I see no custom roms yet so what tool should I use to edit build.prop entries and dpi settings, fonts, etc. any info is appreciated.
any app suggestions?
Xposed from g2 works
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Root explorer has always and still does work for me. I'd personally wait for a custom recovery before messing with the phone too much, but it's up to you.
Da Kine said:
Root explorer has always and still does work for me. I'd personally wait for a custom recovery before messing with the phone too much, but it's up to you.
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I read a couple places there is a way to put a custom recovery on unless our us at&t model isn't supported (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2554004) and I also read another thread that we could use freegee pro to install cwm or twrp... is any of this true?'
would titanium backup be the best app for removing bloat?
deadenz said:
I read a couple places there is a way to put a custom recovery on unless our us at&t model isn't supported (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2554004) and I also read another thread that we could use freegee pro to install cwm or twrp... is any of this true?'
would titanium backup be the best app for removing bloat?
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I keep forgetting that there's more than one variant of this phone in the same section (which will be interesting when it comes to flashing roms)
As far as I know, the Sprint and T-Mobile variants still have locked bootloaders and no custom recoveries. As for the AT&T variant and freegee pro, I have no idea.
As for removing bloat, I like to use Root Explorer...I don't know if there is a best app, it really depends on what app suits your needs.
deadenz said:
I read a couple places there is a way to put a custom recovery on unless our us at&t model isn't supported (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2554004) and I also read another thread that we could use freegee pro to install cwm or twrp... is any of this true?'
would titanium backup be the best app for removing bloat?
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Titanium is best app for freezing bloat root explorer best get rid of it
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Rom Toolbox Pro is working good so far. probably because of the android version.. it doesn't work too well with kitkat
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Hey, guys. I'm relatively new to the custom ROM scene, I've been using MavROM for a bit, and it was pretty sweet. But recently it's started crashing in some larger applications (plants vs zombies for example. but that's neither here nor there).
I suppose first I should clarify that I have a Verizon Droid 3 XT862 with Hashcode's Safestrap 3.10 installed. (which is really cool!)
I did some googling, and many suggest that I give AOKP a try. I downloaded KEXEC-JB-aokp_solana_unofficial_Nov-04-12.zip, KEXEC-cm-10-20121103-UNOFFICIAL-solana.zip, and KEXEC-cm-9-20121108-UNOFFICIAL-solana.zip. But here's the thing that confuses me, I've tried all three of them, and they all seem to run fine, but they all seem exactly the same. I was under the impression that these custom ROMs contain no added bloat or unnecessary apps, but all three come with an NFL app, and Blockbuster app, and a few others I can't seem to remove. And in the case of KEXEC-JB-aokp_solana_unofficial_Nov-04-12.zip, does the JB in the filename mean that it's meant for JellyBean compatible phones, or will it upgrade my phone to JellyBean? My phone still says it's running android version 2.3.4, and looks exactly the same as the stock GB OS it came with out of the box. So what's so JellyBean about it?
Am I missing something? Also, what's the difference between the versions I've tried? They all seem exactly the same in terms of cosmetics and functionality, but at the same time aren't bringing anything to the table that my old stock ROM didn't do.
Sounds like ur still booting into stock rom. You have to change rom slots in safestrap.
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daimerion said:
Sounds like ur still booting into stock rom. You have to change rom slots in safestrap.
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You're right! Thanks! That didn't occur to me, I had initially tried installing it using safestrap 2.10, but I guess I needed 3.05.
Another question, I now have AOKP installed in my second slot, and it boots fine. But I'm not able to access the play store, and I only see options to setup my Mail and Exchange accounts, but neither of them will let me hit Next to progress to the next step after inputting my password. I'd like to add my Google, Facebook, and Exchange accounts to get all my contacts back, but those don't appear to be options. I chose the Nova Launcher if that makes any difference. Was there a separate app package I was supposed to install with AOKP? I read that the CM series requires a separate package. Is AOKP like that?
forte647 said:
You're right! Thanks! That didn't occur to me, I had initially tried installing it using safestrap 2.10, but I guess I needed 3.05.
Another question, I now have AOKP installed in my second slot, and it boots fine. But I'm not able to access the play store, and I only see options to setup my Mail and Exchange accounts, but neither of them will let me hit Next to progress to the next step after inputting my password. I'd like to add my Google, Facebook, and Exchange accounts to get all my contacts back, but those don't appear to be options. I chose the Nova Launcher if that makes any difference. Was there a separate app package I was supposed to install with AOKP? I read that the CM series requires a separate package. Is AOKP like that?
