bought my device used from someone. how do i find out if my att 8.9 is rooted or not?
I think there is a "root check" app in market
Or install any app that needs root, see if it functions (it should ask for root explicitly), probably only on some functions... Eg use: adaway, root browser, titanium backup, faster fix gps, ...
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vincentnyc said:
bought my device used from someone. how do i find out if my att 8.9 is rooted or not?
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Check for the superuser app in the app drawer. If its not there, your not rooted.
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Bacon in my coffee, please? u don't have bacon??!! Unacceptable!!
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Can I ask a stupid question? I've just used "Universal Androot" on my Milestone 2.1-update 1, and it SAYS it was successful and that it has been "rooted". I'm just wondering apart frm flashing a rom etc, how would I be sure that my phone is now rooted?
Download a "root only" app (i.e. setcpu, root explorer, wireless tether). If your phone asks for superuser permission, you're rooted!
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Aight then, thanks for that, I'll try that now and report back.
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I've downloaded and used the "Root Explorer" app, and it works and asked for permission to be used in the beginning. So if I wasn't "rooted" I wouldn't be able to use this app then?
Right. It allows you to change system files if you select r/w. You can't do that without root. Setcpu allows you to overclock your phone (make it faster). It's worth buying.
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Aight then, well thanks you 2 innit, greatly appreciated but I think I'll jus' stay safe for now and keep it "unrooted". The main reason I wanted to "root" was for 2.2 Froyo, but thanks though.
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Guys,
Is there any free root explorer?
I live in Brazil and I can't buy paid applications from here. :-(
I need to backup some files (efs folder for instance) before updating the FW soon.
Also, is there anything special I should care to backup for security reasons?
(I dont need to backup any apps or settings)
I have the Euro I9000 with JFB/JF5.
Thanks,
Paulo
Why don't you just mount the phone using Kies or mount it as a USB Mass storage and copy the whole sdcard? No apps needed.
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If you are looking for Root Explorer I assume that you are already rooted, then why don't just get yourself Market Enabler from the market and you're ready to buy any app you want!
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itenos said:
If you are looking for Root Explorer I assume that you are already rooted, then why don't just get yourself Market Enabler from the market and you're ready to buy any app you want!
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Yes, I'm already rooted. I'll try that. Thanks.
Meanwhile, what are the important files to back up for security reasons, before fw update?
I hear a lot of talk about product code, efs folder, etc.
So, what should I backup (as root) before flashing?
I don't need to backup any apps or settings.
Thanks.
Anyone?
Thanks
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Anyone?
Thanks
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ES File Explorer and File Expert do for free what Root Explorer does for money.
ES File Explorer is the better one, because it also connects with Dropbox.
File exlert.
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Can someone tell me how to delete the superuser app...!!
I tried the netflix hack and it downloaded superuser app that rooted my galaxy tab now I can't uninstall superuser app..
Why would you want to delete it? Try titanium back up
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Can someone tell me how to use superuser app and what it is used for.....
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Can someone tell me how to use superuser app and what it is used for.....
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Superuser app is installed as a part of the rooting process. YOU NEED THIS APP. All other applications that need root access like Titanium, they are gaining root access through superuser. ( You will need to confirm if you want the app to gain access ). If you have superuser installed meaning that your device is ROOTED
brian best said:
Can someone tell me how to use superuser app and what it is used for.....
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If you want to remove super user, than why did you root your phone...?
You need super user for apps that require root
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Actually, as I understand, superuser app is installed even if you do a temp root like via z4root
That said, i also am unclear as to it real function
Does anyone understand or have any more information about the DRM restrictions if you root your device.
Are the DRM restrictions built into some apps or into Android itself? It would be terrible to pay for content and then to loose access to it, because someone uses some intelligence' by rooting their device.
If I root my Nexus 7, will I be prevented from accessing the material which i've purchased.
Is there a workaround for this ?
I saw a comment from a 'rootKepper' type app which summons this up well :
"Vote with your dollars: Don't accept being a customer of companies restricting your freedom with defective and and inefficient technical measures."
Cheers
I've rooted (but still on stock) and not have come across any apps that have restricted my access of using them because I was rooted. If worse comes to worse you can just unroot your device to use the app.
What would be sweet though is if you can sorta "hide" root and then make it only visible for a specific app that you want to use that uses root access.
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I've rooted (but still on stock) and not have come across any apps that have restricted my access of using them because I was rooted. If worse comes to worse you can just unroot your device to use the app.
What would be sweet though is if you can sorta "hide" root and then make it only visible for a specific app that you want to use that uses root access.
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Cool thanks for sharing your experience. I feel motivated to give it a go.
I've never had the need to "hide" root, but I'm pretty sure that Voodoo OTA Rootkeper offers this exact functionality.
nyijedi said:
I've never had the need to "hide" root, but I'm pretty sure that Voodoo OTA Rootkeper offers this exact functionality.
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Oh neither have I but now that I am thinking about it, I remember CynogenMod having a feature once upon a time (I havent flashed a rom of theirs in a while so I dont know if they still have it) but they were able to turn root off and on in the settings I guess maybe for situations like this.
Never faced any DRM issue on any unrooted device. Both my Galaxy S3 and Nexus 7 are rooted and never faced any problem. Reason? Because this problem does not exist. I remember Google Play movies used to complain about rooted device and it does not play movie on rooted device but it has changed since version 2.09c and we are on version 2.21 now. Google has officially stopped caring about root and now they rather support the root and hacking.
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root to get the washed out screen gone
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I rooted just because the process requires you to wipe your device completely (even SD card data). So better do it ASAP then later and fight moving data.
