands.. my connection was HORRIBLE.. plus I did not have the WIFI calling / SMS features... so I switched to the H918 variant... SO Glad I did.. love the knowledge I could unlock my bootloader.. and it seems to have some of the default features that Verizon had locked out... IE FM Radio.. etc..
right now i'm on the 10q software.. so not sure if i'm locked out of anything or if thats still able to root / unlock and flash safely.
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As far as I know 10p still hasn't been rooted, I would hold off updating for a bit if you do want to root, I don't know when a 10q root will be available
BIG UPDATE, POSSIBLE FINAL BUILD!!!
Code:
I shouldn't have to say it, but when you hit/swipe the install button,
everythings on you. This was made for a J727perx/POPLTESPR, using a boost
mobile phone for testing. If your phone isn't from the suppliers listed in this
post, or you're not using something labeled perx, or are unfamiliar with the
term popltespr, don't try to use it. I won't be crying for anyone. That said, this
should be about as stable a ROM as you get when dealing with ROMs.
The new
J727PVPU3ARC2_MULTI_CERT_LIBERATE_X7s
New Video demonstration below
I wasn't able to make the YouTube link embed, but I hid the video like a good dude.
The video is of the actual zip that I uploaded for the download, you will start with a blue/purpleish light theme, changeable/disable in the theme center. No need to worry, but I always keep an backup of my EFS on the card, just in case.
Zero bloat, fully intact/tweaked system, with no knox.
If you discover some earth shattering problem, let me know, if not, I don't have anymore plans on taking this further. I'm flashing my personal build as of this post, if you want anything faster...I don't even know where to point you. With the right launcher(see my video of my personal build), and system setup, its scary fast.
Enjoy
Features"
-Highly tweaked stock rom-
-Fully debloated-
-Deodexed-
-Deknoxed-
-Aligned-
-Rooted-
-Xposed-
-ADB installed/remounted in the root-
-SQLITE-
-SYSRW-SYSRO-
-ext4 tweaks-
-INIT.D enabled, and fully tweaked-
-Fully built up build prop-
-RAM/battery optimization-
-Working system media player/FX(most noticeable with headphones)-
-DM-verity removed-
-Stock/light/dark themes built in-
-Custom boot/shutdown animation- (Are Back, you can still find more in my sig)
-Quicktiles for anything you could want-
-All stock features-
-Increased net/download speed-
-SEANDROID enforcing out of the box-
-Speed-
-SEPOLICY patched-
It's the fastest I've had my phone, very beautiful build.
Multi_Cert
This ROM should be ready for multiple service providers. It covers Sprint, Boost Mobil, and Virgin Mobil customers, and has built in boot animations for all 3 stock to prove it, along with vendor options. This is what I made the original ROMs with, ARA1 and ARC2. Until I recently reset my PC, and got a bunk Boost AP. All should be as good as everything was in the past builds, before the .3/.4 gen.
Hope you guys enjoy.
Love and Peace, and all that junk.
If you want to make use of my project, then read my sig, I got you covered.
Just downloaded ty bro. I'll let you know how it works out. Heading home now.
Nice, hope you enjoy, I'm posting one more, and have a 4 that goes further that I could send you. All features are working, service should be stable down to the 4th build...eh, I'll post them both.
J727P
TomeGJ7p said:
Nice, hope you enjoy, I'm posting one more, and have a 4 that goes further that I could send you. All features are working, service should be stable down to the 4th build...eh, I'll post them both.
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Cool great work your x2 liking it very much ! Thank you !!
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Cool great work your x2 liking it very much ! Thank you !!
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We have a gathering of our phones most active members here, lol. Glad you liked it, I was super proud of how these came out.
Updates in the OP. Not that it's that far away from this post.
Man it's phenominal. Flashed this morning, and it's kicking ass and taking names. I can really tell a difference on internet too. Thanks man.
Pc isn't picking up my phone with usb. Do you know what would be the cause? I know adb tether wasn't working already but I need to connect my phone so I can transfer music, pictures ect. I don't have micro/sd slot in pc or I'd just do that.
Also Xposed says it's incompatible and won't let me install. Says it's not compatible with processor ect. This one isn't a deal breaker, just wondering if something might be corrupt on my end somehow..