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Yes u need to flash gapps same way u did rom
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forte647 said:
.............with Hashcode's Safestrap 3.10 installed. (which is really cool!)............
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Is 3.10 a typo? I could be wrong but i think that the latest is 3.05, Hopefully you havent installed an apocolypse progger.
Hey everyone. I am happy that we have a kernel with write protection removed. Thanks to CurbThePain and rbheromax. Please use this thread in making a list of bloatware that we can remove safely without bricking our phones. I have been freezing apps with TB and kind of observing how the phone runs. If anyone has tried this or is interested in making a list, please contribute. Thanks everyone.
All google apps expect for playstore or frame service or keyboard I remove the google apps they take space I remove play music movies calendar alarm clock launcher and replace it with nova
I have removed pretty much everything short of the Google framework, HTC Sense, and some of the HTC services (simply because I don't know what they do). I left the clock. I like the clock.
Ajfink said:
I have removed pretty much everything short of the Google framework, HTC Sense, and some of the HTC services (simply because I don't know what they do). I left the clock. I like the clock.
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When I had a HTC sensation I removed HTC sense but takes out a lot but there was a lot of development on that phone fast this one kinda standing still so make a back up and remove let us know I don't have root yet but I will
I'm currently in the process of making a non-bloat deodexed, Senseless, rooted stock ROM. I'm literally deodexing all of the system apps as we speak. There's ~390MB of bloatware that can be safely removed (if you don't mind removing Sense/using a different launcher). I might plop out a list later on.
CraviingCritic said:
I'm currently in the process of making a non-bloat deodexed, Senseless, rooted stock ROM. I'm literally deodexing all of the system apps as we speak. There's ~390MB of bloatware that can be safely removed (if you don't mind removing Sense/using a different launcher). I might plop out a list later on.
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Any launcher is better the HTC adw golaucher to Google now is what I use on top or HTC just hurry and get rid of it lol
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Hey everyone. I am happy that we have a kernel with write protection removed. Thanks to CurbThePain and rbheromax. Please use this thread in making a list of bloatware that we can remove safely without bricking our phones. I have been freezing apps with TB and kind of observing how the phone runs. If anyone has tried this or is interested in making a list, please contribute. Thanks everyone.
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I started with these
system/app
Books.apk
Books.odex
Gmail2.apk
Gmail2.odex
GoogleTTS.apk
GoogleTTS.odex
IMEXT9ArabicLight.apk
IMEXT9ArabicLight.odex
IMEXT9FrenchLight.apk
IMEXT9FrenchLight.odex
IMEXT9GermanLight.apk
IMEXT9GermanLight.odex
IMEXT9GreekLight.apk
IMEXT9GreekLight.odex
IMEXT9ItalianLight.apk
IMEXT9ItalianLight.odex
IMEXT9PortugueseLight.apk
IMEXT9PortugueseLight.odex
IMEXT9RussianLight.apk
IMEXT9RussianLight.odex
IMEXT9SpanishLight.apk
IMEXT9SpanishLight.odex
Magazines.apk
Magazines.odex
PlayGames.apk
PlayGames.odex
Videos.apk
xtra_t_app.apk
xtra_t_app.odex
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system/priv-app
AndroidHtcSync.apk
AndroidHtcSync.odex
DSS.apk
DSS.odex
HtcGetStarted.apk
HtcGetStarted.odex
HTCRecommend.apk
HTCRecommend.odex
LinkedIn_Fsplugin.apk
LinkedIn_Fsplugin.odex
SPCS_vowifi.apk
SPCS_vowifi.odex
Sprint_DMS.apk
Sprint_DMS.odex
Sprint_NQ.apk
Sprint_NQ.odex
Sprint_VoWifi.apk
Sprint_VoWifi.odex
vtt-sprint.apk
vtt-sprint.odex
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didn't gain alot of space but every little bit helps
None of the Sprint apps are necessary?
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Mobile Installer
Does anyone know whether the Mobile Installer app is safe to freeze / uninstall? I was looking around on Google for its function, but could not find anything.
Ajfink said:
None of the Sprint apps are necessary?
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not that I'm aware of ... Keep in mind my phone is not activated and is only used as an mp3 player / wifi internet browser
Did you finish your Rom? Does it work with boost?
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Does anyone know whether the Mobile Installer app is safe to freeze / uninstall? I was looking around on Google for its function, but could not find anything.
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I removed the Mobile Installer because it had something to do with virgin mobile reinstalling thing's after I deleted them my phone is fine after deleting it and the odex file.
Bloatware Removal
I am somewhat new the this rooting trend lol. However I got my 510 rooted (boost mobile). I just want to remove bloatware so I can free up some space. However I am not sure how to go about exactly removing it.
