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Should I root my x10i now or wait?

Okay my question is simple, should I root my x10 now or wait for the 2.1 SE update.
Also does anybody have any info about the boot loader, I've seen various posts saying its been cracked, has it? And if not any idea how long before it is?
Thanks
Vengeance
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Wrong section. Anyway... check this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=747587
Painless root with no flashing.
Happy rooting.

Root is the way forward

Rooted now got bored so I rooted it just waiting for bootloader so I can flash 2.1 or 2.2 on
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Would like to expand a little upon this thread. I am at the same position as OP was, and my only concern is that I heard some apps in the market are not available for rooted phone (instead of the other way around) due to some protection coding. Is that true? Are there any major apps that are particularly note worthy?

snapper.fishes said:
Would like to expand a little upon this thread. I am at the same position as OP was, and my only concern is that I heard some apps in the market are not available for rooted phone (instead of the other way around) due to some protection coding. Is that true? Are there any major apps that are particularly note worthy?
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I haven't had any problems since my root, phone if anything works better, google and download an app called x10 root, this will root your phone without all the fuss. If you want to undo the root install universal androot and unroot it. They are not on the market though.
Hope this helps bud
vengeance
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Beware if you root be careful what you uninstall as some apps eg media and timescape are linked into the functionality of the phone.
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Like above said, be careful what you remove. Titanium backup is what I used. Freeze stuff first to test.
First root I did i killed timescape, gave me no end of problems.
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[Q] Is there a way to trick an app?

On more than one occasion (renting google moves and enterprise email), I have been told I can't use an app because my device is rooted.
Is there a way to "trick" an app into thinking that the device is not rooted so that the app can be used?
P.S. I posted in Dev first but I think its going to be deleted. Well I am pretty sure so I am reposting here.

Does it ask for super user permissions, if so deny them and see if that works.

As far as movies, I think we need source to trick the os.
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Thanks for the replies...
Neither app needs root permissions. They just won't run on rooted devices.
It checks something...anybody have an idea of what it checks?

i m very interest in this too. i nvr root but.it is good if i/can use titanium backup

anyone got some more info on this?
i also need to trick an app into thinkin my device is not rooted

[Q] What can be safely uninstalled from a Samsung Galaxy Victory 4G LTE Virgin Mobile

Hello I'm a new member to these forums but I have been using them for some time. I have successfully rooted my Samsung Galaxy Victory from Virgin Mobile and was wanting some advice on what software was safe for me to uninstall. I have both Samsung and Virgin Bloatware along with Google software I don't use but am unsure if it is NEEDED or not. I was hoping I could get a list of apps that are okay for removal. I've rooted using Odin v3.04, Busybox v1.20.2 CWM+, SuperSU v0.94+, and TWRP 2.4.3.0 I'm still using the default rom. I'm just looking for more internal memory and less resource consumption.
I have searched these forums for more Samsung Galaxy Victory FAQ but it is scarce. That's why I felt led to ask myself. Thank you to you all for your replies.

StalwartVet said:
Hello I'm a new member to these forums but I have been using them for some time. I have successfully rooted my Samsung Galaxy Victory from Virgin Mobile and was wanting some advice on what software was safe for me to uninstall. I have both Samsung and Virgin Bloatware along with Google software I don't use but am unsure if it is NEEDED or not. I was hoping I could get a list of apps that are okay for removal. I've rooted using Odin v3.04, Busybox v1.20.2 CWM+, SuperSU v0.94+, and TWRP 2.4.3.0 I'm still using the default rom. I'm just looking for more internal memory and less resource consumption.
I have searched these forums for more Samsung Galaxy Victory FAQ but it is scarce. That's why I felt led to ask myself. Thank you to you all for your replies.
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First of all, if you have it, remove Kies Air. Then you might consider removing Samsung Apps and AllShare. Also remove the crappy system live wallpapers.
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daniel98 said:
First of all, if you have it, remove Kies Air. Then you might consider removing Samsung Apps and AllShare. Also remove the crappy system live wallpapers.
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How to uninstall. I am new to this?

