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I never upgraded to the 2.2 because I have a Mac. However, I DID root my phone, and DID take OFF some of the ATT bloatware. I remember thinking that I'd found out how to put it all back on, but I haven't. I'm exchanging it for a new one as the speakers have gone wacky (turns on/off).
So, here is what I was planing on doing:
1. Hard reset the phone (I don't really care about backing up at this point).
2. Perhaps take my husband's unrooted and stock phone, and drag/drop the bloatware onto my phone while mounted??? Not sure if I can do this? Where to put the files?
3. Reboot. Hopefully see ATT bloatware arrive back on my phone.
So, here is what I think need to know:
1. Is there a better way to hard reset than going into privacy/factory data reset?
2. Does the hard reset remove all my Amazon apps so ATT doesn't see them?
3. How do I put the original bloatware back on?
4. Please don't tell me to "click this link" cause most likely I've read it, and it's not a CLEAR step by step.
5. A step by step guide (including, "plug in your phone, set debugging, pull up terminal, type ./adb, turn off your phone, etc.).
THANKS!
See http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1191094
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That is what I'm looking for. However, I still need a step by step for it. I'll ask over there as well. I did put Heimdall on earlier today (before this post), along with qt opensource, but did not understand where to go from there. Maybe I'll uninstall and then find out if there is a step-by-step. I could not figure out where a guide for Heimdall was on the glass echidna website... I could be blind though!
STEP-BY-STEP please! ;0)
Ok, apparently, I cannot post on that forum due to little amount of posts or something. lol So... please... anyone... have... a step-by-step guide??? I mean really BASIC step-by-step!
Ok, I did find THIS step-by-step guide.
xboxfanj
10th June 2011, 02:16 PM
Heimdall CWM 3.1 guide
On EE03, only flash Clockwork and not the Kernel.
Hi. I'm here to post a guide to installing ClockworkMod 3.1.0.1 on your Epic with Heimdall. I'm doing this because me and some other people had our phones bricked by the 3.0.2.5 one click root and this worked for me.
Step 1: Download and extract heimdall from here: http://www.glassechidna.com.au/products/heimdall/
Step 2: Boot your phone into download mode by holding the 1 key and pressing power after either a battery pull or simply turning your phone off and connect it to your USB Port
Step 3: Open Zadig.exe from /drivers in the extracted folder
Step 4: Go to options> list all devices.
Step 5: Select to Install the Samsung Android USB Composite Driver from the list.
Note: It may say it has an unknown publisher (or something similar), ignore it. I am 100% sure that it's safe.
Step 6: Download CWM from http://drockstar.devphone.org/EpicTools/cwm3.1.0.1.purple.zip
Step 7: Download Drockstar kernel from http://drockstar.devphone.org/EpicKernel/DRockstar.Clean.Kernel.EC05.v1.05.zip
Step 8: Put the zimage from /kernel in the CWM Zip in the recovery slot
Step 9: Put the zImage from /kernel in the Drockstar Clean Kernel Zip in the Kernel slot.
Step 10: Press start and it should work.
It's quick and easy. Should only take about 5 minutes from start to finish.
I am not responsible for bricked phones or AIDS or the Iraq War or the deficit, but I am responsible for cute puppies and rainbows and butterflies.
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However, on my Mac I'm not seeing the (Step 3) "drivers." Now, I think that technically, we Mac owners usually don't have to deal with drivers as much, so I wondered if it didn't apply to Mac users???
Step 4 I'm not sure if they are talking about accessing "options" on the Mac or phone? How/where do I access it?
Step 6 & 7: Do I HAVE to download those files?
maidmarian4 said:
Ok, I did find THIS step-by-step guide.
However, on my Mac I'm not seeing the (Step 3) "drivers." Now, I think that technically, we Mac owners usually don't have to deal with drivers as much, so I wondered if it didn't apply to Mac users???
Step 4 I'm not sure if they are talking about accessing "options" on the Mac or phone? How/where do I access it?
Step 6 & 7: Do I HAVE to download those files?
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The steps above may not quite be what you're looking for.
Perhaps a better solution would be found here, which is a one-click Heimdall-based program that will flash your phone back to stock (putting all the bloatware back in place).
