I'm due for a upgrade on my Verizon plan. I however need it to be rootable. I currently have a rooted LG G3 so that I can use the native tether app without having to pay for a tether add on to my data plan. I also use Titanium Backup to save apps & data.
It looks like it's between the S7, S6, or Note 5. I'd even consider the Moto Z, Priv, G5, V10, Pixel, or HTC 10 but those seem to have smaller communities and less of a chance of a good root.
I did some reading on here and it seems like the S7 is rootable but has some performance issues that need to be fixed after. The S6 also looked like it was rootable up until the latest marshmallow update. Didn't read much about the Note 5. I would prefer a device that works pretty much the same rooted as it did stock, just with root access. If I can avoid having to purchase a tethering app like FoxFi and can find a way to use the native wifi tethering app (regardless of my plan) like I can on my G3 that's a huge plus.
Any recommendations with my specific asks? Additional information around rooting the devices I mentioned? I didn't add to the "what phone should I buy" stickie because my asks are a little specific.
Thanks!
Hello, we already have two threads for this topic:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1620179
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1846277
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Hi Guys, I am planning to buy this phone, I am from Mexico and before I make the purchase I have a few questions and since I have been around with the HD2 for about a year now, I don't know anything related this one.
http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s_ii_skyrocket_i727-4303.php
- Is there as much development for this specific model as the vanilla S2 one?
- I saw in a sticky thread that there is a way to unlock a S2 with an app, is it possible with this model?
- Since I will be using it in Mexico (Telcel carrier, GSM) I won't receive the ICS update right? but I guess I will be able to root it and then upgrade it following a guide in the Android development subforum?
- Does anyone tested the MHL (HDMI adapter) with this specific model or at least with the vanilla S2? How is it working so far?
- What are your thoughts overall about this phone?
Thanks guys, I know these are common questions but after reading some posts I would like some fresh ideas.
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Hi Guys, I am planning to buy this phone, I am from Mexico and before I make the purchase I have a few questions and since I have been around with the HD2 for about a year now, I don't know anything related this one.
http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s_ii_skyrocket_i727-4303.php
- Is there as much development for this specific model as the vanilla S2 one? The phone is relatively new and the AOSP hasn't been released yet, so it's only going to get better.
- I saw in a sticky thread that there is a way to unlock a S2 with an app, is it possible with this model?There's multiple ways to unlock it as you can see in the development thread. I used the One Click Root method on my phone and it worked perfectly
- Since I will be using it in Mexico (Telcel carrier, GSM) I won't receive the ICS update right? but I guess I will be able to root it and then upgrade it following a guide in the Android development subforum? I don't see why you shouldn't receive the ICS update, but yeah if you don't you can install a custom version instead.
- Does anyone tested the MHL (HDMI adapter) with this specific model or at least with the vanilla S2? How is it working so far? Can't speak to this yet.
- What are your thoughts overall about this phone? Very good and will probably only get better once ICS is released and LTE is deployed more. Screen isn't the best ever (not up to Galaxy Nexus level) but definitely acceptable
Thanks guys, I know these are common questions but after reading some posts I would like some fresh ideas.
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Thanks for your quick answers!
But do you recommend me to get the Skyrocket better than the vanilla SG2?
I do recommend it over the van. SG2. Better features. The screen IMO is perfect for a phone. One thing you have to consider is the better the screen the more power it's going to consume. I feel the screen was perfect for this phone. Take the LG Nitro HD for example it has an AH-IPS display. Battery only lasts 4-6 hrs max. I'm expecting to see official support for CM9 after one of the carriers drop a ICS rom for this phone (or a close sister phone from like TMobile). Once CM9 is out for this phone that's all I'll use.
Hello.
I am thinking of replacing my Xperia Play with something fresher.
Is there any Android phone that is sold rooted? Probably not, so what's the closest to that?
