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So, Now that you're rooted.....??

What do you guys do first with this bad boy now????
I am looking for some ideas from you guys on what you guys do after rooting.
I know I want to remove the bloat, but I am not sure how without paying for root explorer....
Anyways, feel free to leave words of wisdom about your rooting adventure!!!

I removed the preinstalled apps and installed Wireless Tethering.

HostileJava said:
I removed the preinstalled apps and installed Wireless Tethering.
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What did you use to remove them?? or which files? -Thanks

remove bloat via adb
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jdkoreclipse said:
remove bloat via adb
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I have adb only half working unfortunatly... I rooted without it using this: http://www.droidforums.net/forum/droid-x-hacks/62450-how-root-without-using-adb.html
Anyone know of a free alternative to root explorer??? I suppose I could take the time to rm -r all through the terminal emulator... but that would take quite a while....

i have an incredible, and adb was the only way to root until a week ago. i have to say, i like adb better than the new easy root methods.
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jdkoreclipse said:
i have an incredible, and adb was the only way to root until a week ago. i have to say, i like adb better than the new easy root methods.
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Uh.. ok? Care to specify why or maybe even address my question regarding root explorer??

cbaty08 said:
Uh.. ok? Care to specify why or maybe even address my question regarding root explorer??
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if you want a file manager astro is good. if you want the frills of root explorer, then get it. i prefer just using astro for file manager, and adb for everything else, but x users cant have custom recovery, and most x usere so not have adb set up.
and easy root methods are good for people who are not good with adb, but since android IS linix, you and the shell will cross paths evwntually.
ps. sorry if i came off strongly amd made lots of typos.
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jdkoreclipse said:
if you want a file manager astro is good. if you want the frills of root explorer, then get it. i prefer just using astro for file manager, and adb for everything else, but x users cant have custom recovery, and most x usere so not have adb set up.
and easy root methods are good for people who are not good with adb, but since android IS linix, you and the shell will cross paths evwntually.
ps. sorry if i came off strongly amd made lots of typos.
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I've got ASTRO, but it doesn't have root permissions.... like I cannot rename root files with it....

cbaty08 said:
I've got ASTRO, but it doesn't have root permissions.... like I cannot rename root files with it....
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i just looked in the market really quickly and found an app called android mate (free) i havent tested it yet.
edit: it replaces homescreen, so get an app called home switcher and it will launch your homes.
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jdkoreclipse said:
i just looked in the market really quickly and found an app called android mate (free) i havent tested it yet.
edit: it replaces homescreen, so get an app called home switcher and it will launch your homes.
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I don't want a diff. home.. I use LauncherPro for that anyways....
I need a file explorer with SuperUser abilities......
UPDATE: get root explorer here: http://www.4shared.com/get/DHtj78rk...sionid=EAB7E9B01C8F962A064F3ED794D6D883.dc209

if you want to remove the bloat just use titanium backup. just back up the files and then uninstall them. a lot simpler than using adb.

I can't get wireless tether to work.
Anyone have any luck?
Bluetooth tether worked before rooting.

generic.imitation said:
if you want to remove the bloat just use titanium backup. just back up the files and then uninstall them. a lot simpler than using adb.
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So i used a method i read elsewhere and just renamed the apk to bak so the system doesn't read the file and no longer runs it. Easy as pie with root explorer : )
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Izord said:
I can't get wireless tether to work.
Anyone have any luck?
Bluetooth tether worked before rooting.
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Try out barnacle from the market. Free and easy.
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Easy root access for (nand) HD builds

Here's a very easy way to gain root access to your Nand HD builds.Some have mentioned something called z4root from the market but every time i put that in search it couldn't find it. What i DID find was an app called Super Manager that works like a charm and has many functions such as task manager,apk manager, file explorer, and app back up. What you want to do first is go to settings(where you can access just about anything..shake capture,full screen mode,font size..etc.)then go to 'enable root function'. After that,you'll be able to go into root explorer..and enjoy.

