to root or not to root. - Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

1.Ok guys i know some of you are expert and may laugh!
but seriously, could anyone explain exactly what differences would be if i root my nexus and i don't change the rom, WITH a original Nex?
except warranty.
Maybe Updates??? any app?? any danger?!:S
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2. two things are necessary:
trackball color, windows fonts
do you think these are being included in 2.2?
or i have to root to get them?
actually i may root just for these issues.
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3.what major differences root does have? i am a software emgineer and i know about su and... but on android, new roms, except HTC sense that i hate, what could offer?
--thanks in advance

God, not again.

is that an answer?

Rooting unlocks the handjob feature.
I say go for it if you like handies.

tnx. thats better.

I'm glad rooting has a search criterion or else there would be so many more bricks

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is this possible ????

i wanna try installing cyanogen modded rom onto my htc tattoo. if anyone has tried it or succeeded in ti or failed in it, please share your openions here.
i wanna know why i cant install it in my tattoo /what are the advantages of installing it/ from where do i get the information/guide to install it on tattoo....
if not possible, i wanna know the reason please... i am pretty sure, atleast someone must have tried doing this adventure... guys comeon please share your knowledge about this modded rom -cyanogen mod....
it's meant for a completely different hardware platform? unless you have a way of modifying it yourself to work with the tattoo's components, good luck!
i didnt get what you mean by completely different hardware platform... ????
because i have seen many HTC users with android on it, trying to install cyanogen mod ROM and most of them have succeeded in it....
its just a curiosity that i am asking here. even i dont know for sure why cyanogen mod doesnt work on tattoo or no one has tried installing/customizing for tattoo...
any input which helps us to install coocked rom/rooting tattoo would be highly appreciated.....
I'm not that much into this whole flashing thing, but as far as i know one of the main problems is that the screen resolution on the tattoo is different that on the hero, magic, etc.
This is the problem with all the apps on the market hero/magic. Those who work with hero, and magic, doesn't work on the tattoo. Not before the developer has modified the apps resolution on the app.
There is probably also other hardware in the phone, and therefore there has to be developed drivers that fit that hardware.
Hello!!!someone has proven to tutorials for the root htc hero or magic in the tattoo?
No. Not yet. If you don't know what 'root', 'superuser', or flashing means, I wouldn't recommend risking your phone doing the said activity. More for experienced people.
I am a newbie to android and in no way a developer...but am surely adventurous....I will also help in testing as long as step by step instructions are available...thanks so much for stirring up some interest in this...
kashishd said:
I am a newbie to android and in no way a developer...but am surely adventurous....I will also help in testing as long as step by step instructions are available...thanks so much for stirring up some interest in this...
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Exactly! As soon as step by step instructions are available, people who own the tattoo and want to flash roms will be able to. For now, we just have to wait for a breakthrough.

