I have an Infuse on AT&T that I rooted a while back so I could mod, but turns out, the modding scene relies mostly on Windows, and there's just too many hurdles for me.
Anyway, I don't want the root anymore, just because. So if I want to unroot it ON MY MAC(!), how would I do this? I don't have any custom ROM either.
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Ok, so I have a copy of unrevoked 3, and the custom rom to install. how big an ordeal is it to root this phone. I have used blackberry for the last 4 years, and just got this Aria. Running unapproved software on the blackberries was not a problem for me, but I am a little concerned about rooting this phone to try to run 2.2, and get rid of all the restrictions that AT&T have put on it (like no apps except from the market, or deleting crap AT&T put on it that I don't want or need).
Do I need to run the unrevoked on a linux based system, or have there been success running on Windows 7? Do I need to use a blank microSD card when doing this?
Just new to the whole Android thing, and don't really want to brick my new phone.
Thanks in advance.
Anybody? Please help....
See the aria forum. There are several posts on rooting the aria, and you'll also find a link to an irc chanel where you can get help if you're having trouble (sorry, too lazy to find a link).
I rooted mine and my wife's Captivate and the only advantage I saw was getting rid of ATT programs. I was going to send my phone back (becasue I could not OTA update) But since used Kies to do so. My wifes remains rooted . I am back to stock JH7.
I read you can tell the phone where to install programs when rooted but I did not find a way to do that. What are the other advantages of rooting the phone.
We have one Captivate rooted and the other stock.
Came over from unbranded n97 running Symbian. This is all new to me and I hated the 2 weeks with an iPhone. So far I like this Andriod OS but I have a lot to learn. I have read it is virtually impossible to brick this phone with the propoer tools and knowledge that is readily available........true?
Apparently it is not as unbrickable as people think. Some people were seeing stock phones bricking by trying to update the recent OTA. I myself was rooted and had no troubles.
Rooting allows you to play God on your phone. But be careful and backup everything if you do decide to. Best advice, as I was new to Android as well, is to read as much as you can before trying anything.
Most people here are good about answering questions, if you post in the right forum.
Good luck and welcome!
I guess it really depends on what you want to do with your phone. The only reason I rooted was to remove bloatware. Thats pretty much where the benefit ends unless you are interested in loading different ROMs and kernels.
Also, a word of caution: Be careful what apps you load on a rooted device. Root access gives you, and applications read/write/execute access to everything on your phone.
I also have a question on this topic. Since the original poster said, he can't do OTA updates after rooting is this correct?
Can you root the phone, take the bloatware off, then unroot the phone? Will the OTA now update?
Or do you have to update the original stock rom with OTA, then root the phone?
Can you root the phone, remove bloatware, then unroot the phone?
Thanks
Ihad no problem updating with my rooted phone. All I've done is root and lagfix.
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dynastyice said:
I also have a question on this topic. Since the original poster said, he can't do OTA updates after rooting is this correct?
Can you root the phone, take the bloatware off, then unroot the phone? Will the OTA now update?
Or do you have to update the original stock rom with OTA, then root the phone?
Can you root the phone, remove bloatware, then unroot the phone?
Thanks
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I rooted my phone......removed all bloat tirf to do the update and failed...Odin back to stock.....failed even after speaking with Samsung and ATT. Of course Samsung said it was not a hardware issue (as if that is all they should be concerned with.)
the Odin process could only be doe ONE way for me and I cut and pasted the method that worked and keep it and a lot of other tips in a Samsung folder on my Notebook. Seems everything but rooting was a hassle until you get GOOD information. That is the hardest think to glean. One has to read ENTIRE threads before they find the solution and not go jumping into the experiments....LOL
A few OPs do update their initial posts with the correct "process revisions"
I likely will root after the maybe someday Froyo 2.2 update. I want to get my wife's phone stock again..........
I finally after ATT decided to replace the phone......download Kies and installed the update that was and all went well. Kies is hit and miss with this phone though, Sometimes it sees it, others it does not.
Funny thing now on my USB selections it doesn't say "Samsung Kies" It says "Samsung Kies (firmware update)" Strange.
Anyway I am a complete noob but I like to learn about the OS as I did Symbian and mess with things now and then. I Am not the type that worries about scratches though. My phones look like war toys. But I usually don't resell them after a a couple generations. I give the previous phones away and keep the current phones as back up for the NEXT phones. The N95s will be given away if we keep these past Oct 20 drop day....
The biggest advantage you gain after rooting your phone is being able to use Titanium to back up all your apps, and Clockwork ROM manager to do an entire backup your phone.
These are nice tools to have, but both require rooting and super user privileges.
if you ask that question, then you probably shouldn't. rooting is for those who constantly not satisfied with status quo of their phones, for those who like different looks and improve on system and have no patience for OTA.
Example:
I bought MyTouch 3G as 1.5 Cupcake.
Upgraded to CM 1.6
Changed back and forth between Sense 1.5 and Donut 1.6.
