http://maketecheasier.com/8-things-you-need-to-know-before-modding-android-phone/2010/11/23
They say must root.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=945615
Here say no need.
I am confuse.
Can I ask do I need to root before I install the custom rom? For my DEFY.
Lol, I think you're completly new in android. A: Yes you must have Root.
Thank you for your answer. I am newbie. But will grow up soon. Lol
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No, it's not always necessary. For example you can flash this ROM without rooting your phone:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1095274
Just root anyways no android is complete without root
Oskar.K said:
Lol, I think you're completly new in android. A: Yes you must have Root.
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Bro. He need to install twrp. ANd after installing custom rom THEN he need to root.
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Hi I have read everything I can possibly think of to root my G2X. I bought it a month ago and it came with 2.3.3 software. I have been jail breaking Iphones for years but this G2X has me lost. I just cant seem to get it and need help. I dont want to run any customs roms or such just want supper user privileges. If anyone has the time to help I would appreciate it. I tried to root via Z4 GingerBreak ETC. I tried supper one click and have got no were. Anyways Thanks for every ones time
Why couldn't you use one-click? There's nothing to it. It's completely automated.
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Why couldn't you use one-click? There's nothing to it. It's completely automated.
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Super oneclick doesn't work on 2.3.3.
Follow the links in my signature for rooting the G2x. Start with the clickworkmod recovery (does NOT require root first) then follow the instructions for rooting. Only took me a couple of minutes...and i'm an idiot, lol.
I feel toatly retarded cause I don't get the clockworks part. LOL why can't this be a simple one click. I'm going to try and follow your sig links and see were I get LOL
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Why couldn't you use one-click? There's nothing to it. It's completely automated.
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Did you root via oneclick? If so how?
This is what I did.
Not exactly one click but it worked for me. Plus cyanogen is a pretty respected source. Good luck. Also try Tsugi's custom rom for the g2x. Its actually not really custom. It is stock 2.3.4 gingerbread that was released for the European version of this phone. Its incredibly stable and lightning fast. Enjoy!!!
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/LG_G2x:_Full_Update_Guide#Rooting_the_LG_G2x
WWW.unlockroot.com
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That's how I rooted my 233...but what's the best way
to back up contacts, pics, apps before installing new rom?
And how do I install the new roms?
I'm so confused...
matrix0886 said:
Super oneclick doesn't work on 2.3.3.
Follow the links in my signature for rooting the G2x. Start with the clickworkmod recovery (does NOT require root first) then follow the instructions for rooting. Only took me a couple of minutes...and i'm an idiot, lol.
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Google antutu o used it for the same reason this is realty a one click root!
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JPease said:
Hi I have read everything I can possibly think of to root my G2X. I bought it a month ago and it came with 2.3.3 software. I have been jail breaking Iphones for years but this G2X has me lost. I just cant seem to get it and need help. I dont want to run any customs roms or such just want supper user privileges. If anyone has the time to help I would appreciate it. I tried to root via Z4 GingerBreak ETC. I tried supper one click and have got no were. Anyways Thanks for every ones time
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First you need to dl the rom you want to your phone (look for ones that are pre-rooted i believe they all are it should say if it is). Then you need to do nv flash recovery. After this you enter recovery and perform your back up and then follow the steps to flashing the rom you chose. Go to the forum the look for the guide to flash nv flash shouldn't to difficult just follow every step and your should be good
There is a new exploit that works on 2.3.3 and 2.3.4. Super One Click has been updated to include the new exploit. Search for it and download it to root phone without needing to flash Clockworkmod Recovery.
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unlockroot
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This worked perfect thank you so much. Was supper easy.
gringo75 said:
First you need to dl the rom you want to your phone (look for ones that are pre-rooted i believe they all are it should say if it is).
