Now that I have rooted my phone I don't know what to do with it. It feels like I have rooted the phone for no reason what so ever. What are some things that you can do with this particular phone noe that I have root access. I want do fun things. I want to do things that androids operating system doesnt allow through its Native OS. Any ideas or tips?
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ANDROIDoverIOS said:
Now that I have rooted my phone I don't know what to do with it. It feels like I have rooted the phone for no reason what so ever. What are some things that you can do with this particular phone noe that I have root access. I want do fun things. I want to do things that androids operating system doesnt allow through its Native OS. Any ideas or tips?
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I have not been able to find much on your device. I did find the thread HERE. Also you can look into Xposed. With Xposed Framework , and Xposed Modules you should have some options as to customizing your device.
Can you please tell me more about this software. What can I do with it. I guess I should be a little more specific I want to do things like watch movies on my phone for free?
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In the Link I provided is an FAQ. Also there is a separate thread for each of the Xposed steps, and Modules. The Modules themselves have a breakdown of how to use them, and what they do on the corresponding threads for each module. Since there are so many modules, and they are so varied it would be very difficult to give you a rundown of them. Suffice it to say you can alter many, many aspects of Android.
As to the second part of your question. I will direct you to THIS THREAD.
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Is there a way to root a phone and be able to flip between rooted and non rooted similar to a sandbox for a computer.
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ironlood said:
Is there a way to root a phone and be able to flip between rooted and non rooted similar to a sandbox for a computer.
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I would love an app like that, since some games (specifically glu games) all accounts that are rooted get flagged, or they are "unsupported" in hopes of deterring cheaters, but 99% of game hacks are actually modded apk's which dont even need root, and a good portion or rooted users dont even hack or mod game, they do it from a developments point of view. so even though the app dont ask for root, there needs to be a sandbox like app that installs or runs apps in an isolated sandbox that can be rooted (if phone already is) or unrooted as if never rooted Im sure as a rooted app may be able to make something like this, since the android as a hole runs on a VM essentially lol
It might be worth to try this xposed module http://repo.xposed.info/module/com.devadvance.rootcloak
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It might be worth to try this xposed module http://repo.xposed.info/module/com.devadvance.rootcloak
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Honestly ive never messed around with any of the Xposed stuff guess theres a time for ecerything .... i know this is going to be a stupid question but are there any beginner guides for xposed???
It should be enough if you read first two posts of xposed thread
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What is everyone's opinion of Lookout Mobile Security, or any security/virus scanning app for their Android devices? I have been using Lookout for many months and I don't have any particular problems with it. I have recently flashed a ROM and I am running with limited apps (for the time being) but before I reinstall everything I previously had, I wanted to find out what others think.
I have read some articles recently that suggest mobile security apps are not really that needed as long as the person is cautious about the things they install. This can probably be said about anything that relates to software but do programs like Lookout drain the battery more? Do they slow down our phones? Like I said, I have been using it for many months so I do not have much experience without it.
I look forward to hearing what others have to say.
My apologies if this is in the wrong section. I just realized that I might have been better posting this in Q&A.
Yeah totally wrong section. Q and A or General.
X,
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Not really needed, unless you plan to install any Chinese/Japanese sex apps like "screaming Japanese girls".
Also be attention to the permission an app needs before you install it. It comes up on the screen when it prompts to install. For example, a wall paper app does not need access to contacts.
yea..i uninstalled a while ago.. i never seen the benefit..
Excellent, yeah that's what I was thinking too. I haven't been running it in a week and even when I did, nothing ever came up. I know that problems can occur with bad apps but like you guys I will just be careful and 'verify' the permissions of the things that I install. Thanks!
I don't think the virus scanning stuff like Lookout is worth it for droida and is kindof a ripoff itself.
However I do use the seekdroid app to help find my phone via location if I misplaced it... which happens every now and then.
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However I do use the seekdroid app to help find my phone via location if I misplaced it... which happens every now and then.
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Samsungdrive has that feature
http://www.samsungdive.com
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Hi, guys,
I just got fed up of the bloatware that is all over my DHD and decided to at least try to change the things around.
