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Is it even worth it to root right now?

What would be the benefits of rooting right now? I just have the urge to mess with my phone for some reason.

Having root access to the phone...getting rid of bloatware...having root access apps...flashing one of the lighter ROMs we already have...being ready to flash a froyo ROM as soon as it hits...toying with the phone...lots!
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Interesting, I guess I'll root today. What themes and roms are currently available? And anyone know when the "real" lag fix is coming?

Theres a couple different themes in the themes forum...nothing that appeals to me. Theres also a very nicely cleaned up rom in the dev forum. Install clockwork and check that out
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In your opinion what is the best rooting guide to follow? There are a couple out there.

the sticky in the development section lol

Yeah I went to one click root. Followed the link to Android Central and followed the manual directions listed there.
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Voodoo. Read the development section. Life changing.

keith.mcintyre26 said:
Voodoo. Read the development section. Life changing.
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It's out now?!?!

Found it!
I'm guessing we just flash this the same way I used to flash stuff on my droid? No need to rename to update.zip since I'm using clockwork, correct?

I dont understand why people want voodoo...what does it change?
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it changes the /system to ext4 format from FAT(i believe it is) which is much much faster on system read and writesso makes phone run way smooth
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Just flashed voodoo. HUGE difference!

If i flash voodoo would i be able to switch back if the need arose?
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Rooted, Clockwork, Titanium Pro worth every penny (froze all things crap), voodooed.
Battery life and spiffyness is sweet. At 75% battery when at this point in the day I would be at 35 to 45%. Do it. Just make sure you read and read more. Coming from years of winmo this android stuff was definitely a huge learning experience.
good day.

there are a lot of apps for rooted phones, and you are able to flash clockworkmod so you can use it to install roms and make backups, and more....
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Just getting rid of bing is worth it.
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Dk28 to dl18

Just like to know how can I go back to stock DL18 from DK28 without having to wipe. Sorry if this been asked or is in the wrong forum.
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DL18 has not come out nor is there any rumor of it coming out. The rumored version are DL11 DL05 DL15 anDL19. If you mean going back to DI18 no there is no way other than to use odin but you can use titanium back up to backup all sys and app data.
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blackdragon79 said:
Just like to know how can I go back to stock DL18 from DK28 without having to wipe. Sorry if this been asked or is in the wrong forum.
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I think you mean DI18. The latest OFFICIAL release.
here you go
be sure to READ it before you ask anymore questions. they have all the answers right there. just follow the instructions
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=794138

bighuta said:
I think you mean DI18. The latest OFFICIAL release.
here you go
be sure to READ it before you ask anymore questions. they have all the answers right there. just follow the instructions
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=794138
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Thanks
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Careful recovering a titanium backup from 2.2. on to 2.1, for any release. I rolled back a few days ago in prep for the supposed release today and used titanium. I started getting fcs left and right from several different system apps. I had to re-odinize and install everything manually.
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What you can do after using titanium back up is after restoring find and update.zip and flash that in top. As Long as it is still di18 stock you should be good
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Please post questions in General section.

Whosdaman said:
Please post questions in General section.
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You are an admin, why dont you make a seperate q&a section like general and development? It would stop confusion of sections and stop noobs from posting in development!
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Question

I flashed nebula rom (rfs) a couple days ago and I am wondering exactly how to get ext4 from here (I still have old clockwork.
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You can also refer me to a post or even better, make a post showing how to get ext4
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Come on man all you have to do is go into the development section and go into.the.thread that says ported clockworkmod v.3.0.05 and do those steps. Just please look next time.
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musclehead84 said:
Come on man all you have to do is go into the development section and go into.the.thread that says ported clockworkmod v.3.0.05 and do those steps. Just please look next time.
I looked there and I was just wondering if I could do this from my current rom and if I have to do anything other than usual when flashing a ext4 rom or do I just flash it right after I get clockwork 3 and wipe. Thx.
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Woa oops. I put my post inside your quote :-D
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So, under clockwork 3, if I flash midnight rom will I then have to flash the ext4 kernal or run the ext4 format zip?
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You will learn a lot from reading. Not trying bust your balls. Read the thread you are interested in..
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THIS IS WHY WE NEED A STICKY WITH A DETAILED EXPLANATION OF HOW TO DO BASIC THINGS ON THE EPIC. Holy S. I will write the damn thing and keep it updated if we can just get it stickied.
Epic 4g XDA User Manual
Seriously, I will write the damn thing if mods will sticky it.

