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To root or not to root

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.

jonnyg1097 said:
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?

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
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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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1818278

saadi703 said:
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.

dellenrules said:
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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[Q] Can I use another SuperUser app ?

Hi
I followed leapinlar`s guide and I now I have a rooted HD+ and HD. I am wondering if it is possible to use another superuser app on top of the one that came with the leapinlar`s files. I had some perssions issues with couple apps and it was recommended that I use CM SuperUser (I am guessing that we are not using that one at the moment)
I am not going to remod this, I just want to install on Play and use it. I just want to make sure I do not mess up the rooting.
thanks

hajkan said:
Hi
I followed leapinlar`s guide and I now I have a rooted HD+ and HD. I am wondering if it is possible to use another superuser app on top of the one that came with the leapinlar`s files. I had some perssions issues with couple apps and it was recommended that I use CM SuperUser (I am guessing that we are not using that one at the moment)
I am not going to remod this, I just want to install on Play and use it. I just want to make sure I do not mess up the rooting.
thanks
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Someone in another thread tried it and while it installed, did not function properly. But it won't hurt to try it, you can always uninstall.
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leapinlar said:
Someone in another thread tried it and while it installed, did not function properly. But it won't hurt to try it, you can always uninstall.
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Hi
I tried it and it messed up the root and the mod. So never try it.

I thought about putting another version of superuser app but glad I didn't.
Lucky I looked at this post.

[Q] Stock Root Rom USB Host & Sixaxis Support

I installed CM 10.2 emmc only to find out the sixaxis won't connect over bluetooth anymore, the whole reason I wanted to root. So does the sixaxis work with a stock rooted rom 2.2.0? Also does USB host work with it?

kylewieder said:
I installed CM 10.2 emmc only to find out the sixaxis won't connect over bluetooth anymore, the whole reason I wanted to root. So does the sixaxis work with a stock rooted rom 2.2.0? Also does USB host work with it?
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If you look in the accessories forum, there is a thread discussing that. And I don't think USB host works on stock, but search to find out for sure.
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leapinlar said:
If you look in the accessories forum, there is a thread discussing that. And I don't think USB host works on stock, but search to find out for sure.
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Thanks for the qucik response. I've been searching a lot but haven't found the answers to these questions yet. Sorry for making a new thread I will continue to seach

kylewieder said:
Thanks for the qucik response. I've been searching a lot but haven't found the answers to these questions yet. Sorry for making a new thread I will continue to seach
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Did you find this one?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2512839
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leapinlar said:
Did you find this one?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2512839
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Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't device spoofer just for installing and running apps on devices that the apps aren't intended to run on? I'm just trying to pair the ps3 controller with my nook HD. From all the reading I've done, google kind of broke Bluetooth with 4.2. My iPhone would pair with stock nook is so I was hoping maybe a rooted stock ROM (2.1.1) would restore Bluetooth even though I'll be stuck with nook os.

kylewieder said:
Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't device spoofer just for installing and running apps on devices that the apps aren't intended to run on? I'm just trying to pair the ps3 controller with my nook HD. From all the reading I've done, google kind of broke Bluetooth with 4.2. My iPhone would pair with stock nook is so I was hoping maybe a rooted stock ROM (2.1.1) would restore Bluetooth even though I'll be stuck with nook os.
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I was not pointing you there about the spoofer, if you read the whole thread, it talks about if the six-axis works and on which ROM. It even talks about running stock on SD as a solution. I know nothing about any of it.
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leapinlar said:
I was not pointing you there about the spoofer, if you read the whole thread, it talks about if the six-axis works and on which ROM. It even talks about running stock on SD as a solution. I know nothing about any of it.
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I must have missed it. Thanks for your help pointing me in the right direction

Ok. I installed CWM and rooted 2.1.1. Got the Sixaxis working but I can't open the cyanoboot menu. I've tried holding the power and "n" button and just the "n" button while booting but can't access the cyanoboot menu. I'm trying to install enable unknown sources but no matter what I do I can't access the boot menu. If it helps sometimes when I power back on I get the factory recovery asking if I want to restore to factory maybe indicating something wrong with the CWM install?

kylewieder said:
Ok. I installed CWM and rooted 2.1.1. Got the Sixaxis working but I can't open the cyanoboot menu. I've tried holding the power and "n" button and just the "n" button while booting but can't access the cyanoboot menu. I'm trying to install enable unknown sources but no matter what I do I can't access the boot menu. If it helps sometimes when I power back on I get the factory recovery asking if I want to restore to factory maybe indicating something wrong with the CWM install?
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No, there is no cyanoboot menu with rooted 2.1.1. You have to boot using the bootable CWM SD that you used to flash the Universal Root zip.
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leapinlar said:
No, there is no cyanoboot menu with rooted 2.1.1. You have to boot using the bootable CWM SD that you used to flash the Universal Root zip.
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Tons of searching and I couldn't find that. Thanks for the help!

[Q] Installing apps from unknown sources?

Hey guys I just recently got a used Nook HD+ and I noticed that there doesn't seem to be a way for me to turn on the option to install apps from unknown sources. I would like to know if there is a way to trick the nook into letting me do this if I can't do this legit. Its got the latest nook software I think. Software 2.2.0. This would be a great help because I would like to install some apps I got from humble bundles!

SlayaDud said:
Hey guys I just recently got a used Nook HD+ and I noticed that there doesn't seem to be a way for me to turn on the option to install apps from unknown sources. I would like to know if there is a way to trick the nook into letting me do this if I can't do this legit. Its got the latest nook software I think. Software 2.2.0. This would be a great help because I would like to install some apps I got from humble bundles!
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Look here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/sho...tock Root/other Mods - via CWM flashable zips.
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vinceweis said:
Look here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/sho...tock Root/other Mods - via CWM flashable zips.
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Thank you! That worked! =)

Clean, Unroot ROM for Multi-ROM

Hey guys,
I was trying to find a ROM that I can use to boot into from MultiROM that will allow me to play Pokemon Go. I tried an unrooted Nitrogen OS ROM and an unrooted stock rom by danDVH but both of them failed a safetynet check. I don't care about it enough to unroot completely, hence the reason I stopped playing a month or two ago when they started to block root.
Any ideas?

Is your bootloader unlocked? That triggers SN nowadays, among other things.

Yea it is, I thought that may have been the case. Screw Pokemon Go in that case, it's not important haha

brando56894 said:
Hey guys,
I was trying to find a ROM that I can use to boot into from MultiROM that will allow me to play Pokemon Go. I tried an unrooted Nitrogen OS ROM and an unrooted stock rom by danDVH but both of them failed a safetynet check. I don't care about it enough to unroot completely, hence the reason I stopped playing a month or two ago when they started to block root.
Any ideas?
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The thread is big but it works and definitely read it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3450396
I'm using SuperSU v2.78-SR2 with suhide .55 and root switch 1.3.3.2.
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biglil1 said:
The thread is big but it works and definitely read it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3450396
I'm using SuperSU v2.78-SR2 with suhide .55 and root switch 1.3.3.2.
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Thanks I'll give it a look!

I don't pass safety net but I'm able to hide root from Pogo so I can play. I've read that it doesn't work with Nov security patch.
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I was able to get Pokémon go to work using root switch from the hidesu thread. I made sure it killed all superuser daemons and then cleared Pokémon go's data and it let me right in!

brando56894 said:
I was able to get Pokémon go to work using root switch from the hidesu thread. I made sure it killed all superuser daemons and then cleared Pokémon go's data and it let me right in!
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Glad you got it working!
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