Turn off USB debugging when you want to use the usb with another device, should link instantly when you turn it off, and break when on. Not that it should, but does lol. I'm going to try something differen't with the xposed, if I make it work, I'll do my planned update with it fixed.
Was going to post an update with my android boot animation, and game over shutdown....could mix a few others, but didn't know if you guys were interested.
Peter had xposed working on our old firmware, so I had it working of course. On the new frimware, for whatever reason, it really hates anything starting with the letter X, I've been on this all day. My solution would be to completely pull xposed, keep the build quality/speed up, and offer custom qmp boot images out of the box. Let me know what you think, or, if you nail xposed, let know about that. I currently have the Android ULHD boot animation, swirling dots into flashing android, and pacman gameover shutdown on mine. I have a bit of a collection I could share, or you can find them on the forms I'm sure, but most don't flash right. Mine work lol. Let me know what you would like.
Probably have to pull xposed from the project, but I can at least add some flare to the roms. I was adding boot animations, and a built in EQ presets built for small speakers. Currently in testing.
Bootanimations are always nice
How about?
n00b-xda-disciple said:
Bootanimations are always nice
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I could preinstall them, or I might be able to provide animations, and shutdown as seperate flashables, and let you guys do your own? I've been preping all of them for a go, just want to take a look at what I have. I don't have them in zips yet, but I don't thing it'll be too hard. So far I have Android_L_UHD(A/S), Amiga (A/S), Badman (S), PacMan game over(S), NexusBeam(A/S), Matrix(A/S), SamDisco(A), and a few others. There's a post on the forms with them, but they don't work on our phone in there current format.
I might find some videos, or make a little montage, or just get zips together.
In the meantime, I need to update 2.2, at the very least, and my op.
Looks like someone made a video on the thread, and also has the link there. If you flash them, it only affects the shundown, if anything.
UPDATE
Despite my best efforts, xposed did not work out. I pulled it, added more speed(everywhere), and a musicplayer/system FX EQ that work together, but don't like the phone speaker. It's a combination chosen after much testing, and with a decent pair of headphones, makes a very noticeable difference from preset, to bass, reverb, and virtualization. Like most additions, totally free, no adds, and worth adding.
2.2 is the only update, the rest will happen over the next few days, and all will be getting custom boot animations, along with the other mentioned changes.
J727P
TomeGJ7p said:
Despite my best efforts, xposed did not work out. I pulled it, added more speed(everywhere), and a musicplayer/system FX EQ that work together, but don't like the phone speaker. It's a combination chosen after much testing, and with a decent pair of headphones, makes a very noticeable difference from preset, to bass, reverb, and virtualization. Like most additions, totally free, no adds, and worth adding.
2.2 is the only update, the rest will happen over the next few days, and all will be getting custom boot animations, along with the other mentioned changes.
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Ok use this apk an the ZIP you are using an it will work !!!!!
https://mega.nz/#!TEcxmAgQ!bCkqQBVxahScyk_jdWDirL9eRPOmBna787td3pOQClc
On the install of you Rom the framework is in it is the apk you are using !!!
all download links down for full updating. I'll post when they're back. if it's not a link for X#.3, it wont work. really good stuff coming.
All ROMs have new working boot/shutdown animations, new speed tweaks for almost everything, tested music player/system EQ(not working with system speaker, great with headphones), and, of course thank you peter couniaz for informing me of the importance of the installer, and linking it.
2.3 is up, the rest are syncing, and will be up in the morning, when I get up again.
All ROMs updated to the latest versions. Idon't believe I have anything more for quality or speed, everything is close to perfect while keeping the ROM technically stock. Lineage is still faster, but not by much, for our phone at least, and this looks so much better. Anyway, everyone enjoy the updated ROM, let me know what you think, and if you find any problems.
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All ROMs updated to the latest versions. Idon't believe I have anything more for quality or speed, everything is close to perfect while keeping the ROM technically stock. Lineage is still faster, but not by much, for our phone at least, and this looks so much better. Anyway, everyone enjoy the updated ROM, let me know what you think, and if you find any problems.
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I will check it out tonight, ty for your hard work. You and Peter are awesome for working on the J7Perx. Much appreciated
Finally a dev who knows his works?good work bruh...will try it today
I flashed the X2.3 rom. Nice work, but there are a couple problems. The first thing I noticed was that the Xposed framework was installed during rom installation. The app is removed, but the framework is still installed. The next problem that I ran into was that a secured lockscreen takes a really long time to unlock (approximately 10 seconds).
