Database Info

[Q] Do i need to root before i install a custom rom ?

http://maketecheasier.com/8-things-you-need-to-know-before-modding-android-phone/2010/11/23
They say must root.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=945615
Here say no need.
I am confuse.
Can I ask do I need to root before I install the custom rom? For my DEFY.

Lol, I think you're completly new in android. A: Yes you must have Root.

Thank you for your answer. I am newbie. But will grow up soon. Lol
Sent from my MB525 using XDA App

No, it's not always necessary. For example you can flash this ROM without rooting your phone:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1095274

Just root anyways no android is complete without root

Oskar.K said:
Lol, I think you're completly new in android. A: Yes you must have Root.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Bro. He need to install twrp. ANd after installing custom rom THEN he need to root.

super one click not responding to my infuse :(

before shell root step 7 it freezes every single time !!!!!!! i cant take this anymore i have to root to run my backup to restore my data . someone please help me root this stupid piece of $%## before i odin its $#$ back to froyo and give up entirely on gingerbread ... biggest headache i had in over 5 years. omg.

what you didnt see the other soc threads????
have fun with your unrootable official rom...

pt5970 said:
before shell root step 7 it freezes every single time !!!!!!! i cant take this anymore i have to root to run my backup to restore my data . someone please help me root this stupid piece of $%## before i odin its $#$ back to froyo and give up entirely on gingerbread ... biggest headache i had in over 5 years. omg.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
here you go:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1390521

Dani897 said:
what you didnt see the other soc threads????
have fun with your unrootable official rom...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
only threads i seen was several stating that they had same issues but fixed them and got it working. although they didnt say how. so you telling me you cant root the official rom?

pt5970 said:
only threads i seen was several stating that they had same issues but fixed them and got it working. although they didnt say how. so you telling me you cant root the official rom?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You need to use a modified kernel, Stock gingerbread kernel is not rootable doing his modification will screw your video up and you won't have video at all.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I997 using xda premium

Axiomkid said:
You need to use a modified kernel, Stock gingerbread kernel is not rootable doing his modification will screw your video up and you won't have video at all.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I997 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Are we waiting on source to drop so kernel can be pulled from it? Or will it still be unrootable then?
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I997 using xda premium

Sorry but I am too having the above problem. I'm afraid I do not understand about the kernel
Can someone explain? I have been searching for an answer but come up with nothing
Thanks

You would have to flash a rooted kernel with Odin to get root then use the sgs kernel flasher to flash the stock kernel if you want it.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I997 using XDA App

Must be something wrong with the phone Odin said PASS but still does not work
Thanks

im putting all the tools needed together in a single package. soc is a thing of the past... i will need time to test it which means flashing the official firmware and whatever.
once everyone has root, dont ask for cwm... that will seriously put me in a bad mood.

qkster said:
here you go:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1390521
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
This is just a rom.. you have to root and get CWM before you can even install this.

jcabbott said:
This is just a rom.. you have to root and get CWM before you can even install this.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
ok, hit my links (on my signature) both will show where to get the tools you need to accomplish your task at hand....there are Odin packages and one click methods to get Rooted ROM stock if that is what you want....or to put CWM on for custom ROMs

Noob Root question

I am on US 4.1.2. Is there a simple way to root? Someway that will allow me to unroot if necessary for OTA updates. I have learned so much fro this site you guys are incredible.
Thanks

Yea just go to superuser app and go to settings and scroll down to full unroot and it will unroot your phone!!
Sent from my LG-E970 using xda premium

Dsmforlife92 said:
Yea just go to superuser app and go to settings and scroll down to full unroot and it will unroot your phone!!
Sent from my LG-E970 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I thought I needed to have root already to be able to use Superuser, but I will give it a shot. Thanks.

tarheels55 said:
I thought I needed to have root already to be able to use Superuser, but I will give it a shot. Thanks.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
yes you need to root... installing supersu or superuser wont root your device..
here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1957002

nadmaj said:
yes you need to root... installing supersu or superuser wont root your device..
here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1957002
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks I wasn't sure if this would work with an 8013 with the new US 4.1.2 but I will give it a shot. Nothing ventured nothing gained.

tarheels55 said:
Thanks I wasn't sure if this would work with an 8013 with the new US 4.1.2 but I will give it a shot. Nothing ventured nothing gained.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
it'll work man.. never doubt chainfire..

tarheels55 said:
I thought I needed to have root already to be able to use Superuser, but I will give it a shot. Thanks.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Sorry thought you were just trying to unroot lol
Sent from my LG-E970 using xda premium

Extremely quick and simple and it took less than the 30 second time limit, lol. Thanks so much.

nadmaj said:
it'll work man.. never doubt chainfire..
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Enjoy the beer on me man.

tarheels55 said:
Enjoy the beer on me man.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
oh please don't bother.. sent you link to cf-root is all i did.. no need for beer..

This question needs to go into the Q&A section.
Please do not ask question in the DEV section. I will request the thread be moved.
Sent from my GT-N8013 using xda premium

Want to upgrade but no computer atm

Hey guys.. I'm currently on 4.4.2 stock rooted with xposed and Franco and would like to upgrade to 4.4.3.
I don't have access to a computer at the moment... So what would be the easiest way or anyway for that matter to upgrade?
Sorry if this a noob question but I am not super android savvy to be honest. Any help would be amazing.
If there was a guide or something to follow for someone in my position....
Thanks for any help
Sent from my Nexus 5 using XDA Free mobile app

dallas220 said:
Hey guys.. I'm currently on 4.4.2 stock rooted with xposed and Franco and would like to upgrade to 4.4.3.
I don't have access to a computer at the moment... So what would be the easiest way or anyway for that matter to upgrade?
Sorry if this a noob question but I am not super android savvy to be honest. Any help would be amazing.
If there was a guide or something to follow for someone in my position....
Thanks for any help
Sent from my Nexus 5 using XDA Free mobile app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Somebody made a 4.4.4 system zip. Get that, and the flashable 4.4.4 radio zip.

