I am no Android noobie, owned a Aria, DHD, Galaxy, etc. Never had a Nexus device though. It's quite obvious as to why you need to root these phones because of the crappy software but why should I root my new Nexus that's coming tomorrow?
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Why have Root access - titanium backup
Why have Custom recovery - custom Roms
While the software on here is great already, custom Roms make it just that much better.
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I'm wondering the same thing. I think I'll keep as is for the time being until I do some more research.
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I didn't root for the reason of roms I did it for the blocking of ads, some app in the app store that require root like flashlight and etc
Nexus 7 of HELLBoy
Adfree to block ads
Titanium backup to backup /restore/freeze apps
Root explorer to modify system files
Six axis controller to link ps3 controller over Bluetooth for emulators and games
I could go on but you get the idea
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I root every phone I have for tether. I am not sure why I would want to root the Nexus other than because we can.
Because it will allow for a lot more mods and flexibility.
Tablet UI? Needs root.
Adaway app from the market for ad blocking? Needs root.
Various sound mods? Needs root.
You get the point
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I root every phone I have for tether. I am not sure why I would want to root the Nexus other than because we can.
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You only root for tethering...?
Seems a bit shallow, no offense.
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kind3rgarten said:
You only root for tethering...?
Seems a bit shallow, no offense.
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How would that be shallow? I don't need or desire to do anything else. After flashing my 1000 rom, I grew tired of resetting my phone. So now I use it as a phone.
Back to the thread. Good points DarkRyoushii, thank you.
I rooted so I could import my data from my last tablet. I am also waiting to get a usb otg adapter to mount external usb, which also requires root. But it also gives the ability to do a little more.
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danifunker said:
I rooted so I could import my data from my last tablet. I am also waiting to get a usb otg adapter to mount external usb, which also requires root. But it also gives the ability to do a little more.
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Was wondering about rooting as well, thanks everyone.
to me unlocking the bootloader is probably more important as you can install clockwork recovery and then are enable to flash ROMs and other things. Having said that rooting does have its advantages -
gives you more flexibility to run rooted only apps like Titanium Backup, enables you to change density of your screen so you can get tablet mode, lets you install a terminal program and send commands directly to the system
cypwrx said:
Was wondering about rooting as well, thanks everyone.
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I need root to use Openvpn to be connected on my USA VPS server to have access to all the USA Google stuff, Netflix and hulu from Canada.
Currently setting a London Openvpn access for IPlayer too!
To me being rooted is almost a necessity to enjoy this device fully.
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danifunker said:
I rooted so I could import my data from my last tablet. I am also waiting to get a usb otg adapter to mount external usb, which also requires root. But it also gives the ability to do a little more.
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I'm like the OP. My HTC EVO LTE is rooted, but I'm deciding whether to root my 7. I like the UI just as it is. I can always reinstall apps.
However, I am curious about getting an usb otg adapter to mount external usb. As I understand, I can already use a usb keyboard or mouse.
Is rooting and gaining access as an external usb drive the only way to transfer files between my PC and the 7? I mean other than Dropbox, etc.
I seem to remember there's an app to let you wirelessly transfer, but I can't remember if it requires root.
I'm rooting In order to use USB storage.
Same here, the only reason I want root is to connect a OTG cable for extra storage.
I don't mean to be naive or anything (been rooted since opening my N7) but isn't the device set up for USB OTG out of the box?
There's a setting in Settings > Developer Options for allowing apps to access USB storage..... So is rooting reply required for that feature?
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i rooted for the extra tweaks and mods that cm10 and or aokp will bring to my nexus 7.
Waiting for rob43's Salad Bar II to come and replace the highly questionable nav bar we have currently.
Titanium backup is a must have.
Other than that, yeah.
Like other's I have flash phones (that just doesn't sound right) but have not had a Nexus product before.
What's the risk of rooting this quickly. Any concern that G will release a feature that rooted N7 will not be able to use?
I rooted Nexus 7 to restore app data from Galaxy Nexus using titanium backup, run stickmount for external usb file transfer, and of course custom roms.
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I rooted because it only took 20 minutes... and for GameCIH, plus when I decide on a ROM i'll be able to flash it. It's a nexus, root it! XD
Bielinsk said:
I root every phone I have for tether. I am not sure why I would want to root the Nexus other than because we can.
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Just like everyone saying in here, it becomes beneficial to root when you want to install certain apps like for me autokiller (kills apps not being used and can make kernel tweaks). Its just a nice thing to have done. Usually when there are new updates, you find it first on message boards like these, and being able to flash the updates when they first become available makes you very pleased with the decision of doing it.
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Why not root?
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If you have to ask why you should root, then you don't have any need for it.
I root for many things.
Adaway is the main reason. I can't stand ads popping up everywhere.
OTG storage of course (stickmount)
Over and under clocking. Voltage tweaks, sd tweaks, etc.
Changing my DNS to stock.
Hi,
I'm looking for a ROM that is as close to the Nexus ROMs as possible, also without root access.