marcusant said:
So, under clockwork 3, if I flash midnight rom will I then have to flash the ext4 kernal or run the ext4 format zip?
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No once you flash the new cwm and flash the rom it.converts you to ext4. You dont need to do anything else. Just make sure.the rom you flash is usimg.edify.scripts cause.the.new cwm wont flash amend scripts.
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Thanks. That was my original question but I just worded it weird.
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marcusant said:
I flashed nebula rom (rfs) a couple days ago and I am wondering exactly how to get ext4 from here (I still have old clockwork.
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Go to my nebula rom thread. Click on the instructions for EXT4. Do not flash CW3 as nebula doesn't support the edify scripts yet. Do what the instructions say.

plapczyn said:
Go to my nebula rom thread. Click on the instructions for EXT4. Do not flash CW3 as nebula doesn't support the edify scripts yet. Do what the instructions say.
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K. Thanks. After that, if I want to flash a new rom I just do the normal routine?
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[Q] Need help with Flashing roms on mt4g.

Thanks in advance to anyone who helps.
I am not new to development or flashing Roms. However all my experience has been with the galaxy s lineup.
My friend has a mytouch 4g and I want to root his phone and install a custom rom for him.
I was wondering what you guys use to root, and also what you use to flash. Can I just install cwm from clockwork and install them that way? Or do I need something else?
Thanks!
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The best thing to do is root using the method from the Unlockr. Which i have in my signature "how to root with root.sh". Its the same method. That should work for you. If it doesn't you might want to check the "post your eMMC serial number" thread in the general section. There is alot of valuable information in that thread regarding phones do not root using root.sh.
If you just want to force root the phone regardless of it being a good or bad eMMC you can use the ./gfree method.
as far as how to flash ROMs, you can just download Clockwork ROM Manager and flash the Clockwork Recovery image, do a back up, wipe, then flash the ROM.

Thanks. So clockwork works without any modifications. On the vibrant it worked just by flashing the recovery. But with The gs4g Krylon360 had to work long and hard to come up with a recovery and it involves replacing a system/ file. Lol
Anyways. Thanks for the advice. I'm not familiar with that way of rooting but I will look it up.
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stevekixs said:
Thanks. So clockwork works without any modifications. On the vibrant it worked just by flashing the recovery. But with The gs4g Krylon360 had to work long and hard to come up with a recovery and it involves replacing a system/ file. Lol
Anyways. Thanks for the advice. I'm not familiar with that way of rooting but I will look it up.
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Yea, the MyTouch 4G doesn't have any goofy work arounds once you get s/off.
The MyTouch4G has a security protocol that will prevent us from perma-rooting our phones. You need to manually turn the security protocol off. That is why you see us asking newbs if their "s" is on or off (s-on/s-off). i have links for both in my signature.