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Don't forget that the OP said that "I dont want to run any customs roms or such just want supper user privileges."
before shell root step 7 it freezes every single time !!!!!!! i cant take this anymore i have to root to run my backup to restore my data . someone please help me root this stupid piece of $%## before i odin its $#$ back to froyo and give up entirely on gingerbread ... biggest headache i had in over 5 years. omg.
what you didnt see the other soc threads????
have fun with your unrootable official rom...
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before shell root step 7 it freezes every single time !!!!!!! i cant take this anymore i have to root to run my backup to restore my data . someone please help me root this stupid piece of $%## before i odin its $#$ back to froyo and give up entirely on gingerbread ... biggest headache i had in over 5 years. omg.
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here you go:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1390521
Dani897 said:
what you didnt see the other soc threads????
have fun with your unrootable official rom...
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only threads i seen was several stating that they had same issues but fixed them and got it working. although they didnt say how. so you telling me you cant root the official rom?
pt5970 said:
only threads i seen was several stating that they had same issues but fixed them and got it working. although they didnt say how. so you telling me you cant root the official rom?
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You need to use a modified kernel, Stock gingerbread kernel is not rootable doing his modification will screw your video up and you won't have video at all.
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Axiomkid said:
You need to use a modified kernel, Stock gingerbread kernel is not rootable doing his modification will screw your video up and you won't have video at all.
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Are we waiting on source to drop so kernel can be pulled from it? Or will it still be unrootable then?
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Sorry but I am too having the above problem. I'm afraid I do not understand about the kernel
Can someone explain? I have been searching for an answer but come up with nothing
Thanks
You would have to flash a rooted kernel with Odin to get root then use the sgs kernel flasher to flash the stock kernel if you want it.
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Must be something wrong with the phone Odin said PASS but still does not work
Thanks
im putting all the tools needed together in a single package. soc is a thing of the past... i will need time to test it which means flashing the official firmware and whatever.
once everyone has root, dont ask for cwm... that will seriously put me in a bad mood.
qkster said:
here you go:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1390521
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This is just a rom.. you have to root and get CWM before you can even install this.
jcabbott said:
This is just a rom.. you have to root and get CWM before you can even install this.
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ok, hit my links (on my signature) both will show where to get the tools you need to accomplish your task at hand....there are Odin packages and one click methods to get Rooted ROM stock if that is what you want....or to put CWM on for custom ROMs
Hello everybody. I was wondering if someone would be so kind as to explain to me if you need to root your device or not in order to download custom ROMs such as CM10 and AOKP and slim bean and etc. And if so, can you direct me where I should go in order to learn how to root? I'm a first timer, with absolutely no prior experience In custom ROMs or rooting. Much thanks.
atomictom123 said:
Hello everybody. I was wondering if someone would be so kind as to explain to me if you need to root your device or not in order to download custom ROMs such as CM10 and AOKP and slim bean and etc. And if so, can you direct me where I should go in order to learn how to root? I'm a first timer, with absolutely no prior experience In custom ROMs or rooting. Much thanks.
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read my sig links, they are stickies, all the info is there, quick answer is all u need todo is install a custom recovery, rooting is not needed
Welcome to the wonderful world of Android customization! To answer your question, yes you do need to have root access to install custom roms. It's not very hard though, you just have to follow directions precisely. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1785999 This like is the 1 stop for all your Skyrocket needs. There are links for everything from roms to guides on how to root and everything in between. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1773659 I would use this method to root. It all might seem a little daunting at first, but once you get the hang of it it's a piece of cake, and you'll be flashing out the yin-yang. My suggestion is to just read, read, and read some more, and then ask questions. Everything you need to know is in the pages of this amazing website somewhere. Happy flashing!
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Welcome to the wonderful world of Android customization! To answer your question, yes you do need to have root access to install custom roms. It's not very hard though, you just have to follow directions precisely. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1785999 This like is the 1 stop for all your Skyrocket needs. There are links for everything from roms to guides on how to root and everything in between. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1773659 I would use this method to root. It all might seem a little daunting at first, but once you get the hang of it it's a piece of cake, and you'll be flashing out the yin-yang. My suggestion is to just read, read, and read some more, and then ask questions. Everything you need to know is in the pages of this amazing website somewhere. Happy flashing!
