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Using Time Warner Cable TV app & online Banking on I997 running ICS

I am new & this is my first post. I have spent all weekend reading these forums and installing mods - GB & ICS. What I would like... is to be able to use Time Warner Cable 's TV app for Droid which allows me to watch cable TV and manage my DVR *and* use my Online Banking app to deposit checks. Both these require that the device not be rooted and TWC TV requires ICS. Is there a way to unroot an ICS ROM that is currently on my rooted phone - while still keeping all the themes/apps etc that the rooted MOD gives me (except SU,) and if so, how do you recommend I go about doing this? (It doesn't appear that using something like OneClick is going to do this for me.) I have gone from Froyo to rooted GB, Infinitum's ICS 1.1.1, then to UCLB3-CWM and would like to try ICS again...
Is there a way to take a ICS mod and install it in such a way that it appears as UNrooted stock ICS yet keeps the perks (except SU) ?
Thanks for your time and thoughts... Jami

Welcome... there is not any way to be unrooted and have ics on the infuse at the same time. Sorry, I know that is not the answer you were wanting to hear. Regards.
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Actually...I think it is possible to have an unrooted ics Rom...most have it built in already but what gives the Rom root is "Su" and "superuser"
1) Get a Rom
2) Open it up with 7zip or another archive program
3) go to /system/xbin and delete the file named "Su"
4) go to /system/apps and delete the apk named "superuser"
5) put the modified Rom on your phone (I say modified cause you deleted two files)
6) flash like normal in recovery...follow instructions from the Roms op
If my theory is correct you should now be on ics with out root...ill be getting my infuse any minute now (or hour...) And ill be able to test it myself if you don't want to...you do risk getting bootloops by deleting the above files...you may also lose some of the ics Roms functions...
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mg2195 said:
Actually...I think it is possible to have an unrooted ics Rom...most have it built in already but what gives the Rom root is "Su" and "superuser"
1) Get a Rom
2) Open it up with 7zip or another archive program
3) go to /system/xbin and delete the file named "Su"
4) go to /system/apps and delete the apk named "superuser"
5) put the modified Rom on your phone (I say modified cause you deleted two files)
6) flash like normal in recovery...follow instructions from the Roms op
If my theory is correct you should now be on ics with out root...ill be getting my infuse any minute now (or hour...) And ill be able to test it myself if you don't want to...you do risk getting bootloops by deleting the above files...you may also lose some of the ics Roms functions...
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Theory appears sound and correct me if I'm wrong but it sounds like the OP wants the functionality of a phone that is both rooted (TWC app) and unrooted (all other apps mods themes that require root)...not simply unrooted ICS.
It appears to me that a choice needs to be made between running rooted for one app or unrooted for everything else the OP wants.
There is another thread floating around here on the Infuse board about the TWC app requiring an unrooted phone. I saw it few days ago...someone there may have found a solution.
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Thanks MG- it was the likely loss of some functionality that would not allow the 2 apps that she wants to perform, was the reason for my answer. I hope you are right, although I will feel terrible about giving someone a wrong answer.
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I know the newest version of superuser has an option to temporary unroot. Not sure if this would work for the apps you are asking about but I'm assuming it was added for situations like this.
You just open the app and swipe over to the info tab, which is on the fat left I believe. Then there is a check box for temp unroot.
Hope this helps bc it would def be the easiest solution.
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I have SU v.94 on a custom rom on my SGS3 and there is an option to cleanup for permanent unroot. Don' t see anything about temp unroot but then I may be on a different version than you are speaking of.
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SuperSU and I think superuser both have options to disable root. If its a Cyanogen based ROM, there's another option to disable root in the settings menu.
Root ≠ custom ROM
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Pony Express said:
I have SU v.94 on a custom rom on my SGS3 and there is an option to cleanup for permanent unroot. Don' t see anything about temp unroot but then I may be on a different version than you are speaking of.
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When I go to the app info of Superuser, it says version 3.2. I am on jb tho so that may b the difference. I'm using the version that came with CM10.
Thought the option was there on the newest version when I was on ics too tho but not 100% sure.
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Another option is the app "OTA Root Keeper".
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Well...if you want, I can make a flashable root package...as in all that will be flashed is su and superuser...re-enabling root, so you could delete both su and superuser with a root file explorer when you need unroot and when you need root just flash the root package...kinda time consuming and a pain if your gonna be using those apps often...but its an option...
But yeah, the disable root option is available in my htc vivids superuser which is running ics...so try that first, or some of the other listed suggestions...
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Just confirming what benbos_06 posted. I'm running superuser 3.1.3 and there is a temporary unroot option there.
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Smokestack360 said:
Just confirming what benbos_06 posted. I'm running superuser 3.1.3 and there is a temporary unroot option there.
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Yea, this is Chainfire's CWM with Super SU
It would be too easy if it were all the same :laugh:
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atoa said:
Another option is the app "OTA Root Keeper".
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Interesting.. good find / may be workable for OP's needs.