Root is just admin rights with regards to the file system. Having Root access allows you to backup system files (App data) using awesome backup programs like Titanium Backup and DataSync. Having root also allows custom recoveries to be installed with apps like ClockWorkMod and Goo.IM
I think the only thing that you won't be able to do is rent movies with a rooted phone. Doesn't it block you if your rooted?
Also sharp2G, what did you use to change the screen? Trinity app?
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I rooted just because the process requires you to wipe your device completely (even SD card data). So better do it ASAP then later and fight moving data.
Root is just admin rights with regards to the file system. Having Root access allows you to backup system files (App data) using awesome backup programs like Titanium Backup and DataSync. Having root also allows custom recoveries to be installed with apps like ClockWorkMod and Goo.IM
I think the only thing that you won't be able to do is rent movies with a rooted phone. Doesn't it block you if your rooted?
Also sharp2G, what did you use to change the screen? Trinity app?
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Never faced any DRM issue on any unrooted device. Both my Galaxy S3 and Nexus 7 are rooted and never faced any problem. Reason? Because this problem does not exist. I remember Google Play movies used to complain about rooted device and it does not play movie on rooted device but it has changed since version 2.09c and we are on version 2.21 now. Google has officially stopped caring about root and now they rather support the root and hacking.
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This. I've had 5 rooted devices over the course of three years and six Android versions (2.2 to 4.2) and I've only encountered one app that I can remember (Google play movies) that didn't work with root.
sharp2G said:
root to get the washed out screen gone
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Me too. It is awesome work done by the Dev. I can't thank him enough. It was one of major turn offs whenever I use the device. Now it works and looks awesome without much hit to the battery.
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brando56894 said:
This. I've had 5 rooted devices over the course of three years and six Android versions (2.2 to 4.2) and I've only encountered one app that I can remember (Google play movies) that didn't work with root.
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Now it works
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player911 said:
I rooted just because the process requires you to wipe your device completely (even SD card data). So better do it ASAP then later and fight moving data.
Root is just admin rights with regards to the file system. Having Root access allows you to backup system files (App data) using awesome backup programs like Titanium Backup and DataSync. Having root also allows custom recoveries to be installed with apps like ClockWorkMod and Goo.IM
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Actually. You don't need to be rooted to backup app data anymore.
The latest SDK from Google allows you to use a backup command to backup your app data and settings as well as restore them. No root required. It will even encrypt your backup as well if you want.
I for one am glad to see Google implementing this feature. It's about time.
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Actually. You don't need to be rooted to backup app data anymore.
The latest SDK from Google allows you to use a backup command to backup your app data and settings as well as restore them. No root required. It will even encrypt your backup as well if you want.
I for one am glad to see Google implementing this feature. It's about time.
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Could you point me to instructions for this? Thanks!
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I rooted but refuse to change ROMs. Stock ROM is excellent.
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tribestros said:
I rooted but refuse to change ROMs. Stock ROM is excellent.
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Just curious as to why root then? I too love stock JB but it feels so weird to me to not be rooted. I feel like stock has everything I need though. Just wondering what things you needed to be root for if your running the stock ROM. I'd be interested!
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TheIowaKid said:
Just curious as to why root then? I too love stock JB but it feels so weird to me to not be rooted. I feel like stock has everything I need though. Just wondering what things you needed to be root for if your running the stock ROM. I'd be interested!
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Titanium Backup, USB OTG, changing to tablet UI, etc.
Root!
Root! It has great expansion options for your tablet. When you root, try using ModaCo's ROM and see how little things change. When you are done using and learn a little more about rooting and the abilities that it enforces you to use, switch over to moles Parandroid ROM. Its great and requires a little bit more expertise in the rooting world, but before you know it you will be an expert!
Cheers,
Vanka
Don't know if anyone has mentioned it, but Skype did give me some sort of a message about not running on modified versions of android, but it worked anyway. Running stock ROM, trinity kernel in tablet ui.
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What does tablet ui mean ? Is it about changing the screen density to a certain setting or is there more to it ?
saadi703 said:
Me too. It is awesome work done by the Dev. I can't thank him enough. It was one of major turn offs whenever I use the device. Now it works and looks awesome without much hit to the battery.
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Now it works
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Could you please point me to the thread for this rom or rooted app?
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Just a quick question I'm interested in rooting my phone however Barclays online banking won't open if it installed on a root phone can any one advise me?
Many Thanks
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Nope after rooting the app will not work. There's no workarounds either, sorry
It says it's unsecured while rooted... Truth is, it can't be that secure in the first place
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Wow really, interesting not sure why Barclays online banking should care if your phone is rooted or not, it is no less secure than Windows...
Root doesn't make a phone vulnerable as much as enabling security options like Unkown Sources ticked then blindly installing applications, enabling bluetooth constantly, and now possibilty NFC, and you don't have to be root to do that!!! 1000000 times more likely to get hacked like that.
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Nope after rooting the app will not work. There's no workarounds either, sorry
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Incidentally, you can install the Barclays app, then use a good file explorer, locate the su file and hide it. The Barclays app then works as usual
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I read a while back something like because you're rooted you're able to modify the app data or something along those lines
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Exactly!
Incidentally, you can install the Barclays app, then use a good file explorer, locate the su file and hide it. The Barclays app then works as usual
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This didn't work on my HTC Sensation - even unrooting completely would not fool the Barclays apps, such as Pingit or Mobile Banking. Maybe it was because I was running a CM10 Kang...
SF
Sushifiend said:
This didn't work on my HTC Sensation - even unrooting completely would not fool the Barclays apps, such as Pingit or Mobile Banking. Maybe it was because I was running a CM10 Kang...
SF
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Crap application IMO
fareeed said:
I read a while back something like because you're rooted you're able to modify the app data or something along those lines
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Whoever said Barclays devs had a clue about what they were talking about?