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read my previous post, you DO NOT need root, he could if he wants too but installing/flashing any roms would wipe out any rooting previously done, rooting is only necessary for stock roms so u can remove bloat and/or modify system files on stock firmware
spizzlo said:
Welcome to the wonderful world of Android customization! To answer your question, yes you do need to have root access to install custom roms. It's not very hard though, you just have to follow directions precisely. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1785999 This like is the 1 stop for all your Skyrocket needs. There are links for everything from roms to guides on how to root and everything in between. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1773659 I would use this method to root. It all might seem a little daunting at first, but once you get the hang of it it's a piece of cake, and you'll be flashing out the yin-yang. My suggestion is to just read, read, and read some more, and then ask questions. Everything you need to know is in the pages of this amazing website somewhere. Happy flashing!
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Nope, don't need root.
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lol you just beat me to the punch vincom and I linked to your stuff anyway. They are the best resources after all. Anyways, I didn't realize you don't need root to flash roms. That is pretty cool. I would however recommend that you root anyway. You have access to SO much more customization. Root access is needed to use a bunch of really cool apps like Titanium Backup, and this app is arguably worth rooting alone. Just my 2 cents.
spizzlo said:
lol you just beat me to the punch vincom and I linked to your stuff anyway. They are the best resources after all. Anyways, I didn't realize you don't need root to flash roms. That is pretty cool. I would however recommend that you root anyway. You have access to SO much more customization. Root access is needed to use a bunch of really cool apps like Titanium Backup, and this app is arguably worth rooting alone. Just my 2 cents.
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yes but only if u plan on staying w/stock firmware, all custom roms are already rooted, no previous/further rooting is needed unless dev of rom states to root after installing his rom, . op was asking about custom roms
vincom said:
yes but only if u plan on staying w/stock firmware, all custom roms are already rooted, no previous/further rooting is needed unless dev of rom states to root after installing his rom, . op was asking about custom roms
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Ahh I see. I thought you meant he could flash a custom rom but wouldn't have root. I just rooted first and didn't realize that flashing a custom rom itself gave you root.
Hey Vin, while we're at it... If you are on a stock rom, can you load goo manager and install twrp from there?
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Hey Vin, while we're at it... If you are on a stock rom, can you load goo manager and install twrp from there?
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same answer applies, if on stock and you need to alter system files, like stock recovery, you would need to root the phone, which you would first install cwm/twrp w/odin, then flash the root files(su), then goomanager can do its thing, but u already have twrp installed, so the only benefit would be in goomanager is that u can update twrp and/or if you initially flashed cwm w/odin then you can change it to twrp through goomanager
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Hey Vin, while we're at it... If you are on a stock rom, can you load goo manager and install twrp from there?
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No
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ok noob questions
i have rooted my device...can i unroot and take back warranty?? samsung says that if you root and then unroot your device they ll find it and warranty is lost either way...is that true??
what can i do without rooting my device.. can i change kernel? can i flash rom? can i flash clockworkmod recovery?
i would be happy for answers, thanks in advance,
nick
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2428753
sanceliken2000 said:
ok noob questions
i have rooted my device...can i unroot and take back warranty?? samsung says that if you root and then unroot your device they ll find it and warranty is lost either way...is that true??
what can i do without rooting my device.. can i change kernel? can i flash rom? can i flash clockworkmod recovery?
i would be happy for answers, thanks in advance,
nick
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You don't need to root if you want new ROM, kernel or CWM. But with root you can use for an example Xposed and many other cool things.
I have rooted my every device and I think that you can't do anything without it. But it's your choice.
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vahid8910 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2428753
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The link was very helpful thank you!! Do you know something about my next questions?