Basically imo touchwiz sucks, but all the replacement ROMs i find seem to come with root access. As I want to use certain apps that won't work when the phone is rooted, these aren't suitable for me!
Is there anything available that fits my needs?
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Er flash http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1604366 and uninstall the SU app?
That's the sort of thing I'm looking for, but the apps I'm looking to use can still seem to detect root even after the such app and binaries are uninstalled :S
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which apps are you refering too.
Barclays Mobile Banking apps
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Its the kernel..
Buy a Nexus.
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okmijnlp said:
Buy a Nexus.
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I will when the next one comes out, I'm looking for something to tide me over until then thanks
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I think that in Cyanogenmod 9 you can choose if you want root access or not. On my Xperia arc running cm9, it's under settings -> Developer Options -> Root access. I hope this helps.
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tigger360 said:
I think that in Cyanogenmod 9 you can choose if you want root access or not. On my Xperia arc running cm9, it's under settings -> Developer Options -> Root access. I hope this helps.
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Yeah tried that, no luck
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This is the only ROM that matches what you're actually after and was the first true AOSP ICS ROM for the S2. It is a little outdated but will give you the stock experience and ran fine when I first used it.
[ROM][GT-I9100][4.0.4] koud AOSP (v.21.04.12)
Alternatively flash any AOSP ROM and then flash the Siyah kernel and extweaks from Play store as IIRC there's an option to remove root in the app so you can use apps that don't like root.
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Buy a Nexus.
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I have an S2 and a Nexus - prefer the Nexus now...sorry S2 people... but Nexus with JB 4.1.1 is just better.
Anyway.. sure you have the pure Nexus set up, with no root and run Barclays PingIT etc with a Nexus, but you still cant if you root it an any way and it is a hard thing to resist considering the GNex is so easy to root, to back up everything completely in case any thing goes wrong etc and to remove the few remaining google bloatwares like google+, book store app and things.
All i want now is a way to remove root from a system you have tided and improved without losing any of your improved settings and not adding anything stock back to the phone and simply leaving it just how you want it., cant be done it seems.
Hey, I'm new to android (own all apple gear, iPhone, iPad, ATV ect.) I just purchased a nexus 7 about a month ago and am pretty comfortable with it now. I rooted and unlocked and am wondering how I make a full system back up. I have been reading web pages and forms for days and found thousands of methods but most require a insane amount of steps and various programs. I'm just wondering if someone can let me know of a app that allows a complete backup (ie. All my apps, games and saves, settings, screen layout) kind of like a iCloud backup.
P.S. I'm aware of titanium backup, from what I'm reading all this app does is back up apps/games and their settings/saves along with everything else out there... I want to save everything ! Including my screen setup, widgets, settings, everything
Thx !
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Titanium backup, save your apps with your apps data.
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But does titanium back up settings...like home screens set up for example?
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Use a custom recovery like twrp or cwm,easiest full backup ever.If you want to be able to update or change rom with same apps and data after install then titanium is a god send.
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That's exactly the answer I was looking for ! Thanks !
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fairviewdays said:
But does titanium back up settings...like home screens set up for example?
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Of course, titanium backup apps and it's data. Means, all your setting or score (games) will be backed up.
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I'm happy with twrp it handles the encryption does everything I need
I'm at a peculiar requirement that my tablet should look like an unrooted device for installation of email client called Mobile Iron.
Ive rooted my Nexus 7 and enjoing lot of super user advantages and i don't wanna unroot it but i need to fake that email client that my device is not rooted.
Is there a way? Thanks in advance!!
SuperSU has a temporary unroot function.
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Gotta love "Enterprise" apps. Ugly, slow, locked down, badly designed, enforces insane policies..
Hi Ashok,
There is a app called Voodoo OTA Root Keeper. This app temporarily unroots your device however it keeps a back-up of your root. When you are done press the button and it restores root access in literally less that 2 seconds. This is mainly used while receiving a OTA update but I think it is applicable to this situation.
Hope this helped.
SMH_Nexus
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Out of curiosity, I googled a bit for you.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1611861
Does anyone know of any other app that can do this on Android 4.3?
I use 'root enabler'
Edit: still on 4.2.2 though...
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So I rooted my device for the first time a few weeks ago (hallelujah!) I found a few root apps, I know about the famous root apps(Tit. Backup, Greenify, setcpu, etc.) but I was wondering if there are any underated root apps?
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Airdroid is kind of cool. It allows you to control your Android from a computer.
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I like Light Manager. It lets you set the notification LED color and blinkiness, or lack of blinkiness (i.e. solid), for notifications from different apps.
PhatMunch said:
So I rooted my device for the first time a few weeks ago (hallelujah!) I found a few root apps, I know about the famous root apps(Tit. Backup, Greenify, setcpu, etc.) but I was wondering if there are any underated root apps?
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There are tons and tons of under-rated root apps and even apps that don't require root. You'll have to kind of discover those as you go.
But if you're not on a custom ROM, with root, you can remove bloatware!
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tvkdevelopment.nobloatfree&hl=en