Upgraded to CM 1.6 with bits of 2.0
Upgraded to CM 2.0
Upgraded to CM 2.1
Upgraded to CM 2.2
My Captivate will eventually get CM 6.0 I hope soon. Who knows, perhaps Sense 2.X will be ported too.
Oh, and lag-fix, overclocking and future color fix are other pluses.
Yeah you,re right. I switched both caps back to stock. I may want something more after Iget to know Android more and find areal need rather than.
do something just because it can be done
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Being the stupid person that I am. As soon as I saw the htc upgrade to froyo. I jumped on it. Not using my common sense, I didn't think that my root privileges would disappear. Now I am stuck with an unrooted android 2.2 aria and I have become addicted to wifi tether. What do I do. Apparently I cannot root 2.2 because it is unrootable or something. Is it possible to reinstal android 2.1 and then root. All I want is wifi tether without having to pay the special fee. Can anyone help me orpointme in the direction of help
unforunately you're stuck with an un-rootable phone. there have been reports that you can downgrade the f/w, but HBOOT stays in place, so still no ROOT. sorry
i think ROOT is required to enable WiFi Tethering too, not sure tho
Hboot is different and unrootable/unchangeable on 2.1 at this time. Soery
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I just recently decided to purchase my first android phone. I'm completely new to rooting and I was wondering if someone could help me out.
A thread that I was reading mentioned downgrading the system image from Gingerbread 2.3.3 to 2.2.x to be able to root
I was wondering, does that mean that once a permanent root has been established that, 2.2.x Android will be running or is it only temporary for attaining the root and the device will be running 2.3.3 once it has been successfully rooted?
Thank you
please tell us what phone you have. it will make it easier to explain things
Once you root you have the option of loading custom ROM's. Depending on your phone these custom ROM's can be 2.2.1, 2.3.3, 2.3.4 and 2.3.5. So you will be running gingerbread if you please..just not stock.
I'm thinking about getting an HTC Panache and I was looking at this thread here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1096014&page=10
So if I manage to root the phone, would sense UI be completely removed and replaced with only the basic android rom such as that on the Nexus series?
You can load a ROM without Sense, or one with Sense...its all about your preference. The panache is an amazing phone and you would not be disappointed. If you are a fan of the Nexus style ROM, Faux123 makes one for the panache (which is the MyTouch 4G in the us) that is absolutely amazing. And if you do like sense, can't go wrong with virtuous unity. Either way...there are A TON of ROM's available for that phone.
Hi there,
I wouldn't have thought so about going to an older version of OS, rooting is normally done via clockwork recovery & boot loaders, so unless the boot loader they use does not work with 2.3 then maybe but unlikely, clockwork recovery this wiki does not mention installing an older OS, I doubt you will be able to unless the phone is rooted.
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/TM...l_Update_Guide#Rooting_the_TMobile_myTouch_4G
Then once the phone is rooted you just install what ever ROM you want to install from the boot loader and install ROM from SD card.
Thank you so much for all the information! I've been trying to decide between the Nexus S and the HTC Panache for the last little while now and that cleared up a lot of questions I had. I really appreciate it, thank you!
I didn't want to start a new therad for this so here's my question:
I don't get what the SUPER CID is good for. Google tells me it allows you to flash any ROM onto it, even if the phone is branded. huh? I thought that's what S-off+root allows you to do?
I have a branded Sensation with s-off and root on stock rom. Should I do the SUPER CID thing and what is good for?
thank you
It is not really necessary. It is considered complete unlocking, but everything you want to do as far as custom ROM's you can accomplish in the state you are in now.
All right guys here it is, I am trying like hell to root my blu dash 5.0. I found one post that had me flash a rooted image. bricked it once, brought it back by flashing full stock image. did it properly the second, third, and fourth time. I got stuck in a bootloop on the blu logo. link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/and...-stock-rom-images-t2967900/page3#post65333894
I have tried all manner of one click root tools. Tried Framaroot. Nada. Is there anyone out there who has found the way? I am willing to try anything. I am even willing to attempt to find a way to root it myself, but I have never done anything like this on android so i'd need some basic worries/questions answered before I start messing around.
Also, are there any custom Roms for my phone? I've never used custom roms before, but this past summer I did install one on a family members hp tablet because it wasn't android. it was HPs crappy intent for an OS that had been discontinued and they asked if I could get the wifi to work. I ended up just installing a custom Rom because the OS wasn't great any way and I knew they'd prefer android due to familiarity. I decided I'd like to try custom roms on this phone, but i cant figure out if there are any.
Thanks for any help! And if this is in the wrong place, just says so and i'll move it.
forgot to add I can flash it to 4.2 with the stock image i have, but id like a rooted 4.4 or better, if possible.
I tried Kingroot from the pc, and lo and behold, it worked! So now I am trying to get app2sd to work ( my main reason for wanting root). Also if anybody has any custom roms they know of that are compatible, I'd appreciate it. I've looked, but most don't say if they'd work.
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