I've found this thread for the LG X2: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=988046
Does anybody know some more info why this app requests for root access when the phone is rooted?
I know it's meant to use for when a support engineer from LG want's to remotely access your phone. But why would it request root when rooting isn't allowed for warranty?
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I don't think root is needed for the app. I think it enables the remote helper to detect root on your device so they can "help" you by blaming all your problems on the fact that you rooted your phone.
Haha, yeah probably. It's true that the app can work without root. But the moment the device is rooted this app will request su permissions. Anyways, I'm never going to use that app. Here in the forums they know more about this phone then the support engineers from LG. So no need for those -often not very helpful- support people.
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I've never really got this, maybe someone can shed some light on it.
Why doesn't "stock" android come with the option of using the root "account"? I understand it could be a security risk for those not knowing what they're doing but a simple "UAC" style thing which asks the user if they have requested the operation and then asks them for their google password before running a task as root would be fine.
What does google/manufacturers/networks gain from not giving access to the root account?
They gain the time it takes to troubleshoot all the phones that people jacked up. Root isn't for everyone and it can be used to brick the phone.
If you integrated it, the same thing will happen as does with UAC
dumba**s will keep clicking allow without knowing the damage root can cause. I cannot tell you how many computers at my workplace have voluntarily been damaged by people allowing malicious programs to run at elevated privileges.
B-man007 said:
If you integrated it, the same thing will happen as does with UAC
dumba**s will keep clicking allow without knowing the damage root can cause. I cannot tell you how many computers at my workplace have voluntarily been damaged by people allowing malicious programs to run at elevated privileges.
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Exactly. People are idiots. I have a few computers in my work's network that require admin privileges(some software programmers need to be shot) and even with firewalls and filters they still manage to find the one site that hasn't been blocked yet and downloads av2009 or some ****.
Look what happened to the jailbroken iphones.
I think that the main thing about this "users are idiots" argument is that in this regard, blocking root doesn't help. In fact, arguably, it makes it WORSE since users have to go to hacker extremes to get root to do simple needs-root things.
Better idea would be to have a password secured root account per each device, and GIVE the root password to the user if they agree to forfeit any and all software warranties and technical support on the device.
Quite frankly, the reason why the providers keep root to themselves is simply to prevent the user from doing things that they don't want done, like tethering.
So what's up with the LG RemoteCall app. Do you all have it?
When I launched it it requested root access... very interesting for a stock app... how do they expect it to work on unrooted phones?
I've now "denied" it access, don't want ghosts in the machine.
djmcnz said:
So what's up with the LG RemoteCall app. Do you all have it?
When I launched it it requested root access... very interesting for a stock app... how do they expect it to work on unrooted phones?
I've now "denied" it access, don't want ghosts in the machine.
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Some apps check for root access in order to check if the device is rooted.
Since nothing will happen on a normal phone, it'll just silently pretend nothing is happening. Whereas on a rooted phone you would get the popup, and it could execute something else.
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Some apps check for root access in order to check if the device is rooted.
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Good point, that's the likely explanation.
Anybody know what the RemoteCall app is for?
I have read somewhere that the Remote Call is used by LG to access your phone for repair purposes and stuff like that. That's why it won't do anything on the moment.
I'll try to find the website where i have found this info later on.
i tapped the app an put on my tin foil hat cus now lg knows i voided the warranty on my phone and logged it so i can't (if needed) send it for repair
(this is not a fact just me being paranoid)
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i installed app in htp, alcatel and lg phones and pc but i dont see option for a connect to Mobil, any idea?
RemoteCall for support reps
The RemoteCall app is used by the LG reps to support their customers. They will connect to your phone remotely through the app. I think it's available only phone in EU and south america though..
I scanned with Google's DDMS but there was no special data going to their server.. lg.startsupport.com.. The LG rep assured that no personal infor is being sent to them..
Re-use od Remote Call App
Hi,
did somebody figure out if it is possible to use the remote call app to remote to my own phone?
Hello i have rooted my ics open germany and when i try to use the wireless tv app it does not allow me to use because i have root access. Is there any way this can be solved without loosing root. thanks in advance!!
anyone?
Don't know about TV2GO but the Time Warner app is the same way. Paranoid about people recording and people hacking the app for use on non subscriber devices.
I say these companies need to throw advertising on the shows, let everyone use it and have the app phone home to let them know what your watching so they can charge advertisers accordingly.
Hello all, I hope all is well. I received the update to 4.4.4 a few weeks ago. However, all i got from the update was all the ATT bloatware(Uber,Kids Mode,etc). I am curious as to why I didn't get Knox 2.0, while a my friends were able to. I contacted samsung about it and all i was told was the application "Knox application has been stopped from this version."