I got the kernel for S-Off and some other nice tricks from here :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/des...sprintboost-modded-desire-510-kernel-t2969979
I was reading and found out you can boot the kernel and remove the bloatware and then reboot using the stock kernel again. Which is really all I want. What do you use to remove/unbloat the 510?
Phoenix12786 said:
I am somewhat new the this rooting trend lol. However I got my 510 rooted (boost mobile). I just want to remove bloatware so I can free up some space. However I am not sure how to go about exactly removing it.
I got the kernel for S-Off and some other nice tricks from here :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/des...sprintboost-modded-desire-510-kernel-t2969979
I was reading and found out you can boot the kernel and remove the bloatware and then reboot using the stock kernel again. Which is really all I want. What do you use to remove/unbloat the 510?
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Download an app called flashify and backup your current kernel do what you want and flash back. You're limited to 3 flashs per day so go ahead and support the dev if you feel it helped. As far as what is safe to take off, there are reports of things around here so just check around.
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Download an app called flashify and backup your current kernel do what you want and flash back. You're limited to 3 flashs per day so go ahead and support the dev if you feel it helped. As far as what is safe to take off, there are reports of things around here so just check around.
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To remove bloatware use a combination of titanium backup and root browser
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I successfully flashed rbheromax's v1 kernel, got the apps and such, and still have S-ON. If you're having trouble with persistent bloatware, that could be why. I'm looking for answers and will reply again if I can get it fixed.
Phoenix12786 said:
I am somewhat new the this rooting trend lol. However I got my 510 rooted (boost mobile). I just want to remove bloatware so I can free up some space. However I am not sure how to go about exactly removing it.
I got the kernel for S-Off and some other nice tricks from here :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/des...sprintboost-modded-desire-510-kernel-t2969979
I was reading and found out you can boot the kernel and remove the bloatware and then reboot using the stock kernel again. Which is really all I want. What do you use to remove/unbloat the 510?
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[email protected] said:
Download an app called flashify and backup your current kernel do what you want and flash back. You're limited to 3 flashs per day so go ahead and support the dev if you feel it helped. As far as what is safe to take off, there are reports of things around here so just check around.
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To remove bloatware use a combination of titanium backup and root browser
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Should i uninstall from titanium backup first, then remove apk/odex? or otherway around?
Phoenix12786 said:
Should i uninstall from titanium backup first, then remove apk/odex? or otherway around?
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I do it the other way
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sprint_vowifi
Hi guys,
I foolishly removed the sprint_vowifi apk/odex not realizing it's something I do use on occasion (rarely make phone calls, but recently have been dialing into conference calls for work). Could someone make a backup with titanium and share? I would really appreciate the help.
simple question, is supersu NOT for deleting bloatware? do i have to do all that manually? i tought that was the wole point behind rooting and this useless supersu app.
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whattheflip said:
simple question, is supersu NOT for deleting bloatware? do i have to do all that manually? i thought that was the wole point behind rooting and this useless supersu app.
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titanium back up owns, its the way to go. best so far.
I would like to know the best way to make backup for Note 5?
what should I use?
thanks.
Smart switch
thanks!
Does this work with custom ROM ?
batarfihm said:
I would like to know the best way to make backup for Note 5?
what should I use?
thanks.
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hi,
Firstly,
if you rooted /custom Rom, i dont think Smart Switch will work. otherwise yes if you on stock non rooted... its ok, but very limited in backup options.
Secondly,
best option if you rooted and /or on custom Rom is an app "Titanium root" (Play store )( i prefer paid version, more options ) is your best choice, as you can back up you apps app data, settings, save games?.. etc The best choice around.
Good luck
Hallo.
Used to have a rooted device just for running adaway and backing my system up with Titanium Backup plus.
My Note 5 is not rooted but since CF-Auto-Root is now available for the Note 5 I really do not know whether I should root it and risk my warranty.. I now use Helium Pro for Backing up and am living with the ads.. I do not want to change the Stock-firmware, so I really do not know if adaway and Titanium are worthy rooting my device.
So, fro your perspectice, what are the advantages of rooting my device?
Thank you for your answers.
pimpl said:
Hallo.
Used to have a rooted device just for running adaway and backing my system up with Titanium Backup plus.
My Note 5 is not rooted but since CF-Auto-Root is now available for the Note 5 I really do not know whether I should root it and risk my warranty.. I now use Helium Pro for Backing up and am living with the ads.. I do not want to change the Stock-firmware, so I really do not know if adaway and Titanium are worthy rooting my device.
