I'm currently trying to get a rooted phone capable of installing Frida to use for reverse engineering.
I tried to root my spare phone (an SM-G925A) but it has a locked bootloader. So, I'm thinking about buying a phone specifically for this purpose.
Can anyone recommend me a model of phone that meets the following criteria:
Cheap
Low memory is OK (will not need to store any music, pictures, videos)
System-less root is possible (unlocked bootloader)
Supports most proprietary apps (rule of thumb: android 5.0+)
battery doesn't matter
screen doesn't matter
carrier doesn't matter, will only be used on wi-fi
thanks
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Hello, all!
I've been an iPod Touch + Nokia flip-phone user for many years, and just last week I finally purchased an unlocked Motorola Moto G LTE (XT1045) to replace them both. So, since I'm new to the Android world, I have come to ask this question:
How long would you recommend I wait before rooting my device? There are some features that would REALLY like (moving entire apps to SD card (I was a bit dismayed to find that when moving all my apps to the SD card, it only saved a very, very small amount of storage space), as well as being able to prioritize memory usage for apps, Titanium backup, underclocking while phone is locked, etc.). I'm viewing this phone more like a very mobile computer than I did my iPod Touch I always carried, and as such I am expecting more of it.
The reason I ask is I am wondering how long it will take for good support to start showing up for custom ROMs and stuff. Since this is my first time rooting a device, I would like there to be a decent amount of documentation, and would also like the majority of the bugs worked out of anything involving rooting for this specific phone.
On a side note, does anyone know of a way to unlock the bootloader without going through Motorola's site? I've read that by going through there to get the unlock code, you are basically registering your phone as "not under warranty." So, if something that is clearly a manufacturing defect (like charging connector becoming loose or something like that) shows up in a month, I'd like to be able to un-root it to send it in.
Thanks in advance!
ElectroPulse
BUMP.
I got to thinking about it, and since I am actually going to be outside of the country for the next 10 months, so my warranty is pretty much useless anyway. Shipping it back would require removing the battery, which in turn would void the warranty.
So, at this point my only question is how long would you recommend to wait to root my phone in order for there to be good documentation, and good support for custom ROMs and stuff?
Thanks!
ElectroPulse
I am looking to pick up a phone to use as a wifi only device / MP3 player for my son. I looked at iPod touch options, but the price / lack of external storage sucks. Having a phone and using it as a wifi only device will also allow him to download free games, watch YouTube videos etc. So, I am looking at a bunch of pre-paid phones, but since I plan to root and install as basic a ROM as possible have run into a bit of a wall about which to choose (it seems like some devices are fairly locked down/not rootable). Hoping to get some recommendations based on the following:
1 - Cost $100 or less.
2 - Must be able to be rootable / custom ROM's available. I want to debloat it as much as possible, so at least having root available.
3 - Must have Micro SD card slot.
That's about it, pretty simple requirements. I am hoping to get something ordered in the next day or two, thanks for reading / recommendations.
Just wanted to find some opinions on what to get basically it's been awhile since I was on her and my note ten is having the cold battery can't charge issue so Im looking what to replace it with and need root and loved the functionality of a fully unlocked bootloader but I missed the great speeds of a US phone since I'm in the US so wonder what I shoud do?
Too cold, won't charge?
You think it's a mobo failure on the 10+?
I've never seen that warning. Use something like DevChek to view all the sensor temperatures.
May just be a battery failure. They're good for about 2 years on a heavily used phone, my lasted 1.5 years and failed.
I'm looking at getting a second Note. My choices are another 10+ or a new 20U. It will likely be another 10+; it a solid, stable, fast phone with no glaring issues. If still running on Pie, that's a huge plus, Android 10 and especially 11 just suck. I don't have high hopes for 12.
So if it's the battery or C port PCB*, just replace and wait for the 2022 Note release.
From what I've read the Snapdragon has a better chipset architecture and instruction set.
They seem to be notoriously hard to root. Probably not a good choice for rooting.
I know you can optimize a stock 10+/Pie, not sure how well that will go with Android 10 and above. Some of the functionality isn't there for valuable 3rd party apps like Karma Firewall's logging feature. You can still use Package Disabler or ADB edits to kill the bloatware though.
