So I have a few questions regarding my new toy...
First off no problem rooting and anything else to do with rooting. My 1 main issue is I would like to use a custom ROM and had no issues getting Revolution installed. My main issue is that being a Bell client in Canada, I would like to use my mobile tv app and using a custom rom, i was having issues connecting to the network but had no other issues with any network.
So, can a custom kernal be put on a stock rooted phone? if so, what is the best choice? also what custom rom can i use to ensure that I can use my tv app. I pay for it, thus would like to use it.
next question...is there a list of what stock apps can be removed either via root explorer or terminal? 1 list would be perfect and I can go from there.
any help would be great!
thank you in advance to those that assist?
johnnywhojr
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Hi, I have an HTC pure and need to use it to provide internet for my laptop. I have read many threads on here and know I need to flash my phone in order to do so. I'm just not sure which of the many roms I should choose in order to tether? Can anyone tell me which rom would best suit my needs?
since wifi tether is your biggest use for it i would use a very minimal rom such as the one i am using...
the chef has cooked in wifi and usb tethering apps in to the menu
i use the titanium energy rom with 6.5.3 on my pure...
go here:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=562942
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Hey there folks!
this is my fisrt post on the forum so here goes.
I've got my first android phone a couple of weeks ago and since then I did the S-OFF and rooted it. I read the boards here, i maneged to get new roms on it without any problems and I am very happy with the performance of the phone now.
The only thing is that I can not get 3G data connectivity only EDGE.
I live in a place that always has 3G and it seems a little odd.
If anyone has encoutered this problem please let me know if and how to resolve it.
Thanks.
Phone: HTC Desire S S-OFF
Radio: 20.28I.30.085AU_3805.06.02.03_M
Kernel: 2.6.35.13-Tiamat_Saga-v1.0.4+
ROM: CyanogenMod-7.1.0-RC1-IncS
Have you tried with another ROM? ZuluGen or the inofficial nighthly? These are not ports from Inc S, but made directly from Cyanogen source.
I think it's worth to give it a try... Just don't forget to do a NAND backup before flashing a new ROM! (This can directly be done in ROM Manager when choosing the ROM to flash. )
I assume you know how to use Titanium Backup to port all your settings and apps to the new ROM. If not, no worries... it's fairly simple and actually self-explanatory!
If help is needed, feel free to ask here!
Sent from my Desire S using Tapatalk
Epic fail.
Dear user,
I would like to see your advice whether should I flash a cutom rom like NOS_v2.0.0_X920E or to still run stock?
My device is HTC X920e with unlocked bootloader, S-ON rooted and TWRP installed.
Are there any advantages to go for custom rom? I know i'm running and there are some chines app installed even we delete it removed it using other advance apk or ultimate backup.etc, but after restart the phone, thos will be auto installed which is very annoying.
But maybe you can help bring some more reasons why we should still on stock or custom one.
Thank in advance and feel that in HTC butterfly's forum seem silent and not more developers like to pay much here.
Fell very lonely here
Edited: decided to flash right a way. running custom rom now...
phone's really not that famous to devs out there. so far I've used the NOS ROM and nothing else. not much to choose from, that is. but the ROM's running great for a daily driver.
hi.
i have rooted all my android smartphones so far. i was doing that cause i wanted to upgrade the android version to the newest one on my phone. so i would like to ask. why should i root a device which has stock rom the 4.4 version of android? which are the benefits of rooting the nexus 5 ? which custom rom are you suggesting?
thanks in advance
Teo
teoha said:
hi.
i have rooted all my android smartphones so far. i was doing that cause i wanted to upgrade the android version to the newest one on my phone. so i would like to ask. why should i root a device which has stock rom the 4.4 version of android? which are the benefits of rooting the nexus 5 ? which custom rom are you suggesting?
thanks in advance
Teo
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For better batterylife, temperatures and peformance, better sound and display. A good custom kernel will improve the phone a lot bro imo.
teoha said:
hi.
i have rooted all my android smartphones so far. i was doing that cause i wanted to upgrade the android version to the newest one on my phone. so i would like to ask. why should i root a device which has stock rom the 4.4 version of android? which are the benefits of rooting the nexus 5 ? which custom rom are you suggesting?
thanks in advance
Teo
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Sticky at the top of this forum.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2508292
This is also my first nexus device... I have always had HTC before and rooted every phone that I had... This is the first phone that im happy with stock rom, but I would like to change the kernel... My question is how quickly will the stock rom be posted up with every update... I know I'm not going to really want to wait...
Sent from my Nexus 5 using xda app-developers app
I've had Android phones for a few years but never rooted until I got my Nexus 7. I've loaded roms but havent delved into it too hardcore. This is also my first Nexus handset device.