LIst of Removable Bloatware Apps
The 2 links provide a list of Bloatware that can be removed from our phone. I slimmed my backups down to 485 MB (1st Backup was 689 MB) using TWRP 2.5. Here's the links:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/lv?key=0AnO2-4y6yE1gdDJRekl4QmkyNmIzUmRvX2h3UDVkQXc#gid=0
http://www.droidviews.com/list-of-b...ng-galaxy-devices-that-can-be-safely-removed/
BadbrainsEddie
New Orleans, LA

[Q] false root status?

I have a next book 7 premium, serial starting with yfg, android is 4.0.4. I have not rooted this device but superuser and root checker seem to show t as rooted. Does this model come rooted or is it possible that I am getting a false root status?

Try installing titanium back or busybox, if you get is that it is rooted

What's the importance of busybox??
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Mohamed Khaled Mk said:
What's the importance of busybox??
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Busybox is simply a linux script/tool containing a bunch of mainstream commands allowing for simple commandline actions. Usually those are only accessed by the system and some root apps, so in general i'd recommend to keep the one bundled with your rom since that's the one it's meant to use. Some apps like titanium backup might require a newer one though.
Some links to get your doubts:
01. androidforums.com/ally-all-things-root/235909-what-busybox.html
02. http://forum.xda-developers.comshowthread.php?t=1248706
03. richweb.com/node/177
I have helped ...

uxorial said:
I have a next book 7 premium, serial starting with yfg, android is 4.0.4. I have not rooted this device but superuser and root checker seem to show t as rooted. Does this model come rooted or is it possible that I am getting a false root status?
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some phones do come rooted
eg. my sis's HTC explorer -pico

Well busy box installed no problems. So if I have root has anyone found any custom roms yet cuz as far as I know if I brick the stock rom isn't available but I really want to take advantage of my root

[Q] But Will It Be Truly Open?

I just read on CyanogenMod's website that all CM stock ROM's allow the owner of the phone to control whether root access should be granted to an application. Will OnePlus One allow a general user to install a native C++ application that requires root access without hassle?

RareHare said:
I just read on CyanogenMod's website that all CM stock ROM's allow the owner of the phone to control whether root access should be granted to an application. Will OnePlus One allow a general user to install a native C++ application that requires root access without hassle?
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The OnePlus One will be delivered in official state not rooted.
If you want install applications with root requierement then you have to root first your device.
Rooting/flashing/modifiing the software is dangerous by nature so if you damage your phone by doing this no one will replace you it for free and not with warranty.
Rooting/flashing/modifiing your device is okay by OnePlus if you asking cause of warranty but when you damage it cause of rooting its not okay for example when you try overclock with a app.
I tried to explain it simple i hope all will understand and agree this.
There is also a thread in OnePlus One forum if you want take this information from the base just use search engine like always
Cheers
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Judging from the OP's original point it sounds like rooting is a simple on/off feature unless I'm misreading. Or will this be another device that we root the same way as we would any other device?
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Jersey846 said:
Judging from the OP's original point it sounds like rooting is a simple on/off feature unless I'm misreading. Or will this be another device that we root the same way as we would any other device?
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I would think from what I've heard this phone should be as easy to root as a Nexus. It should be basic fastboot oem unlock for the bootloader then you can flash a custom recovery and superuser.

I root my devices, because I usually want to get rid of the unneeded CRAP that comes with most phones.
If OPO or any other mfg delivers a device without the bloat, I doubt I would need to root it.

The main reason I root is for a particular call blocking app that requires root and works on the system level. Main reason.
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I need root at least for Titanium Backup as I'm a flashaholic... and always in need of a full backup of all the important apps I install everytime. But from what I read, it will be possible to choose whether to root or not. About bootloader I don't know. I'm also curious what recovery will be installed... Will they build their own version of CWM? And if yes, will we need to build something else?