Hello to all , This is my first smartphone and having lived with it for a month now I am wanting to tinker as I feel there is more potential in the phone but I know nothing about the process of messing with android / smartphones specifically the PLAY .
I first of all want to get rid of a lot of the bloat in the phone then a pointer towards things that can help me speed it up make it more efficient .
As I understand it rooting is the way forward but can some one quickly explain what rooting is and what the pros and cons of it are .
Sorry for the hum drum questions and thanks in advance .
Rooting allows you read/write access to the /system/ directory, the pros are that obviously you have more control over your device, and more scope to customise it, the cons being, playing with system files is dangerous, and you may end up having to reflash your device, also apps you give root permission too, have more control over your device too.
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K , does it cause any problems with official updates ?
Rooting using gingerbreak dosent, but unlocking your bootloader and flashing the rooted system.img does
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hi every one ... what happend to the root of x8 with 2.1 update ??
isnt there anyone to produce us a root guide??
there so many topics on the forum and i was confused !!
nothing here.
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Pulpoff, are you a retard? Don't answer that, we all know the answer.
Anyhow, I'm a n00b, so can,you explain to me what rooting it is? I heard it's accessing the bootloader and voiding the warranty... If you're talking about the 2.1 update, it's out already...
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Rooting is gaining access to the super user privileges in Linux. That means you can access absolutely any file and /run/ any code. I'm not sure if it even touches the bootloader.
Yes, it voids your warrenty. But if you 'unroot', no one has to know.
The root available for 2.1 is via custom rom (as far as I can see). That may not be ideal for everyone. It's a big pain in the ass, as you have to enter many commands yourself. There is no 'easy-to-run' script yet.
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I can help them
Hello guys. i can help them. I created a tutorial on forum very simple. You can acess for link below:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=982630
Doubt, contact me.
Hi Guys,ive had my A500 for a couple of weeks now and i love it -------- im a Tablet/Computer DUMMY, can you PLEASE tell me what is "ROOTING" ?
I ask as ive read a lot about it on here and wonder if i should do it.
I will give you a different view then some I would imagine. My answer is do not bother with "Rooting".
In short, it gives you access to the files you would not normally see or need on a normal usage basis.
I would suggest you continue to use the A500 as is with out rooting it until you either find the device simply does not function as you want, or you continue to read the threads and decide you wish to try it out.
Having said that and is found in another thread simply rooting is not dangerous. But, I would say if you are new to computers/tablets that little value would be added to your experience so simply enjoy your A500.
Thankyou for your reply
install a file manger from market
install the apk from the list in this link
if you are on 3.1 install version 1.3
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1138228
once you downloade the file click and install the apk from you file manager
install acer recover installer from market
open the app and click install recovery rom 1.3 thor something
reboot to recovery and install what ever rom you like
Rooting grants you access to system files you would not normally have access to.
If you don't know what it is, or don't know what the risks are, I wouldn't recommend doing it ... But I can't stop you from rooting
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rooting
This gives you access to operation system files. Rooting your device is a must to get access to advance setting and change the way your tablet functions. First some reasons to not root
1.you avoid your warranty
2.you make your system easily available for mistakes to cause it to no longer being usable.
reasons average users root
1.can install advance control apps
2.can do complete backups thou not really need if you are not root access
3.hacks like the Netflix fix.adding ad-hoc support for tethering to phone
DO NOT ROOT UNTIL YOU DONT HAVE TO ASK THERR SIMPLE QUESTIONS
With that said all the answers are here in this forum.thanks to all the wonderful developers and advanced users.
Good luck. Empower yourself for a better android experience.
The blonde geeky chic
Thanks Guys and Gals----------think i wont bother at the moment,i will just spend more time learning about my Tablet!
cyberma007 said:
install a file manger from market
install the apk from the list in this link
if you are on 3.1 install version 1.3
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1138228
once you downloade the file click and install the apk from you file manager
install acer recover installer from market
open the app and click install recovery rom 1.3 thor something
reboot to recovery and install what ever rom you like
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What are you talking about? You should read the question & previous comments before you go & post up a how-to..
