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Root or not?

I'm on the fence as to if I should root my Droid. I'm getting the message to install the 2.2 ota and part of me wants to take it but I've been wanting to root for a while now.
How much benefit would I get using cm vs stock android?
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since i'm getting all these views and no replies, perhaps I should clarify. As far as I can tell, the only thing that really interests me about rooting is the ability to run custom themes and change my boot animation and all that. I've heard that CM is faster than stock android so that's appealing as well, but not as much as the ability to use themes and stuff.
What say you?

if i were you i would update to 2.2 and use easyroot or universalandroot to overclock then wait for a better root to come out where you can load custom roms etc.

Download Universal Androot. Press Root. Then after the process is done, reboot your phone. You are now rooted. After doing so, download ROM Manager (Free version) and flash CWMod Recovery and then install CyanogenMod. Then, buy the Premium Version from the market and while that is downloading, use the App menu in settings to back up your apps to your SD Card after the Premium is done downloading. Go back into ROM Manager and download and install one of jdLfg's kernels. You now have a ludicrously fast phone with a ridiculous amount of themes for your ROM. And all of this will take about 15, maybe twenty minutes at most.
(No, you don't need to wipe to install CyanogenMod)
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Wow, thanks. I had no idea I could do it all from the phone like that.
What's the advantage to the paid rom manager vs the free one? Does the paid have access to more stuff?
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Pay the few cents and support the dev. This such a useful you won't regret it. Makes and restore of of your ROMsnso much easier.
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I don't have a problem supporting the dev, I was just curious if there were additional features in the paid version. You know, to make it worth our while to pay.
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I believe you have to have the paid version to download ROMs through the app.
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@ L or anyone else who can help
I followed your instructions and the ROM manager wont work... should i not have already had 2.2 before doing this?

Universal Androot should have installed Superuser Permissions which should allow RM to install ROMs. If you are "stuck at M" flash SP then flash CWMod Recovery again and try to reinstall the ROM that you want.
And no, it does not matter which update you were running before you rooted. If the RM installs aren't working, then download which ROM you want from the internet and flash that.
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Thank you that worked.

OTA after root?

I've seen a few mentions if this, but never a straight answer (sorry if I just missed something similar to my post.) After a root, what is needed to perform an OTA update? (given that Samsung's eventually comes out) Will I need to unroot? Will it just work? I'm a noob for android, coming from WM.
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From what I've read, and been told, just simply un root, and perform the OTA!
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Also forgot to add this: if I unroot, will I still have my unlocked market sources? (Ability to sideload, w/e you call it...)
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You do not need to unroot to recieve OTA updates. However when you recieve one it will unroot on it's own. Yes you will remove your unlocked market access, I am fairly certain that you need to be rooted to use this. I could be wrong about the later. There aren't any OTA updates at the moment so don't unroot prematurely. Just keep and eye on the forums and you will know when an OTA update is available and what you should do from there.

I've been keeping my eyes out, but thanks for the heads up. If I lose non-market access, will it uninstall my third-party apps?
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your apps will stay as they've already been installed..

Another quick question here, can you just unroot if you're using a different kernel (SRE) to get the OTA patch?
Thanks

Until we get a push it's hard to know if it'll work or not. Stay tuned to xda, I am.
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Is android 2.2.1 version root able with universal android root

i think this is a stupid question but can i know. they say only 2.2 does it means 2.2.1 included

SuperOneClick:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682
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Also try VISIONary from the Market and let us know if that works on the N1 2.2.1. I have a hunch it might, but I'm already rooted.
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Some other options:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=817457
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so that means that i cant root it with universal android root?

No. SuperOneClick, or one of the other options...
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I just confirmed myself, VISIONary from the Market roots 2.2.1 on-device. Have fun!

Is root with VISIONary permanent, or do you have to run it every time the phone is rebooted?

Try it, and report back...
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rooted
super one click . got rooted

chronopc said:
Is root with VISIONary permanent, or do you have to run it every time the phone is rebooted?
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Seems like r10 VISIONary (currently on the market) perm-roots the N1. At least I get "already rooted" whenever I run it even after storage wipe and reboot. I personally wanted only temp-root.

Please don't spam threads. There is already a Superuser zip file from ChainsDD which is quite well-used and well-documented. And this thread was from over a year ago and was about a completely different topic.

how to close the "update notice"?

My version is 2.2.1, but recently, always receive the "update notice" in my N1, how to close it ?

Who can help me ?
the update notice says "The first part of two-parts ystem update is ready to install, your device will restart, and you will receive a second update shortly thereafter。"

The easiest way is to just install the update. Is there some reason you not want to install?
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danger-rat said:
The easiest way is to just install the update. Is there some reason you not want to install?
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my version is 2.2.1 , I think there is no need to update. and I hd installed lots of software, I wrroried about there are errors after updated.

2.2.1 covers FRG33, FRG83, and FRG83D... Which one do you have?
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Install sucsessful

I get this install complete message from my update. Zip file but when my phone boots up I don't get the super user message and I install the screenshot app. For root phones only and it tells me not rooted. Any ideas why I'm not rooted yet?
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Are you in stock or leaked froyo?
What program are you using to root
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Stock eclair
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make sure you have usb debugging enabled.

I don't understand what I'm doing wrong. I followed the instructions correctly. It finds the zip and starts installing then reboots and nothing changed. I'm currently at work. Any ideas what I'm doing wrong? So when I get home I can jump right into rooting my phone
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nothing seems to be working i have tryed the one click root i have put the update.zip file in by myself. nothing is working. it starts installing then says complete but it still isnt rooted. anybody please help

Go to market and get oclf...use it to root.

I don't need a lag fix it want to root
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used z4 root worked like a charm now rooted

Tchem said:
I don't need a lag fix it want to root
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Did I say to use it for lagfix?....no but even someone who can't read well can use it to root....literally rooting for dummies
You were having trouble so I tried pointing you I'm the direction for easiest root method...heck you don't even have to know how to follow directions to use it

It's funny you talk down on somebody without even doing your research. If you did you would know that the app doesn't root your phone anymore. Thanks for the help tho I do appreciate it
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Boy don't I look like a retarded ass...I apologize for being unaware that ryan had to remove root ability from app

newter55 said:
Boy don't I look like a retarded ass...I apologize for being unaware that ryan had to remove root ability from app
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Tis ok - he had to do it like a week ago - things move fast in the Android world.

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Tis ok - he had to do it like a week ago - things move fast in the Android world.
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I have saved on my computer Ryan's z4root.apk from 2-3 weeks ago, that will still Root won't it if I ever need on Stock 2.1.1?

I'd suppose it would - he just had to take out the root feature for some reason. The application wasn't defective.