Hey guys i just created a update.zip which contains most of the must-use root tools.
The zip contains the following "free" applications which can also be found in playstore, pirated software is NOT included.
Apps:
-Airpush Detector:
Detects which apps uses Airpush Malware.
-Button LED:
Mimicks the Notification LED for devices which lacks this feature.
-CatLog:
A logger for errors and running (system) tasks.
-CPU-Z:
Gives you complete information about your device and hardware.
-Clean Master:
One of the best tools for cleaning your app cache.
-GooManager:
A great CWM Mod Manager replacement to find the latest Custom Roms and gApps.
-Greenify:
Prevent (wakelock) apps from running on your device in the backround when idle, to save battery life.
-Perfect App Lock
Protects your system and applications with a password.
-Root Checker:
Checks if your device is rooted.
-ROM Toolbox:
The ultimate root tool, features apps like: rom backups, rootbrowser, cpu gov, buildprop editor, theme manager, bootloaders etc.
-Root Browser:
A great filemanager tool.
-Titanium Backup
A great tool to backup your existing applications and system files.
-Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper:
Application to temporarily disable root to enable OTA (stock) firmware updates.
-WakeLock Detector:
Detects which app runs in backround causing battery drain.
-XDA App:
The official XDA App to keep in touch with the XDA Dev Community. Just included this one cuz its a must too
Just place the zip into root folder of your internal storage and flash the update.zip with CWM Recovery and everything will be installed.
This flashable file can be used with Stock Rom (GB, ICS, JB) or CyanogenMod 9.x/10.x
note: If you wish to leave out certain apps just edit the zip folder and remove the apps from data/data & app folders.
Download Update.zip (36.5MB): http://www.mediafire.com/?cgha32b5lgwan32
Thanks
No problem. always useful to have the right tools after eg. a fresh format or rom flash and not having to re-install or re-downloading them again.
Sent from my GT-I9195 using xda premium
I can't place it in root folder i am using es file explorer
farhankarim said:
I can't place it in root folder i am using es file explorer
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Just place/move the zip at the main area (root) of /sdcard/ you should have no problems moving files around in ES.
If it still does not work, try "root browser" (by JRummy) in playstore
Sent from my Desire HD using XDA mobile app
what android version
what android version is this? its interesting
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what android version is this? its interesting
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Would be nice if you read the entire post..
"This flashable file can be used with Stock Rom (GB, ICS, JB) or CyanogenMod 9.x/10.x"
I've got an Nvidia Note and the Shield. I noticed the Note has been mentioning an OTA update which likely means my Shield is due for it also. Since both are rooted, is it okay to update or will I wind up losing root?
I noticed on the front end that updating the shield OTA is playing hell with the SD cards. I don't have one in there yet but does the new OTA force you into having a root priv. file browser like root explorer?
NapalmDawn said:
I've got an Nvidia Note and the Shield. I noticed the Note has been mentioning an OTA update which likely means my Shield is due for it also. Since both are rooted, is it okay to update or will I wind up losing root?
I noticed on the front end that updating the shield OTA is playing hell with the SD cards. I don't have one in there yet but does the new OTA force you into having a root priv. file browser like root explorer?
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I don't know about the Note, but you will lose root by updating the Shield. I had no problems re-rooting it though (I rooted mine by loading CWM Recovery through fastboot and installing SuperSU from there; I don't know if the insecure boot method still works).
The Shield's latest OTA brings KitKat which restricts write privileges to external SD cards. If I'm understanding it correctly, it lets an app write to its own folder on the card, but no where else. This breaks general access apps like file explorers. To get around that, there's an app on the Google Play store called SDFix which removes these restrictions (requires root since it modifies system files).
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I don't know about the Note, but you will lose root by updating the Shield. I had no problems re-rooting it though (I rooted mine by loading CWM Recovery through fastboot and installing SuperSU from there; I don't know if the insecure boot method still works).
The Shield's latest OTA brings KitKat which restricts write privileges to external SD cards. If I'm understanding it correctly, it lets an app write to its own folder on the card, but no where else. This breaks general access apps like file explorers. To get around that, there's an app on the Google Play store called SDFix which removes these restrictions (requires root since it modifies system files).