Please note that the program is still in beta, but other Mac users have tested and used it successfully, from what I can see. Plus, if you have questions, Adam is usually really good about answering them in a timely and polite fashion.
jmtheiss said:
The steps above may not quite be what you're looking for.
Perhaps a better solution would be found here, which is a one-click Heimdall-based program that will flash your phone back to stock (putting all the bloatware back in place).
Please note that the program is still in beta, but other Mac users have tested and used it successfully, from what I can see. Plus, if you have questions, Adam is usually really good about answering them in a timely and polite fashion.
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Nice get but all Adam's program does for right now is flash the KC1 modem. He's still working on it.
cappysw10 said:
Nice get but all Adam's program does for right now is flash the KC1 modem. He's still working on it.
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Thanks for catching that. OP, nevermind my post.
Grab a windows XP virtual machine on bittorrent, then use Odin3 one-click from within it. Use Oracle VirtualBox format... Get the PUEL version, not the OSE version. Find a XP VM for VBox then connect the device to the VM and flash it.
My program can't generate firmware. I don't know where you can get the stock firmware. If anyone knows, I'd like to make a Heimdall One-Click for that.
Instruction
1.Download and install the latest Motorola USB Driver to your PC: Download Here
2. Download and extract MotoFail for Windows
3. Next, turn on the USB Debugging mode from Settings>Applications on your Droid 4. Also, check the Unknown Sources box.
4. Now it’s time to connect your phone to your PC, via a USB cable.
5.Then all you need to do is to run the Runme.bat file that you extracted earlier.
6.Your Droid 4 should reboot now and it would be rooted.
7. On reboot look for the SuperUser App in program list. It it is present, congratulations1 If not, repeat the whole procedure again.
I liked the way of tutorial thanks for sharing this tip
thanks for the easy root method. i do have a question concerning rom manager though. when trying to install Clockwork Recovery via ROM manager there is no 'droid 4' option available yet. does anyone know if one of the current installers works for droid 4?
evil9mm said:
thanks for the easy root method. i do have a question concerning rom manager though. when trying to install Clockwork Recovery via ROM manager there is no 'droid 4' option available yet. does anyone know if one of the current installers works for droid 4?
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Not yet, and if you aren't 100% sure of what you're doing and fully comfortable with the process, I wouldn't do ANYTHING to your phone until the necessary files to recover from a mistake are available.
Worked like a charm...
Thanks, easiest root ever!
And FYI MotoFail (a compiled version can be found @ corusa.com/public/motofail.exe via crobs808)
Is this still the recommended way to root this phone? Also, will this process allow you to unroot it as well?
Tom in AZ said:
Is this still the recommended way to root this phone? Also, will this process allow you to unroot it as well?
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I would recommend using the Droid 4 Utility. It allows you to root, unroot, and a couple of other things. Really easy to use too.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1492843
Thank you kwyrt.
jakson0100 said:
Instruction
1.Download and install the latest Motorola USB Driver to your PC: Download Here
2. Download and extract MotoFail for Windows
3. Next, turn on the USB Debugging mode from Settings>Applications on your Droid 4. Also, check the Unknown Sources box.
4. Now it’s time to connect your phone to your PC, via a USB cable.
5.Then all you need to do is to run the Runme.bat file that you extracted earlier.
6.Your Droid 4 should reboot now and it would be rooted.
7. On reboot look for the SuperUser App in program list. It it is present, congratulations1 If not, repeat the whole procedure again.
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thank you very much may I ask where is Runme.bat file located at?
Can I use this method both with jelly bean and ICS? Thanx =)
sydfab said:
Can I use this method both with jelly bean and ICS? Thanx =)
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No
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VZ Droid 4 v4.1.2 performance
I am an IT professional with 30 years experience in mainframes and pcs. However, I have never attempted anything on an android device.
I have a Verizon Droid 4 running android 4.1.2. It performed very well when first activated, but over the last year it has begun slowing down. It will often lag when changing screens or opening applications. A friend suggested rooting the phone and changing the rom to improve performance. He suggested your web site. I have read the instructions and they seem quite easy. I am just hesitant as this is my only phone and I need it for work. I have used things like Advanced Task Killer and QuickCleaner but they only seem to have a short term effect.
I am looking for suggestions for optimizing the performance. Any help will be appreciated.
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I am an IT professional with 30 years experience in mainframes and pcs. However, I have never attempted anything on an android device.