If you want, lend the petition a hand
change.org/petitions/htc-corporation-don-t-ship-preinstalled-non-removable-apps-on-android-phones-ex-facebook
Dafuq?
Have you tried searching for methods in removing it?
There are obviously ways of doing that including rooting and installing a ROM without them.
There should be an easier way to do that, and I'm with the op on this.
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kamenlitchev said:
Hi, guys,
I just got fed up of the bloatware that is all over my DHD and decided to at least try to change the things around.
If you want, lend the petition a hand
change.org/petitions/htc-corporation-don-t-ship-preinstalled-non-removable-apps-on-android-phones-ex-facebook
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Can you give a direct Link? Xda app ans so on...
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This can be done via a root and titanium backup/pro you can uninstall any system app or freeze it so it isnt in effect
Two Root Tools (My faves)
z4Root
GingerBreak
And App to remove or freeze
TitaniumBackup
The new Sony Xperia S permits the removal of default apps. Your money are the best 'petition'
Of course we can just root and do that, but the OP has a point. Rooting and all things related are fine for people who are interested, but normal people shouldn't have to bother with all that. When they buy a smartphone and expect it to work right, it should. If they see an app they don't feel like having in their phones, whether for memory reasons or app drawer clutter, they should be able to remove it by the regular uninstall method in a minute and move on to something else. Only a small percentage of of the number of phones sold till now are rooted. So the OP has a point, the manufacturers should stop bundling uninstallable crapware in their phones.
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Of course we can just root and do that, but the OP has a point. Rooting and all things related are fine for people who are interested, but normal people shouldn't have to bother with all that. When they buy a smartphone and expect it to work right, it should. If they see an app they don't feel like having in their phones, whether for memory reasons or app drawer clutter, they should be able to remove it by the regular uninstall method in a minute and move on to something else. Only a small percentage of of the number of phones sold till now are rooted. So the OP has a point, the manufacturers should stop bundling uninstallable crapware in their phones.
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Talk to the carriers. They are to blame for most of the bloatware apps. The OEM only add them because the carriers make them and in the end if they ask them to do it then they will add them.
the problem of rooting though is that you loose your warranty.
HTC rejected my defective DHD because of this reason
os2222 said:
the problem of rooting though is that you loose your warranty.
HTC rejected my defective DHD because of this reason
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You can just flash a return to stock package. That's what I do to make my phone look completely stock with no traces of root.
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While I'm all for some applications being removable, there are some reasons why they are not at the moment:
The Android OS has only two app classes: user and system.
System applications have elevated rights and cannot be removed by the user.
User applications run within the permission system and can be removed.
Before we can have removable pre-installed apps, we would need to have a third class of applications (core), which would distinguish between removable system apps and not removable system apps.
i'm ready to play with the big boys,but before i do i want to no what are the advantages of it.am i going to get over on verizion and cheat them the way they do me.
and i don't mind paying for a program in fact i would rather pay for a easier plug and play type if there is one.
thanks
At this point, none in my opinion. I suggest youbwait until we have more custom roms and custom recovery.
recDNA said:
At this point, none in my opinion. I suggest youbwait until we have more custom roms and custom recovery.
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I agree. Unless you want root explorer, TB etc.
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thanks and i appreciate any help,so right now there isn't anything out there for my xt926 maxx_hd,have you seen this one
it cost $29.99.
http://root-android.org/how-it-works/
roach48 said:
thanks and i appreciate any help,so right now there isn't anything out there for my xt926 maxx_hd,have you seen this one
it cost $29.99.
http://root-android.org/how-it-works/
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There's really no reason to pay someone to help you root.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=33610625
Just read everything and make sure you understand it. If you still don't feel comfortable just ask questions in the forum and I'm sure someone can walk you through it.
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roach48 said:
thanks and i appreciate any help,so right now there isn't anything out there for my xt926 maxx_hd,have you seen this one
it cost $29.99.
http://root-android.org/how-it-works/
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Do not pay someone for that. Rooting most Android phones is very easy if you can read the instructions.
