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Got permission to root and clean up stock rom or load custom.

I received the SGH-i957 for work and they told us not to add any weird apps. What I want to do is remove some the crappy AT&T apps to use less resources. I have rooted an EVO 4g and a HTC Arrive Windows Phone as well as my old HTC Touch Diamond. I have been reading the different threads and I am just curious what you guys think the best method is?

It really doesn't use more resources
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orlandoxpolice said:
It really doesn't use more resources
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I appreciate your response but I would still like to root it.
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If your work said to not mess with apps then I wouldn't really root it.
If you don't care about that, then just follow the rooting thread. I personally like the kernel root method
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orlandoxpolice said:
If your work said to not mess with apps then I wouldn't really root it.
If you don't care about that, then just follow the rooting thread. I personally like the kernel root method
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I will go into more detail I guess. I want to backup how they gave it to me and run it custom, be it remove apps or a new rom. I am worried about some kind of privacy issues. With my HTC Evo 4g I could backup the original rom completely and then uninstall programs or install a new rom.
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Flash twrp and make a nandroid backup then do your root process.
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Yeah, I am definitely rooting it. It is ungodly slow with only a few programs on it and it keeps using at&t data even though I have removed all widgets and have very few apps installed. I know that know one wants to hear me say this but every time I use Android I dislike it more and more. I am sorry if I offend anyone.
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Ok, I got permission from the boss to root and either clean up the stock rom, remove crap, or load a custom rom. So should I just follow the guide in this and if I have to run a custom rom use the on in this thread. Do I have to use the twrp and nandroid backup to make a backup? Or can I restore the stock rom buy using Method 2 after I follow the Method 1 in the root guide?

jonny4 said:
Ok, I got permission from the boss to root and either clean up the stock rom, remove crap, or load a custom rom. So should I just follow the guide in this and if I have to run a custom rom use the on in this thread. Do I have to use the twrp and nandroid backup to make a backup? Or can I restore the stock rom buy using Method 2 after I follow the Method 1 in the root guide?
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I'm pretty tired right now but I will detail it out for you tomorrow. I need to make some edits to that thread. Mainly to include new links and to include twrp.
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orlandoxpolice said:
I'm pretty tired right now but I will detail it out for you tomorrow. I need to make some edits to that thread. Mainly to include new links and to include twrp.
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Thanks for your help man. I want you to know you are not just helping me.

Missing apps

Ok so I decided to unlock my bootloader. Then before rooting I decided to re-lock the bootloader and leave it be. Might root after a while but I want to play with the device at stock for a bit first.
Anyway I seem to have lost some apps. I can't find calculator or torch/flashlight anywhere now. And they were definitely there before I dabbled at all.
Calculator shows under all apps but not in the app drawer and I can't access it through all apps. Torch has gone completely it seems. I'm not sure if any others are missing yet but they could be.
Has anyone else had this and know a fix? I was under the impression that it was only rooting that wiped the data partition?
Thanks
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It's unlocking the bootloader that wipes the data partition, not rooting.
Fix here but requires a custom recovery: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2200628

Ahh balls! I'll have to root it sooner than I wanted now then lol. Gosh darn it haha!
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Just a note. Managed to install the apps one by one via file explorer. No custom recovery or rooting needed.....
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[Q] Downgrade after OTA Update Possible?

Hey Guys, I was out of the country for the past month. I got back yesterday only to find my phone got the OTA update and i didn't want that as i was planning to root it. My question is can i still root it or is there a way to roll back my phone? Any help is appreciated guys. Much thanks!

I believe you can still use kingoroot. Be warned this method delivers some info about your phone to their servers. But to the best of my knowledge this is currently our only option.
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mrkhigh said:
I believe you can still use kingoroot. Be warned this method delivers some info about your phone to their servers. But to the best of my knowledge this is currently our only option.
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Thanks. I would rather not use this option if I can help it. Any other options?

Do not use the Root De la Vega method on your MJ5 or you will create an unrecoverable brick. kraz
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Doing a factory reset and keeping root

I have a rooted Note 3 and was wondering is it possible to do a factory reset and keep root? I am considering selling my note so I want the phone to be completely wiped of my personal information but have it retain root as I think that will help the resale. I have not flashed roms I am still using stock but am using things like xsposed installer. Thanks.
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Yes...... You should keep root! I personally have factory reset my device a few times and never lost root!
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Thanks! I did a factory reset and kept root!
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adam13141 said:
I have a rooted Note 3 and was wondering is it possible to do a factory reset and keep root? I am considering selling my note so I want the phone to be completely wiped of my personal information but have it retain root as I think that will help the resale. I have not flashed roms I am still using stock but am using things like xsposed installer. Thanks.
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elo guys since I wanna ask the same question about this, what build number are you right now when u factory rest your device?adam? thinking of doing it because of this android os battery drain wishing it will fix the problem, same stock here rooted and wnamexposed
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I have the build number ending in NB4.
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sprint default configuration

no matter how many times or in what way i get rid of default apps like sprint id and conections optimizer sprint default configuration brings them right back, how do i stop this?
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reinaldistic said:
no matter how many times or in what way i get rid of default apps like sprint id and conections optimizer sprint default configuration brings them right back, how do i stop this?
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You have to have unlocked your bootloader, and rooted (S-Off helps too) to remove system files (which the Sprint bloatware are). Your best bet is to use a custom ROM that has already removed them.

bimmerbot said:
You have to have unlocked your bootloader, and rooted (S-Off helps too) to remove system files (which the Sprint bloatware are). Your best bet is to use a custom ROM that has already removed them.
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I'm fully unlocked rooted soff and custom recovery. but i dont want to flash a rom
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how do i do it without flashing a rom, the must be something to disable
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Titanium Backup will remove them.

sorry apar3ntly soff hadnt gone through all the way
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This is what I did:
1. Unlock Bootloader
2. Root
3. Open Sprint ID
4. Manage ID's
5. Delete the default Sprint one.
6. Freeze all Sprint apps
That seems to make that dumb app stay quiet. Also I'm stock rooted on the OTA.
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