Should I update all the OTA updates upon getting it and then rooting it or should I go straight to rooting it? I hear there is an OTA update that is locking bootloaders but I read there is a way around a locked bootloader. The gtab doesn't seem as straightforward on the rooting process as the transformer or my htc inspire. Looking to remove the lag immediately.
Thanks!
Root it that's what I did a month ago
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You might get a newly arrived unit that already has the TouchWiz update applied.
They may already be shipping with touchwiz
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rooting your tab is not a problem. yes do it!... see the forum and you get help.
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Does anyone know if rooting will stop OTA updates from being sent to the Atrix?
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OTA updates are good when you have root
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Only thing that stops it is webtop mod
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You shouldnt have any problem with the OTA update when rooted. You will lose root though when you install this update that is coming.
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You shouldnt have any problem with the OTA update when rooted. You will lose root though when you install this update that is coming.
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If I'm arooted and odexed the update will not take correct? Or do you get the option to install or reject anyway?
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If I'm arooted and odexed the update will not take correct? Or do you get the option to install or reject anyway?
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You'll get the option it just fails during install. And aroot and deodex doesn't interfere with the update
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drock212 said:
You'll get the option it just fails during install. And aroot and deodex doesn't interfere with the update
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If your deodexed it will interfere with the update. You need the .odex files for it to complete the check for the update to be approved.
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If your deodexed it will interfere with the update. You need the .odex files for it to complete the check for the update to be approved.
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so will the update just fail if the phone is running the Adeo 'roms'?
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so will the update just fail if the phone is running the Adeo 'roms'?
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Yes
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drock212 said:
Only thing that stops it is webtop mod
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Wrong, I have webtop mod. I still got the update notification two days ago (I volunteered for beta test). I didn't actually update so I don't know if the update will go through or fail after the webtop mod.
supposedly there is issues with the update and rooted users? can anyone confirm or deny this?
"Atrix 4G owners who have gone ahead and rooted their device will be unhappy to learn that the update causes major problems with devices that are rooted. So, it looks like an unroot might be a necessary evil"
http://www.gottabemobile.com/2011/03/28/motorola-atrix-4g-update-available-no-huspa-support-yet/
Immix said:
Wrong, I have webtop mod. I still got the update notification two days ago (I volunteered for beta test). I didn't actually update so I don't know if the update will go through or fail after the webtop mod.
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Sorry I wasn't clear when I said it stop the update I didn't mean it would stop it from downloading it stops it from installing. Webtop mod causes update to fail during install. A couple of posts up umm (sorry I don't know your name you've commented on my posts before) the poster with the new York name said that being deodexed would also cause the update to fail. I can't confirm or deny this but that might be true as its a major change just like the webtop mod is.
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supposedly there is issues with the update and rooted users? can anyone confirm or deny this?
"Atrix 4G owners who have gone ahead and rooted their device will be unhappy to learn that the update causes major problems with devices that are rooted. So, it looks like an unroot might be a necessary evil"
http://www.gottabemobile.com/2011/03/28/motorola-atrix-4g-update-available-no-huspa-support-yet/
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Wrong. This doesn't cause any major problems, you simply lose root. There is currently no method of rooting if you update, save flashing back to 1.2.6 or 1.5.2.
I assume this is consistant with all Atrix owners. I've just GladRoot my Bell Atrix, but only so I can use setcpu. I have not modded anything else.
So, hopefully (one day) Bell might update their version of the Atrix, although its not looking good right now
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I assume this is consistant with all Atrix owners. I've just GladRoot my Bell Atrix, but only so I can use setcpu. I have not modded anything else.
So, hopefully (one day) Bell might update their version of the Atrix, although its not looking good right now
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Just a curiosity considering you're from Aussie Land...why did you get the Bell Atrix vs. the AT&T one? Since modding or romming wise, the Bell doesn't have much going on for it due to no SBF
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Just a curiosity considering you're from Aussie Land...why did you get the Bell Atrix vs. the AT&T one? Since modding or romming wise, the Bell doesn't have much going on for it due to no SBF
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There were 2 reasons
1) I was in Canada at the time skiing around the day of release (17th March), needed a phone that worked on the right bands (my T-Mobile Nexus S didn't work at all) and happened to go past a Bell store while I was grocery shopping that had them in stock for $599. So I got it and had it unlocked in store.
2) Wanted one without the AT&T branding
All in all, I probably should have gone the AT&T version. I didnt know that Bell was so crap releasing updates. Modding wise, I wasn't fussed there was no SBF. I actually don't mind the phone because it has less bloatware on it from what I have seen.
I'm happy to just have root, and it plays the games that I use with absolute smooth operation. Overall, apart from the lack of updates, I'm stoked with it.
All I get is the android guy with the "!" When I attempt the update. Anyone else get this?
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cheetah2k said:
There were 2 reasons
1) I was in Canada at the time skiing around the day of release (17th March), needed a phone that worked on the right bands (my T-Mobile Nexus S didn't work at all) and happened to go past a Bell store while I was grocery shopping that had them in stock for $599. So I got it and had it unlocked in store.
2) Wanted one without the AT&T branding
All in all, I probably should have gone the AT&T version. I didnt know that Bell was so crap releasing updates. Modding wise, I wasn't fussed there was no SBF. I actually don't mind the phone because it has less bloatware on it from what I have seen.
I'm happy to just have root, and it plays the games that I use with absolute smooth operation. Overall, apart from the lack of updates, I'm stoked with it.
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Well you did end up getting a nice phone. But just an FYI for the next time you're in Canada that the Nexus S(Tmo) will work on 2 carriers, Wind and Mobilicity, as both use the HSPA 1700 frequency. Only negative is that they are currently only have towers in major metro cities.