how to root phone

My galaxy note kernel version is DXLC2 (malaysia)
Did I need to downgrade my kernel version frist???
I suggest you don't root your phone otherwise it will be too troublesome for you, i.e. do a lot of reading, keep up with development (which also need a lot of reading), fine tuning your custom ROM (which also need a lot of reading), the list will never ends (which unfortunately needs much reading as well!).
danwteik said:
My galaxy note kernel version is DXLC2 (malaysia)
Did I need to downgrade my kernel version frist???
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Yes, you should downgrade first in order to get root. Here's a little guide I wrote on how to do it, hope it helps:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=23606842&postcount=12
I alt root my galaxy s ii
Now trying to root galaxy note.....
Chamois, thanks for your guide......
Downloading....
danwteik said:
My galaxy note kernel version is DXLC2 (malaysia)
Did I need to downgrade my kernel version frist???
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Hey danwteik,
Indeed you need to do some further researching before proceed for rooting as I believe you don't want to screw your phone up.
But as long as you're prepared, you're OK. Am too a newbie to Android and after lots of research, I've successfully root & flash my phone to custom rom as well.
Just follow this guide from Ashwin, great step by step guide and you won't need to worry much as you can proceed as per the video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJjh6gi0Spw
Just like the firmware from the video, go download it from Dr Ketan's thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1424997
Get
N7000XXKL3 ------ 2.3.6 2011 December-------- N7000ODDKL1 --------------------India -----------------------------
Rootable 2.3.6 and stable.
Hope that helps. *Malaysia Boleh*
SiLvErBoLd17
Samsung Galaxy Note GT-N7000
Franco Kernel 9
CheckROM NoteHD v6
Thanks very much for your link,silvrrbold
Very helpful to me.....
questions regarding root
hi all xda guys,
I am new to droid and love it thus far...
after having my galaxy note for a few weeks and doing some reading, ive decided i want to root my phone to have the best working phone possible HOWEVER im completely clueless when it comes to being this technologically adept. so i hae a few questions as follow:
1. ive read the root thread and see that there are a few different options for rooting, in everyones opinion which is the best / easiest to perform the most basic root to unlock my phone, root it and be able to install custom items.
2. CWM i assume means clock work mod...what is this mod exactly? and why is it important to install along with the root?
3. my phone settings read that my kernel version is 2.6.35.11..one rooting option i believe requires you finding out which kernel your running and they list kernels as kk## etc. how do i figure out exacty which kernel I am if it only reads the previously listed kernel version?
4. what exactly does it mean when someone told me theyre going to instal custom kernels? ( i have a friend who just bought and rooted a new Samsung GS2 and im curious as to what this means)
5. i've read the rooting directions and watched videos posted and googled my brains out...does anyone know where i can go to find the most basic and simplest explanation and directions for rooting my GN? (if youre reading and got this far and saying the explaination in the root thread IS THE EASIEST it can be....i need something dumbed down to the level a 2 year old can understand....this stuff is mind-boggling confusing for me for some reason i cant wrap my head around the process or the concept)
6. i basically want to root my phone for these reasons
- to figure out and manage to make my phone use less running ram to run faster
- to be able to install or customize the phone to make my battery last longer
- to be able to do whatever it takes to tether my phone without having to pay for it in my data plan
-to be able to install or whatever it is that allows me to customize my phone (themes, fonts, icons, etc)
- to use my phone worldwide on different carriers without having to pay for unlocking, buying other sim cards etc.
- to install or whatever to have my phone do amazingly cool stuff. (this isnt as important as 1-5 but hey who doesnt want a phone that can do everything and then some?
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE SOMEONE HELP! i've googled it and asked friends and even have contacted someone on craigslist who offers a service for a nominal fee. but im smart and smart enough technologically speaking that i can figure it out.
i just need someone to sit down with me and explain everything step by step and answer my questions. PLEASE i'm willing to do anything and everything possible to learn and re-pay someone for their awesome-ness and sharing their intelligence.
someone something, please help a fellow user out.
*i'd even go so far as to pay-pal someone a few bucks or bake you a cake and ship it to you. im that serious.
please guys,
XDA rocks, droid rocks, YOU rock, just help me out...i've spent 5 days trolling xdas forums and other sites and forums and have just gotten more confused. someone dumb this down for me!
best regards,
- sweet luchin....
SweetLuchin said:
hi all xda guys,
I am new to droid and love it thus far...
after having my galaxy note for a few weeks and doing some reading, ive decided i want to root my phone to have the best working phone possible HOWEVER im completely clueless when it comes to being this technologically adept. so i hae a few questions as follow:
1. ive read the root thread and see that there are a few different options for rooting, in everyones opinion which is the best / easiest to perform the most basic root to unlock my phone, root it and be able to install custom items.
2. CWM i assume means clock work mod...what is this mod exactly? and why is it important to install along with the root?
3. my phone settings read that my kernel version is 2.6.35.11..one rooting option i believe requires you finding out which kernel your running and they list kernels as kk## etc. how do i figure out exacty which kernel I am if it only reads the previously listed kernel version?
4. what exactly does it mean when someone told me theyre going to instal custom kernels? ( i have a friend who just bought and rooted a new Samsung GS2 and im curious as to what this means)
5. i've read the rooting directions and watched videos posted and googled my brains out...does anyone know where i can go to find the most basic and simplest explanation and directions for rooting my GN? (if youre reading and got this far and saying the explaination in the root thread IS THE EASIEST it can be....i need something dumbed down to the level a 2 year old can understand....this stuff is mind-boggling confusing for me for some reason i cant wrap my head around the process or the concept)
6. i basically want to root my phone for these reasons
- to figure out and manage to make my phone use less running ram to run faster
- to be able to install or customize the phone to make my battery last longer
- to be able to do whatever it takes to tether my phone without having to pay for it in my data plan
-to be able to install or whatever it is that allows me to customize my phone (themes, fonts, icons, etc)
- to use my phone worldwide on different carriers without having to pay for unlocking, buying other sim cards etc.
- to install or whatever to have my phone do amazingly cool stuff. (this isnt as important as 1-5 but hey who doesnt want a phone that can do everything and then some?