Wow - thanks for all the replies!
Given all the advice, and considering my options - I think the way to go is to see if I can use a stock ICS rom (if that exisits - un mod'ed) on my Infuse. So I'll forgo the extras of a mod but I will be able to get the TWC TV app & the Banking functionality I want. Thanks to Smokestack's comment I did some more poking around and found a link to the hacked TWC TV apk for rooted phones and tablets in case anyone's interested. That's nice but it only gets me half way there.
Would anyone like to recommend a stock or almost stock ICS that I can use for my Infuse? Then I will take MG2195 directions and put them to the test Thanks, Jami

that's a kind offer but I'm hoping to either find a rom without SU or one I can turn SU off entirely on.
mg2195 said:
Well...if you want, I can make a flashable root package...as in all that will be flashed is su and superuser...re-enabling root, so you could delete both su and superuser with a root file explorer when you need unroot and when you need root just flash the root package...kinda time consuming and a pain if your gonna be using those apps often...but its an option...
But yeah, the disable root option is available in my htc vivids superuser which is running ics...so try that first, or some of the other listed suggestions...
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jami.francis said:
Given all the advice, and considering my options - I think the way to go is to see if I can use a stock ICS rom (if that exisits - un mod'ed) on my Infuse. So I'll forgo the extras of a mod but I will be able to get the TWC TV app & the Banking functionality I want. Thanks to Smokestack's comment I did some more poking around and found a link to the hacked TWC TV apk for rooted phones and tablets in case anyone's interested. That's nice but it only gets me half way there.
Would anyone like to recommend a stock or almost stock ICS that I can use for my Infuse? Then I will take MG2195 directions and put them to the test Thanks, Jami
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Most everyone will have their favorite and all that I have flashed have been good. The one, imho, that seems most stable is Entropy512's build, here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1601844
Try 3 or 4 and you, too will have a favorite.

CWM flashable SU.apk

I tried Casual for over an hour today. Would always see the phone and load the files fine. But once it rebooted to try to stick root the app would freeze everytime. Finally had to give up and come to work. I did get CWM to install properly though. I was wondering if there were any clockwork mod flashable zips to root me. I don't want to wait til morning to play with this phone. Got it yesterday and haven't had anytime to play with it yet. I know there used to be. Just not sure if any exist for ICS. If I cant do that ill try some other methods in the morning when i get home from work. Thanks for any help or comments
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I used the alternative root method that was mentioned at the bottom of the rooting section in the guide. That was easy easier than casual for some reason
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I used the alternative root method that was mentioned at the bottom of the rooting section in the guide. That was easy easier than casual for some reason
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I'm going to ttry that in the morning when i get home if I can't root it at work. Made this thread in Q&A.
Mods can you close this thread here?
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[Q] un-root Verizon Galaxy S III SCH-I535

So I was a little disappointed to learn that the JB update won't work on a rooted device. I didn;t use Odin to do it - I used a link on Droid Life. It worked fine, but now I would like to un-root it so I can get the update. I've looked around and found a few links - many of which involve downloading files that no longer exist. And I don't think the method I used to root it backed up the original ROM.
Anyone have any idea where to look?
Mahalo,
-DaG

