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[Q] Should I Root my Droid X?

If so why?
I have the following questions:
#1 Can you still receive Android system updates such as Gingerbread right away once they're received?
#2 Before rooting, should I backup my phone just so I can restore it before returning to Verizon in case it's damaged physically?
#3 Is it worth rooting?
#4 What are ALL the DISadvantages of Rooting?
Thank you,
Please reply quickly.
NEW questions that I have:
Can someone explain to me in detail these terms and how they're used with rooting:
Themes: I know what they are, but can you use themes with other Roms?
Roms: I sort of know what they are, but can you still get OTA updates, use themes with them, icon packs, etc?
Cynamod [not sure how it's spelled] what is it??
SuperClickRoot [Not sure what it's called, but what is it??]
Z4root [What's the difference between this and Superclickroot]?
What's better SuperClickRoot or Z4root? My android OS is 2.2.1. After rooting, can I still get OTA updates?
I plan on rooting TODAY, so my last question would be: if I end up bricking or somehow mess up and make my phone not open at all, and it was rooted the last time it was working, can Verizon know that I'm rooted if I try and return it for warranty [replacement etc]?
I'm going to be rooting to have the ability to use Roms, some apps that require rooting and some themes.

unbreakab1e said:
If so why?
I have the following questions:
#1 Can you still receive Android system updates such as Gingerbread right away once they're received?
#2 Before rooting, should I backup my phone just so I can restore it before returning to Verizon in case it's damaged physically?
#3 Is it worth rooting?
#4 What are ALL the DISadvantages of Rooting?
Thank you,
Please reply quickly.
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1) You won't get it from Verizon, but when gingerbread does get released all the devs will make a ROM and you'll have it in no time but only if you use a custom rom.
2) There is a way to unroot back to stock but there is nothing wrong with making a backup.
3) I like my root access. More options to get more out of your phone (over clocking, themes, custom ROMs, kernels, etc)
4) Your warrenty is void (unless you can unroot it and take it back to stock. They will never know) and you can mess up your phone if you don't read and double check instructions before doing anything
Hope I helped

unbreakab1e said:
If so why?
I have the following questions:
#1 Can you still receive Android system updates such as Gingerbread right away once they're received?
#2 Before rooting, should I backup my phone just so I can restore it before returning to Verizon in case it's damaged physically?
#3 Is it worth rooting?
#4 What are ALL the DISadvantages of Rooting?
Thank you,
Please reply quickly.
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1. Ability to install custom ROMs lets you have Gingerbread before Moto and VZW send it out OTA.
2. Probably a good idea; however I didn't on my Incredible, as there are a lot of ways to return to stock without doing that for the Inc. and I assume for the X too.
3. YES. Wifi tether without paying VZW $20 a month, custom ROMs, etc...
4. Technically, it voids your warranty. But, like you said, return it to stock and s-off and they'll never be able to tell
Also, there's a small chance to brick your phone; if you follow all instructions exactly, that's not an issue. And remember: ALWAYS back up your ROM before flashing a new one, be it through ROM Manager or through nandroid. And, if a kernel flash goes wrong and you get stuck at the 1st startup screen, relfash your ROM through ClockworkMod Recovery. From the .zip, not the backup. Titanium backup is good for apps backup, and MyBackup is dead simple for contacts/bookmarks/etc.
Hope this helps, and enjoy your Droid X!

Rooting is nothing, its what you do with it. If you are not interested in overclocking or a custom rom then dont do it, otherwise you must do it.
IF i had a droidX i would be soooo happy

NEW questions that I have:
Can someone explain to me in detail these terms and how they're used with rooting:
Themes: I know what they are, but can you use themes with other Roms?
Roms: I sort of know what they are, but can you still get OTA updates, use themes with them, icon packs, etc?
Cynamod [not sure how it's spelled] what is it??
SuperClickRoot [Not sure what it's called, but what is it??]
Z4root [What's the difference between this and Superclickroot]?
What's better SuperClickRoot or Z4root? My android OS is 2.2.1. After rooting, can I still get OTA updates?
I plan on rooting TODAY, so my last question would be: if I end up bricking or somehow mess up and make my phone not open at all, and it was rooted the last time it was working, can Verizon know that I'm rooted if I try and return it for warranty [replacement etc]?
I'm going to be rooting to have the ability to use Roms, some apps that require rooting and some themes.