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You did an adb push type thing in recovery or just flashed an su.zip type thing?
I didn't ADB push. I booted CWM recovery through fastboot (didn't flash it, I didn't want to bother removing it for future updates), chose the "choose zip from external sd" option, and installed this from my external SD card. I did have to hit the Play Store and download the SuperSU app from there as well, but it worked.
This post here is pretty much what I did minus the flashing part.
redphazon said:
The Shield's latest OTA brings KitKat which restricts write privileges to external SD cards. If I'm understanding it correctly, it lets an app write to its own folder on the card, but no where else. This breaks general access apps like file explorers. To get around that, there's an app on the Google Play store called SDFix which removes these restrictions (requires root since it modifies system files).
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I had read about KitKat breaking file explorers but honestly I didn't notice it make any changes to mine, think I'm using File Explorer Pro or something but it still lets me make dirs on SD, move/copy stuff, extract files, etc so not sure exactly what it was supposed to break? I'm not rooted either nor know how to do so yet :/
redphazon said:
I didn't ADB push. I booted CWM recovery through fastboot (didn't flash it, I didn't want to bother removing it for future updates), chose the "choose zip from external sd" option, and installed this from my external SD card. I did have to hit the Play Store and download the SuperSU app from there as well, but it worked.
This post here is pretty much what I did minus the flashing part.
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Thanks all. I'll pull down the OTA soon and see if I can recover root. I noticed OTA Rootkeeper wasn't thrilled because my shield has SuperSU and not superuser. Even though the app mentions being ok with SuperSU, it doesn't want to move along.
I rooted my Sheild by unlocking bootloader, then pushing the image with adb. I updated to Android 4.4 and root was gone, however bootloader remained unlocked. I pushed the image again and all is well.:laugh: So go ahead and update!
Greetings.
Code:
[URL="http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1998801"]Use this on your own risk [/URL]
[Q]; Is it safe ? Yes it is.
[Q]: Will it work for my device ? Try it and U will find out ...
[Q]:Unroot possible ? Sure use option in SuperSu apk or better backup recovery/whole stock rom.
Since many users proposed to me to create a new thread for fullroot of Galaxy Core 2 phones ( some models ), I decided to do so.
It's made for stock recovery for Galaxy Core 2 and for latest update of it.
Stock recovery for G355HN and any other custom recovery.
GC2 stock recovery phones have not fully working SELinux recovery support and the CF instalation of SuperSu won't work. Read : it also work in permissive mode.
Custom Recoveries :
TWRP :
Original developed by @Y300-0100 http://forum.xda-developers.com/gala...55h-m-t2998094
modded by @Dhruvit Pokharna http://forum.xda-developers.com/gala...-2-sm-t3013103
CWM :
Original developed by @cleverior.ipul http://forum.xda-developers.com/gala...alaxy-t2990852
If you have working CWM / TWRP/ Mobile odin ( recovery with full SELinux support) you could use update script from ChainFire to obtain fullroot and install SuperSu or use latest update script by me.
What needed :
Galaxy Core 2 phone with android 4.4.2 able to goto stock/custom recovery, no other preroot attempts needed like preinstalled busybox,preinstalled init.d, because all this need the preroot access and installation.
This update zip is made specialy for G355HN devices. Tested on Galaxy Core 2 SM-G355HN on 4.4.2 Android on both stock roms available,
but it should work on some devices Galaxy Core 2 with stock/custom recovery.
How to :
Code:
1. Shut down your phone until last vibe ... it's OFF !
2. Enter stock recovery - hold 3 buttons (Menu + Power + Vol up)
3. After init select "apply update from external storage", press power button to enter
4. Select the previous downloaded zip . The file you have previously copied to extSdCard - and press power button ...
5. The script will run ...
6. If all goes ok, your phone should be rooted.
7. After boot android will upgrade - Superuser apk ask for update su binary.
8. No internet connection is neccessary for this step ... Select continue,normal way and wait for the success.
9. Hit thanks if it worked 4 you
Thanks for Superuser and binary goes to Chainfire
Powered by SuperSu !
