What's the point of rooting an active if you can't do anything with it. Now you can't even get the new at&t update. Someone explain what the reason is please besides the thrill of pointless tinkering.
psideburns said:
What's the point of rooting an active if you can't do anything with it. Now you can't even get the new at&t update. Someone explain what the reason is please besides the thrill of pointless tinkering.
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I do lots of stuff with my rooted S4A. Wanam Xposed, Pie Controls, frozen ATT bloat and Avast Firewall to name a few things. It even text messages and makes phone calls!
New update=yawn. 4.3 isn't a big deal (unless you want a Gear).
psideburns said:
What's the point of rooting an active if you can't do anything with it. Now you can't even get the new at&t update. Someone explain what the reason is please besides the thrill of pointless tinkering.
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It depends on what you're trying to accomplish. I personally have root so I can fully utilize Titanium Backup to backup my entire phone, block ads, use Folder Mount to force files to be saved to my external SD card, install Cerberus as a system app to utilize more of its features, and install Xposed Framework and Xposed Modules to endlessly customize my phone and add additional functionality to it. It's up to you whether or not you think rooting is worth it. With that said you can always update to the official AT&T 4.3 firmware using the Odin files found in this thread.
Good points for your purposes granted. But I loved to change roms on my gs2 until I found cm, then I stuck with that one as my fav. I'm just frustrated that it is not that easy or even possible anymore, at least with this phone that I like and plan on keeping for a while.
psideburns said:
Good points for your purposes granted. But I loved to change roms on my gs2 until I found cm, then I stuck with that one as my fav. I'm just frustrated that it is not that easy or even possible anymore, at least with this phone that I like and plan on keeping for a while.
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Have you looked at SafeStrap?
Devo7v said:
It depends on what you're trying to accomplish. I personally have root so I can fully utilize Titanium Backup to backup my entire phone, block ads, use Folder Mount to force files to be saved to my external SD card, install Cerberus as a system app to utilize more of its features, and install Xposed Framework and Xposed Modules to endlessly customize my phone and add additional functionality to it. It's up to you whether or not you think rooting is worth it. With that said you can always update to the official AT&T 4.3 firmware using the Odin files found in this thread.
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Hey Devo, you run xposed framework on the stock rom with no issues? I had some problems with it on my sgh-i537 and some of the modules wouldn't work at all. If I tried to install the hypderive device tools(shutdown) menu, when I use the shutdown button my phone locks up and just shuts off, no menu ever appears. I really like alot of the hyperdrive functions, I'd love to be able to add the hyperdrive tweaks too, but never had any luck there either.
As concern me I will sell my s4 active No Roms No updates :'(
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monkeyhouse said:
Hey Devo, you run xposed framework on the stock rom with no issues? I had some problems with it on my sgh-i537 and some of the modules wouldn't work at all. If I tried to install the hypderive device tools(shutdown) menu, when I use the shutdown button my phone locks up and just shuts off, no menu ever appears. I really like alot of the hyperdrive functions, I'd love to be able to add the hyperdrive tweaks too, but never had any luck there either.
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Yeah, I run Xposed on my stock ROM. The only issue I ever had was a few days ago when I updated XPrivacy and the phone refused to boot. I had to flash the Xposed disabler with SafeStrap. I run the GPE ROM in slot 1 so I can't speak to the way Hyperdrive works. Sorry I can't be more helpful.
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Yeah, I run Xposed on my stock ROM. The only issue I ever had was a few days ago when I updated XPrivacy and the phone refused to boot. I had to flash the Xposed disabler with SafeStrap. I run the GPE ROM in slot 1 so I can't speak to the way Hyperdrive works. Sorry I can't be more helpful.
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Ok, I see. so whatever is in your slots can affect your stock rom as well? I also ran GPE in another slot for a while and I liked it, but with the aroma installer and the hyperdrive tweaks, it really is something I'd like to stick with. I wish I understood more about what is shared and what isn't between roms in slots and the deal with the locked bootloader. We're a long way from Windows Toto, lol. Then again, I do networking, not programming so much.
So, do you run the advanced power menu module on your stock ROM? I really like the HyperDrive version, I think it's called HyperDrive Device Menu or something.
I want to say I installed wanam and xposed from apk files, no flashing. Maybe I need to start there. Thanks again.
monkeyhouse said:
Ok, I see. so whatever is in your slots can affect your stock rom as well? I also ran GPE in another slot for a while and I liked it, but with the aroma installer and the hyperdrive tweaks, it really is something I'd like to stick with. I wish I understood more about what is shared and what isn't between roms in slots and the deal with the locked bootloader. We're a long way from Windows Toto, lol. Then again, I do networking, not programming so much.