Keep the good work,
Nick
EnergySnail said:
You don't need to root if you want new ROM, kernel or CWM. But with root you can use for an example Xposed and many other cool things.
I have rooted my every device and I think that you can't do anything without it. But it's your choice.
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Me too... Iwas asking for a friend,
Thank you very much!!!
Hey guys.. I'm currently on 4.4.2 stock rooted with xposed and Franco and would like to upgrade to 4.4.3.
I don't have access to a computer at the moment... So what would be the easiest way or anyway for that matter to upgrade?
Sorry if this a noob question but I am not super android savvy to be honest. Any help would be amazing.
If there was a guide or something to follow for someone in my position....
Thanks for any help
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dallas220 said:
Hey guys.. I'm currently on 4.4.2 stock rooted with xposed and Franco and would like to upgrade to 4.4.3.
I don't have access to a computer at the moment... So what would be the easiest way or anyway for that matter to upgrade?
Sorry if this a noob question but I am not super android savvy to be honest. Any help would be amazing.
If there was a guide or something to follow for someone in my position....
Thanks for any help
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Somebody made a 4.4.4 system zip. Get that, and the flashable 4.4.4 radio zip.
Just flash a stock rooted ROM. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=48190796
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Aerowinder said:
Somebody made a 4.4.4 system zip. Get that, and the flashable 4.4.4 radio zip.
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is that all i need to do, download them to my phone and just flash in recovery? Do i need to go to 4.4.3 first? Im so confused :S
jwhyte said:
Just flash a stick rooted ROM. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=48190796
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I have no idea what a stick rooted ROM is to be honest brother...
I know its alot to ask but is there any way one of you guys could give me a brief step by step? I hate being that guy but im not nearly confident to go messing around on my own... Do i flash my stock kernel first? Then unistall Xposed? Then what..... :S
dallas220 said:
is that all i need to do, download them to my phone and just flash in recovery? Do i need to go to 4.4.3 first? Im so confused :S
I have no idea what a stick rooted ROM is to be honest brother...
I know its alot to ask but is there any way one of you guys could give me a brief step by step? I hate being that guy but im not nearly confident to go messing around on my own... Do i flash my stock kernel first? Then unistall Xposed? Then what..... :S
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you shouldnt do a single thing, nothing. not until you take some time to educate yourself first. if not, and you start messing around, youre gonna end up with a paperweight. seriously, im not being mean to you, im trying to be helpful. take some time, read about the basics, learn at least just what you need. start here http://forum.xda-developers.com/goo...urce-guides-info-threads-linked-read-t2784527
dallas220 said:
is that all i need to do, download them to my phone and just flash in recovery? Do i need to go to 4.4.3 first? Im so confused :S
I have no idea what a stick rooted ROM is to be honest brother...
I know its alot to ask but is there any way one of you guys could give me a brief step by step? I hate being that guy but im not nearly confident to go messing around on my own... Do i flash my stock kernel first? Then unistall Xposed? Then what..... :S
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Sorry it auto corrected. Yes you can flash a stick rooted rom. Such as the one from @bigxie that I linked but please try to heed @simms22 words. You always want to know what you are doing before you do it or you risk ending up with a paperweight. If you have this many questions flashing something new can wait until you are comfortable with what you are doing.
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simms22 said:
you shouldnt do a single thing, nothing. not until you take some time to educate yourself first. if not, and you start messing around, youre gonna end up with a paperweight. seriously, im not being mean to you, im trying to be helpful. take some time, read about the basics, learn at least just what you need. start here http://forum.xda-developers.com/goo...urce-guides-info-threads-linked-read-t2784527
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Sorry it auto corrected. Yes you can flash a stick rooted rom. Such as the one from @bigxie that I linked but please try to heed @simms22 words. You always want to know what you are doing before you do it or you risk ending up with a paperweight. If you have this many questions flashing something new can wait until you are comfortable with what you are doing.
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thanks lads... i know some but clearly not enough. Will read up between classes thanks!