On newer high dollar phones is many ways rooting is a liability especially with warranty/insurance and you lose Knox, Samsung Pass etc if you use that junk. There are those especially on this forum that swear by it but won't acknowledge their cost in time (which can be and typically is huge) and inconvenience.
Stock Androids/roms are easier to troubleshoot and more secure. If there are issues with a stock setup there will be thousands or more with the same issue making solutions more likely and easier to find. With a custom setup you are on your own which can quickly implode into a time sucking blackhole in more ways than there are stars.
If I was going to root it be an older Note... not a brand new one... risk/time vs reward.
*the C port PCB may have a temperature sensor, not sure. It can cause a lot of bizarre issues in seemingly unrelated systems like internet connection, I know that for a fact. Make sure if you do replace it you get the exact PN that on that PCB or it will not function properly! Both the battery and C port PCB are relatively easy to replace with the proper tools and skillset. Both are cheap, under $50. Make sure you replace the back cover OEM seal with the same or equivalent if you open it up. Do not use generic double sided adhesive tape!
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@ressegger !!!
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ressegger said:
Just wanted to find some opinions on what to get basically it's been awhile since I was on her and my note ten is having the cold battery can't charge issue so Im looking what to replace it with and need root and loved the functionality of a fully unlocked bootloader but I missed the great speeds of a US phone since I'm in the US so wonder what I shoud do?
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Yes ,
i had this same issue of yours ,
"to cold to charge" can't charge ,
notice/issue .....many years back .
Can't remember which device of mine it was , think it was a Samsung Tablet A 2016 .
Anyway ,
Took devices to Samsung Service Centre.
It was the USB charging port .
They did not charge me much for the repairs .
Got it fixed and device charging normally / working fine afterwards.
My point is whatever you do or decide do not "throw/give "device away .
It's a small fix.....!
good luck
I am running the US snapdragon spammy 20 - ultra rooted up with boot loader unlocked thanks to afane and his advanced bros, although due to the lock down on many features such as scoped (controlled) storage preventing apps from being installed outside of the control room (googel store), did I mention notification sound got locked down too?
I used to enjoy an HTC 4G LTE rooted and unlocked, but that needed to be replaced
due to random restarts and display problems. I'm still using it to play a few games
not available to current Android models, while my working device is, in fact,
a Samsung A71 5G. (the old one has been transferred to a newer display,
which allows me to play the games as I chill out in my car before going in to work.)
So my question is this: Is there any way to get past the reduced-bandwidth limit of this device
for tethering without resorting to an expensive root procedure? I was flush a year or two ago when I
took delivery on the phone, but I can't justify the expense now for gaining full root, especially
when my wife and I are making less than we did then.
Is there anything out there for me?
Yeah I do need some help. I'm not planning on changing my phone as I don't picture myself playing catch-up with the phone industry and adding even more devices to the ever-increasing garbage pile, so please don't hint that.
I own a 2017 phone. More specifically a LG K10 (2017 model) :: Youtube, whatsapp, casual gaming, Word editing, that's it. And here comes the issue. It's running Android 7, it's supposed to let me 'allocate' space from my Class-10 UHC-I 128GB Lexar microSD card, so I could have apps being updated and never worry about freeing up some space. Unfortunately that isn't the case. And now play store keeps complaining about space.
Well since I'm not "upgrading" to a new device, I've studied my options. And it comes down to just one option: changing the EMCP/eMMC chip. This is the one my phone works with: https://www.cpuprocessorchip.com/sa...10013m-b419-32-16-emcp-d3-lpddr3-1866mhz.html
And this is the one I'm planning to swap that out with: https://www.cpuprocessorchip.com/sa...r3-1866mhz-emcp-emmc-memory-chip-storage.html
So both are LPDDR3-1866Mhz and based on BGA221
I do have experience with micro-soldering (performed a few switch and switch lite jobs here and there) but I'm assuming a phone doesn't have a bios chip, meaning its bootloader must reside on the very chip I want to replace. Assuming the replacement is possible and it goes well, what else do I need to do in order to have this chip running Android on it? Would I need to flash it? If so, prior to the soldering part, what device do you recommend to flash it with?
Thanks in advance.