But if he want to do it, this would help
I am sure sooner or latter he will!
I don't want to be mean or anything, but your "tutorial" is kind of hard to understand ... And there already are thousands of tutorials on how to root.
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Oh dear im sorry if ive upset people it was not my intention---------------
BUT thankyou for the "HOW TO " Im a newbie as i said and needing as much help as i can get with my A500 and yes im sure as i learn more i will want to "Root"
the merits of the root
For me, the root brought netflix, not sure if there is a way to get it yet without root. Yep, use my tab with netflix while i run my 5 miles in the gym (ok i walk most of the way, enough to see an entire movie, or email or whatnot. Worth the price of the tab right there.
leiko49 said:
For me, the root brought netflix, not sure if there is a way to get it yet without root. Yep, use my tab with netflix while i run my 5 miles in the gym (ok i walk most of the way, enough to see an entire movie, or email or whatnot. Worth the price of the tab right there.
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Not the only thing that a root can do
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While I am not a dev, I have spent a great many years around *nix systems. Rooting, in itself, is not difficult nor dangerous. The danger is in the new abilities to modify system parameters which should be left alone by those without sufficient knowledge. Acer has provided a utility to allow for system restore and some backup abilities which should be sufficient for most new users. With android, as with any OS, knowledge is power. I usually suggest new users gain knowledge about the system before tampering with root.
I am new to the acer community but some of you may have seen me on the nook color or huawei s7 forums and I am starting development work on the webos forums. As I said before, I am not a dev (yet) but I believe everyone should understand a concept before blindly rushing into the fray.
I will get off my soapbox now and go play. Enjoy your new acer...
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Hello people,
I'm relatively new to the Android wold (1 month) and I bought an Arc from my Carrier.
I'm kinda satisfied but I really dislike the way some applications can't be removed (I count something like 20 applications between the carrier and Sony Ericsson partners).
So, I'm considering rooting the phone, but there is a lot of informations I shall process before doing it and I am a little bit unsure about some facts, so I hope you would help me. Here's my questions:
Is it really a reasonable behavior to root the phone, just in order to remove a 20ish apps or would you think I'd have a better experience to just stick with it ?
I understood there was some problems with arcs under android 2.3.4, they seems to be solved, but I'm unsure which method I shall follow (I don't want to mess the bootloader nor the ROM, I just want root permissions). May you show me which way I shall go ?
On my linux computer, I won't login under root every time I would power it on. When the phone is rooted, does this means, I am always granted root access and I shall be aware of what I'm doing or can I choose to get root privileges only when I need them ?
If I root the phone without changing the bootloader, would I be able to update the phone along Sony Ericsson releases ? (OTA only ?)
Thanks by anticipation for your answers.
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New and simple way to root Arc / Arc S with locked bootloaders:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1320350
Yes, you'll still be able to update via SEUS as long as your bootloader remains locked. But you'll lose root once you update.
Is it really a reasonable behavior to root the phone, just in order to remove a 20ish apps or would you think I'd have a better experience to just stick with it ?
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If the crapware is using up space you need, then that's a pretty good reason to get rid IMO. If SE had left us with a bit more free space it might not be such an issue. Also, root lets you do lots of cool things with your phone that you cant do otherwise.
I understood there was some problems with arcs under android 2.3.4, they seems to be solved, but I'm unsure which method I shall follow (I don't want to mess the bootloader nor the ROM, I just want root permissions). May you show me which way I shall go ?
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If you have 2.3.4 then the best bet seems to be the zergRush method detailed here. Havent tried it yet myself, but planning to soon.
On my linux computer, I won't login under root every time I would power it on. When the phone is rooted, does this means, I am always granted root access and I shall be aware of what I'm doing or can I choose to get root privileges only when I need them ?
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Dont think of rooting as giving *you* superuser access, think of it more as allowing you to choose which *apps* have superuser access. Apps with superuser access can do things normal apps cant. Think of the apps as the users of the system - you're just interacting with normal or privileged apps.
When you root, a superuser access app gets installed. Then whenever a non-system app requests su permissions, the superuser app will ask you whether to allow or deny those permissions (you can allow the app permanently or have it ask every time).
