Hi Folks,
I'm a smartphone newbie with an Optimus L90. I have some questions about rooting.
I've seen some articles that say that if you root your device you should be careful of automated ROM updates that will unroot your phone. How do most people approach these updates?
How often are these ROM updates necessary? Could I disable this feature & do this manually every month or so?
What about apps? If I manually updated these about every 2 weeks or month, would that be sufficient?
I realize that if I root this device I should only install trusted apps. To me this would mean Google Apps & Amazon, correct?
Regarding antivirus & security, this phone has LookOut running. I've seen some articles that say antivirus software is unnecessary. What are your thoughts on this? I wanted to change the settings for this program. However, I did not find a LookOut app in the apps area. How can these settings be changed?
Thanks,
Mark
What's the reason to root?
Just be careful and do nothing you don't understand. If possible make a backup of your system.
But first read on XDA and be informed
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Hello Bravho,
I've seen some info on the internet about these devices being more customizable when rooted. Although, you have an excellent point, I might not have to root. I thought maybe there would be a simple way to root & install a custom ROM on my phone. However, it seems in order to do this correctly I'll need to be more familiar with the OS. This means reading more of the posts on this forum & planning.
Thanks for taking the time to reply,
Mark
bravho said:
What's the reason to root?
Just be careful and do nothing you don't understand. If possible make a backup of your system.
But first read on XDA and be informed
Sent from my LG-D405n using XDA Free mobile app
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You can use root, but be careful don't do anything you don't understand.
For root: towelroot
Custom roms, read a lot
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mrich72 said:
I've seen some articles that say that if you root your device you should be careful of automated ROM updates that will unroot your phone. How do most people approach these updates?
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Updates for the L90 are NOT automatic, to my knowledge anyway. You must provide approval for the update to install. However, if you decide to flash a custom ROM such as CyanogenMod ( CM ), you won't have to worry about updates from LG
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How often are these ROM updates necessary? Could I disable this feature & do this manually every month or so?
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ROM updates roll out at irregular intervals, if they roll out at all. LG's L90 LG-D415 hasn't had an update as of yet, but several of the other variants have.
mrich72 said:
What about apps? If I manually updated these about every 2 weeks or month, would that be sufficient?
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Updating your apps is always at your leisure
mrich72 said:
I realize that if I root this device I should only install trusted apps. To me this would mean Google Apps & Amazon, correct?
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That really depends. With that line of thinking you'll have a very narrow list of applications available. If in doubt, don't install.
mrich72 said:
Regarding antivirus & security, this phone has LookOut running. I've seen some articles that say antivirus software is unnecessary. What are your thoughts on this? I wanted to change the settings for this program. However, I did not find a LookOut app in the apps area. How can these settings be changed?
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I've found it to be unnecessary. The only thing you can do to manage LookOut is to uninstall it. You must have root privileges to uninstall as it's installed as a system app.
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mrich72 said:
Hello Bravho,
I've seen some info on the internet about these devices being more customizable when rooted. Although, you have an excellent point, I might not have to root. I thought maybe there would be a simple way to root & install a custom ROM on my phone. However, it seems in order to do this correctly I'll need to be more familiar with the OS. This means reading more of the posts on this forum & planning.
Thanks for taking the time to reply,
Mark
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Wow! Sorry, don't see many new people come here that actually have enough foresight to research before jumping in to modding their device. They usually jump straight in to modding without doing any research at all and then someone like me gets to explain how to fix what they messed up. :silly:
Rooting is fairly simple and straight forward. Flashing a custom recovery can be tricky for some as can flashing a ROM.
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Hello
So I have successfully rooted my phone! And it was so easy.
Thank you every one that have posted guides and made it so easy.
And thank you Cyanogen for your perfect Room!!
But I have some questions:
1. Can anyone list the best rooted apps, and dose it exist an list of all rooted apps?
2. is there any way to remove programs from the program menu(start menu)?
and where is the list of the programs on the program menu listed?
3. Is there any way to implement proxy settings in wifi settings?
In advance
Thanks for all help!!
not development.....As far as apps, search for what you need.....
I've seen posts regarding every single question you wrote. Search a little bit before posting and try to post in the correct section.
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Hello
So I have successfully rooted my phone! And it was so easy.
Thank you every one that have posted guides and made it so easy.
And thank you Cyanogen for your perfect Room!!
