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Software Update ED2

Just got an update... FYI

Me too, didn't install yet because my battery is too low.
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Mine is asking me to update too. Any idea if I'll need to re-root? Not too big a deal but would like to know. Thanks!

You will need to re-root. I lost mine. The previous root I used doesn't work anymore.
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DRAZY said:
You will need to re-root. I lost mine. The previous root I used doesn't work anymore.
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How did you root the first time ?

Looks like the adb root method with Gingerbreak is not working with the update. Guess I'll stick with the Thunderbolt as daily driver until another root method comes down the pike.

Wonder if that's why the phone was delayed - to disable easy root.

I dunno, seems unlikely... this post suggests there have been significant performance improvements:
http://www.gottabemobile.com/2011/05/13/verizon-pushes-software-update-to-samsung-droid-charge-prior-to-launch/

I was rooted. lost it.
I picked mine up on the way from work and was setting it up when I got the OTA.
I had most everything removed that I wanted to, ran titanium and already set up my hosts file when I got the OTA pop-up. I ran it but I lost root and the method I used to root it now do not work. Has anyone found a new method to root the Charge?

Anyone care to dump the new build for me?

would if I could....need root back.

imnuts said:
Anyone care to dump the new build for me?
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have to work the overnight tonight and NOTHING to do lol (security)
if you point me toward a tutorial for what you need, I'd gladly help out

Rooting?

Does rooting reduce battery life? I'm not going to install a custom rom. Just get rid of some bloatware?
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it does not affect battery. it just allows certain apps more access to the internals of the system/kernel

doesnt drain battery anymore than normal.

OK. Thanks for the replies. Can anyone send me a link to find the benefits of rooting apart from custom roms
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I had a htc hero and htc evo both were rooted and from my experience i was able to get better battery life with some custom roms.

sayeed91 said:
OK. Thanks for the replies. Can anyone send me a link to find the benefits of rooting apart from custom roms
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=865204
Reasons to root:
Get the latest versions of Android on your phone before anyone else.
Try faster and more optimized versions of your phone's software.
Overclocking and underclocking your phone.
Longer battery life.
Theme your phone a lot more.
FREE Wireless Tethering.
Remove unwanted Sprint software.

ok.... i was wondering if i do an ota update will i lose root? also if i do the update will i have to wait ages before i can root again?

sayeed91 said:
ok.... i was wondering if i do an ota update will i lose root? also if i do the update will i have to wait ages before i can root again?
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from what i understand yes you can loose root and you have to wait for a dev to crack open the new ota.

js417 said:
from what i understand yes you can loose root and you have to wait for a dev to crack open the new ota.
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In most cases yes you will loose root in any OTA update so you may have to wait. Root with a custom ROM and you will not have to worry.

To root or not to root!?

So... I used to be rooted until my old tbolts 4g data bit the dust and I had to get a replacement. I have my new tbolt in my hand as we speak but I'm faces with a dilema. Should I root or wait for stock ics Rom to he released and live with that. I've been waiting a long time for this update as I have had the tbolt for almost 2 years now. What is your guys' opinion on this. I know it would be nice to root and debloat the thing as my battery drains so quickly these days , but maybe with the promise of ics we will see improvements? Also how long before a custom Rom is released when the ota for ics hits our phones?
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I'm not sure what future updates have to do with unlocking and rooting your phone. It's such an easy procedure and it helps immensely when debloating and saving battery life.

*Madmoose* said:
I'm not sure what future updates have to do with unlocking and rooting your phone. It's such an easy procedure and it helps immensely when debloating and saving battery life.
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Thanks for the response! I just know if I root I won't be able to install the ota update.... Am I wrong?
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OTA's are just patches to take you to the next level. RUU's are released at the same time (speaking specifically about ICS here). With S-Off you can do whatever you want as far as installing things. Honestly it's pretty pointless to not S-Off if it's available to your device.

ROOT NOW - and wait for ICS! Seriously, as soon as ICS comes out it will be rooted and posted here. Then you can flash that on top of what you have.

Will the ruu install radios and changes to hboot (if there are changes to hboot)?

RUU's are EVERYTHING. OTA's are just the parts that were updated from the last version. Usually OTA's end up causing little issues here and there. The RUU's do a full install on the phone.

I suppose nobody can knownif it will be possible to go back from rooted ics ruu to rooted gb or even if it will be possible to root s on phones once ics is installed?

gcodori said:
ROOT NOW - and wait for ICS! Seriously, as soon as ICS comes out it will be rooted and posted here. Then you can flash that on top of what you have.
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+1 The devs here would make a stock version that's an exact replica of it anyway.
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recDNA said:
I suppose nobody can knownif it will be possible to go back from rooted ics ruu to rooted gb or even if it will be possible to root s on phones once ics is installed?
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If you are S-Off you can go in any direction you want to. S-On could be a problem if they patch our S-Off exploit (which i strongly doubt, but a possibility nonetheless) This is why it's pointless to have a phone without S-Off if it's available.