I have a Verizon Droid 4 running android 4.1.2. It performed very well when first activated, but over the last year it has begun slowing down. It will often lag when changing screens or opening applications. A friend suggested rooting the phone and changing the rom to improve performance. He suggested your web site. I have read the instructions and they seem quite easy. I am just hesitant as this is my only phone and I need it for work. I have used things like Advanced Task Killer and QuickCleaner but they only seem to have a short term effect.
I am looking for suggestions for optimizing the performance. Any help will be appreciated.
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If u like the stock rom I would just suggest rooting it and installing safestrap recovery. Within the recovery u can wipe cache and dalvik cache. That may improve performance for ya
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mrjtech said:
I am an IT professional with 30 years experience in mainframes and pcs. However, I have never attempted anything on an android device.
I have a Verizon Droid 4 running android 4.1.2. It performed very well when first activated, but over the last year it has begun slowing down. It will often lag when changing screens or opening applications. A friend suggested rooting the phone and changing the rom to improve performance. He suggested your web site. I have read the instructions and they seem quite easy. I am just hesitant as this is my only phone and I need it for work. I have used things like Advanced Task Killer and QuickCleaner but they only seem to have a short term effect.
I am looking for suggestions for optimizing the performance. Any help will be appreciated.
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Motofail will not root jellybean (4.1)
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[ROOT] Saferoot has been reported to work on Droid 4
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Or razrblade
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Does this tool still exist? I haven't been able to find a working link to the file. Starting down the road of rooting and have an old xt894 I want to start with.
bfaltys said:
Does this tool still exist? I haven't been able to find a working link to the file. Starting down the road of rooting and have an old xt894 I want to start with.
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Easily Root Motorola Droid 4
Instruction 1.Download and install the latest Motorola USB Driver to your PC: Download Here 2. Download and extract MotoFail for Windows 3. Next, turn on the USB Debugging mode from Settings>Applications on your Droid 4. Also, check the...
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sd_shadow said:
Easily Root Motorola Droid 4
Instruction 1.Download and install the latest Motorola USB Driver to your PC: Download Here 2. Download and extract MotoFail for Windows 3. Next, turn on the USB Debugging mode from Settings>Applications on your Droid 4. Also, check the...
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I'm not seeing a working link to the .exe anywhere in the thread.
bfaltys said:
I'm not seeing a working link to the .exe anywhere in the thread.
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Sorry, wrong link
Motofail only worked for Gingerbread and ICS
Try Saferoot
[ROOT] Saferoot: Root for VRUEMJ7, MK2, and Android 4.3
Disclaimer: rooting your phone entails risk. You may brick it, cause it to catch fire, cause it to form the first node in the Skynet network, or otherwise render it inoperable. Please read the directions carefully to ensure that nothing...
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Ok so I am a complete noob when it comes to this stuff I am very sorry but I will need a big walkthrough on this. OK I'll tell you where I'm at. I have a Captivate (ver. 2.1 Eclair) and I want to update to the latest version. I tried getting Keis and Keis Mini but neither of them recognize my device. I have a Mac computer and I installed the drivers for the phone but that did no good Also, I would like to root my phone to get non-market apps you know, but all the flashing and which program to use is very confusing to me. Just reading the forums trying to help myself just makes my head spin. Which do I use? Heimdall or Odin? What is the safest way to backup my phone incase anything goes wrong? I've been trying so hard for months now but I still can't get anything accomplished. I just need someone very experienced to teach me, a person who is almost completely new to all this tinkering and etc. Thank you guys so much! :laugh:
Can't help with Kies and updating. I've never had a Samsung phone. Sorry.
No need to root to get non-market apps. Go to: Settings > Security > Unknown sources and check 'Allow installation of non-market apps'. However, installing non-market apps can be risky and is NOT recommended.
Registered Linux user #266531. Android user since v1.0.
Crashdamage said:
Can't help with Kies and updating. I've never had a Samsung phone. Sorry.
No need to root to get non-market apps. Go to: Settings > Security > Unknown sources and check 'Allow installation of non-market apps'. However, installing non-market apps can be risky and is NOT recommended.
Registered Linux user #266531. Android user since v1.0.
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I can't select that option because it isn't available to be chosen. I must root it.
sabbytown1 said:
I can't select that option because it isn't available to be chosen. I must root it.