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I flashed the X2.3 rom. Nice work, but there are a couple problems. The first thing I noticed was that the Xposed framework was installed during rom installation. The app is removed, but the framework is still installed. The next problem that I ran into was that a secured lockscreen takes a really long time to unlock (approximately 10 seconds).
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I'm uploading 2.3 with the proper installer, I don't know how 2.3 was the only one to not get it. All others are fine, probably because 2.3 was the first updated. I'm working on figuring out the lock screen issue. I've checked so much that I'm running out of ideas. I'll update the download in the op with the new link once it's synced. Which will be like 10 minutes lol. Sorry about the lock screen, it permeates through to my final build it seems.
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I'm uploading 2.3 with the proper installer, I don't know how 2.3 was the only one to not get it. All others are fine, probably because 2.3 was the first updated. I'm working on figuring out the lock screen issue. I've checked so much that I'm running out of ideas. I'll update the download in the op with the new link once it's synced. Which will be like 10 minutes lol. Sorry about the lock screen, it permeates through to my final build it seems.
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I just installed the latest version of 2.3. This one had the framework and the installer. However I have no data because it is recognizing it as a Sprint device instead of a virgin mobile device.
now that's interesting. I'm going to make another 2.3, in like 30ish minutes, and pm you a link to see if its fixed, sorry. The rom backs up efs at least. Brb
So usually the first thing I do with all of my phones, is install a custom ROM ( and root obviously ). The newer the phones get the less reasons I find to void warranty and root it. Can someone give me a few good reasons to root my S9 plus, or tell me the reasons as to why you did it.
Thanks, Andrew.
Necessity to root, install ROMs has become less compared to earlier days with latest smartphones. But I flashed a custom ROM ( Resurrection Remix using TWRP) on the G-965F recently to stay away from samsung services and to get out of midrocre batterytime of the stock Firmware. Performance is out of the world and batterytime is solidly extended with it. Camera portrait mode doesn't work with Google hdr+ camera yet and that's a trade off should work in future.
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Necessity to root, install ROMs has become less compared to earlier days with latest smartphones. But I flashed a custom ROM ( Resurrection Remix using TWRP) on the G-965F recently to stay away from samsung services and to get out of midrocre batterytime of the stock Firmware. Performance is out of the world and batterytime is solidly extended with it. Camera portrait mode doesn't work with Google hdr+ camera yet and that's a trade off should work in future.
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That's the reasons I like also, I've always had loads better battery.
I bummed up, and let my phone reboot after OEM unlock, and now its disappeared for 7 more days again
I rooted all my phones for years, haven't felt the need on the S9+. Package Disabler Pro did everything I needed, and battery life is great (I did a 13 hours shift yesterday with lots of Facebook, photos, video recording, all on intermittent signal on both mobile and wifi, and battery went from 98% at 7am to 58% by 7.30pm.
I really don't know how you'd get much better life, other than a Mate 10 Pro, but they have their own issues...
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I rooted all my phones for years, haven't felt the need on the S9+. Package Disabler Pro did everything I needed, and battery life is great (I did a 13 hours shift yesterday with lots of Facebook, photos, video recording, all on intermittent signal on both mobile and wifi, and battery went from 98% at 7am to 58% by 7.30pm.
I really don't know how you'd get much better life, other than a Mate 10 Pro, but they have their own issues...
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I have noticed that battery life seems to be a hit and miss for people, some get really good, some get really bad.
Mine is mediocre, I feel like it could be better but it's not the worst in the world.
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That's the reasons I like also, I've always had loads better battery.
I bummed up, and let my phone reboot after OEM unlock, and now its disappeared for 7 more days again
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Be careful next time mate.
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Be careful next time mate.
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Yeah I tried to the first time, ah well these things happen haha.
rooting is a little more than just battery life, things like titanium backup still needs root, and if one decides to remove 'bloatware' (i.e. apps that one don't use) be it that they are sometimes nuisance with all the auto updates unwanted notifications, root is still needed
I rooted my galaxy s9 plus for various reasons. First to greatly enhance the audio by viper4android, and with dolby atmos also on at the same time it completely redefines the sound coming from it. Another reason for me was to use L speed, i have to say it actually makes a difference in performance and battery but not that much. And the third reason is to use substratum, i just love it.