[Q] Root or wait?

Hy people...
I'm finnaly got the JB in my phone... It was hard and complicated to get it... and that's why I'm resisting to get the ICS back to keep the root in JB.
Now the question: Do you think that someone will figure out how to root the JB without going back to ICS? or it is impossible?
Thanks a lot!

Maybe. I couldn't wait so I did return to ics to root properly. Softbricked my phone but managed to fix it. No regrets!
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root, its worth it

Borderpatrol1987 said:
root, its worth it
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yeah... I get 4.0 back... rooted... installed ota rootkeeper... and get 4.1... then... it fails...
what to do?? the Su file is there... but I don't know what it means...

I think you need to unroot with ota root keeper before upgrading. Keep a backup!
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unlock bootloader that best way , I just done it and got the CM10 installed which is much nicer and faster.

steiger said:
I think you need to unroot with ota root keeper before upgrading. Keep a backup!
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yeah... that's what i did... i kept a backup... and temporaly unrooted the phone...

jasonnew said:
unlock bootloader that best way , I just done it and got the CM10 installed which is much nicer and faster.
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I'm never put a CM on any phone... the last experience i had with custom roms was with my old xperia play...
what is better on CM10?

renanmmagalhaes said:
yeah... that's what i did... i kept a backup... and temporaly unrooted the phone...
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You can try resetting your phone to factory settings and then download and install the OTA from the configurations menu.
Keep in mind that resetting the phone to factory settings removes su, so keep a backup, unroot the phone and then reset the configurations.
Maybe you'll have to root again using the utility after doing the factory reset.
I, too, had to try many times before nailing it.

Borderpatrol1987 said:
root, its worth it
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Just out of curiosity, what is worth it? I just got the phone, and I've rooted every other phone I've had. So far, this seems like the first one I don't need to root. I'm on shared data, which means I get wifi hotspot for free. I don't need titanium backup this time. The JB Moto UI seems light-weight, fast, and the battery lasts forever, so a custom ROM doesn't seem necessary. I'm not trying to be a smart alec, just honestly curious as to what rooting can do for me?

fester30 said:
Just out of curiosity, what is worth it? I just got the phone, and I've rooted every other phone I've had. So far, this seems like the first one I don't need to root. I'm on shared data, which means I get wifi hotspot for free. I don't need titanium backup this time. The JB Moto UI seems light-weight, fast, and the battery lasts forever, so a custom ROM doesn't seem necessary. I'm not trying to be a smart alec, just honestly curious as to what rooting can do for me?
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For you there is probably little benefit, though it's always good to keep titanium backups, and it's great for freezing problem apps you never use and don't want to remove. I also use Nova launcher and several other apps that require root for full functionality.
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fester30 said:
Just out of curiosity, what is worth it? I just got the phone, and I've rooted every other phone I've had. So far, this seems like the first one I don't need to root. I'm on shared data, which means I get wifi hotspot for free. I don't need titanium backup this time. The JB Moto UI seems light-weight, fast, and the battery lasts forever, so a custom ROM doesn't seem necessary. I'm not trying to be a smart alec, just honestly curious as to what rooting can do for me?
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im in the same exact boat. I have had every other phone rooted but i just dont see the need on this one. Limited dev work from what i can see. Already have a great battery. Now we just wait for a Moto Nexus Soon

[Q] battery life after 6/30/14 D80120e update?

how is everyone's battery life after installing the D80120e update? i've only had 1 charge cycle so far I'm not noticing anything different, be it better or worse.

After update did u lose root? Did u ota the update?
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hippiesky said:
After update did u lose root? Did u ota the update?
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sorry, my phone wasn't rooted to begin with. yes, i did the update via ota - it came in around 300MB and took about 15 minutes to install and reboot.

I lost root but heard towelroot still works

Yes, towelroot still works
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I used to have 3-4 days battery with cloudy rom but after stock 120e getting 1 day. I can see it go down every minute. I installed g2tweaks. I'll remove and check.

sam298 said:
I used to have 3-4 days battery with cloudy rom but after stock 120e getting 1 day. I can see it go down every minute. I installed g2tweaks. I'll remove and check.
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I had very poor battery life with 20A rooted for a couple of days but then it settled in and I now get up to 2 days on it. I have not upgraded to 20E yet, but it might work the same, even if it sounds weird.

I am tempted to update to 20e because xdabbeb's XCAM no longer suppports JellyBean, but all these battery talk scares me. =\

mixinluv2u said:
I am tempted to update to 20e because xdabbeb's XCAM no longer suppports JellyBean, but all these battery talk scares me. =\
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The original KK 20a release had some rouge services running, but since going to 20e things have pretty much stabilized. I think it'll depend on what apps you have running, the google apps have been creeping up on background battery consumption.