If I root the phone without changing the bootloader, would I be able to update the phone along Sony Ericsson releases ? (OTA only ?)
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Yup you will still be able update via OTA or via SEUS. Updating via SEUS will remove root, but so far OTA updates have maintained root (no guarantee this will continue in the future though).
don't delete just freeze
i advice not to delete the apps that comes with the phone cuz you will not gain extra memory so if there any app that bother you just freeze it and it will be removed from the app drower and it will not work again but when you feel you want them back unfreeze it
Thank you Daveybaby, and thanks Hush066 too.
Now, I'm a bit more aware of what's the rooting process and I shall say you both fired quickly an answer to each topic. I think I'll try the rooting, after the weekend.
Thanks you again.
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i advice not to delete the apps that comes with the phone cuz you will not gain extra memory so if there any app that bother you just freeze it and it will be removed from the app drower and it will not work again but when you feel you want them back unfreeze it
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What do you mean by "freezing" the apps ?
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All new members should read the stickys, it saves people having to rehash information. ;-)
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XperienceD said:
All new members should read the stickys, it saves people having to rehash information. ;-)
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I'm sorry, it's true I've posted a bit fast. Yet, I didn't found the sticky talking about freezing apps, but I found out I have to root the phone, even if I only wish to freeze the apps.
Now I know I'll have to root the device (the bloatwares are starting to annoy me a great deal) should I uninstall or freeze the carrier apps.
Thanks again for every answers.
Excelsior82 said:
What do you mean by "freezing" the apps ?
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Apps such as Titanium Backup allows you to either uninstall or freeze a system app. Freezing the app just disables it while uninstalling will completely remove it from the phone.
In Australia, most carriers will refuse to honour warranty if the device is rooted, but some third-party distributors and grey-importers will provide warranty in this scenario.
I know it is often possible to simply re-load the original RUU and hence unroot the device, but still some manufacturers can (?) detect this and will not honour warranty.
I've pre-ordered my Nexus 7 tablet from the Play Store and am thinking of rooting. I have never purchased any physical products from the Play Store. Does anyone know what's the go if I root and need any sort of warranty?
I've heard stories of manufacturer honouring warranties for rooted devices. But it's always best not to risk it and flash original firmware.
As to whether or not there'll be a way to detect if anything's been done to it, I don't think anyone can answer that (yet).
They look for SU and busybox just make sure those are deleted after unrooting
Download Google's N7 image & run the install script. Now you are back to stock
Hey Guys
I'm new to the whole rooting thing, I just have a few questions if anyone could help me out I would be grateful.
So when i get my new Nexus 7 i would like to root to enable the USB OTG as mentioned in another thread, this would allow me to transfer files between my flash drive and tablet so long as i use 'StickMount'
But i was wondering is it easy to root? I know someone on here said they are working on a One Click Root (for idiots like me haha)
Also once rooted do i need to install any specific apps to make the root work and do i have to flash ROM's or can i keep the standard JB that comes with it?
Finally despite rooting will the Nexus 7 still update when google sends updates or do i need to unroot?
PS - Will google play movies work if my tablet is rooted? if not does that mean unrooting and re-rooting constantly?
Help is much appreciated
iwantanandroid said:
Hey Guys
I'm new to the whole rooting thing, I just have a few questions if anyone could help me out I would be grateful.
So when i get my new Nexus 7 i would like to root to enable the USB OTG as mentioned in another thread, this would allow me to transfer files between my flash drive and tablet so long as i use 'StickMount'
But i was wondering is it easy to root? I know someone on here said they are working on a One Click Root (for idiots like me haha)
Also once rooted do i need to install any specific apps to make the root work and do i have to flash ROM's or can i keep the standard JB that comes with it?
Finally despite rooting will the Nexus 7 still update when google sends updates or do i need to unroot?
PS - Will google play movies work if my tablet is rooted? if not does that mean unrooting and re-rooting constantly?
Help is much appreciated
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Yes, you can play movies from Google Play if rooted, this has already been answered & you can use an app called Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper to reroot & unroot if necessary.