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Are you sure? I've never seen a phone without that option. It might be in a different place in the settings than the one I gave.
Registered Linux user #266531. Android user since v1.0.
Crashdamage said:
Are you sure? I've never seen a phone without that option. It might be in a different place in the settings than the one I gave.
Registered Linux user #266531. Android user since v1.0.
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AT&T does remove that option. It was removed on my X10 too and there is a captivate section with all info.
Captivate: http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=703
Crashdamage said:
Are you sure? I've never seen a phone without that option. It might be in a different place in the settings than the one I gave.
Registered Linux user #266531. Android user since v1.0.
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Yes he is sure. On the early android devices att removed the option. It was later added back on in an update. As stated above. Head over to the captivate section and you will find all your answers. Let me know if you don't and ill help the best I can.
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This is the best collection of Do it yourself videos
Captivate Videos
zelendel said:
Yes he is sure. On the early android devices att removed the option. It was later added back on in an update. As stated above. Head over to the captivate section and you will find all your answers. Let me know if you don't and ill help the best I can.
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Ok so I just rooted my phone. Not sure how I can tell I did, but I did. Since I have a Mac, many forums are no use to me. Especially when flashing (p.s. I don't even know what that means) I downloaded the latest Heimdall on my Mac, but I have no idea how it works, or how to get ROMS. What do kernals do because I see those are needed? Also, when I rooted my phone, aren't I able to install non-market apps onto my phone? Because I have a .apk file for the Amazon Market app on my internal SD card but it still doesn't allow me to install it.
sabbytown1 said:
Ok so I just rooted my phone. Not sure how I can tell I did, but I did. Since I have a Mac, many forums are no use to me. Especially when flashing (p.s. I don't even know what that means) I downloaded the latest Heimdall on my Mac, but I have no idea how it works, or how to get ROMS. What do kernals do because I see those are needed? Also, when I rooted my phone, aren't I able to install non-market apps onto my phone? Because I have a .apk file for the Amazon Market app on my internal SD card but it still doesn't allow me to install it.
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Purchase these 2 app's from the market. You will first need to set up a Google account and a Google Pay account.
Mobile Odin
and
SuperUser
You need to root the system before installing SU
My only concern is being able to instal non-market apps. How will I complete this using these two apps? Is there a specific ROM I need to download?
sabbytown1 said:
My only concern is being able to instal non-market apps. How will I complete this using these two apps? Is there a specific ROM I need to download?
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No, installing these 2 items will unlock the phone. It will also make it possible to install a rom whenever you want. Superuser access is what allows you to use the app's you are looking for. You need Odin installed to install superuser.
Also, I bought both of the apps. I couldn't get the update for Superuser Elite, and Mobile ODIN doesn't work because it says it can not find the Mobile ODIN package...
sabbytown1 said:
Also, I bought both of the apps. I couldn't get the update for Superuser Elite, and Mobile ODIN doesn't work because it says it can not find the Mobile ODIN package...
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did you read the directions on Google Play on how to install? Did you Google/YT using Mobile Odin on Captivate?
While we are all here to help, you need to do some legwork.
What have you learned in searching the I897 forum?
tomween1 said:
did you read the directions on Google Play on how to install? Did you Google/YT using Mobile Odin on Captivate?
While we are all here to help, you need to do some legwork.
What have you learned in searching the I897 forum?
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Ok so, I know the best way to be able to install non-market apps is by flashing the rom Cognition, but the download is no where to be found. but before I get the ROM I need Rom Manager right? I got it, but can't use it because I bought it without getting the free version first to get the actual files. Why? because I figured my device isn't rooted. If I were to root the Captivate, I would be able to download the free version. I tried rooting with the One-Click root that I downloaded, which is the only one that I saw on the wiki that actually seemed plausible. It doesn't work. It is supposed to push an update.zip to my SD card and it is there. but when I go into Recovery Mode, the option to choose the Update.zip isn't there. So know I know what I need to do.