If you can't find them on the market, you can always find them HERE

hey thanks lude. that page must have eluded me cause i had no idea it existed..probably because i never really checked the android only pages. i usually hovered around the hd2 android pages.anyways,thanks.i have one question for you..i hear allot about busybox but i'm not exactly sure what it is..or the magic behind it. could you explain?

fusion06 said:
Here's a very easy way to gain root access to your Nand HD builds.Some have mentioned something called z4root from the market but every time i put that in search it couldn't find it. What i DID find was an app called Super Manager that works like a charm and has many functions such as task manager,apk manager, file explorer, and app back up. What you want to do first is go to settings(where you can access just about anything..shake capture,full screen mode,font size..etc.)then go to 'enable root function'. After that,you'll be able to go into root explorer..and enjoy.
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just search z4root on google and the first thing is the link from here
Google is Your Friend

People have said that z4root does not work on desire hd builds. Can anyone confirm?
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Dung8604..iv'e heard the same thing...Another reason i went ahead and used Super Manager. Well that and the fact that it has so many options.

fusion06 said:
hey thanks lude. that page must have eluded me cause i had no idea it existed..probably because i never really checked the android only pages. i usually hovered around the hd2 android pages.anyways,thanks.i have one question for you..i hear allot about busybox but i'm not exactly sure what it is..or the magic behind it. could you explain?
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Basically it gives you additional unix/linux commands so you can deploy different tasks at the root level. Similarly, it's like having a registry editor in windows for you to slice and dice around.

i cant remove apps from system
but titanium backup have root right
is this will help ?

fusion06 said:
Dung8604..iv'e heard the same thing...Another reason i went ahead and used Super Manager. Well that and the fact that it has so many options.
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I'm gonna give it a shot and report my findings then. Thanks.
Edit: I've gotta say this is definitely worth a go. Don't know if everything works as described, (such as app backup) but I'm definitely looking at my system files. I tried copying the miui music app into /system/app directory but it said not enough free space. Strange, but I will play with it some more tomorrow. Thanks for the find!
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dung8604 said:
People have said that z4root does not work on desire hd builds. Can anyone confirm?
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Didn't work for me on one of the hd builds.
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Hi man !
Can you root with this build: [Dec 31][NAND][TMOUS]CMYLXGO's Desire HD - NAND Edition[KERNEL: gauner1986]
And some Squash build ?

I don't see why not. it should work with any build.

Dosent work
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Does not work on cmylxgo version, its only beta 1 maybe next version..
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With Superuser (V9.99 ) his own, can't reply any other Superuser ! So can't root
Change Log...
v1.1
- Added News reader widget
- Added HTC Location widget
- Root should be fixed
- Minor tweak to system files and settings
- Squashed system files
- Some other fixes I can't remember
v0.1:
Initial Release

Thanks for sharing this easy root access for NAND builds

I still cant delete apps on my Desire HD build

white-energy said:
I still cant delete apps on my Desire HD build
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May be it has Squashed system files? Than its readonly.

white-energy said:
I still cant delete apps on my Desire HD build
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SYS App Unistaller will take care of the System Apps you want gone.??
EDIT::: Anything in Squash may have a issue. Not running a "Squashed" ROM so I can't test.
Doesn't hurt to try...
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Not working

Swype Liberty 1.5

So I thought that liberty 1.5 did not have working swype. I managed to delete the swype.apk, and now I can not get swype to re-install.
Is there an easy way to do it? TY

Either restore a NANdroid backup if you have one or you'll have to SBF. I got rid of the preloaded swype and loaded the beta since it is a newer version. I added the extension ".bak" to all the necessary swype files that way if I need to get them back i can.

I think I got the beta version loaded, but I get a swype force close message everytime I restart my phone. If I boot into bootstrap and install liberty from .zip again what will happen?

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I think I got the beta version loaded, but I get a swype force close message everytime I restart my phone. If I boot into bootstrap and install liberty from .zip again what will happen?
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If you install liberty again you will get swype back, but it will overwrite any modifications you have made since.the initial.install. use the liberty toolbox to do a full app/data backup and just restore it.after you reinstall liberty
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Thanx, backup and re-install worked perfect!