Best way to root is to do it via command line. You'll learn so much more than using a one click app. All you have to do is be prepared as in the reading directions a few times & follow the exact steps.
It may be important to emphasize - you can root anytime, but unlock the bootloader early.
That process wipes the contents of your device.
RMXO feel free to correct me...
Ok thanks guys so much I truly appreciate the help and info....so to get this right... I unlock bootloader first which I assume there will be a guide to...and then proceed to rooting then with the use of the app I can unroot and re root so that I can keep up to date with the OTA updates from google...
Also...Is rooting useful for anything else...only reason I am doing it for is USB OTG
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To date, I have not seen any reason to un-root (is that a word?) your device other than returning it to Google.
I would expect OTA updates to work on a rooted device unless I hear otherwise.
I want mine rooted for backups, file manager, and terminal. Root makes it very much like a small Linux box. The commands and prompts are very Linux-ish. Well it runs busybox, which is a package of basic Linux commands.
rmm200 said:
It may be important to emphasize - you can root anytime, but unlock the bootloader early.
That process wipes the contents of your device.
RMXO feel free to correct me...
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iwantanandroid said:
Ok thanks guys so much I truly appreciate the help and info....so to get this right... I unlock bootloader first which I assume there will be a guide to...and then proceed to rooting then with the use of the app I can unroot and re root so that I can keep up to date with the OTA updates from google...
Also...Is rooting useful for anything else...only reason I am doing it for is USB OTG
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Follow these directions & you should be good to go
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1741395
Rooting in Australia
I currently live in Australia and I rooted my US 3G Xoom and my sim free Galaxy Nexus. After I root both with EOS builds I was unable to gets books or Movies from the play store. I restored my Nexus back to stock and I am now able to see the books and movies in play.
So how are we so sure a rooted Nexus 7 will allow full access to the play store?
just use the temp root app, i used it on my kindle to use amazon instant video as u couldnt watch it with being rooted. Not sure if this app will work but it did on a kindle fire.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.projectvoodoo.otarootkeeper&hl=en
Hello, Im new to rooting and Android devices. Im thinking of buying a Nexus 7 and root it.
The question is....what can I do with a rooted Nexus 7? Please try to explain with detail, Im new to this
Custom ROMs built by devs to improve speed stability and battery life.
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The question would be, what cant you do with a rooted nexus 7?
Thank you! I for one don't know where to start since I'm a newbie myself. I just got my n7 also and had the same question as the op.
Parting from your answer, I see that the n7 system is pretty good with speed and battery life already. Could you please tell us what other benefits await for us after rooting, or flashing, o whatever the heck is that us noobs should be doing to our mint n7s?
Thanks for your help!
Sincerely,
A brand new android noob.
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GhostDroid7 said:
Thank you! I for one don't know where to start since I'm a newbie myself. I just got my n7 also and had the same question as the op.
Parting from your answer, I see that the n7 system is pretty good with speed and battery life already. Could you please tell us what other benefits await for us after rooting, or flashing, o whatever the heck is that us noobs should be doing to our mint n7s?
Thanks for your help!
Sincerely,
A brand new android noob.
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rooting gives you the priviledge to access more commands on your phone/tab,you can delete system files which you dont need,use titanium backup which can back up all your apps and can also give you the ability to flasher rom/kernel while a custom rom provides the user more option not available on the stock one(Untouched) ie. Tablet mode for our device.but beware since rooting/using custom roms invalidates your warranty
Sorryfor the late response and thanks for all the useful replies. I'll continue searching and gaining some knowledge.
Another q....the member above me posted that rooting voids the warranty. So the questions is, if I need to return my Nexus to the store for whatever reason after I root it, can I just restore like with iPhones?
Red_Gh0st said:
Sorryfor the late response and thanks for all the useful replies. I'll continue searching and gaining some knowledge.
Another q....the member above me posted that rooting voids the warranty. So the questions is, if I need to return my Nexus to the store for whatever reason after I root it, can I just restore like with iPhones?
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Yeah, you can restore it back to stock and lock the boot loader again no problem. No one will know that it was even rooted.
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