unbreakab1e said:
NEW questions that I have:
Can someone explain to me in detail these terms and how they're used with rooting:
Themes: I know what they are, but can you use themes with other Roms?
Roms: I sort of know what they are, but can you still get OTA updates, use themes with them, icon packs, etc?
Cynamod [not sure how it's spelled] what is it??
SuperClickRoot [Not sure what it's called, but what is it??]
Z4root [What's the difference between this and Superclickroot]?
What's better SuperClickRoot or Z4root? My android OS is 2.2.1. After rooting, can I still get OTA updates?
I plan on rooting TODAY, so my last question would be: if I end up bricking or somehow mess up and make my phone not open at all, and it was rooted the last time it was working, can Verizon know that I'm rooted if I try and return it for warranty [replacement etc]?
I'm going to be rooting to have the ability to use Roms, some apps that require rooting and some themes.
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Themes: The theme thread should say what ROMs it works with. If the one you're using isn't on that list and you're feeling adventurous, make a nandroid backup through your recovery and try flashing it! Themes don't work on the stock ROM, however.
SuperOneClickRoot I think it is, and Z4 both root your phone, but SuperOneClick runs from your PC, and Z4 from the phone (I think, HTC's have unrevoked)
Either *should* be fine.
OTA updates: When I rooted my Incredible, I was concerned about this too. Then I installed a custom ROM... don't worry about OTA.
Oh, and CyanogenMod. It's a ROM based on the official Google code's open source with a LOT of extra settings. Haven't used it myself, but I've heard great things about it.

[Q] Rogers, Rooting & Unroot

Hi, new Android user looking to get into rooting my device!
So I'd like to root my Infuse 4G (for Rogers), and I've found several ways, but no way to "unroot" the device.
In case of a warranty replacement, I understand that I can flash the stock rom.. but the root remains, which still voids my warranty.
I've checked all the threads in relation to unrooting, and they all seem to be for AT&T model Infuse 4G's, which wouldn't work on a Rogers device.
Is there a for sure way to go back completely to stock, absolutely unrooted if I was to root/flash a rom?
Thank you!

Jinfuse said:
Hi, new Android user looking to get into rooting my device!
So I'd like to root my Infuse 4G (for Rogers), and I've found several ways, but no way to "unroot" the device.
In case of a warranty replacement, I understand that I can flash the stock rom.. but the root remains, which still voids my warranty.
I've checked all the threads in relation to unrooting, and they all seem to be for AT&T model Infuse 4G's, which wouldn't work on a Rogers device.
Is there a for sure way to go back completely to stock, absolutely unrooted if I was to root/flash a rom?
Thank you!
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It's possible to manually unroot - remove the su binary and superuser.apk (remove superuser.apk first!)
I'll chat with gtg about releasing a non-rooted return-to-stock package for Rogers firmwares.

Entropy512 said:
It's possible to manually unroot - remove the su binary and superuser.apk (remove superuser.apk first!)
I'll chat with gtg about releasing a non-rooted return-to-stock package for Rogers firmwares.
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That would be great, as I'd really like to get this baby rooted/flashed!
So if I was to root right now, flash a rom and then use GTG's odin method to return to Stock rom (which is rooted), all I'd have to do is remove superuser.apk and then.. "su binary"? (sorry, still new!).
Just to help you out, this was the method I was planning on using (to root) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1197248

Bump, if someone could answer my question that'd be awesome.

Have you heard anything on the Return to Stock unroot for Rogers?
The root I did messed up my handset microphone so I need to get back to stock.
Thanks

Hey there use this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1326143

[Q] Help me please!!!

I've recently bought a galaxy s2 with BVKJ4 kernel version and i want to root it. I found this (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113928), but i'm not sure if those files are insecure kernels.
Can somebody tell me if I am right?
And something else, to unroot my phone without voiding my warranty should I use a jig?
I know it sounds stupid, but i want to be sure.