Just flash a stock rooted ROM. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=48190796
Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk

Aerowinder said:
Somebody made a 4.4.4 system zip. Get that, and the flashable 4.4.4 radio zip.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
is that all i need to do, download them to my phone and just flash in recovery? Do i need to go to 4.4.3 first? Im so confused :S
jwhyte said:
Just flash a stick rooted ROM. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=48190796
Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I have no idea what a stick rooted ROM is to be honest brother...
I know its alot to ask but is there any way one of you guys could give me a brief step by step? I hate being that guy but im not nearly confident to go messing around on my own... Do i flash my stock kernel first? Then unistall Xposed? Then what..... :S

dallas220 said:
is that all i need to do, download them to my phone and just flash in recovery? Do i need to go to 4.4.3 first? Im so confused :S
I have no idea what a stick rooted ROM is to be honest brother...
I know its alot to ask but is there any way one of you guys could give me a brief step by step? I hate being that guy but im not nearly confident to go messing around on my own... Do i flash my stock kernel first? Then unistall Xposed? Then what..... :S
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
you shouldnt do a single thing, nothing. not until you take some time to educate yourself first. if not, and you start messing around, youre gonna end up with a paperweight. seriously, im not being mean to you, im trying to be helpful. take some time, read about the basics, learn at least just what you need. start here http://forum.xda-developers.com/goo...urce-guides-info-threads-linked-read-t2784527

dallas220 said:
is that all i need to do, download them to my phone and just flash in recovery? Do i need to go to 4.4.3 first? Im so confused :S
I have no idea what a stick rooted ROM is to be honest brother...
I know its alot to ask but is there any way one of you guys could give me a brief step by step? I hate being that guy but im not nearly confident to go messing around on my own... Do i flash my stock kernel first? Then unistall Xposed? Then what..... :S
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Sorry it auto corrected. Yes you can flash a stick rooted rom. Such as the one from @bigxie that I linked but please try to heed @simms22 words. You always want to know what you are doing before you do it or you risk ending up with a paperweight. If you have this many questions flashing something new can wait until you are comfortable with what you are doing.
Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk

simms22 said:
you shouldnt do a single thing, nothing. not until you take some time to educate yourself first. if not, and you start messing around, youre gonna end up with a paperweight. seriously, im not being mean to you, im trying to be helpful. take some time, read about the basics, learn at least just what you need. start here http://forum.xda-developers.com/goo...urce-guides-info-threads-linked-read-t2784527
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
jwhyte said:
Sorry it auto corrected. Yes you can flash a stick rooted rom. Such as the one from @bigxie that I linked but please try to heed @simms22 words. You always want to know what you are doing before you do it or you risk ending up with a paperweight. If you have this many questions flashing something new can wait until you are comfortable with what you are doing.
Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
thanks lads... i know some but clearly not enough. Will read up between classes thanks!

[Completed] [Q] Question about Rooting HTC one M8

I am brand new to this forum so sorry if this is in the wrong place. I've had my phone for one year now and was looking to root it to hopefully get further customization out of it. Is it hard to root an android device and is their no true risk involved as long as you follow directions? I found these two videos on these forums and I want them on my phone. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2604245&page=2. http://www.xda-developers.com/true-silent-mode-for-lollipop-xda-xposed-tuesday/. Thanks for the help guys.

Black_magic100 said:
I am brand new to this forum so sorry if this is in the wrong place. I've had my phone for one year now and was looking to root it to hopefully get further customization out of it. Is it hard to root an android device and is their no true risk involved as long as you follow directions? I found these two videos on these forums and I want them on my phone. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2604245&page=2. http://www.xda-developers.com/true-silent-mode-for-lollipop-xda-xposed-tuesday/. Thanks for the help guys.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Welcome To XDA.
It is not hard to root an device.
Try TowelRoot if you want to root only.
Sent from my AO5510 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

Men_in_black007 said:
Welcome To XDA.
It is not hard to root an device.
Try TowelRoot if you want to root only.
Sent from my AO5510 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks for the reply, is TowelRoot a "way" to root your deivce? Also what do you mean if you wan to root only? Are their different roots you can do or something?
Edit: Ok I understand what towelroot is as I've used a similar thing on my ipod touch 4g about 6 years ago lol, but is towelroot safe for htc one m8? (i would assume yes) and also do I have to backup my phone before doing this). Thanks again in advance

Black_magic100 said:
Thanks for the reply, is TowelRoot a "way" to root your deivce? Also what do you mean if you wan to root only? Are their different roots you can do or something?
Edit: Ok I understand what towelroot is as I've used a similar thing on my ipod touch 4g about 6 years ago lol, but is towelroot safe for htc one m8? (i would assume yes) and also do I have to backup my phone before doing this). Thanks again in advance
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
There are many ways to root.
But best is towel root.
Yes it is safe , make a backup if something goes wrong (that not going to happen)
Sent from my AO5510 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

Men_in_black007 said:
There are many ways to root.
But best is towel root.
Yes it is safe , make a backup if something goes wrong (that not going to happen)
Sent from my AO5510 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
My device isn't supported? should i download weaksauce2 on my phone?

Black_magic100 said:
My device isn't supported? should i download weaksauce2 on my phone?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2708628
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2799796
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2699065
Check this out
Sent from my AO5510 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app