But I have some questions:
1. Can anyone list the best rooted apps, and dose it exist an list of all rooted apps?
2. is there any way to remove programs from the program menu(start menu)?
and where is the list of the programs on the program menu listed?
3. Is there any way to implement proxy settings in wifi settings?
In advance
Thanks for all help!!
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I am also new to this rooting thing. Can you provide the link for what instructions did you follow to root your Nexus 1?
I came from an HD2 device, and this is pretty new to me.
i'll appreciate any help.
thanks
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I am also new to this rooting thing. Can you provide the link for what instructions did you follow to root your Nexus 1?
I came from an HD2 device, and this is pretty new to me.
i'll appreciate any help.
thanks
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I've seen posts regarding every single question you wrote. Search a little bit before posting and try to post in the correct section.
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hey man, thanks for your response.........
i did my research of course and had a little idea now on how to do the rooting, but just wanted to see if there are different instructions on rooting a device.
since the OP said he have just rooted it, might as well ask him to point me to the right direction.
i believed, i have also said that i will appreciate that info.
coming from a totally different device, i hope you understand why am i asking? since a thread has been opened already.
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hey man, thanks for your response.........
i did my research of course and had a little idea now on how to do the rooting, but just wanted to see if there are different instructions on rooting a device.
since the OP said he have just rooted it, might as well ask him to point me to the right direction.
i believed, i have also said that i will appreciate that info.
coming from a totally different device, i hope you understand why am i asking? since a thread has been opened already.
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http://lmgtfy.com/?q=how+to+root+nexus+one
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http://lmgtfy.com/?q=how+to+root+nexus+one
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very much appreciate it.
din0_22 said:
hey man, thanks for your response.........
i did my research of course and had a little idea now on how to do the rooting, but just wanted to see if there are different instructions on rooting a device.
since the OP said he have just rooted it, might as well ask him to point me to the right direction.
i believed, i have also said that i will appreciate that info.
coming from a totally different device, i hope you understand why am i asking? since a thread has been opened already.
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I used this guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=636795&highlight=root
But instead of using sense room, did i use: CyanogenMod. I just use the CyanogenMod files, instead of the Sense files
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I used this guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=636795&highlight=root
But instead of using sense room, did i use: CyanogenMod. I just use the CyanogenMod files, instead of the Sense files
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Thank you so much.. this will be helpful!!!
hfalk4 said:
Hello
So I have successfully rooted my phone! And it was so easy.
Thank you every one that have posted guides and made it so easy.
And thank you Cyanogen for your perfect Room!!
But I have some questions:
1. Can anyone list the best rooted apps, and dose it exist an list of all rooted apps?
2. is there any way to remove programs from the program menu(start menu)?
and where is the list of the programs on the program menu listed?
3. Is there any way to implement proxy settings in wifi settings?
In advance
Thanks for all help!!
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Please any help??
In advance Thanks
look around the development thread, and use google. from those, i was able to unlock, root, and install enom's ROM w/o too much trouble. using the 'spare parts' app in enom's ROM, you can uninstall things you couldn't before, like amazon.mp3, for which i have no use.
i don't know about proxy wifi settings, never had to mess with it. that seems like a browser condition, not a ROM condition tho. could fix thru router tho, if you're at home. MAC address proxy assignment would be your best bet, i would think.
only rooted apps i use are adfree, andexplorer, and metamorph, i think.
but, i am able to push whatever i want
Hey guys! First of all, thanks to Geohot for this amazing and simple root method for the S5. I, as many of you, have been anxiously awaiting as I was getting fed up with all of the garbage AT&T loaded onto this phone. Secondly, I know there is another thread, but it made sense to me to have a new one for those who have achieved root.
Now that I'm rooted and have SuperSU installed and all is well, I'm looking in system/app via ES File Explorer. There are tons of things in here that I haven't even seen. What are safe to remove? Ex. Knox & associated files, and SecurityManagerService? I'm hoping that's the one that will finally get rid of that awful Security Policies notification. Anyone venture into this so far?
Thanks everyone!! :victory::good:
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Hey guys! First of all, thanks to Geohot for this amazing and simple root method for the S5. I, as many of you, have been anxiously awaiting as I was getting fed up with all of the garbage AT&T loaded onto this phone. Secondly, I know there is another thread, but it made sense to me to have a new one for those who have achieved root.