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I agree. Unless you want root explorer, TB etc.
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I have both installed and they work fine. True, I cannot alter system files but since I'm unrooted I don't want to. Now if we had an unlocked bootloader and fully operational cwm recovery available from playstore that would be a different story.
Ready to unlock your device's bootloader
recDNA said:
I have both installed and they work fine. True, I cannot alter system files but since I'm unrooted I don't want to. Now if we had an unlocked bootloader and fully operational cwm recovery available from playstore that would be a different story.
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is this what your talking about when you said unlocking boot loaders,are we able to root the maxxhd.
thanks
https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-a
roach48 said:
what are the advantages of [rooting]
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recDNA said:
At this point, none in my opinion. I suggest youbwait until we have more custom roms and custom recovery.
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The biggest advantage of rooting the stock ROM that comes with a Motorola Droid RAZR Maxx HD is the ability to manually de-bloat and forcibly remove all of the bloatware that Verizon has pushed onto the phone. By removing this bloatware, your phone will run much more smoothly, have improved battery life, and still be able to receive OTA (over-the-air) software updates pushed out by Verizon.
Of course, you can get similar (or better) benefits by waiting for custom ROMs to come out and become more mature. A custom ROM will frequently be de-bloated, plus add several additional enhancements to performance, usability, and features. However, going with custom ROMs will force you to rely on the developer community for support / updates to your phone software.
Over the long run, staying with the stock ROM that comes with your Droid RAZR Maxx HD will provide you with fewer enhancement options, but also be lower maintenance & headaches. In the long run, going with custom ROMs will give you vastly superior flexibility for defining exactly the user experience you want, but will require more time on your part to "tinker" with your phone (which may be desirable, for people that like to play with tech).
In addition to everything that was previously mentioned, Rooting will also allow:
Ad-free browsing
Some simple themes or changes (boot animation change)
Some CPU control
Phone will be able to connect to an Ad-Hoc network
surrealmethod said:
In addition to everything that was previously mentioned, Rooting will also allow:
Ad-free browsing
Some simple themes or changes (boot animation change)
Some CPU control
Phone will be able to connect to an Ad-Hoc network
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It is the most important thing for me ! An android phone without Adfree (or Adaway) is not a true android phone
Also, gain real control of your phone : Titanium Backup, root explorer, OpenVPN etc...
I agree... just the benefit of not having ads is enough for me to root. I find it funny how I open apps in other people's phones and see ads I never new existed in some apps.
I have been spending a lot of time reading about Android security in this forum and realize I've made mistakes.
With my new nexus 5, I have recently corrected most of them. With my last phone, I'm sad to say that I was asking to give my data away.
Here are my new practices...
1. After rooting, I used Boot Unlocker to re-lock the bootloader.
2. I am running the stock recovery and when I need to flash something or nandroid backup, I flash TWRP temporary.
3. I use Tasker to turn USB Debugging off when I disconnect from my home network.
4. I do not share passwords between apps/websites. I use LastPass to generate unique, random, strong passwords.
5. I use 2 step verification whenever possible.
6. I'm in physical control of my phone whenever I leave my house.
But... I have not paid attention to the permissions my apps ask for. Is there an app that shows a permission, and then list the apps that have that permission? I do have Lookout installed, and it's sister app Add Network Detector and all scan OK, but I'm looking for more.
Also, if anyone has any other recommendations, I'd like to hear them. I'm not a fanatic, but in this age of identity theft, I do want to have my eyes open.
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Xprivacy, Pdroid2.0, openpdroid... Search on XDA for them.
smartymcfly said:
Xprivacy, Pdroid2.0, openpdroid... Search on XDA for them.
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Thank you. I don't want to get into exposed framework, and from what I read, opendroid does not work on stock ROM. I flashed omnirom which has it all built in.
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JamieFL said:
Thank you. I don't want to get into exposed framework, and from what I read, opendroid does not work on stock ROM. I flashed omnirom which has it all built in.
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May i ask you whats your reasons to not getting into Xposed FW?