As far as rooting - the replies here have outlined the benefits. If you simply root and unlock bootloader, then you can still receive the OTA updates. however, if you load up a rom, you have to wait until the developer incorporates the updates - unless, the rom already has anticipated and tweaked those issues in a positive way.
If you need to ask why you should root then you probably shouldn't; it's not a question of Chrome vs Dolphin or Nova vs Stock Launcher..
Here's a nice little article: http://google.about.com/od/socialtoolsfromgoogle/a/root-android-decision.htm.
Read around as much as you can and don't use a toolkit. Go the route that is described in the link in my signature. Make it a learning experience!
cables2590 said:
My question is how quickly will the stock rom be posted up with every update... I know I'm not going to really want to wait...
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google usually posts the full stock images within a couple weeks of OTA.
I rooted my first device (Galaxy S2) when I became tired of Touchwiz.
I rooted my Motorola RAZR HD because there was no possibility to silent the camera shutter sound without root (I renamed the system sound files).
Now I rooted my Nexus 5 because I'm using Greenify and AdAway which only works with root access. I'll also try different Recoveries, Kernels etc. to increase the performance/battery life in the future.
Titanium Backup. 'Nuff said.
This is the first phone I haven't rooted within minutes of owning, partly because I've been busy and party because I'm really quite happy with it. Unfortunately I need root for ad blocking so I think I'll be doing it today.
Sent from my Nexus 5 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
teoha said:
hi.
i have rooted all my android smartphones so far. i was doing that cause i wanted to upgrade the android version to the newest one on my phone. so i would like to ask. why should i root a device which has stock rom the 4.4 version of android? which are the benefits of rooting the nexus 5 ? which custom rom are you suggesting?
thanks in advance
Teo
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Adblocking through hosts files. Also you can use droidwall to select which apps get cellular data and which apps get wifi only and which apps get no internet access. Secure settings app will allow you to set conditions to set and remove your lock pin based upon conditions set by an app like tasker. I use this to enable lockscreen when not in range of my bluetooth headset or home wifi.
teoha said:
hi.
i have rooted all my android smartphones so far. i was doing that cause i wanted to upgrade the android version to the newest one on my phone. so i would like to ask. why should i root a device which has stock rom the 4.4 version of android? which are the benefits of rooting the nexus 5 ? which custom rom are you suggesting?
thanks in advance
Teo
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no reason at all!!! but it's fun to flash things.... and kernel upgrades if they are done well can make you feel a bit more elite with some nice things. depends on the device and there is a lot of gimmickry with roms and kernels out there. but this being a nexus there might not be as many issues with modifications since there aren't so many manufacturer proprietary binaries and unusual dependencies. but sometimes on the kernel end they can upgrade sound and video drivers, or adjust parameters that effect battery life and things. my old captivate would go as much as 4 days to a charge becasue the gingerbread and even froyo development comunity on the i9000 was so good. the infuse i replaced that with never got that level of kernel support.
if you don't have an expressed need to root, like maybe for unlocking a feature the carriers took out such as teathering, or removing factory spyware like carrier iq (not that they do that anymore to my knowledge) or certain applications then rooting isn't really needed.
Dear Experienced Users,
I have rooted my Samsung S Relay 4G SGH-T699 (previously unlocked and can use any sim) - I used CWM recovery, etc.
I love this phone.
The only problem is I want to get rid of all the T-Mobile branding crap, especially the Wifi Tethering Problem.
My experience: I use ODIN to flash, I also use ADB and SU. I also love experimenting
Is there some modified stock rom which has a tethering fix? The splash screens I can get rid of using other means.
I would really value some advice - I know you guys are all geniuses!!!
Best regards,
theartistisblue
theartistisblue said:
Dear Experienced Users,
I have rooted my Samsung S Relay 4G SGH-T699 (previously unlocked and can use any sim) - I used CWM recovery, etc.
I love this phone.
The only problem is I want to get rid of all the T-Mobile branding crap, especially the Wifi Tethering Problem.
My experience: I use ODIN to flash, I also use ADB and SU. I also love experimenting
Is there some modified stock rom which has a tethering fix? The splash screens I can get rid of using other means.
I would really value some advice - I know you guys are all geniuses!!!
Best regards,
theartistisblue
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There are threads with debloated Stock images. There's also some custom image alternatives (Such as CyanogenMod 10.2, and new betas of CyanogenMod 11.0) Just have a look through the forums here, they're not hard to find.
Thanks
Magamo said:
There are threads with debloated Stock images. There's also some custom image alternatives (Such as CyanogenMod 10.2, and new betas of CyanogenMod 11.0) Just have a look through the forums here, they're not hard to find.
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Please, Please - could you point me in the right direction? I find Cyanogen a bit alien... I'd prefer a debloated thing.
I really need help. I will even pay