Now that I'm rooted and have SuperSU installed and all is well, I'm looking in system/app via ES File Explorer. There are tons of things in here that I haven't even seen. What are safe to remove? Ex. Knox & associated files, and SecurityManagerService? I'm hoping that's the one that will finally get rid of that awful Security Policies notification. Anyone venture into this so far?
Thanks everyone!! :victory::good:
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Go here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2783809 I already started working on a list. Have fun, and be sure to freeze if you re in doubt, instead of deleting
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doubled822 said:
Hey guys! First of all, thanks to Geohot for this amazing and simple root method for the S5. I, as many of you, have been anxiously awaiting as I was getting fed up with all of the garbage AT&T loaded onto this phone. Secondly, I know there is another thread, but it made sense to me to have a new one for those who have achieved root.
Now that I'm rooted and have SuperSU installed and all is well, I'm looking in system/app via ES File Explorer. There are tons of things in here that I haven't even seen. What are safe to remove? Ex. Knox & associated files, and SecurityManagerService? I'm hoping that's the one that will finally get rid of that awful Security Policies notification. Anyone venture into this so far?
Thanks everyone!! :victory::good:
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Dude READ the FORUM RULES, you have to SEARCH before opening a new THREAD... there is a THREAD already with that info.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2783809...
cerobles1 said:
Go here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2783809 I already started working on a list. Have fun, and be sure to freeze if you re in doubt, instead of deleting
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Thank you! (Thanks given). When you say freeze, are you referring to the Titanium Backup method?
I did search...I don't know how that one got away from me. Still new to the forums, go easy on me
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When you say freeze, are you referring to the Titanium Backup method?
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Yes
Ambiguous signature with techie jargon and hyperlinks.
Save yourself time and trouble by installing this debloated rom
http://forum.xda-developers.com/att...cesafestrap-deodexed-extreme-debloat-t2805517
I saw in another post that the kernel source got released, Im new to this, I was reading a post about how to create custom roms and all that, and i was wondering , we do need root access to get the system files and all that to begin working on a rom ?
What i wanted to do was basically a full stock lollipop rom, but with the Axon Software ( Camera, Dolby Digital, and a few other things ).
I dont have any background expirience creating roms, but whats leading me to this is , loving the phone but hating the toggles, and a few other software bugs ive encountered.
I have some programming knowledge, and I will make this my little side project if theres any chance for it to be done. If anyone has some background and wanna help/teach me, ill be thankfull.
This is the link I been following.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1801690
I have no programming knowledge, but I'll gladly provide moral support and encouragement in this endeavor! A stock lollipop rom with ZTE features would be spectacular.
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I have no programming knowledge, but I'll gladly provide moral support and encouragement in this endeavor! A stock lollipop rom with ZTE features would be spectacular.
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I know right ? Well, If by any chance it can be done, ill keep trying. I guess first we need root.
I would like to support this and I have some java and c++ programming experience. The only problem is that there hasn't been any word on root methods or bootloader unlock methods. Supposedly ZTE phones come bootloader unlocked already, but I haven't been able to prove this since we can't access the bootloader via fastboot :/ if we can at least get root that would be a good start.
Marshmallow on Axon Elite?
Hi all,
I came across this poat while checking for new ROMS. If this checks out I would happily go for the Elite as the price point and features are value for money. For those of you who do have it can you confirm that this is actually a Marshmallow ROM.
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Thanks all
Danaim said:
Hi all,
I came across this poat while checking for new ROMS. If this checks out I would happily go for the Elite as the price point and features are value for money. For those of you who do have it can you confirm that this is actually a Marshmallow ROM.
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Thanks all
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What's up with all of the surveys?
That's what I thought but beyond that has anyone managed to actually get the ROM and verify it to be working?
I am on the cross roads for a new phone.
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Sub-Negro said:
What's up with all of the surveys?
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That's what I thought but beyond that has anyone managed to actually get the ROM and verify it to be working?
I am on the cross roads for a new phone. Also would like to know the XDA source mentioned as am sure it won't have ads to download.
Danaim said:
That's what I thought but beyond that has anyone managed to actually get the ROM and verify it to be working?
I am on the cross roads for a new phone.
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That's what I thought but beyond that has anyone managed to actually get the ROM and verify it to be working?
I am on the cross roads for a new phone. Also would like to know the XDA source mentioned as am sure it won't have ads to download.
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I am on the Lux model and it's full of Chinese software that I can't even read and I have no access to google apps.