So, fro your perspectice, what are the advantages of rooting my device?
Thank you for your answers.
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Nandroid backups is the first in the line. Second one is the retouching the stock rom. Wanam is another cool stuff for your device. Its my opinion, fella. Peace ?
I've rooted all my previous devices but not the Note 5 as of yet. Samsung Pay is due to launch here in the UK soon so I'd like that to work as normal. Plus I use AdGuard now to get rid of ads you have to pay for it but it works well and for now I'm happy using it as is without rooting to ensure everything works as it should.
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Hi everyone,
I just switched from my old good Galaxy S7 to a brand new Note 9 (snapdragon, couldn't find an exynos variant on my country)
and so far i'm loving it, the software (aside from the usual bloatware) has been excelent and nothing seems to be missing for me right now, EXCEPT for some decent quality audio.
I'm used to use mid-high tier headphones and all I can say is samsung is still giving us pretty much no control over the sound quality.
Now to the point of this post, I know there is a way to install viper4android by just changing the kernel to permissive (idk if this still works). I don't want to void my warranty by tripping knox this time, and up to this moment there is no reason for me to root my device except for the sound mod.
Does anyone know how to install viper4android without root?
Does anyone know how to change the kernel to permissive without tripping knox?
Does anyone know if there is or is in development a way to root without tripping knox?
Thanks for reading
Threx71 said:
Hi everyone,
I just switched from my old good Galaxy S7 to a brand new Note 9 (snapdragon, couldn't find an exynos variant on my country)
and so far i'm loving it, the software (aside from the usual bloatware) has been excelent and nothing seems to be missing for me right now, EXCEPT for some decent quality audio.
I'm used to use mid-high tier headphones and all I can say is samsung is still giving us pretty much no control over the sound quality.
Now to the point of this post, I know there is a way to install viper4android by just changing the kernel to permissive (idk if this still works). I don't want to void my warranty by tripping knox this time, and up to this moment there is no reason for me to root my device except for the sound mod.
Does anyone know how to install viper4android without root?
Does anyone know how to change the kernel to permissive without tripping knox?
Does anyone know if there is or is in development a way to root without tripping knox?
Thanks for reading
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i think its a no to everything
bober10113 said:
i think its a no to everything
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There is a Viper4android non root version but as far as I know it can't be installed until we have TWRP.
clone1008 said:
There is a Viper4android non root version but as far as I know it can't be installed until we have TWRP.
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he did say no nox trip so viper that is non root but has to be installed via twrp is oxymoronic?
bober10113 said:
he did say no nox trip so viper that is non root but has to be installed via twrp is oxymoronic?
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Again as far as I know the only non root way to install Viper4android is through TWRP. Yes this will trip knox but is non root. TWRP will probably be available on a Snapdragon version Note 9 long before if ever root is. His wishes for no nox trip Viper4android are non existent.
clone1008 said:
Again as far as I know the only non root way to install Viper4android is through TWRP. Yes this will trip knox but is non root. TWRP will probably be available on a Snapdragon version Note 9 long before if ever root is.
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didn't know setting kernel to permissive was doable non root.
i did a few searches about "viper non root" and they all point to rooting your phone as if it was click bait. even xda forums state that it is not possible. maybe im not searching correctly?
bober10113 said:
didn't know setting kernel to permissive was doable non root.
i did a few searches about "viper non root" and they all point to rooting your phone as if it was click bait. even xda forums state that it is not possible. maybe im not searching correctly?
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https://thedroidarena.com/install-viper4android-android/
clone1008 said:
https://thedroidarena.com/install-viper4android-android/
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you can do these procedures without root?:
bober10113 said:
you can do these procedures without root?:
hen open the Busybox application and get set to install on
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It does say some Samsungs. My non root experience was on a Pixel XL. So guys we won't know until TWRP. Until then it's a moot point regardless. To the OPs hopes... No root, no trip knox.... no Viper4android
clone1008 said:
It does say some Samsungs. My non root experience was on a Pixel XL. So I guys we won't know until TWRP. Until then it's a moot point regardless. To the OPs hopes... No root, no trip knox.... no Viper4android
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you can do these procedures without root?:
install busybox to system/xbin
use a file explorer to rename system/vendor/etc/conf/audio_effects.conf
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bober10113 said:
you can do these procedures without root?:
install busybox to system/xbin
use a file explorer to rename system/vendor/etc/conf/audio_effects.conf
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Try it
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Try it
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lol when ever i get new base ill fully flash back stock and try but ive always been under the impression these actions required root.
anyways ill check it out some time. thanks