About to install the security update to my phone and run the logging danger app
anyone who updates Post your results here
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If your Rooted DON'T DO IT! Not till you know if it will break Root. Good rule of thumb, if your Rooted do not accept any official Updates. At least until you know what's up.
i am not rooted but because sprint is sending me a new phone in a couple of days i figured why not
i will root after i get the phone(its a replacement)
If your not rooted, and your getting a replacement anyway. Then I'd go for it.
ludrose said:
i am not rooted but because sprint is sending me a new phone in a couple of days i figured why not
i will root after i get the phone(its a replacement)
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The newer shifts might already have the security patch in it
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Like the title says, many devices are starting to get ICS, while this Google I/O Tab 10.1 is still stuck at 3.1. Will we ever get 3.2 or even ICS.
Cant believe they just abandoned this thing.
Might move to the transformer and never come back.
Any thoughts?
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Officially...yes
But you can flash any custom rom that is meant for the wifi only version if the tab and it will work fine...even the touchwiz ones
Officially? Did they say something?
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yes they did, use google you'll get an official statement...
in Canada, the 3.2 update was received not much ago, while the others had it a while ago. we'll most likely get the update after ICS...
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Officially? Did they say something?
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Oops...sorry for the misunderstanding...I meant no...not officially..but you can flash a custom tom...they're pretty nice.
I've decided I'm going to sell this thing. Better get the Transformer Prime.
Am I missing something? As far as I know there has already been an official statement from samsung that ICS will come in the next months.
I bought this tablet just a month ago and my laptop hasn't been used since.
It is rooted but still on stock 3.2 honeycomb wich is working great.
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blue13x said:
I've decided I'm going to sell this thing. Better get the Transformer Prime.
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Sure, but if you're only going to use official ROMs, no need to be on XDA. XDA is for folks who use custom ROMs; we honestly don't care what the official firmwares do (except when we need the proprietary drivers for the camera.... ahem...).
You were at Google IO and are complaining about waiting for official updates? People there were rooting the tabs during sessions and the roms came quickly after that. It was free and little was said from them about supporting it during or after the event.
I would abandon mine for a quad core Sammy with the Wacom digitizer in the Note but until then I'll just keep flashing.
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I have a Samsung Showcase and plan on upgrading to a newer phone. I like my showcase but I get bored of looking at the same thing over and over again. Especially since there are only few roms available for cspire. I still have several ps1 games I like to play and I herd the xpheria play will play these. All is all would the play be worth the upgrade for a gamer? From what I read the specs are the same.
Just a question, is the phone really difficult to root? My showcase was very simple, like the rest of my android devices.
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Rooting takes about 2-4 minutes.
I'd recommend DoomLords Easy Rooting Kit.
That's if you do get the Play
IrishStuff09 said:
Rooting takes about 2-4 minutes.
I'd recommend DoomLords Easy Rooting Kit.
That's if you do get the Play
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Or better yet just buy one that can/ has its bootloader unlocked then you can flash a custom kernel and it will always be rooted no matter what
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I would love to do this but I will only be able to offored a new phone if I sign a new 2 year contract. Main reason why I'm trying to get opinions.
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Rooting the phone is just a button click on the root option in Flash tool.
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You can root but custom roms like cm9 that are not stock based will not work unless you unlock your bootloader for $24. I suggest something a bit more advanced than the xperia play, only get it if you can get the r800i. If I were you I would not buy it and I would wait for the something like the new S3 to release where I am.
I don't think there are any new xpheria models coming out for cspire otherwise I would wait. Is there no way to unlock the boot loader for free?
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Hello
I run a poll to know how many of you are his bootloader unlock ....
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Hello
I run a poll to know how many of you are his bootloader unlock ....
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Unlocked! I don't think I can live without root.
Locked and rooted.
Still Charged Up
Unlocked. I'm too much of a ROM junkie to do otherwise.
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Unlocked. I'm too much of a ROM junkie to do otherwise.
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Me also:angel:
Hello
Thank you to all those who take the time to vote
Unlocked to get root back after jb update. Also like a couple mods I put on but still using stock ROM.
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Voted for Future, probably after Christmas. I really miss being rooted, so unless a new exploit is found I'll hop in the Unlocked camp sooner.
Trimis de pe ASUS Transformer Pad TF300T
Unlocked. Found latest JB update laggy and I hated the slow down when downloading from Play store. Installed custom ROM and now happier.
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Unlocked, rooted and custom rom. Only way to go. Stock sucks
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Locked and rooted. Root is enough for me as it already looks like pure android.
Had to, stock firmware is just way too slow with all these i/o issues.
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Still haven't made up my mind yet...... picked it up Thursday n was preloaded with jb, have rooted n romed every android device I've owned but just kinda leary about voiding the warenty lol. Have the apk to unlock just haven't used it.. lol
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Still haven't made up my mind yet...... picked it up Thursday n was preloaded with jb, have rooted n romed every android device I've owned but just kinda leary about voiding the warenty lol. Have the apk to unlock just haven't used it.. lol
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I hear you. I held that apk for a month before using it. All I wanted was root and a couple mods. Otherwise I kept stock ROM. I finally decided to just leap. Glad I did.
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Unlock within one day after purchased
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Unlocked it the same day I brought it home from Office Depot. Flashed TWRP and ParanoidAndroid.
The graphics are amazing. I'm 1 happy camper!
Just got done unlocking and rooting. I do that with all my androids.
good evening
Right after the result of the vote
I decided to go a second time to unlocking the tablet after a return to sav asus.
But when I run the utility, it tells me a network error
My serial number starts with C80KCT
So Asus has locked the root, after a service Asus
Yep
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yep. Mine was a refurb'd unit with only a 90 day warranty anyway.