Have a look at the xda bookmarks in my signature. There's something in there called Easy Rooting Toolkit. You just make sure you've got the drivers installed by Kies, plug your phone into your PC and run a file. That's it - you're rooted.
The jig is for removing the custom ROM counter, and has nothing to do with rooting. It's highly unlikely that your carrier would consider your phone out of warranty just for rooting, but it's likely in some clause somewhere that they can if they want to.
There are "unroot" methods available, but I've never been vaguely interested in them so that's where my help stops.
Good luck mate - enjoy your S2

just have a look

Archer said:
Have a look at the xda bookmarks in my signature. There's something in there called Easy Rooting Toolkit. You just make sure you've got the drivers installed by Kies, plug your phone into your PC and run a file. That's it - you're rooted.
The jig is for removing the custom ROM counter, and has nothing to do with rooting. It's highly unlikely that your carrier would consider your phone out of warranty just for rooting, but it's likely in some clause somewhere that they can if they want to.
There are "unroot" methods available, but I've never been vaguely interested in them so that's where my help stops.
Good luck mate - enjoy your S2
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Just one more question:
After I root my s2 with Easy Rooting Toolkit, can I backup the stock kernel (beacause I want to delete a few apps). If yes, how? And what's an adb?

After rooting you can install app called rom manager, it can install custom recovery which you can use for many things such as taking backups of your rom and restoring them
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Temproot Question

Hey, I have a question about TempRooting my phone. I dont want to root my phone because i dont want to void my warranty. But, I want to do a few things with my software that require root access. For example, I want to install a CRT animation on my phone which, of course, required root access. Basically what my question is, is if I temproot my phone and modify a few things like installing CRT animation, will it void my warranty? I know TempRooting will not void the warranty, but Im curious as to if installing a CRT animation will void the warranty. Also, if I do it, will i still be able to receive the OTA updates via wifi? Thanks guys

Temptooting Voids your warranty, Dunno where you heard that it doesn't.

Mod it. Thats all I have to say
Using this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1591601 will put you back to stock COMPLETELY. Tmobile can't tell. I got a HD2 with windows mobile on it and flashed android on it. Yea, a completely different OS. Found some hardware issues (was a refurbished phone) restored back to stock using a similar technique and sent it back to Tmo. They have never contacted me or ever asked me about it. My friend also had text messaging problems on his Exhibit. We rooted and flashed CWM and a new rom to see if it fixed and ended up restoring back to stock and getting a different phone. There is also a way to edit the flash counter though I do not know where to find one for our phone atm.

so basically if I temproot my phone, mod the hell out of it, im good to go? and if i ever need to take it in to Tmobile or if i want to upgrade to 4.0 when the OTA comes out, i just follow that guide and everythings all good? and your sure that its legit and it works? i dont really trust one-click programs

You are always taking a risk if you root. Period. But I have sent rooted phones in to be returned without issue and if you return to stock as described in the post you will be able to get the update.

Hey, I just read a post on XDA describing why its okay to root your device, according to the Magnuson-Moss Warranty act. It says that a company has to prove that you broke your phone by rooting it if there is a problem with it, and its under warranty. Is it really true?

[Q] Any chance of getting a root exploit?

Hi there,
I was wondering if there's any chance of getting a method to root this phone similar as has been done with the HTC one X in this thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=25865190. It would be nice to root this phone without the need of voiding warranty which happens after unlocking the boot loader.
I hope anyone has an answer.
Koen

Actually it doesn't void your warranty unless the rooting is the cause of the problem. You can re-lock your HTCdev unlocked phone and your warranty remains intact.

Since, as mentioned, it doesn't void warranty by just unlocking and rooting I would do a full root.
I don't have a One X, so am not familiar with all aspects of it's One-Click.
But, from my N1 days I saw a lot of people who One-Clicked and found themselves hampered in what they could do to get out of the trouble we all get into on occasion. Don't remember if it was fastboot related or some other shortcoming--but, they wished they had fully rooted. It may have had to do with s-off and changing partition sizes also. Forget.
Just my opinion--

The reason why I ask is because I would like to remove the huge amount of bloatware shipped with this phone. For example I can disable the standard facebook app, but I cannot delete it. Whilst being disabled it still wants to update to a newer version available in the playstore. I believe rooting is the only way to permanently delete these apps if I'm not mistaken.
Or is there any other way to get rid of these bloatware?

No, rooting is the way. I also think we cannot one click root due to no s-off.
My point was though, if you root you will probably be tempted to flash custom roms anyway. And, the one click methods usually leave you short on some options to fix soft bricks etc--

Haven't seen any other root options for stock HTC ROM other than paulobriens superboot, guess not very many ppl bothered researching exploits because it works very well and you need to bootloader unlock anyway to run a custom recovery. So it would only be useful for the crowd who root but won't install a custom ROM.

This is the tread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1577831
Am aware of it and read it early on. Seemed very limited for most and since not active since July, would want to make sure it still works on latest base.
Caution is always prudent--

Thanks for all the answers!
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