So, do you run the advanced power menu module on your stock ROM? I really like the HyperDrive version, I think it's called HyperDrive Device Menu or something.
I want to say I installed wanam and xposed from apk files, no flashing. Maybe I need to start there. Thanks again.
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I don't think that the Rom slots impact each other unless you are running low on space.
I don't have am advanced power menu and I'm not sure what the Hyperdrive one looks like. That said Wanam had a couple of options that extend the power menu that are worth a try.
Everything I've installed has been by directly installing an apk. Except for dark dialer, dark contacts, and call recording.
Devo7v said:
I don't think that the Rom slots impact each other unless you are running low on space.
I don't have am advanced power menu and I'm not sure what the Hyperdrive one looks like. That said Wanam had a couple of options that extend the power menu that are worth a try.
Everything I've installed has been by directly installing an apk. Except for dark dialer, dark contacts, and call recording.
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thanks for the info man. I will try the wanam menu and see, think I tried it once, but still had the issue with the button locking up. One thing for sure, installing these other ROM's gives me plenty of ideas of how to change my stock ROM! BTW, I love D.C. saw the FW's at the National Harbor last year, good time. There's an Amtrak that runs direct from here and you can drink on the train!
Devo7v said:
Yeah, I run Xposed on my stock ROM. The only issue I ever had was a few days ago when I updated XPrivacy and the phone refused to boot. I had to flash the Xposed disabler with SafeStrap. I run the GPE ROM in slot 1 so I can't speak to the way Hyperdrive works. Sorry I can't be more helpful.
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Hey Devo, how do you un-flash something? I flashed a accuweather transparent widget that doesn't work and I think it might have stopped my air gesture from working, just working back from things I have changed recently and that is one of them.
monkeyhouse said:
Hey Devo, how do you un-flash something? I flashed a accuweather transparent widget that doesn't work and I think it might have stopped my air gesture from working, just working back from things I have changed recently and that is one of them.
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You need to open up the zip file and look inside the folders to see what files are flashed and where they ate flashed. This will tell you what files were changed our added then you can manually remove them. I would also ask the creator to post a zip that removes the necessary files to return to stock. It should be easy enough.
Devo7v said:
You need to open up the zip file and look inside the folders to see what files are flashed and where they ate flashed. This will tell you what files were changed our added then you can manually remove them. I would also ask the creator to post a zip that removes the necessary files to return to stock. It should be easy enough.
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thanks man, I know that wasn't your issue and I really appreciate your response.
psideburns said:
What's the point of rooting an active if you can't do anything with it. Now you can't even get the new at&t update. Someone explain what the reason is please besides the thrill of pointless tinkering.
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Quite a few apps don't work without root access. Plus it is necessary to be able to use tethering without a separate plan. Battery doctor, quickboot, app quarantine, and titanium backup are just a few on mine.
Hi all,
I have a perfectly functioning phone but due to all the Android L hype I tried messing with some different settings and installing some features to customize my phone a little more.
Now after I had added some settings in Gravity Box to alter the lockscreen to stock AOSP lockscreen it force closes everytime I try to interact with it and that means I can't unlock my phone. I was wondering if there was some way to fix this problem?
I know how to use ADB if there is some commands I could use to uninstall Gravity Box or alike..
Any suggestions will be highly appreciated!
Best Regards
Hammerbak said:
Hi all,
I have a perfectly functioning phone but due to all the Android L hype I tried messing with some different settings and installing some features to customize my phone a little more.
Now after I had added some settings in Gravity Box to alter the lockscreen to stock AOSP lockscreen it force closes everytime I try to interact with it and that means I can't unlock my phone. I was wondering if there was some way to fix this problem?
I know how to use ADB if there is some commands I could use to uninstall Gravity Box or alike..
Any suggestions will be highly appreciated!
Best Regards
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Try dirty flashing the existing rom from recovery
Good morning, I have tried searching but no avail for the answer. I just rooted my LG G3 D85010F, with stump root. Have root, no issues. Used Rom Toolbox to change the LCD density, so all is working well there.
Normally I would try to go for a custom recovery and ROM, but I am very tired of having some features that just don't work or work correctly on most ROMs. So I was looking into Xposed. I want to know if I can install Xposed over a completely stock unmodified LG ROM? I read xposed was designed around ASOP roms? Any help on this issues would be great. Thank you.