Glad you were able to restore your Swype. For future reference, and for others who may need to reinstall Swype, here are instructions (and a link to version 2.15).

madAdam6LOVE said:
Glad you were able to restore your Swype. For future reference, and for others who may need to reinstall Swype, here are instructions (and a link to version 2.15).
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Those instructions did not work on liberty 1.5, I did try them.

madAdam6LOVE said:
Glad you were able to restore your Swype. For future reference, and for others who may need to reinstall Swype, here are instructions (and a link to version 2.15).
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Adam, im noy sure if this is the version of swype that comes on the X, but if not, please dont post links, as XDA can get in trouble as swype put out an order/notice to not distibute versions of swype beta's or releases not originally intended for certain devices. Just an fyi, and my apologies if this is the correct version! Just didnt want you getting in trouble with swype or xda
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Adam, im noy sure if this is the version of swype that comes on the X, but if not, please dont post links, as XDA can get in trouble as swype put out an order/notice to not distibute versions of swype beta's or releases not originally intended for certain devices. Just an fyi, and my apologies if this is the correct version! Just didnt want you getting in trouble with swype or xda
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Thanks for providing good guidance. Standalone Swype APKs were specifically forbidden in Swype's correspondence with XDA. The only legitimate way to provide Swype is as part of a ROM per said correspondence:
Inclusion of Swype in ROMs for devices which come with Swype preinstalled, where the version of Swype matches the version distributed with the device and all licensing mechanisms remain intact, and where the user is not infringing on any third party copyrights or other intellectual property rights or violating any third party (e.g., a device manufacturer or carrier) terms of service;
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I have cleaned up the linked thread and moved this thread to General.

Sidleoading/Unknown Sources - How to enable on New AT&T Official Streak Froyo ROM

So the previous method of #*#*307*#*# no longer worked after I went through downgrading through 3 freaking ROM versions just to have 340 build on my streak. I was PISSED! Some research uncovered the following:
With either ADW Launcher or Launcher Pro (I did it with LP) - Just press an open area like adding a widget.
1. Choose "Shortcut"
2. Choose "Activity"
3. Scroll the resulting list. There will be an EMList entry, under that and EMList installer and an EMList uninstaller.
4. Choose the installer - Click the new widget and the screen will flash & return.
Now go look in the app draw for EMList. The tool has a entry near the bottom (#30) for "App Security" - Update Unknown Resource Property Toggle that on.
Now go to settings, applications... There it is! The entry for allowing Non-Market Apps has been returned.
5. Jot a quick email to AT&T. Subject line = "Bite Me!"
Use these "Engineering Mode Tools" use with caution. If you **** up your phone randomly trying stuff, don't blame me.
UPDATE: As pointed out by KRAD in post 3, the best way to unload the Engineering Mode Apps is to type *#*#308#*#* on the keypad. Don't forget to reboot after that, and the apps will be no longer in the App tray.

You sir, are freak!!!! Have been sitting for days to find how to figure this thing out, THanks alot

can't get rid of the icons one i enabled it... made a shortcut to the uninstaller and it says it can't run.
did this instead in the dialer.. and it worked
*#*#308#*#*

may be easier..... just use superone click and then restart

What does rooting have to do with sideloading or fixing unknown sources?
this is not a how to root thread
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Krad said:
What does rooting have to do with sideloading or fixing unknown sources?
this is not a how to root thread
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The button labeled "Allow Non Market Apps (requires root)" might be relevant. SOC does a bit more than root.

Krad said:
What does rooting have to do with sideloading or fixing unknown sources?
this is not a how to root thread
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Please read more before making senseless comments.
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Thanks a lot. Works great!!!

@Krad
Are you sure *#*#308#*#* worked on your phone? Coz it is not working on mine.
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Thanks for this OP.
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eowyn0821 said:
@Krad
Are you sure *#*#308#*#* worked on your phone? Coz it is not working on mine.
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did that code then rebooted and it worked

Do I have to root the phone before using Launcher Pro or do I use Launcher Pro to root the phone?

rruckster said:
Do I have to root the phone before using Launcher Pro or do I use Launcher Pro to root the phone?
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superoneclick v1.7 take a few mins to research it here on xda very easy to do! launcher pro don't root its a home app just like adw do some searching its all on here

worked perfectly..thanks

Hi, I used Launcher Pro with this method and cannot uninstall Emlist. I have tried it using uninstaller and using *#*#308#*#* and it is still there in running services. Any help?