And finaly :
About OTA updates and system status, CF Auto root options :
After rooting the device your system status will become custom ( Device status : Custum ).
You can check it in Odin mode ( download mode ), check current BIN and System status .
You can reset binary flash counter with Triangle Away but you cannot fool OTA update program so easy.
When you are rooted you can't check for updates OTA. There was a lot of chat about whether you had to defrost various apps etc. to fool the update feature. Using Wanam Exposed, under "Security Hacks" you get the option to change (fake) "System status" from "Custom" setting to "Official", and thus allowing you to check OTA using Samsungs update feature. Much easier than having to check Sammobile every day. Hope it helps someone.
... but the OTA removes root, so you have to root the updated version again. The almost same is with GravityBox.
CF auto root by Chainfire is still not available for GC2. Still waiting for it.
Any other posts regarding those 3 questions will be deleted by moderators.
Feel free to post any other questions and infos regarding rooting your devices and root feedbacks/errors.
Updates & version infos :
Hit thanks if it worked for you
Feel free to post feedback !
Attached files are fullroot files with su binaries and app installed ( version info included ).
SuperSu apk from ChainFire: http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu
Updated 15.3.2015 : added 2.46 zip for any kind of recovery
Updated 29.3.2015 : SuperSu 2.46 - KingUser removal.zip for any kind of recovery
Added extra help for removing KingUser (4.0.0.) - To remove KingUser run '/system/bin/uninst_king.sh' with root perm
Fixed SU ddexe problems in install SuperSu
Updated removal of other root progs
This is only for GC2 phones !
KU (KingUser) removal
The uninst_king.zip contains uninst_king.sh for removing KU data and apps, you can manually uninstall KU via application manager.
Updated 2.4.2015
v2.47 by StratOS
- Improved SuperUser King removal
direct link to CF download TWRP - SuperSu 2.47
Updated 2.4.2015
v2.48 by StratOS
direct link to CF download TWRP - SuperSu 2.48
Updated 2.5.2015
New version of su binary
v2.49 by StratOS
direct link to CF download TWRP - SuperSu 2.49
Looking forward for more infos and feedback. Hit thanks if this is helpfull !
Hi sir
hi good day Iam new here, I want to root my phone samsung galaxy core 2 duos (SM-G355H) 4.4.2 kitkat
Iam comfuse which version Am I going to use
this one - Fullroot_su_2.35_Samsung_Galaxy_Core_2
or
this - Supersu_2.39_StratOS in attachment
thanks and advance
crisecure said:
hi good day Iam new here, I want to root my phone samsung galaxy core 2 duos (SM-G355H) 4.4.2 kitkat
Iam comfuse which version Am I going to use
this one - Fullroot_su_2.35_Samsung_Galaxy_Core_2
or
this - Supersu_2.39_StratOS in attachment
thanks and advance
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They are all the same, accept version of su binary and application.
Hey man, i know this is an off-topic, the issue regarding rooting our device is that ,we cannot anymore update our phone. so i will share my experience after rooting my phone,so this is what happen,when i flash my stock ROM with the official firmware for galaxy core 2 duos(not from sammobile) my motherboard was damaged.the screen is dead but the phone is running but without display
novhexzhen said:
Hey man, i know this is an off-topic, the issue regarding rooting our device is that ,we cannot anymore update our phone. so i will share my experience after rooting my phone,so this is what happen,when i flash my stock ROM with the official firmware for galaxy core 2 duos(not from sammobile) my motherboard was damaged.the screen is dead but the phone is running but without display
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You can always update your phone via odin,kies or any other updates, only OTA updates are not possible - for now, accept if you flash stock and update it throught OTA.
thanks sir
my phone is now rooted
Thank you, thank you and thank you, thank you so much for doing this, you're awesome!
I've rooted my GC2 and it's awesome now.
not worked for me
StratOS_HTC said:
Greetings.
Since many users proposed to me to create a new thread for fullroot of Galay Core 2 phones, I decided to do so.