So after all of this you think I am trying to convince you to root, but I don't actually recommend rooting this device specifically. Why? I really don't see the need of rooting it. It has everything that I wanted, but because of my childish brain I couldn't control myself so I went ahead and root it. After all, don't root it.
Debloating stuff which improves battery and performance, and a lot of other tweaks. As for me I use it with my ps4 controller using an app requiring me to root. Now I have my own retro console
This is my first phone I have used that includes NFC payment. So I have started to really enjoy the Samsung Pay feature. Are there anyways of still using this after rooting the phone?
Also can someone give a list of things to disable with 'Service Disabler'? I think Package Disabler Pro has been removed from the play store so I can't get it anymore
After having had a lot of Phones where I felt the need to root them, I can agree on what some others said before me, and that is that the S9+ is the first Phone I haven't felt the need for rooting it. It has basically everything I want that root could give me before, the only thing I am yet wanting is Viper4Android and TitaniumBackup, but there is Samsung Cloud for backup (it even works for gamesaves), and then the built in Equalizer is really good compared to any other from other OEM's. There are however downsides from rooting it, like not being able to use Samsung Pay for example, or Google Pay, or (if you're a fan of it, I dislike the game but whatever) Pokémon GO. Basically any app that uses SafetyNet will stop working (Magisk isn't 100% safe either and can fail). As Samsung gives me the option to theme my Phone to dark like I used to do with Root, and overclock it for Games using the GameTuner, and other things I did with root, I see no reason to really root my S9+ for now, maybe when it reaches it's EOL but currently it is better not to root it.
for me s9 plus need to be rooted, it depends what you use the root for
rom, kernal, games, backup, full control of your system
my head into stuff like this
for normal user i doubt it they even know what root can do
i rooted all my phones before the s9 plus this one waiting for it to be rooted
Sobertooth said:
Necessity to root, install ROMs has become less compared to earlier days with latest smartphones. But I flashed a custom ROM ( Resurrection Remix using TWRP) on the G-965F recently to stay away from samsung services and to get out of midrocre batterytime of the stock Firmware. Performance is out of the world and batterytime is solidly extended with it. Camera portrait mode doesn't work with Google hdr+ camera yet and that's a trade off should work in future.
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is it possible to install ressurection remix without root. or. to be clear. have banking apps, netflix and everything working? with the mi mix 2. this never was an issue when i installed a custom rom (xiaomi.eu rom)
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is it possible to install ressurection remix without root. or. to be clear. have banking apps, netflix and everything working? with the mi mix 2. this never was an issue when i installed a custom rom (xiaomi.eu rom)
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Ironically, you need to have magisk to get those apps to work. If you have magisk, you can change your device fingerprint using a modue called magisk hide props.
Will This Interfere With My Cell Phone Plan
The only reason I am hesitant to root my Galaxy S9 , is that I'm not sure of all of the negative impacts of rooting. here is my question. If I root my phone will i get to keep my cell phone plan? and will i be able to trade in my phone in the future?
I've had a lot of phones, all of them was rooted, even my S7, but the S9+ is my first that I haven't felt the need to root or anything else.
It's just a great phone.
skalembeatz9090 said:
The only reason I am hesitant to root my Galaxy S9 , is that I'm not sure of all of the negative impacts of rooting. here is my question. If I root my phone will i get to keep my cell phone plan? and will i be able to trade in my phone in the future?
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You will keep your cell phone plan as that's based on the Sim card. And trade in depends on region I think. But factory reset with original recovery and everything should mean you can trade in unless your telecom company doesn't like it
Hello everyone it's been years since I've messed around with rooting and what not. Since the HTC One days... Anyways I have a Google Pixel 6 and I'm thinking about rooting it. I just remember being able to do so many more customizations when rooted. Custom roms with better battery life, just cool stuff ya know lol. Any advice is truly appreciated.
80'sBaby said:
Hello everyone it's been years since I've messed around with rooting and what not. Since the HTC One days... Anyways I have a Google Pixel 6 and I'm thinking about rooting it. I just remember being able to do so many more customizations when rooted. Custom roms with better battery life, just cool stuff ya know lol. Any advice is truly appreciated.