You're quick to reply!
Yea I've heard about that with the g2. Thanks for the help. I can't see your signature in the app. Ill check it out when i get home.
Thanks a ton.
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Actually I work for T-Mobile. I'm getting the sensation 4g on Monday! So I need to get used to HTC anyway.
And I just got gingerbread on my gs4g! Lol. And I'm about to switch.
Love the galaxys
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[ROOT][FC09]

Hey guys!
I have a root method for the OG Epic on Android 2.3.6 FC09!
All the requirments are that you install ODIN from the link below and download the proper files from the links below as well!!
Step one) put your device into Download Mode
Step 2) Connect to your computer and make sure ODIN recognizes your device
Step 3) Flash the Clockworkmod.tar.md5. Make sure EVERYTHING is unchecked INCLUDING AUTOREBOOT!!!!
Step 4) Once ODIN does its thang, unplug your phone and pull the battery
Step 5) Now reboot into CWM Recovery by pressing and holding the power button, camera, and volume down button until the capacitive buttons at the bottom show
Step 6) Now locate the ROM.zip. It should be called DeodexedFC09.zip
Step 7) Wipe Data/Factory Reset, Wipe Cache Partition, Wipe Dalvik Cache, and if you want Wipe Batt Stats
Step 8) Now reboot, and you should be running Stock Rooted FC09!
Enjoy!!
ODIN:http://www.mediafire.com/?66csfeo1ce95ysw
CWM TAR: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1357655
Stock FC09:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1580931

We have had a root method for quite some time now. Same method since EI22.
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Same method since like... the old leaks...
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Thanks for trying to help the community, and welcome to the Epic forum
As you can see, some of the old timers like to pounce on the new posters, so please take it all in stride

Ummm...hi...welcome here...we are all rooted here and have been for a long time. It sounds like you are just writing out the instructions in qbking77's video using my FC09 deodexed ROM to root. Same thing but thanks for trying.
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Greatly appreciated! If you've got that down...try learning more! There is lots out there to learn! For instance trying different roms and kernals and see what you can find that someone hasn't or learn to build app(I'm working on one). Skys the limits....Always Challenge Yourself, even if you complete one thing.
Thanks for helping the Community, someone will find this helpful!
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You get a thanks for trying...

Lol, finally our Savior has arrived and taught us all how to root our phones! I thought it could never be done! Haha, jokes aside, thanks for trying to help and welcome to OG epic boot camp.
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Haha! Thank you. I'm more experienced than you think but since xda makes you post 10 times before unlocking the goodies, I couldn't share all my knowledge!
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DroidModder said:
Haha! Thank you. I'm more experienced than you think but since xda makes you post 10 times before unlocking the goodies, I couldn't share all my knowledge!
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With this thread and the necessary hazing required for newbies, I am tempted to ask what your next thread may be? How to install ICS on the Samsung Epic? (Hazing complete)
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I kinda like these written threads over the videos.

shane6374 said:
I kinda like these written threads over the videos.
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There are like 5 of them already
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If memory serves; didn't Mkasick write a zip that prevented the stock recovery overwrite? This way, you could leave the "auto reboot" box checked in Odin when rooting? I seem to remember a follow-up QBK77 video chronicling such an event...

If u wanna keep the hazing going go ahead. But I'm not a newbie. Lol. I'll probably post a how to root the galaxy s3 tutorial
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DroidModder said:
If u wanna keep the hazing going go ahead. But I'm not a newbie. Lol. I'll probably post a how to root the galaxy s3 tutorial
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Nah, I think they're done. Welcome to the Machine!
Are you a dev?

Haha yeah. I'm a dev, just not recognized by xda yet. Hope to be soon!
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orlzzt said:
If memory serves; didn't Mkasick write a zip that prevented the stock recovery overwrite? This way, you could leave the "auto reboot" box checked in Odin when rooting? I seem to remember a follow-up QBK77 video chronicling such an event...
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Sure did... its what I ued to mke recovery stick before I realized its an unnecessary step if you're going to flash a rom after anways...

MДЯCЦSДИT said:
There are like 5 of them already
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When I was looking for the new method the only thing I found the specifically talked about root access was the video. I know that there is a thread in development but you have to dig into the thread a bit since it's not stated in the OP.

DroidModder said:
If u wanna keep the hazing going go ahead. But I'm not a newbie. Lol. I'll probably post a how to root the galaxy s3 tutorial
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Since I have to wait until July 1st it better be there waiting for me in the Sprint S3 dev section..lol.
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