It's fullroot edition powered by SuperSu, not kinguser.
Thanks for Superuser and binary goes to Chainfire
The root for lolipop or any updates, custom rom will be made after the port/custom rom/update.
What needed :
G355.. phone with android 4.4.2 able to goto stock recovery, no other preroot attempts needed like preinstalled busybox,preinstalled init.d, because all this need the preroot access and installation.
This update zip is made specialy for G355H... devices. Tested on Galaxy Core 2 SM-G355HN on 4.4.2 Android,
but it should work on all devices Galaxy Core 2.
Initial support for Android 5 is enabled little more changing needed when the port or release will appear
How to :
1. Shut down your phone until last vibe ... it's OFF !
2. Enter stock recovery - hold 3 buttons (Menu + Power + Vol up)
3. After init select "apply update from external storage", press power button to enter
4. Select the previous downloaded zip . The file you have previously copied to extSdCard - and press power button ...
5. The script will run ...
6. If all goes ok, your phone should be rooted.
7. After boot android will upgrade - Superuser apk ask for update su binary.
8. No internet connection is neccessary for this step ... Select continue,normal way and wait for the success.
9. Hit thanks if it worked 4 you, you can update the su binary and apk throught Google Market
Latest superuser & binary - pseudo included in this update ( For lolipop 5 ). Still waiting for the Lolipop to come for our phone or at least port.
Thanks for Superuser and binary goes to Chainfire
Powered by SuperSu !
Looking forward for more infos and feedback.
Hit thanks if it worked for you
Feel free to post feedback !
Attached files are fullroot files with su binaries and app installed ( version info included)
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This didnt worked for me!!
Wipes o anything else is needed? I'm asking because is my girlfriends phone which I'm trying to root, I don't want to brick it
Sent from my ALCATEL ONE TOUCH 5036A
Nope, I have the Samsung Galaxy Core II SM-G355HN. It's completely new, bought through my mobile carrier. I updated the mobile to the latest version, 4.4.2.
Then I just intruduced a microSD card, transferred the required zip, and followed the easy steps. I've been using my GC2 for 2 days and I'm so happy I found this thread. I removed all the bloatware and all the apps I didn't want, then I installed Nova launcher and now this phone is so fast. I recommend you to install Nova launcher cause, in spite of being way faster and quite more responsiveness than anything else I've seen, the Touchwiz version that comes with this phone is awful, it's different from any other Samsung interface I've ever seen, I hate it. Besides, Nova is ultra customizable, I love it so much that I bought the PRO version. With the stock Touchwiz of the GC2, you can't even create a shortcut to "Manage Applications".
Cheers!
StratOS_HTC said:
Greetings.
Since many users proposed to me to create a new thread for fullroot of Galay Core 2 phones, I decided to do so.
It's fullroot edition powered by SuperSu, not kinguser.
Thanks for Superuser and binary goes to Chainfire
The root for lolipop or any updates, custom rom will be made after the port/custom rom/update.
What needed :
G355.. phone with android 4.4.2 able to goto stock recovery, no other preroot attempts needed like preinstalled busybox,preinstalled init.d, because all this need the preroot access and installation.
This update zip is made specialy for G355H... devices. Tested on Galaxy Core 2 SM-G355HN on 4.4.2 Android,
but it should work on all devices Galaxy Core 2.
Initial support for Android 5 is enabled little more changing needed when the port or release will appear
How to :
1. Shut down your phone until last vibe ... it's OFF !
2. Enter stock recovery - hold 3 buttons (Menu + Power + Vol up)
3. After init select "apply update from external storage", press power button to enter
4. Select the previous downloaded zip . The file you have previously copied to extSdCard - and press power button ...
5. The script will run ...
6. If all goes ok, your phone should be rooted.
7. After boot android will upgrade - Superuser apk ask for update su binary.
8. No internet connection is neccessary for this step ... Select continue,normal way and wait for the success.
9. Hit thanks if it worked 4 you, you can update the su binary and apk throught Google Market
Latest superuser & binary - pseudo included in this update ( For lolipop 5 ). Still waiting for the Lolipop to come for our phone or at least port.