Yes the jb update can be rooted and you can simply use ota root keeper, take the update and be good.
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DaGbyte said:
So I was a little disappointed to learn that the JB update won't work on a rooted device. I didn;t use Odin to do it - I used a link on Droid Life. It worked fine, but now I would like to un-root it so I can get the update. I've looked around and found a few links - many of which involve downloading files that no longer exist. And I don't think the method I used to root it backed up the original ROM.
Anyone have any idea where to look?
Mahalo,
-DaG
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The jb update does work on rooted devices .
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There have been many reports of the update working on rooted devices. You can even keep your root using OTA root keeper.
The only thing you'll have to do is have stock recovery flashed and you should be good to go.
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Wifi Tether Router

Want to have mobile hotspot but upgraded your S4 to MK2? Wifi Tether Router works with MK2 after doing the proper configuration as advised on the website the dev provides in the app description. Support the developer (Fabio Grasso) and buy the $1.50 app. It works great.
App does require Root. (Btw im on rooted stock MK2)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.snclab.wifitetherrouter
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Mk2 has a update but not posted in the Op's 1st post...no need pay
fgr said:
I have put together the HotSpot mods for MK2. I copied what crawrj had done and applied it to the MK2 update.
I pm'd crawrj a few days ago about posting up this mod in another thread, but haven't heard back. It's a busy time of year for many people, hopefully he's just spending time with family.
I know a lot of you are waiting for this, so I'm going to go ahead and post my links.
Just flash them from recovery like any other zip.
Download links:
HotSpotMod MK2 ODEXED
HotSpotMod MK2 DEODEXED
I flashed both of these fine (I am currently deodex, but installed stock odexed rom to try that version), let me know if you have any problems.
@crawrj - Let me know if you have any issues with me posting these in your thread.
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Finally rooted, now what?

I finally rooted my Verizon Samsung Galaxy S3 which is on 4.4.2. I got Greenify, SuperSU, and Titanium Backup. What are some recommendations or things that I should do now that I am finally in the Rooting Club

Mon431 said:
I finally rooted my Verizon Samsung Galaxy S3 which is on 4.4.2. I got Greenify, SuperSU, and Titanium Backup. What are some recommendations or things that I should do now that I am finally in the Rooting Club
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You have two of the best in titanium and supersu. Greenify is another good one also. I'd suggest a file manager also like root Explorer or even root browser free from the play store. RE is however not free. It's mostly a personal preference
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ShapesBlue said:
You have two of the best in titanium and supersu. Greenify is another good one also. I'd suggest a file manager also like root Explorer or even root browser free from the play store. RE is however not free. It's mostly a personal preference
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I was able to get Root Explorer from Amazon Appstore a week ago when they offered it for free. I got the xposed framework and have been messing around with modules. Some of them say I should backup my android software before doing anything but how do I do that?

Mon431 said:
I was able to get Root Explorer from Amazon Appstore a week ago when they offered it for free. I got the xposed framework and have been messing around with modules. Some of them say I should backup my android software before doing anything but how do I do that?
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Your on the newest OTA correct? If so I'm not even sure how to do a backup on the stock software because your not running a custom recovery
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ShapesBlue said:
Your on the newest OTA correct? If so I'm not even sure how to do a backup on the stock software because your not running a custom recovery
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Yeah and dang

I know how to nandroid without a recovery
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.h3r3t1c.onnandbup
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That is pretty neat! But whats the point of being able to make a nandroid but not have the ability to restore with it? Here is a working version of safestrap for kitkat http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2797314 with that you can backup and restore or restore from that neat app.

ThePagel said:
That is pretty neat! But whats the point of being able to make a nandroid but not have the ability to restore with it? Here is a working version of safestrap for kitkat http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2797314 with that you can backup and restore or restore from that neat app.
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Will it work if I rooted with towelroot? Sorry, I'm a root noob

Mon431 said:
Will it work if I rooted with towelroot? Sorry, I'm a root noob
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It should yes.
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ShapesBlue said:
It should yes.
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Alright, I just noticed that my flash counter is somehow custom. I haven't flashed anything, I'm still on stock. I noticed it first happened with Wanam Xposed when I rebooted it for the first time with it so then I uninstalled it. How do I change it back to official, or does it matter even though my warranty is expired?