1. Find a working rooting program for my mac
2. Get the free version for Rom Manager
3. Find a link and download the Cognition ROM
4. Flash the ROM onto my phone and then I should be able to install APK files from my SD card right?
ugh....
sabbytown1 said:
Ok so, I know the best way to be able to install non-market apps is by flashing the rom Cognition, but the download is no where to be found. but before I get the ROM I need Rom Manager right? I got it, but can't use it because I bought it without getting the free version first to get the actual files. Why? because I figured my device isn't rooted. If I were to root the Captivate, I would be able to download the free version. I tried rooting with the One-Click root that I downloaded, which is the only one that I saw on the wiki that actually seemed plausible. It doesn't work. It is supposed to push an update.zip to my SD card and it is there. but when I go into Recovery Mode, the option to choose the Update.zip isn't there. So know I know what I need to do.
1. Find a working rooting program for my mac
2. Get the free version for Rom Manager
3. Find a link and download the Cognition ROM
4. Flash the ROM onto my phone and then I should be able to install APK files from my SD card right?
ugh....
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Lets do 1 thing at a time.
uninstall the apps How to Once un-installed. reboot the phone.
Start again but install the free version first
What you need to do is go to the Captivate section of this forum and install Apex 12.5. It has a one click Heimdall package. Put your phone into download mode by holding down both volume buttons and plugging it into the computer. Follow the instructions and you are now running a custom ROM.
NightHawk877 said:
What you need to do is go to the Captivate section of this forum and install Apex 12.5. It has a one click Heimdall package. Put your phone into download mode by holding down both volume buttons and plugging it into the computer. Follow the instructions and you are now running a custom ROM.
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You're having him try something he is not looking for. He is simply trying to root the phone. The package from watsa/psych0phobia is #1- not I897 based and 2- a full rom. He does not want this
Please be careful in your recombination. Also once he has 10 posts he can ask further questions within that section.
@ the OP:
1st of all, why is it SO important to be able to install non-market apps?
2nd, no offense but you don't seem to have the knowledge or skill level you should really have before attempting to root your phone. So...
3rd, do some research & reading. Make sure you fully understand the terminology and procedure for rooting your specifc phone.
4th, have a recovery & rescue plan ready in.case things go wrong. And be willing to accept the consequences.
Registered Linux user #266531. Android user since v1.0.
I uninstalled everything I had related from trying to root. I couldn't get the free version. All I really need is something to root my phone via Mac.
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sabbytown1 said:
I uninstalled everything I had related from trying to root. I couldn't get the free version. All I really need is something to root my phone via Mac.
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Why do you need to root via mac, when it can be done directly from the phone?
Just say anything here now, and you will have 10 posts. You will then be able to post in the Development section of the I897
Make sure to check your PM's
Hello everyone, I'm sorry if theres threads regarding this but im new to this forum.The thing i wanna ask is i just got my s3 lte 2 weeks back and im completely new to samsung as im always buying iphone products everytime but i wanna change for a bit and try out so theres thing called root. Can i know how about do i go and root as im completely new to this. Sorry if this is dumb question... :X
AomineSan said:
Hello everyone, I'm sorry if theres threads regarding this but im new to this forum.The thing i wanna ask is i just got my s3 lte 2 weeks back and im completely new to samsung as im always buying iphone products everytime but i wanna change for a bit and try out so theres thing called root. Can i know how about do i go and root as im completely new to this. Sorry if this is dumb question... :X
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Step 1: Backing up QPST
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1946915
Step 2: Rooting
There are many methods like:
1. Using the Toolkit (Since you say you're new.. the easier, but longer route would be download a build from sammobile that is supported in Toolkit, and then just using it.
2, via Odin
3. Chainfire's app: Exynos Fix (forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2050297)
Step 3: Installing CWM Recovery
Might get stuck with it not sticking, so using the toolkit as above is the easiest bet for all things required
Check the Android Development for 9305 Thread, you'll get all the "How-to"s . Good luck ;-D
I think you made a mistake.....
Step1. Use search function
Step2. Search again
Step3. Read
Step4. Read some more
Step5. Root
If you still don't know what you're doing, go back to iPhone.
How to root a device is mentioned in a million different posts!
Rule 1 of XDA : SEARCH BEFORE POSTING!
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Welcome to the forum lol
I suggest this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1979290
That's what I used to install root and CWM (A recovery which allows you to install roms)
Instructions on the program are fairly clear. Just two notes:
-Don't install kies
-Settings --> Developer Options --> under Debugging, tick USB debugging
Have fun! Once you've started rooting and customizing it via Roms, you'll never go back to the device of the sheep.