Thanks for Superuser and binary goes to Chainfire
Powered by SuperSu !
Looking forward for more infos and feedback.
Hit thanks if it worked for you
Feel free to post feedback !
Attached files are fullroot files with su binaries and app installed ( version info included)
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Hi its not working for me too :/ Superuser saying im using 4.3 then my phone is 4.4.2 so could u explain me that?
You don't need to install SuperSU first, it's automatically installed when rooting. I think you gotta have a 4.4.2 GC2. Why don't you update it through Settings/About device/Software update?
Burundukas said:
Hi its not working for me too :/ Superuser saying im using 4.3 then my phone is 4.4.2 so could u explain me that?
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jasbinkarki said:
This didnt worked for me!!
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First of all read the thread. Mine root zip's are powered by SuperSU and not superuser !
If you have problem please state the problem what are you using and how . BUT FIRST READ THE THREAD CAREFULLY !!!!
worked for me.
This totally worked for me.. from rooted kinguser you'll need to flash it again to stock after that it went out smoothly... Thank you so much buddy... if you ever going here in Philippines, the beer and the chicks are on me.
No need to do that.The recovery update flashable zip first deletes all posible root apks and binary and cache data.Then installs the SuperSu apk and binary.
It works on stock recovery only.
Sent from my SM-G355HN using XDA Free mobile app
Hi, StratOS_HTC, I have a problem with my Samsung Galaxy Core II.
Everything is working fine, but when I check for new updates through "Settings/About device/Software update/Update", a pop-up message appears and says something like:
"Your software has been modified, you can't update"
If I go to "Settings/About device/Status/Device status", it says Custom, and I've read that in order to update the phone through carrier's way, the Device status should be Normal, not Custom. These are the solutions I've found, though I haven't tried them, cause may be I shouldn't update the phone.
If it says modified then you could try booting into recovery (I'm unsure how, don't have the device) and wiping your cache, then rebooting. There may be lingering fragments of data in your cache from previous updates that are causing the modified message to appear.
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I unmounted the sd card, rebooted, now the status says Official. Checked for updates, now it works.
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I have the Samsung Galaxy Core II SM-G355HN with Android 4.4.2 (the one that came with the phone). I've rooted it using your method, I have SuperSU, I also installed Xposed framework and GravityBox so I can make some tweaks that I really need in order to use my phone as I want. I also use Nova launcher.
Which one of those things is not allowing me to update the Core II? Is it root? Xposed framework may be? Or the tweaks I've made with GravityBox module?
Thank you!
"Your software has been modified, you can't update"
Samsung has made their own check programs during boot,recovery and OTA update.
The system status changed if you root the phone. The partition can be written to (rw), so primary the whole update procedure or modified system has primary been modified just because of the root procedure and Samsung checks.
You can change the status via Chainfire's TriangleAway, but not the whole OTA procedure.
If you read the post regarding Samsung checks you will find a lot of stuff, but primary the GC2 stuff is different.
Wiping the cache and unmounting SDCard doesn't work for out phone if you want to update throught OTA.
Use Kies and Odin.
Not working OTA update is tipicaly just because of the root and rooting and samsung checks.
You can update/flash it throught Kies/Odin. and root it again or use the rooted integrated roms/flashes.
All right, first of all:
Where can I see the release notes of the new update? May be the update is not worth this whole process...
Second, if I download Kies and update the phone through Kies, do I lose all my data in the phone?
Can I update it using Kies the normal way? I mean, connect the phone, open the program and click update.
Thanks!
So how can i do unroot
It works for me. So how can i do unroot. For personal reasons(I can not install app to external card)
In SuperSu apk there is a option "full unroot" use this for it.
You can use some apps to install or move apps to extSdCard.
But I think that stock kernel support only fat filesystem of extSdCard,correct me if I'm wrong,havent tried it.It would be great to have some ext partition and swap on extSdCard too,but for that we will have to recompile and add modules for fs to kernel.
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List of most useful rooted applications that are compatible with almost all the devices. I have used & tested these apps with my micromax A177.