Mon431 said:
Alright, I just noticed that my flash counter is somehow custom. I haven't flashed anything, I'm still on stock. I noticed it first happened with Wanam Xposed when I rebooted it for the first time with it so then I uninstalled it. How do I change it back to official, or does it matter even though my warranty us expired?
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You could use triangle away to reset it but your not under warranty so it doesn't really matter
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ShapesBlue said:
You could use triangle away to reset it but your not under warranty so it doesn't really matter
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Lol I'll just leave it alone and I'll probably get Wanam back haha

Mon431 said:
Lol I'll just leave it alone and I'll probably get Wanam back haha
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Then again neither am I with my S3 so I could not really care less
I use Wanam and xposed and I have noticed some conflicts with apps but sometimes that happens. Xposed tends to mess with stuff all the time
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ShapesBlue said:
Then again neither am I with my S3 so I could not really care less
I use Wanam and xposed and I have noticed some conflicts with apps but sometimes that happens. Xposed tends to mess with stuff all the time
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Ahh, oh and I figured out you can change the system status to official with Wanam Xposed. It's under Security Hacks but I'm just gonna leave it as custom (box unchecked) since it doesn't matter anymore.

Mon431 said:
Ahh, oh and I figured out you can change the system status to official with Wanam Xposed. It's under Security Hacks but I'm just gonna leave it as custom (box unchecked) since it doesn't matter anymore.
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Yea I forgot that part but Yea it doesn't matter really. Even though I have asurion insurance on the phone I am hoping to never utilize it, :::knock on wood:::
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ShapesBlue said:
Then again neither am I with my S3 so I could not really care less
I use Wanam and xposed and I have noticed some conflicts with apps but sometimes that happens. Xposed tends to mess with stuff all the time
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Xposed is very volatile. In my experience Xposed runs fine as long as Wanam isn't in the picture. I said screw Wanam at 2.7.3 once it started fc all my apps. Had to nand to recover. But if you're on a stock OTA...I understand a flashoholic has to get a fix somehow lol
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ATGkompressor said:
Xposed is very volatile. In my experience Xposed runs fine as long as Wanam isn't in the picture. I said screw Wanam at 2.7.3 once it started fc all my apps. Had to nand to recover. But if you're on a stock OTA...I understand a flashoholic has to get a fix somehow lol
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That's for sure. I had Wanam installed but never really used it. I use a few here and there until I find I have no use or don't actually use them at all
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I hope I'm not hijacking this thread. I plan to towelroot my fully updated and locked down s3. Like you I was wondering what to do next. Backup sounds good. Do I need busybox? Will using titanium backup give me the ability to restore my phone if something terrible happens? Can I backup my backup to my pc in case my sd card gets corrupted?
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Furthermore, which supersu should I get? There are several on the play store. What bloat ware should I get rid of, and how?
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crobert33 said:
I hope I'm not hijacking this thread. I plan to towelroot my fully updated and locked down s3. Like you I was wondering what to do next. Backup sounds good. Do I need busybox? Will using titanium backup give me the ability to restore my phone if something terrible happens? Can I backup my backup to my pc in case my sd card gets corrupted?
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Furthermore, which supersu should I get? There are several on the play store. What bloat ware should I get rid of, and how?
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I'd suggest supersu and supersu pro and pro of course isn't free but really worth it.
Here is supersu
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.supersu
And SuperSu Pro
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.supersu.pro
Titanium backup also is a great app along with the pro version which in the long run is well worth it.
I'm not sure about busybox and titanium however, I'll leave that to someone who knows
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Well, I am moving in that direction. Today, I revived what I perceive to be "bloatware". My (now rooted and superusered) es file manager was able to block the startup of some pesky "system" files that seemed unimportant. Examples are Yahoo news and stock daemon.
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