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE SOMEONE HELP! i've googled it and asked friends and even have contacted someone on craigslist who offers a service for a nominal fee. but im smart and smart enough technologically speaking that i can figure it out.
i just need someone to sit down with me and explain everything step by step and answer my questions. PLEASE i'm willing to do anything and everything possible to learn and re-pay someone for their awesome-ness and sharing their intelligence.
someone something, please help a fellow user out.
*i'd even go so far as to pay-pal someone a few bucks or bake you a cake and ship it to you. im that serious.
please guys,
XDA rocks, droid rocks, YOU rock, just help me out...i've spent 5 days trolling xdas forums and other sites and forums and have just gotten more confused. someone dumb this down for me!
best regards,
- sweet luchin....
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CWM is use to flash your ROM after u root your phone.....I use cwm to install zip. ROM on my galaxy s ii....
SweetLuchin said:
hi all xda guys,
1. ive read the root thread and see that there are a few different options for rooting, in everyones opinion which is the best / easiest to perform the most basic root to unlock my phone, root it and be able to install custom items.
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either method you use, it will use same exploit
I recommend get Root+CWM
2. CWM i assume means clock work mod...what is this mod exactly? and why is it important to install along with the root?
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CWM have lot function, you can use it to flash other mods, install zip files, Backup /restore nandroid backup of device, update future ROM without losing root N More..
3. my phone settings read that my kernel version is 2.6.35.11..one rooting option i believe requires you finding out which kernel your running and they list kernels as kk## etc. how do i figure out exacty which kernel I am if it only reads the previously listed kernel version?
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Post screenshot of setting - about phone (lower part)
4. what exactly does it mean when someone told me theyre going to instal custom kernels? ( i have a friend who just bought and rooted a new Samsung GS2 and im curious as to what this means)
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If you want to have CWM, it is must.
5. i've read the rooting directions and watched videos posted and googled my brains out...does anyone know where i can go to find the most basic and simplest explanation and directions for rooting my GN? (if youre reading and got this far and saying the explaination in the root thread IS THE EASIEST it can be....i need something dumbed down to the level a 2 year old can understand....this stuff is mind-boggling confusing for me for some reason i cant wrap my head around the process or the concept)
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Download guide from last link on my signature, It will guide you step by step
6. i basically want to root my phone for these reasons
- to figure out and manage to make my phone use less running ram to run faster
- to be able to install or customize the phone to make my battery last longer
- to be able to do whatever it takes to tether my phone without having to pay for it in my data plan
-to be able to install or whatever it is that allows me to customize my phone (themes, fonts, icons, etc)
- to use my phone worldwide on different carriers without having to pay for unlocking, buying other sim cards etc.
- to install or whatever to have my phone do amazingly cool stuff. (this isnt as important as 1-5 but hey who doesnt want a phone that can do everything and then some?
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Yeah you will have open path to play with device once you are rooted.
6]PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE SOMEONE HELP! i've googled it and asked friends and even have contacted someone on craigslist who offers a service for a nominal fee. but im smart and smart enough technologically speaking that i can figure it out.
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You will never find better thn On XDA
i just need someone to sit down with me and explain everything step by step and answer my questions. PLEASE i'm willing to do anything and everything possible to learn and re-pay someone for their awesome-ness and sharing their intelligence.
someone something, please help a fellow user out.
*i'd even go so far as to pay-pal someone a few bucks or bake you a cake and ship it to you. im that serious.
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Thnx, but at least I don't expect
ok so thank you for your posts and ur help...ive begun reading the how to and am going to try and make progress in the morning...
HOWEVER.....
Does it make a difference that I'm in North America and have the GNote I717 and not the N7 series that everyone else around the world has?
YES, it does matter.
This forum is ONLY for N7000, Any advise/comment i made it should restricted only for N7000
SweetLuchin said:
Does it make a difference that I'm in North America and have the GNote I717 and not the N7 series that everyone else around the world has?
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Yes, it does make a slight difference inasmuch it's a totally different phone from N7000. Look, it even has its own forum:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1493
Edited: Argh, DrK, you beat me by a couple of seconds here.
Oh, till now our reviews were matching, now time too.
if you don't mindi install lc1 open europe rome. then it is very easy to root. no need to downgrade.
SuperOneClick Root
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=8532790
gembruce said:
SuperOneClick Root
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=8532790
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Did you try this method successfully on your Note?
Hi,
I just got my Galaxy Note last week and would like to root it. I found the link below and would like to check with you guys first if they really work. I could not post on that thread for I'm a new member. I think some of you have posted in that thread too. Please help.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1535025&highlight=download+odin
About my phone:
Kernel Version: ...-N7000DXLC2-...
Android Version: 2.3.6
Model Number: GT-N7000
1.) Can I use the this:
3*Files No-Wipe N7000DXLC2_CSC_N7000OLBLC2 Singapore (16.03.2012)
2.) Can I use Odin3 v1.85?
3.) Can I still unroot after this?
4.) I just need the PDA file to gain root access and ensure No-Wipe?
Thanks in advance.
Bart
1.yes you can use it
2.yes
3.yes, flash with Stock ROM with PC odin, will unroot it.
4.Read installation guide on post from whr you downloading. I can add, dont flash CSC otherwise, it will wipe off data.
Hello Friends.
I am very keen on getting started with the Rooting process for my Galaxy Note. I have been reading and trying to comprehend the various methods of achieving root but it seems overwhelming and daunting.
I reiterate what I have stated in another thread, I am an infant in this domain. I feel much too confused presently and thus I humbly request you to please guide me one step at a time.
At the very beginning, I aspire to achieve two motives. They are -
1] Root my device
2] Back up the stock ROM
My device details are :
Model number
GT-N7000
Android version
2.3.6
Baseband version
N7000XXKK5
Kernel version
2.6.35.7-N7000XXKKA-CL726566
[email protected] #2
Build number
GINGERBREAD.XXKKA
I thank you in advance for continuing to have patience with me.