I like having my phone rooted (mostly for firewall and permission management), but official OTA updates usually keep removing root, so I'll probably have to use an unofficial ROM. That's fine by me, as long as I don't have to keep flashing for every update. I think CM is my favorite.
What's the best phone-ROM combo to have both, the latest Android versions (with updating being as little of a hassle as possible), and root?
I hope I'm being coherent.
I would probably say a nexus phone or the new Motorola phone coming out
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Assuming you're not on Verizon, but a GSM network, the Nexus 4 or Nexus 5 is your best choice, depending on how much you want to spend.
There are 3 threads already established that are devoted to discussions about devices, please read, and if necessary, repost your question in one of these threads: The what should I buy thread or the The Device Suggestion Thread or the The Device Comparison Thread.
There are also several other discussion threads that you probably should review to help you. They are What phone do you wish you had? or
The Worst Android Device That You've Ever Had & Why or even this place that talks about The best phone you ever owned.
I currently use a Samsung Galaxy SIII on verizon. I did the whole rooting and bootloader thing (whatever you call it). Im in the market for a new phone and was wanting some insight on what new phones are out there that i can do the same thing. I love the ability to load custom roms and do away with all the bloatware that come with every phone. Can some one help out with letting me know what phone still has the capability to root like i did my SG3. I keep reading that the new galaxy phones are impossible to root anymore. I was leaning towards the note 4 but it looks like theres not root for it. Im looking for a phone that I know can be rooted (along with the bootloader) and where i can use custom roms. Any help is appreciated. Thanks.
Hi,
you won't get your question answered on XDA. I suggest you search for the best phone you should pick yourself. For the ability to root the phone you desire, I recommend you to have a look if there is a device forum on XDA and that the phone is rootable.
Good luck!
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I'm in TMO because my M8 is dying and I can upgrade.
I always root my phones, so specs aside, which is the best choice for rooting?
I'm obviously no longer at TMO, but I'm still debating if I should get a new phone now through this Jump program? From looking into these three phones, they all sound like they are rootable. It sounds like the M9 might be the better rooting option unless I'm missing something? One other thing I need to figure out is what's upcoming and if I should just wait for the "next big thing". I bought my current phone about a month before the M9 came out and that sucked!
I have an AT&T M9, and it rooted as easily as my old M7. I would think that means the M9 will be rootable the same way as the M8.
Be sure to remove the AT&T bloatware, as ALL of it is running constantly on the M9. I kept the Visual Voicemail and Usage Manager, and dumed the rest. I also dumped HTC's photo editor (Picasa? I forget) and several social media apps I do not use (Twitter, Hangouts . . .). Great phone once the bloat is gone.
Thanks, yeah looking into it, both the G4 and M9 (decided against the G6) seem easily rootable. I've noticed that there aren't a lot of ROM choices for either, but that's probably because they are still relatively new.
I'm torn between the two...I have an M8 now and think it's a good phone. I like the front speakers and the overall design. But I also like the G4, it beats the M9 in a lot of reviews and performance tests. Plus I have a LG SmartWatch now and almost want to get the G4 to match it.
I just read yesterday that September isn't a good month to buy cell phones, so I may just hold out for a month and give myself some time to make up my mind and to see which of the two have better reviews and ROM support going forward.
We have a dedicated thread for these types of questions...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1620179
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I have a Nexus 6, stock, not rooted. it is my main phone, and i use it with project Fi.
BUT, i'm looking for a backup phone to replace one i just recently lost.
i still also have my old grandfathered ATT unlimited data plan from back when the iphone first came out, and i was using that sim in my old galaxy note 2, rooted, with various AOSP roms on it. now trouble is, i've lost my old note 2.
So what I'm looking for is:
easily rootable without a buggy hack like a patched kernel
5.5" screen size if possible, preferably bigger
current enough to run a Marshmallow AOSP rom, but does not have to be blazing fast
it's beginning to look like the note 2 is still the way to go...
-Peter
Greetings,
There is a specific thread for device suggestions:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1846277
Please continue there.
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