So, is the only way to install sideapps not in the android market is purchase an app to make it happen?

RicoATT said:
So, is the only way to install sideapps not in the android market is purchase an app to make it happen?
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No, both of those apps are free.

rruckster said:
Hi, I used Launcher Pro with this method and cannot uninstall Emlist. I have tried it using uninstaller and using *#*#308#*#* and it is still there in running services. Any help?
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You got to reboot your phone after dialing *#*#308#*#*
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Yeah, I have rebooted. Tried it several times. I even installed Launcher Pro again and tried to uninstall Emlist. I must be doing something wrong??

Thanks, worked perfectly for me. I bought an unlocked Streak, and got a replacement under warranty... It came locked to AT&T. I got the unlock code from AT&T, but I couldn't install apps from unknown sources... I was pissed!! Thanks again!

swype just got a huge update

how can we get it?

murso74 said:
how can we get it?
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Frome Swype site:
If your phone came pre-installed with Swype
DO NOT download this beta (it won't work)
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uninstall swype using system app remover or Titanium backup.
go to http://beta.swype.com/
You will notice it says the new version will not work if swype is already pre-installed on your phone by the manufacturer.
If you try to install you will get an error.
Use astro to navigate to the root directory of your phone. navigate to /system/lib/ and delete libSwypecore. I believe that file is put in place to prevent you from using a new/updated version of swype.
Proceed to follow the link that was emailed to you when you registered on beta.swype.com.

I was able to get a swype board working with dk28 by removing the original sype stuff manually and copying in the new stuff.

I just installed it, it doesn't ad much feature wise, but it does perform very smooth. Its more accurate and stable than the stock Swype.
Here is how to install it.
Go here on your computer and register for Beta:https://beta.swype.com/android/create/
After you register, delete Swype from your phone (must be rooted). Go to system/app using RootExplorer and delete Swype.apk. Then go to system/lib and delete libSwypecore.so
Next, go to https://beta.swype.com/ on your phone. Login and download Swype Installer. Launch it when its done, and follow the on screen instructions. It will ask you to login and license Swype.
Once this is finished, enable Swype, and you are done!

And yes it does work as i'm running it now.

Does this mean I'll have to reinstall the beta over and over once the trial runs out? And what exactly does this update do different than my current version?

superradrudeboy said:
And yes it does work as i'm running it now.
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What languages are available to you?

awesome sauce!

Overstew said:
Does this mean I'll have to reinstall the beta over and over once the trial runs out? And what exactly does this update do different than my current version?
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Yes. Betas expire and then it becomes a perpetual nuisance. Experienced it with the Moment and am glad to have a stock version.
I am not saying doing it is bad. Some people don't mind and I am not judging anyone's actions as negative in that regard. My personal choice is that I'm tired of doing that.

Anyone tried this on EB13 yet? i'm about to upgrade to EB13 and plan on trying this after

Works amazing for me on Bonsai 3.0.1 just follow my steps.
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Ok when i rebooted swype started force closing over and over had to uninstall
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Damn i cant restore my stock swype... anyone have the apk?
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murso74 said:
Damn i cant restore my stock swype... anyone have the apk?
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We're not allowed to give you it as it's a paid app and if you did want the stock version, you'd have to install a rom that has the stock version (syndicate, Bonsai). It's the only reason I left MidNIGHT rom.

darn.. wish i i knew that before i did this lol

Overstew said:
We're not allowed to give you it as it's a paid app and if you did want the stock version, you'd have to install a rom that has the stock version (syndicate, Bonsai). It's the only reason I left MidNIGHT rom.
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murso74 said:
darn.. wish i i knew that before i did this lol
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Heres the stock one I pulled from one of Vipers ROM's.
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20775362/Swype.apk
Just put it in system/app and it should work fine.
Swype isn't ROM specific Overstew. Any of them can use Swype.

crap... that's f/cing too. even after a reboot\
do i have to replace libSwypecore.so also?

murso74 said:
crap... that's f/cing too. even after a reboot\
do i have to replace libSwypecore.so also?
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Yeah, you do need that.

I guess you wont do that again!