Sub-Negro said:
I am on the Lux model and it's full of Chinese software that I can't even read and I have no access to google apps.
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I was hoping to get the Elite and be able to flash it as the phone had a lot of potential!
You need to install Google Play Services and Google Services Framework. You will need to sideload these apk's. You will need to Google them.
Please, how can i upgrade my ZTE AXON Elite to Android 6.0? Is it posisible? Thanks
Marshmallow isn't available for this device yet.
When will a custom ROM appear for the Axon Pro?I hate all these chinese stuff and i would like to have the option to reset the phone and redo all the Gmail account,without the phone asking me for the last gmail account.I bought the phone from a friend and i did a reset later that day and it kept asking me for the old account.It sayd that the phone was reset and needs the old account and i couldn't go forward because it kept connecting to google and asked for the old account.I had to use my friends account again to use the phone.I want a simple rom,without this stupid connection to google and other chinese stuff.Any idea when a rom will be available?
No clue but now that you have your friends Google account you should be able to delete it and add your own.
I'm surprised that there isn't any custom roms for this phone yet,i mean its a phone with 4gb of ram,810 Snapdragon so its pretty powerful.
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raduch said:
When will a custom ROM appear for the Axon Pro?I hate all these chinese stuff and i would like to have the option to reset the phone and redo all the Gmail account,without the phone asking me for the last gmail account.I bought the phone from a friend and i did a reset later that day and it kept asking me for the old account.It sayd that the phone was reset and needs the old account and i couldn't go forward because it kept connecting to google and asked for the old account.I had to use my friends account again to use the phone.I want a simple rom,without this stupid connection to google and other chinese stuff.Any idea when a rom will be available?
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Why didn't you just do a factory reset? Also, Chinese stuff?
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Why didn't you just do a factory reset? Also, Chinese stuff?
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I did a factory reset and it keeps saying that the phone was reset and i need to enter the gmail account that was previously entered.I also tried entering 15-20 time in a row ,because a lot of people say on forums that on note 4 and other phones if you enter the wrong account,the phone will reset and it will let you enter another account.On ZTE this doesn't work .
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Why didn't you just do a factory reset? Also, Chinese stuff?
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He probably has a Chinese model. I have the Lux so I know exactly what he is talking about.
Sub-Negro said:
He probably has a Chinese model. I have the Lux so I know exactly what he is talking about.[/QUOTEA friend of mine is a ballet dancer and he bought it when he was on tour in Shanghai,so i think it's the chinese model.
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Nothing new for the AXON PRO?
I'm wondering what the process for the Pixel devices is, and if anyone has had any success with existing tools/SuperSU.
It's running 7.1 if that's relevant.
sturmeh said:
I'm wondering what the process for the Pixel devices is, and if anyone has had any success with existing tools/SuperSU.
It's running 7.1 if that's relevant.
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The same way you root other phones, flash custom recovery and supersu.
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mattzeller said:
The same way you root other phones, flash custom recovery and supersu.
Sent from my SCH-R220
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I guess I have to wait for custom recoveries that support this phone then? I can't see a build for TWRP that supports sailfish.
sturmeh said:
I guess I have to wait for custom recoveries that support this phone then? I can't see a build for TWRP that supports sailfish.
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You'll first need to unlock the bootloader and then wait for chainfire's magic. It is possible to root through fastboot also so there is a good chance that you'll get root before a custom recovery.
Due to seamless updates, things have changed a bit so it'll take some time to be figured out
eatsleep said:
You'll first need to unlock the bootloader and then wait for chainfire's magic. It is possible to root through fastboot also so there is a good chance that you'll get root before a custom recovery.
Due to seamless updates, things have changed a bit so it'll take some time to be figured out
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Buy it directly from Google and the bootloader won't be locked, only if you buy it through a carrier like Verizon will the bootloader be locked
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This is the first device with Android's new partition layout. Having looked at the firmwares and at running devices (remotely), I have some ideas on how to do it.
However, it will be a while before I have SuperSU fixed up. The changes will be quite a bit of work and testing, and doing so remotely will make that take significantly longer. So I'm just going to wait for my own device, but as they aren't available in my country, it has to be shipped from another country and go through customs. I don't expect my device to arrive for another week or two.
In the meantime, it's always possible someone else releases root for it.
I saw @jcase and @Dees_Troy have been playing with TWRP, to me it seems wholly possible to fix that up (mostly) as well. But even if TWRP is released tomorrow, using the existing SuperSU ZIP will not work on it, due to all the breaking changes in Android 7.1.