So i guess my question to the community is, is there a work around for this? I have tried downloading the apk but even so after installing it I cant open the app on my phone, only the icon is there. I like my phone as is so I would prefer not to root it, but is that my only option at this point if I want the Knox app?
Thanks in advance for any input.
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Why would you ever want Knox?.. Tr....
Some of us like having a 2nd locked screen for work and for home... our like me that uses my phone for fire/ems/home/work
I understand what knox does with profiles and different containers...But the 90% of us have no choice, Many users get worried when installing perhaps a camera app from market and the permission says "location"..Sometimes they won't even download it then...But "Knox" is "Highest Admin" And can virtually do anything on demand to our phones...And we have "No" choice to except or not...It's just there...
The Op stated that he doesn't have "Knox" 2.0 ?
Your not Rooted otherwise you could check to see if you have it installed.
> In "System/App/FixmoISA.Apk
Do you see that file? That's one of many files or apps hiding withing your phone and the manifest files says its currently active and running. And my rom supposedly has Knox remvoed...lol
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I understand what knox does with profiles and different containers...But the 90% of us have no choice, Many users get worried when installing perhaps a camera app from market and the permission says "location"..Sometimes they won't even download it then...But "Knox" is "Highest Admin" And can virtually do anything on demand to our phones...And we have "No" choice to except or not...It's just there...
The Op stated that he doesn't have "Knox" 2.0 ?
Your not Rooted otherwise you could check to see if you have it installed.
> In "System/App/FixmoISA.Apk
Do you see that file? That's one of many files or apps hiding withing your phone and the manifest files says its currently active and running. And my rom supposedly has Knox remvoed...lol
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Hello, as zaptear posted I would like to have the 2nd locked screen for work. I checked and I do have the aforementioned FixmoIsa apk on my phone.
I just got my Galaxy S23.
Previously I've always rooted all my phones. But my previous phone is old, so much may have changed in the last six years. So I'm trying to decide whether to root the S23 or not.
What are some pros and cons with rooting the Galaxy S23?
If you want to have full control over your device, root is the way.
I, for example, want to have VPN and firewall on to controll which app and how can connect to internet, combining also with adblock and I simply has no other way to achieve that.
Also I found it outrageous not to have full control over device I paid for.
Cons are that you will loose Samsung Pay and Pass. The rest of the Samsung goodies is patchable to get working through Knox patch. And you won't be able to get to pre-unlocked state cause your Knox status will be permanently changed. And also you will have to install all updates manually. And, obviously, your warranty will be void.
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If you want to have full control over your device, root is the way.
I, for example, want to have VPN and firewall on to controll which app and how can connect to internet, combining also with adblock and I simply has no other way to achieve that.
Also I found it outrageous not to have full control over device I paid for.
Cons are that you will loose Samsung Pay and Pass. The rest of the Samsung goodies is patchable to get working through Knox patch. And you won't be able to get to pre-unlocked state cause your Knox status will be permanently changed. And also you will have to install all updates manually. And, obviously, your warranty will be void.
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Good response. Thank you!
No need to root nowadays, you can install any apps, modded apps by just allowing unknown sources.
Apps such as Spotify mod to get somewhat access to premium, Youtube Vanced...don't require root access.
Also apps such as Greenify, adBlocks offer non-rooted mode - even if not as powerful it isn't a deal breaker.
But mostly losing access to the Pay apps (Samsung Pay...) is a big issue to me and there is no way back!
I used to root my devices but really I don't feel like it's necessary anymore.
I'm yet to hear about an app, customisation that would motivate me enough to root my phone.
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Also I found it outrageous not to have full control over device I paid for.
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Lol, you forget that people thinking this is probably less than 1% of the people. The rest of the people just want a phone that works.
Not having root access is a security and safety thing, as being able to change root files could end up with people bricking their phone if they don't know what they're doing.
Personally, I feel the same as @ValouSydney
Currently, there's barely any need for root as all good apps/features are already available within android and the play store.
This is the first phone I won't be rooting as I want to be able to use Samsung pay, use my banking app etc and update without issue.
the comments are misleading, you dont lose access to banking apps or wallet. Its only Samsung pay. Just use google pay.
I made a post about lspatch, which is supposed to be xposed without root. hope it gets traction
bipindr123 said:
I made a post about lspatch, which is supposed to be xposed without root. hope it gets traction
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Thanks for sharing this - any suggestions of modules to install that are worth using?