Also, is it safe to install Xposed without a custom recovery?
Yes. It is one of the first things I installed on my G3 when I got it and it's worked perfectly with the stock rom.
Of course you can
As long as the runtime is Davlik and NOT ART. ART runtime isn't supported at the time.
All you need is a Rooted phone and time to play with the modules.
I'm using it since stock 4.2 and it does wonders for someone who wants the latest features on an old stock phone.
Do not be alarmed about the longer Boot-time. It is perfectly normal since the framework initializes the modules on boot.
I'm using Sony Xperia Z which is almost 2 years old, with 21 modules active and i've seen no impact over performance.
Installed xposed and G2 tweaks xposed app on my root LG Flex. It was working fine and when I rebooted it is stuck at "Unfortunately, System UI has stopped."
It does allow me to hit ok, however when I hit ok I have about 1 second before it pops up again.
Unable to do anything now. Did I brick it? Any ideas on how to resolve it?
Flash this in recovery. It will disable the xposed framework and it's modules. I don't remember if you'll have to reinstall xposed or if it just shuts it off, but it should at least get you up and running.
BTW... You are flashing EVERYTHING at your own risk. I am not responsible for anything you do to your device. ( The usual disclaimer )
happened to me. twice.
all the root methods and exposed modules are very risky on the flex
flash a stock rom from the recovery and don't root it again
Itay2108 said:
happened to me. twice.
all the root methods and exposed modules are very risky on the flex
flash a stock rom from the recovery and don't root it again
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It has nothing to do with rot or xposed. Notice that he installed g2 tweaks. Some of the selections in there are not compatible with the flex although a flex is a big g2. Play with the settings and see what works and what doesnt,thats what ihad to do until i got it right. I have a bunch of modules installed with the the g2 xposed,g2 skin tweaks installed and its running fine on my device. Just play with it one by one on the settings to see what works and what doesnt.....you will get it eventually
Hey [email protected]... Did you get your issue fixed? Just curious.
podagee said:
It has nothing to do with rot or xposed. Notice that he installed g2 tweaks. Some of the selections in there are not compatible with the flex although a flex is a big g2. Play with the settings and see what works and what doesnt,thats what ihad to do until i got it right. I have a bunch of modules installed with the the g2 xposed,g2 skin tweaks installed and its running fine on my device. Just play with it one by one on the settings to see what works and what doesnt.....you will get it eventually
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Very well said. Someone with some sense.
podagee said:
It has nothing to do with rot or xposed. Notice that he installed g2 tweaks. Some of the selections in there are not compatible with the flex although a flex is a big g2. Play with the settings and see what works and what doesnt,thats what ihad to do until i got it right. I have a bunch of modules installed with the the g2 xposed,g2 skin tweaks installed and its running fine on my device. Just play with it one by one on the settings to see what works and what doesnt.....you will get it eventually
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Yeah, it has something to do with the G2 tweaks. Somehow removed xposed module and g2 tweaks (by trying for more than couple of hours by tapping in several times). Now working fine, but still misbehaves a bit. Need to reinstall stock I reckon to get rid of the issue completely, once I get some time off work.
ram11 said:
Yeah, it has something to do with the G2 tweaks. Somehow removed xposed module and g2 tweaks (by trying for more than couple of hours by tapping in several times). Now working fine, but still misbehaves a bit. Need to reinstall stock I reckon to get rid of the issue completely, once I get some time off work.
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You dont need to return to stock. In recovery/install there should be a zip file named xposed uninstaller just do that or if that doesnt work,make a backup before using xposed.
Hello! So, I woke up to some modules uptaded today, and as usally I rebooted my phone so I can see what's new. My modules are currently Android N-ify, Assistant Enabler, Lock screen clock mods [L-M] and Pixel Navigation Bar. When I rebooted Google Assistant was not working so I tried installing various old versions that worked before, but anything happened. I tried disabling all the other modules to see if there was any compatibility problem between the new updates but it still didn't work. When I enabled all the modules to use my phone at least without Google Assistant but comfortable with the UI, any of them worked. It is weird since they were working after several reboots. Xposed says it's active and that the modules are working but I clearly see they are not. My root access does work since Xposed-non-dependant apps are working. I hope you can help me and I thank you in advance.
Edit: I forgot to say that I'm running Android Stock 6.0.1 on a moto G4.