Will be interesting if you can do it CF... Looking forward to release - Ill send a donation your way when done
fkofilee said:
Will be interesting if you can do it CF... Looking forward to release - Ill send a donation your way when done
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The worst possible thing you could write...
ldeveraux said:
The worst possible thing you could write...
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Hmmm... Does it matter ive donated like 3 or 4 times to him already over the years xd
Either way looking forward to it
fkofilee said:
Hmmm... Does it matter ive donated like 3 or 4 times to him already over the years xd
Either way looking forward to it
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If your intent was truly altruistic, you wouldn't feel the "burden" of stating it publicly. So no, it doesn't matter.
Chainfire said:
This is the first device with Android's new partition layout. Having looked at the firmwares and at running devices (remotely), I have some ideas on how to do it.
However, it will be a while before I have SuperSU fixed up. The changes will be quite a bit of work and testing, and doing so remotely will make that take significantly longer. So I'm just going to wait for my own device, but as they aren't available in my country, it has to be shipped from another country and go through customs. I don't expect my device to arrive for another week or two.
In the meantime, it's always possible someone else releases root for it.
I saw @jcase and @Dees_Troy have been playing with TWRP, to me it seems wholly possible to fix that up (mostly) as well. But even if TWRP is released tomorrow, using the existing SuperSU ZIP will not work on it, due to all the breaking changes in Android 7.1.
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Confirmation number: 57C48888US937054E
Chainfire said:
This is the first device with Android's new partition layout. Having looked at the firmwares and at running devices (remotely), I have some ideas on how to do it.
However, it will be a while before I have SuperSU fixed up. The changes will be quite a bit of work and testing, and doing so remotely will make that take significantly longer. So I'm just going to wait for my own device, but as they aren't available in my country, it has to be shipped from another country and go through customs. I don't expect my device to arrive for another week or two.
In the meantime, it's always possible someone else releases root for it.
I saw @jcase and @Dees_Troy have been playing with TWRP, to me it seems wholly possible to fix that up (mostly) as well. But even if TWRP is released tomorrow, using the existing SuperSU ZIP will not work on it, due to all the breaking changes in Android 7.1.
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Appreciate all you do Chainfire, seriously. Can't wait for you to work your magic
Ah its so funny to what people write after all these years of people spending their own time to work out back doors and exploits to enable root / Xposed / Custom bootloaders / Kernels / Recoveries.
People can't just wait and see and if the devs ask for help or testers just be part of it, throwing a few dollars at them is not going to push things forward . . . let them do what they want to do its their project / baby and it will happen when it does.
Support the devs after the fact dont try and attempt to influence them into it with beer money.
Some of y'all are ridiculous! The guy made a harmless statement and didn't mean anything negative by it. And what do all of the analytical geekers do? Just that... Analyze his comment to the bone and find all sorts of self-serving intent within it. Blows my mind...
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Ah its so funny to what people write after all these years of people spending their own time to work out back doors and exploits to enable root / Xposed / Custom bootloaders / Kernels / Recoveries.
People can't just wait and see and if the devs ask for help or testers just be part of it, throwing a few dollars at them is not going to push things forward . . . let them do what they want to do its their project / baby and it will happen when it does.
Support the devs after the fact dont try and attempt to influence them into it with beer money.
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Oh shut up. What a stupid thing to say. People are excited about dev work, and if they suggest a donation, what do you care? Why is it any of your business? If the dev has a problem with people providing positive feedback and offering donations, they will make it known.
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Ker~Man said:
Some of y'all are ridiculous! The guy made a harmless statement and didn't mean anything negative by it. And what do all of the analytical geekers do? Just that... Analyze his comment to the bone and find all sorts of self-serving intent within it. Blows my mind...
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Totally agree. Thanks for speaking up!
Chainfire said:
This is the first device with Android's new partition layout. Having looked at the firmwares and at running devices (remotely), I have some ideas on how to do it.
However, it will be a while before I have SuperSU fixed up. The changes will be quite a bit of work and testing, and doing so remotely will make that take significantly longer. So I'm just going to wait for my own device, but as they aren't available in my country, it has to be shipped from another country and go through customs. I don't expect my device to arrive for another week or two.
In the meantime, it's always possible someone else releases root for it.