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Might want to check out this already-started thread in the Pixel 6 Pro forum...
Rooting... Worth it? Or hassle?
Last device I ever rooted was the op6, I loved rooting the phones to have overall controll, But is it worth it these days? And If I wore to root I know there's a module you can install to keep gpay and things but what about otas and things, and...
forum.xda-developers.com
Personally unless you have a very particular use case there really isn't a reason in my opinion. I have to record all my calls with the ex so I had to root but that's all I use it for.
For me it's the little things that make it worth it. Battery charge limiting, passive adblocking, forcing google photos to only backup when charging. Yeah, seems small but it means a lot to me when I miss those.
I kept asking this same question the last two weeks. I ended up not rooting my Pixel 6. Here is a good yt video making the case to rooting.
worth it for me vanced youtube and system tweaks...
I would argue the case that a lot of stuff that used to require root, no longer requires you to be rooted (adblocking, vanced, "pm disable", app backups) & if you're not the kind of person who wants to update manually, install Magisk modules, Xposed modules, custom kernels/ROMs or even use ADB commands that require SU, then you may be better off staying unrooted.
Having said that though, Google does seem to be locking Android down a lot more recently, for example: fixing a exploit that allowed you to mod the UI without root (Repainter/FabricateOverlay) & although I am all for a more secure OS, I also can't live without some mods/apps that do require root (Viper4Android, Pixel Mods, Custom Kernels & SU ADB commands), so root is essential to me.
It's relatively easy to update your device every month when rooted nowdays too - you can take OTA's regularly, as long as you restore the factory boot image via MagiskManager (uninstall Magisk), and then install Magisk to the inactive slot so that you're still rooted upon reboot (or updating manually via fastboot is usually just as fast).
Is it worth it? At the end of the day it comes down to personal preference - it really depends on what you want to do with your phone & how much control you want to have over your device, versus how much time and effort you want to dump into learning and rooting; only you can decide if it's worth it, to you.
DanielF50 said:
I would argue the case that a lot of stuff that used to require root, no longer requires you to be rooted (adblocking, vanced, "pm disable", app backups) & if you're not the kind of person who wants to update manually, install Magisk modules, Xposed modules, custom kernels/ROMs or even use ADB commands that require SU, then you may be better off staying unrooted.
Having said that though, Google does seem to be locking Android down a lot more recently, for example: fixing a exploit that allowed you to mod the UI without root (Repainter/FabricateOverlay) & although I am all for a more secure OS, I also can't live without some mods/apps that do require root (Viper4Android, Pixel Mods, Custom Kernels & SU ADB commands), so root is essential to me.
It's relatively easy to update your device every month when rooted nowdays too - you can take OTA's regularly, as long as you restore the factory boot image via MagiskManager (uninstall Magisk), and then install Magisk to the inactive slot so that you're still rooted upon reboot (or updating manually via fastboot is usually just as fast).
Is it worth it? At the end of the day it comes down to personal preference - it really depends on what you want to do with your phone & how much control you want to have over your device, versus how much time and effort you want to dump into learning and rooting; only you can decide if it's worth it, to you.
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OK so I don't see the word security anywhere there. Are there not any security implications these days? (I'm no expert just a casual visitor here)
Flashing the Kirisakura kernel seemed to improve my standby battery drain a lot. I think it's worth it for that alone. Plus it may be getting less necessary to root but it's also getting easier so I think it balances out. Unlocking and rooting my 6 pro was easier than I remember previous phones being. Magisk is far superior to SuperSu in my fairly limited experience.
axelmasok said:
OK so I don't see the word security anywhere there. Are there not any security implications these days? (I'm no expert just a casual visitor here)
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I wouldn't say there's much security risk - in terms of apps accessing SuperUser, you choose which apps can access SU commands & you can also set this to be biometric so that only your fingerprint can authorise SU use.
If someone has your device in person, it may be a little bit more of a security risk as they can easily wipe the device but shouldn't be able to actually unlock your device or access your data (encrypted), even after resetting it, due to Google implementing "Factory Reset Protection" way back in 2014 or 2015? I am unsure if this is the case if you reset the device via a "fastboot -w" wipe, but can only assume that it is.