Being a long-time iphone and new android user, you probably shouldn't root unless really necessary.
Just because you can do it doesn't mean you should. If you don't have a specific reason to root (other than just for the sake of doing it), don't bother with it.
It won't make your phone better, it will only enable you to do more things with it, things you probably don't even know about (Just guessing here).
I suggest you take your time with the phone and when you feel the urge that you need to modify stuff on your phone that can only be done via root, go for it.
I know many iphone users who are at first overwhelmed by android's possibilities even without any rooting.
I have seen some great things come from rooted phones. I just don't know what everything means. Is there a step by step process out there. Thanks people!
34mjf said:
I have seen some great things come from rooted phones. I just don't know what everything means. Is there a step by step process out there. Thanks people!
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:-/ Google RAZR blade root follow threads direction. Please read before reposting what's been posted 100 times before
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34mjf said:
I have seen some great things come from rooted phones. I just don't know what everything means. Is there a step by step process out there. Thanks people!
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I will not be held responsible if you brick your device.
Root.. How can I explain this... There is so much you can do. Have you every jailbreak any apple product. If so then it's practically the same concept. Root is giving you the permission to do whatever. You can install a custom recovery or add custom launcher or edit the system or battery tweaks. Here is a video that will explain it further into detail : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nDSE2d1pj0 . Also with root you can flash a custom recovery. Since we have locked bootloaders we use something called safestrap. Here is a video showing how to use it : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-qK7kL0W3o. You may ask, "What does Safestrap necessarily do?" Well Safestrap is a Recovery that allow you to wipe your data , clear cache , format system and flash a Rom. A Rom is basically what is shipped on your phone but hacked into the way the developer wants. For instance, Droid 4 only has 4.1.2 , well the users want to have the ability to have the latest android version, 4.2.2 , so the developer compiles it from source ( I'm not going to get into detail about that. ) Once they are done compiling, it's a zip. With this zip you move it to your sd card and the video of safestrap will explain how to flash it. Rooting is super easy for the Droid 4, first I'm going to have to confirm with you that you are responsible for anything that goes wrong not me ( I'm not going to break your device either, I've rooted 2 droids ).
I just gave you guide on many things. I'm not sure if you're familiar to this period, so have at it. I don't write guides on xda, I personally do Rom ports but I can help people many many times.
If yes you confirm that you are responsible for your own actions, then go to the settings app and scroll down to android version and tell me what android version you are. This will determine the rooting guide in which is needed.
If anyone else can explain this better than I can, please be me guest.
megaghostgamer said:
I will not be held responsible if you brick your device.
Root.. How can I explain this... There is so much you can do. Have you every jailbreak any apple product. If so then it's practically the same concept. Root is giving you the permission to do whatever. You can install a custom recovery or add custom launcher or edit the system or battery tweaks. Here is a video that will explain it further into detail : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nDSE2d1pj0 . Also with root you can flash a custom recovery. Since we have locked bootloaders we use something called safestrap. Here is a video showing how to use it : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-qK7kL0W3o. You may ask, "What does Safestrap necessarily do?" Well Safestrap is a Recovery that allow you to wipe your data , clear cache , format system and flash a Rom. A Rom is basically what is shipped on your phone but hacked into the way the developer wants. For instance, Droid 4 only has 4.1.2 , well the users want to have the ability to have the latest android version, 4.2.2 , so the developer compiles it from source ( I'm not going to get into detail about that. ) Once they are done compiling, it's a zip. With this zip you move it to your sd card and the video of safestrap will explain how to flash it. Rooting is super easy for the Droid 4, first I'm going to have to confirm with you that you are responsible for anything that goes wrong not me ( I'm not going to break your device either, I've rooted 2 droids ).
I just gave you guide on many things. I'm not sure if you're familiar to this period, so have at it. I don't write guides on xda, I personally do Rom ports but I can help people many many times.
If yes you confirm that you are responsible for your own actions, then go to the settings app and scroll down to android version and tell me what android version you are. This will determine the rooting guide in which is needed.
If anyone else can explain this better than I can, please be me guest.
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Can u port touchwizz over to the d4 like they did with the RAZR?
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I think it would also be proper to ask what android firmware are you running? Gingerbread,Ice Cream Sandwich, or Jellybean. There's different methods or similar methods for all but to know which rooting method to use, base it on what android version you are running.
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