SuperSU:
This app is the lifeline of a rooted device . It is necessary for any rooted device as it acts like a root permission providing manager whenever a app request for gaining root permissions.
It is simple to use & provides options of wheater to give root permission to an app or not.
SuperSU v2.49 Beta Apk
Download link:
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Es File explorer:
The best file explorer to use when you have a rooted device.
With an unrooted device also you can use it but with a rooted device you can do much more.
For eg:
Exploring device system info, Moving system apps, removing system apps , etc.
Download it from Google play store
Roehsoft Ram expander:
It is a very useful app when you want to increase your ram.
With the help of this app you can increase your Ram .
U just need a rooted device & min space of 1.1 GB in internal memory or external SD card.
Rest of instructions related to installation is provided in the app itself.
Roehsoft RAM Expander Apk
Download link:
http://hugefiles.net/itzod9o4pxs0
http://www60.zippyshare.com/v/Dfsdnkdb/file.html
Titanium Backup:
Making a backup of whole system was never so easy but with this app its very simple.
You can make backup of your data, make backup of installed apps as well as system apps.
Also performs other important functions such as integrating an app into system, removing system app & many more.
Titanium Backup v7.1.2 Apk
Download link:
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Link2sd:
A brilliant app to use when have less internal storage.
It increase the internal storage with the help of partitioned memory of SD card.
U simply need a rooted device & a memory card of more than or up to 4GB having memory partition in it.
Rest of the instructions are given in the app.
Link2SD v4.0.11 Apk
Download link:
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Sdmaid :
Its a useful app when you want to clean system junk, duplicate files,etc.
It acts as a system cleaner which requires root permissions for cleaning hidden junk & cache in the system.
SD Maid v3.1.3.1Apk
Download link:
http://ul.to/3a9epzz3
Greenify:
One of the promising app available. It helps the user to analyse and put the any app into hibernation when they are not used, to stop them from consuming the battery. These apps are not affected and remain functioning even after put into hibernation.
Link to download:
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Xposed framework:
If you want your rooted device to look at its best & want to make its interface the way you want then its the perfect app which provides various modules to run on your device.
Rest of the instructions are given in the app.
Flashify:
Its the best app when you want to flash from your favoured data explorer.
Flash your boot images, recovery pictures as well as zip files immediately making use of Flashify.
Flashifyv1.9.1 Apk
Download link:
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Clean master :
One of the brilliant apps there too.
With root rights it can clean the system hidden junk.
With root rights:
Also performs the task of killing background processes more efficiently & with autostart permission it helps you grant the permission to selected apps to autostart & run as background process.
Download it from Google play store
Root Booster:
Requirements: 3.0+.
Root enhancer is for those who require even more efficiency to run applications smoothly without lags or for those that need to enhance a poor battery life.
Root Booster v2.2.2 Apk
Download link:
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**Press thanks if you find it useful**
I would be delighted by your appreciation
Also mention the root apps that you use & are missing here....
Also supported by other devices.
Hi everyone. I just want to make it clear.
Rooting isn't bad if you know what you are doing.
First of all, there are attack methods for android as well as for PC's.
Here's how to prevent them.
NON-ROOTED:
Make sure you clear cache and dalvik once every month (This is just for the sake of free storage).
If a third-party app you downloaded doesn't have a name in the package installer, don't install it. More likely delete even the apk.
Otherwise it will probably show random webpages by using default browser.
Download any kind of Anti-Virus like Avast, AVG, CM security etc...
Don't turn Play Protect off, if you don't have root, you probably don't have apps that can be recognised as a threat.
Don't download any file from anywhere with an unknown extension.
If your phone supports it without any issues, you can use Full Device Encryption in Security Settings this will put the Normal mode lock to recovery, and even the phone can't be booted unless you type the password in, also in recovery if the atacker deletes the entire system partition, your user data partition will still be encrypted so your data is safe.
ROOTED:
First of all, to protect yourself from network-based attack vectors, install AFWall+ (Free on Play Store).
It rquires root acces bc it's modifying the device's iptable rules to prevent specified apps or app kinds from reaching differenet sort of network, if you are paranoid you can even deny the entire system from reaching any sort of network.