Obviously, if you give a rogue app SU access it could definitely be a security risk, but if you're pretty "tech savvy" and don't go giving SU to any old apk, I would say you're pretty safe.
Gibsonflyingv said:
For me it's the little things that make it worth it. Battery charge limiting, passive adblocking, forcing google photos to only backup when charging. Yeah, seems small but it means a lot to me when I miss those.
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what are you using to limit battery charging on your pixel 6? and what settings?
i use acca usually but im having issues on the the p6.
as for root, it gives me all the features i need.
Have my P6 since the beginning and haven't rooted yet. Most of the stuff I used root for can now be achieved without it (ADB/Shizuku f.e.). Still considering to root again for the little things and just because I always enjoy tinkering. Just wish Nova would support Quickswitch, then I'd root instantly.
I used to have a Rooted Note4,
unfortunately I left it on the truck dashboard one day, and the sun bricked it solid, won't even boot now
since then, the only real reason I want to root is to Record Callers, because I have severe Tinnitus, and don't always understand what I hear.
sometimes, when a doctor calls, this is extremely important...
I found an app that works if you know the call is coming, and can Unlock the Permissions for it.
but, once the screen locks, it is inop again.
However, if you make an Outgoing Call, it works every time... Curious.
Google has gone too far with blocking our ability to record calls....
I now have a Galaxy S10+ and would love to root it, but can't afford the risk of bricking it....
as I am not familiar with rooting at all ( I bought the Note4 already rooted )
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I did manage root and rom on an S8, I think the S10+ would be easier again. There's a bit of mucking around. Doubt you would brick it. Usually when instructions go wrong and you start mucking around the bricking becomes reality.
Energized... Sound mods... Alpha backup... Call recording... The magisk mod for system UI tweaks... Acc battery charger... It's a lot of great reasons to root in 2022
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Energized... Sound mods... Acc battery charger...
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@Admiral2145 -- I read to the penultimate reply and was like "Meh, not interested in rooting", then you replied
Can you point us less-informed to some of these topics?
drmikecrowe said:
@Admiral2145 -- I read to the penultimate reply and was like "Meh, not interested in rooting", then you replied
Can you point us less-informed to some of these topics?
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Energized Protection (Hosts file / Adblocker)
Viper4Android FX (Audio Mod)
JamesDSP (Audio Mod)
Ainur Narsil (Depreciated Audio Mod)
Advanced Charging Controller (ACC)
drmikecrowe said:
@Admiral2145 -- I read to the penultimate reply and was like "Meh, not interested in rooting", then you replied
Can you point us less-informed to some of these topics?
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[MOD][MAGISK][ANDROID 12] Addon Features for Pixel Devices - Pixel 6 Thread
What is this? This is a Magisk module that adds the following cool custom features to any Pixel device (from 3a to 6 Pro) running stock Android 12 Pixel ROM: Enable/Disable Google Sans font system wide Adds Icon Styles and Icon Shapes...
forum.xda-developers.com
This is the game changer... You damn near don't need custom roms anymore... And can't forget about the kernels that helps out with battery usage and all kinds of tweaks
Velcorn said:
Have my P6 since the beginning and haven't rooted yet. Most of the stuff I used root for can now be achieved without it (ADB/Shizuku f.e.). Still considering to root again for the little things and just because I always enjoy tinkering. Just wish Nova would support Quickswitch, then I'd root instantly.
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Caved and rooted 2 days ago. Went from 12L beta back to stock because Quickswitch and Bluspark Kernel resulted in a bootloop on the beta
Now running Quickswitch, Bluspark and the add-on mod and I really love it. It's the small things for me. The only reason I was reluctant to root was having to wipe my device. Should've just rooted on day 1
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Caved and rooted 2 days ago. Went from 12L beta back to stock because Quickswitch and Bluspark Kernel resulted in a bootloop on the beta
Now running Quickswitch, Bluspark and the add-on mod and I really love it. It's the small things for me. The only reason I was reluctant to root was having to wipe my device. Should've just rooted on day 1
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Almost identical situation over here, but I just updated to the QPR.
I use the heck out of GPay but would love call recording ability. V4A would be a plus too.
It's still impossible to 100% "hide root" from apps right? I know there are mitigation techniques but I assume its still possible for apps to poke around