Its pretty awesome.
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May i ask you whats your reasons to not getting into Xposed FW?
Its pretty awesome.
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I can only second that. If you refuse to use Xprivacy through installing Xposed Framework first, you'll NEVER get to the core of all settings with any other app. Asking for a "best way to review permissions" here but refusing to do something to get there is like not wanting to die but refusing to eat. In short: Get XPrivacy. You won't regret it, believe me.
ahmad990 said:
May i ask you whats your reasons to not getting into Xposed FW?
Its pretty awesome.
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I can only second that. If you refuse to use Xprivacy through installing Xposed Framework first, you'll NEVER get to the core of all settings with any other app. Asking for a "best way to review permissions" here but refusing to do something to get there is like not wanting to die but refusing to eat. In short: Get XPrivacy. You won't regret it, believe me.
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I didn't want to get into exposed framework because the reason I own a nexus is to flash custom roms.
On my GN, I used AOKP.
But, you have peaked my interest, and I'm going to give it a try. I was enjoying running ART, which is not available in OmniROM yet. Can you use it with exposed modules?
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I was enjoying running ART, which is not available in OmniROM yet. Can you use it with exposed modules?
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Well, as far as I know, the main developer @M66B is working hard on it to get it to that state. To make sure and get all the latest and greatest information of support, have a peak at the Official Xprivacy Thread. Also, you should bookmark the Xprivacy Changelog to always know what was changed. And to be honest: I'm happy you like AOKP as much as I do. Always keep it gangsta.
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I can only second that. If you refuse to use Xprivacy through installing Xposed Framework first, you'll NEVER get to the core of all settings with any other app. Asking for a "best way to review permissions" here but refusing to do something to get there is like not wanting to die but refusing to eat. In short: Get XPrivacy. You won't regret it, believe me.
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i already did!
pardon i coudent get the point,you would meant that i fail to get into xprivecy module after installing xposed FW so it wont worth to have it installed anymore?even if other modules working well?u pointed the importance of xprivecy?
did u refused to get into xprivecy? me2
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I didn't want to get into exposed framework because the reason I own a nexus is to flash custom roms.
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isnt it possible to have both at same time?
ahmad990 said:
i already did!
pardon i coudent get the point,you would meant that i fail to get into xprivecy module after installing xposed FW so it wont worth to have it installed anymore?even if other modules working well?u pointed the importance of xprivecy?
did u refused to get into xprivecy? me2
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First of all, please don't talk to me like a kid. Even if your english might not be that good, try to keep it in straight forward language and as simple as possible. In order to use Xprivacy, you NEED the Xposed Framework. Both of them are an awesome invention, I even bought Xprivacy. Now, what is your exact problem with the Xposed Framework? You want to control your apps permissions? Well, having the Xposed Framework installed and adding Xprivacy to it, is the BEST and EASIEST way there is. Point made. If you refuse to because your ego is too big to make a NANDROID first and try it out, then please don't bother people with asking any longer. You can probably feel the stress in my "voice"? Your behavior is uncool.
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First of all, please don't talk to me like a kid. Even if your english might not be that good, try to keep it in straight forward language and as simple as possible. In order to use Xprivacy, you NEED the Xposed Framework. Both of them are an awesome invention, I even bought Xprivacy. Now, what is your exact problem with the Xposed Framework? You want to control your apps permissions? Well, having the Xposed Framework installed and adding Xprivacy to it, is the BEST and EASIEST way there is. Point made. If you refuse to because your ego is too big to make a NANDROID first and try it out, then please don't bother people with asking any longer. You can probably feel the stress in my "voice"? Your behavior is uncool.
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oh! what made u such mad about me,just simply asked a question!
may be my grammer sux but thou have no rights to rub it into me,got?
so STFU.
OK. I gave xposed a try and went back to omnirom. Omni has some pretty nice security features right now, but when their new google-free dialer and some of the other mods they are planning come out, it will be the way to go for the security/privacy minded android user like me.
what about luckypatcher to remove permission ? is this apk reliable ?