Need some Help!! Please

Okay.... Well, I'm a totally new to the android world and I see everyone talking about Rooting and the CyanogenMod. alright. I got ma phone rooted and I understood that with the rooted device we can have the access to do whatever we want to the apps in our own phones and much more but i don't know what else can I do with my rooted G-S4, rather than just removing the unwanted apps... I have some serious questions and I hope to get the answers for all of them... I appreciate all of your help guys
1. What is the "CyanogenMod" and what's good about it?
2. Why we need it?
3. Should my device be rooted to get it?
And IF I'm gonna need to change something in ma rooted software, PLEASE tell me... Again, I'm really thankful for every answer I get

Couple quick questions on what I should do..

Didn't want to hijack anymore threads with my stupidity and lack of understanding. This way I can keep all my idiocy in this one thread.. So, I received my replacement htcone from ATT today. The hboot is 1.44
Should I root now as to get s-off, just in case I ever need to go back to stock or become a google edition Orr whatever other reason there may be.. And if so, which is the best method to use.
Or, should I update to 4.3 first and then root. Or does it make any difference at all? Sorry for sounding stupid on all this, but, well I am stupid when it comes to all this.. Basically, what are the pros and cons
I deft want root to de-bloat and I love arhd roms. I just don't know the best steps to take at this point. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you.
*s¡gned
Never mind, I researched and figured it out. Now rooted with s-off. Cheers.
Mods, please delete, thank you..
*s¡gned

Rooting will be easier?

Hi everybody!
I just thinked maybe that rooting will be easier, like on old phones with One Click Root or the recovery install package. I love custom roms etc, but I just scared to do it on my S10 and I'm lazy to do all the firmware download, install this, install that etc.
What do you guys think? I will be easier sometime or nah?
"I will be easier sometime or nah?"
Ask the developer to make one click root
xewier said:
Hi everybody!
I just thinked maybe that rooting will be easier, like on old phones with One Click Root or the recovery install package. I love custom roms etc, but I just scared to do it on my S10 and I'm lazy to do all the firmware download, install this, install that etc.
What do you guys think? I will be easier sometime or nah?
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one of the great many reasons that some of us appreciate the difficulty level of rooting is to keep the faint of heart away. If youre too lazy, then you might need to reach out to folks who get paid to do this type of stuff for you.
many of us hope that root will always be a chain link fence keeping those who dont feel required to do anything to get access. Dont want to click 12 things on your mouse and type a few characters on a keyboard? Dont root. Simple as that.
Mind you, if you happen to buy a galaxy s10 USA version. You dont have to worry anything!
i have software to install and was told to root my phone before i did it because its a one time only link. is there just an app i can download to do this?

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