Second install a root privileged anti-virus (I'm pretty sure such things exist).
Third use magisk rooting instead of SuperSU or phh's Superuser, magisk has 2 very usefull mods, one is Energized Protection what blocks malwares adware etc... and the second one is Unified Hosts Adblock (i prefer thsi a bit more cause it has a GUI where you can select what must be blocked).
Also magisk rooting method doesn't corrupts your device's fingerprint so it passes SafetyNET so you still can use Snapchat and Super Mario Run even with a rooted device.
Fourth you still can use Full Device Encryption (Remember if you forget your password or something doesn't working after the encryption like the fingerprint sensor you should consider going back to stock with nand erase to get the data partition Decrypted (Causes full internal sd content loss) otherwise factory reset won't do the job.)
Thanks for sharing information.
I agree with you that rooting is not bad when you know what you are doing but also you should know WHAT APPS ARE DOING.
As a Cyber Security Expert, there are alot of attacking tactics for android phone too as well as PC. These days there are lot of vulnerabilities networking and android system.
1. WPA2/PSK wireless technology is not safe as it is vulnerable to Blueborn attack
2. Newly found vulnerability in LTE networks, allowing three types of attacking methods.
3. The adware is most common in rooted phones and if it got administrator permisiions, it becomes evil.
4. MITM attack is always here
And there are lot of other methods using these days to hijack devices.
bencetari said:
Hi everyone. I just want to make it clear.
Rooting isn't bad if you know what you are doing.
First of all, there are attack methods for android as well as for PC's.
Here's how to prevent them.
NON-ROOTED:
Make sure you clear cache and dalvik once every month (This is just for the sake of free storage).
If a third-party app you downloaded doesn't have a name in the package installer, don't install it. More likely delete even the apk.
Otherwise it will probably show random webpages by using default browser.
Download any kind of Anti-Virus like Avast, AVG, CM security etc...
Don't turn Play Protect off, if you don't have root, you probably don't have apps that can be recognised as a threat.
Don't download any file from anywhere with an unknown extension.
If your phone supports it without any issues, you can use Full Device Encryption in Security Settings this will put the Normal mode lock to recovery, and even the phone can't be booted unless you type the password in, also in recovery if the atacker deletes the entire system partition, your user data partition will still be encrypted so your data is safe.
ROOTED:
First of all, to protect yourself from network-based attack vectors, install AFWall+ (Free on Play Store).
It rquires root acces bc it's modifying the device's iptable rules to prevent specified apps or app kinds from reaching differenet sort of network, if you are paranoid you can even deny the entire system from reaching any sort of network.
Second install a root privileged anti-virus (I'm pretty sure such things exist).
Third use magisk rooting instead of SuperSU or phh's Superuser, magisk has 2 very usefull mods, one is Energized Protection what blocks malwares adware etc... and the second one is Unified Hosts Adblock (i prefer thsi a bit more cause it has a GUI where you can select what must be blocked).
Also magisk rooting method doesn't corrupts your device's fingerprint so it passes SafetyNET so you still can use Snapchat and Super Mario Run even with a rooted device.
Fourth you still can use Full Device Encryption (Remember if you forget your password or something doesn't working after the encryption like the fingerprint sensor you should consider going back to stock with nand erase to get the data partition Decrypted (Causes full internal sd content loss) otherwise factory reset won't do the job.)
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**rooted user**
What happens if I lose my phone and someone get's into the recovery and deletes the lockscreen security? How can I avoid that? Is running a custom ROM without a custom recovery safe, or is it even possible?
I'd like to add:
• Using a trusted VPN
• Possibly changing your DNS settings to use a provider that supports DNS over HTTPS
clonechill said:
**rooted user**
What happens if I lose my phone and someone get's into the recovery and deletes the lockscreen security? How can I avoid that? Is running a custom ROM without a custom recovery safe, or is it even possible?
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Philz CWM recovery and some other custom TWRP-s has recovery lock. And with full device encryption data partition can't be reached without giving the unlock.