I saw @jcase and @Dees_Troy have been playing with TWRP, to me it seems wholly possible to fix that up (mostly) as well. But even if TWRP is released tomorrow, using the existing SuperSU ZIP will not work on it, due to all the breaking changes in Android 7.1.
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Hey I've unlocked my bootloader, but with the different partition layout and file based encryption (assuming this device uses that), is there any chance I'll have to erase my data and start over for root?
Because I got the 128GB model and I'm ready to start filling up with apps and keep a big portion of my Google Play music library to save on data and everything but I don't want to do it if there's a real possibility I'll have to erase everything if to achieve root.
I guess it is possible to use a custom recovery (once they come out) to backup, but that'll be a huge backup if I start keeping all my music to the device.
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tveith said:
Oh shut up. What a stupid thing to say. People are excited about dev work, and if they suggest a donation, what do you care? Why is it any of your business? If the dev has a problem with people providing positive feedback and offering donations, they will make it known.
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Totally agree. Thanks for speaking up!
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What ever but tour the same guys who's going to be asking for OTAs and asking devs to do this that and the other as fast as humanly possible.
If you want it that bad do it your self or sit and wait like a good little child.
No dev is going to rush something because of some people in a forum get a grip, like I said it's their time and it will be ready when it's ready.
You might think I'm going off on one but read the rules page for Christ's sakes.
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Hey I've unlocked my bootloader, but with the different partition layout and file based encryption (assuming this device uses that), is there any chance I'll have to erase my data and start over for root?
Because I got the 128GB model and I'm ready to start filling up with apps and keep a big portion of my Google Play music library to save on data and everything but I don't want to do it if there's a real possibility I'll have to erase everything if to achieve root.
I guess it is possible to use a custom recovery (once they come out) to backup, but that'll be a huge backup if I start keeping all my music to the device.
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The chance you'll have to erase is always present when rooting. Even when your device is fully prepared something may go wrong. At least you have already unlocked your bootloader, which reduces that chance.
File-based encryption will probably not be a reason to for wiping, though. It works fine in the dev version of SuperSU with Android 7.0 on a 5X.
Hey guys. Found this on the interwebs and was wondering how valid it is. http://www.technobuzz.net/root-google-pixel-xl/
Seeing as it calls for twrp which is not yet available, would flashfire work?
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mrnovanova said:
Hey guys. Found this on the interwebs and was wondering how valid it is. http://www.technobuzz.net/root-google-pixel-xl/
Seeing as it calls for twrp which is not yet available, would flashfire work?
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Looks interesting, but without twrp you sure are taking a big chance if something goes wrong.
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Hello everyone,
I searched the forums for some hrs to find if there is a possibility to root on 5.3.2.1
Most threads i found are quite old and saying that there is no root yet. But some say that root is actually working. I tried them without success.
Thats why i wanted to ask if there is a possibility of rooting that I didnt see?
I want to have a custom rom - there is no way to get this without root, isnt it?
Thanks for replies - and sorry for my bad english
Waldelb said:
Hello everyone,
I searched the forums for some hrs to find if there is a possibility to root on 5.3.2.1
Most threads i found are quite old and saying that there is no root yet. But some say that root is actually working. I tried them without success.
Thats why i wanted to ask if there is a possibility of rooting that I didnt see?
I want to have a custom rom - there is no way to get this without root, isnt it?
Thanks for replies - and sorry for my bad english
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No to both questions:
- no known method of rooting FireOS 5.3.2.1 and above
- no ability to install a custom ROM without root due to locked bootloader
You can take steps to make FireOS more palettable and improve performance:
- disable preinstalled apps
- remove lock screen ads
- use a different launcher
- enable/disable multi-user support
Each of these areas has one or move dedicated discussion threads which you likely encountered during your search.
Thanks for your reply!
And yes, i have alrady seen theese threads.
I have some aditional questions:
Is there any reason for trying the same root program several times?
Is it possible that root is working after an system update? I have seen a tutorial for rooting on 5.4.0
Not sure what "tutorial" you saw for rooting 5.4.0.0, but as far as we know here, it's not possible.
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Jake1702_ said:
Not sure what "tutorial" you saw for rooting 5.4.0.0, but as far as we know here, it's not possible.
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It was that one guy who made those two troll threads. One for 5.3.3, one for 5.4.0, and people ate it up.
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It was that one guy who made those two troll threads. One for 5.3.3, one for 5.4.0, and people ate it up.
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Oh, I think I saw those threads before.
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