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[Q] Rooting questions

does using the 1-click root method clear all my apps or configurations? i spent quite some time setting up the phone how i like and would not want to do it again. i have a droid 2.

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what if i reroot because of needing warranty service or something?

Root puts three or four files on your phone and runs an exploit to get superuser or "root" access then one of those programs keeps root and the other helps do root activities like with the shell. So adding a few files to your phone will not ruin your setup.
Now the things you do to your phone after you get root may mess up your current configuration so the question is do you really need root?
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newk8600 said:
Root puts three or four files on your phone and runs an exploit to get superuser or "root" access then one of those programs keeps root and the other helps do root activities like with the shell. So adding a few files to your phone will not ruin your setup.
Now the things you do to your phone after you get root may mess up your current configuration so the question is do you really need root?
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i want to be able to remove some stock apps from my phone which from my understandign can only be done with root.

droid2user2010 said:
i want to be able to remove some stock apps from my phone which from my understandign can only be done with root.
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You are correct since you really like your current config might I suggest as soon as you root you install koush's bootstrap and install it and go into recovery and make a backup before you remove apps either with root explorer, terminal emulator etc. That way if something does go wrong while you tweak you can always restore the backup you made. Instructions for all of this is in the forums or google.
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Is there a way to use a USB drive without rooting

I don't won't to root my tab is there a way to use my flash drive with out rooting. I want to watch movies from it.
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No, you need a root to use stickmount to enable access.

There's got to be a way I don't want to root my tab.
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darchur said:
There's got to be a way I don't want to root my tab.
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If you say so. Tell us when you find it. I heard it's over --------> that way!

darchur said:
There's got to be a way I don't want to root my tab.
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Doesn't Android have native support for flash drives or something? Like I could of sworn people had flash drives working on another device, and didn't mention use of Stickmount at all

I have not heard of an option that does not require root as the mounting of USB drives (or any drive for that matter) is something that requires root access on Linux. As such, to mount one on Android you need root as Linux is the underlying OS of Android. There is no way around it for security reasons. Even if a Linux distribution for PC has auto-mounting of removable media it still requires and goes through root, even if it doesn't tell you.
In theory you could setup an auto-mounter on Android but it would still require root. I suppose you could rewrite parts of the OS to not require root for mounting a drive as an alternative but the code changes would most likely be extensive and would require you to unlock the device to write the new code in. Good luck not breaking anything else in the process and the result would most likely be glitchy. A long road of debugging various issues would be ahead of you.
After unlocking the device to write your code patches rooting it is so close and such an easy option in comparison that you might as well go with that.
Edit: Those devices still go through root in a way, they have a mounter built into the OS so it has the root access it need (by virtue of being located in the area that root gives access to). Getting a similar feature would require an unlocked boot loader and some patches pushed onto the rom from adb or recovery if I am not mistaken, and it could still require root.
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I don't need root to mount flash drives to my Galaxy Note, even on the original stock GB ROM. Worked directly out of the box.

johnus said:
I don't need root to mount flash drives to my Galaxy Note, even on the original stock GB ROM. Worked directly out of the box.
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Too bad he isnt asking about a galaxy note.

What exactly makes you so apprehensive to root? This is a Nexus device, after all. Unlocking/rooting, and even locking the device/returning to factory are completely trivial tasks. There are utilities available that do everything for you.

Yeah I am also curious why not root? It's so easy and comes in so handy!

darchur said:
There's got to be a way I don't want to root my tab.
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What exactly is the big deal about obtaining root? Its just like having admin access to a windows box. It lets you do more things with the OS, but only if you want to.
You want to use a tools to enable you to access the USB drive using an OTG cable (you know that right?).... and that tools needs admin (root) access to do it.
Simple, unlock, root and use it. If you don't want to use other admin (root) features from that point on, don't.
Rooting has NO effect on your Hardware Warrantly...

You can use a device like Airstash to use SD cards as external storage (play movies, music, store/read files, etc...). Doesn't require root.

digriz said:
Too bad he isnt asking about a galaxy note.
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Shouldn't matter... Apparently Android can support USB drives without need of an app, but why can't the Nexus 7 support flash drives, when other devices apparently can?

Android CAN'T support USB on its own. The gNote has an app built-in that does what stickmount would do for you. Because he app came in the OS by default it is allowed root access without rooting the device so it can mount stuff.
To get the same setup on our N7 you would need to flash a custom ROM with it built in which would require unlocking the boot loader and the ROM would most likely have root anyways.
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Will it void my warranty and what's the easy way to do it and undo it.
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Please read through all of these threads that I'm going to post BEFORE doing anything so as to make sure you understand the process.
To root and understand the process: Link 1
To return to stock and relock: Link 2
One click toolkit. Use this to actually root/unlock/relock. MAKE SURE YOU READ EVERYTHING FIRST: Link 3.
Here's a step-by-step video explaining everything for you.
It might void your warranty temporarily - but you can return the thing to stock as long as you don't drop it into a bathtub, so it won't be an issue "re-warrantying" it.
Just make sure you know how to do everything manually in case something goes wrong. And don't be afraid to read a bunch before you do anything. Knowledge is key!

You could always get this device http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&ke...hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=b&ref=pd_sl_m4ey2rr04_b
It lets you use Wi-Fi to access it's storage. Even has a pass through mode so you can stay on Wi-Fi while accessing them.

I called Google and it voids the warranty so I'm not going root it. Its not for me but thanks to everyone for enlightening me. If there is an app to mount a USB drive without rooting I will be the first to get it.
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Is there an app that let's me network with my computer and stream things like music and movies using WiFi.
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darchur said:
Is there an app that let's me network with my computer and stream things like music and movies using WiFi.
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Search LAN Streaming on the market if you like, but I personally use the LAN sharing capabilities in ES File explorer. That app is amazing IMO
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[Q] Has anybody managed to get Sky Go working with Rooted Nexus 7?

I'm just wondering if anybody has managed to get the Sky Go app working with a rooted Nexus 7?
I've read somewhere that a rooted Android device can work with Sky Go if it is running a stock kernel and used in conjunction with Temp Root Remover.
If anybody has, please share your set up. :good:
Many Thanks,
Andy

I don't have an active Sky account anymore, but on Modaco JR13 with Stock kernel and unsecure boot.
I managed to load the app and sign into my old account without any problems.
Obviously I didn't get as far as watching TV as my account is closed.
Hope this helps.

+1 would like top know if it is possible
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This thread ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2042095 ) describes a possible workaround (removal of supersu) but grants all subsequently installed apps root access after this, hence not ideal.
Fingers crossed a more secure method or patched apk arises in the future!

aaronje said:
This thread ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2042095 ) describes a possible workaround (removal of supersu) but grants all subsequently installed apps root access after this, hence not ideal.
Fingers crossed a more secure method or patched apk arises in the future!
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OK so I have a nexus 7 (2012) on standard Android 4.4.4.
Rooted with CWM and superSU 2.01
I just used the root hider app from the play store and selected ..
Hide Su binary and then
Uninstall super user (selected chain fire SuperSU option)
I then had to go into my root of my nexus 7 and remove the sky go files stored there.
After I deleted them I then restarted the tablet.
I can still reinstalled superSU as I'm still rooted but its a bit of a Hassel ATM as every time I want to watch SkyGO I have to follow the same routine, hideSu > uninstall superSU > delete SkyGO files from root dir > restart tablet.

I think there should be an Xposed module to hide root to certain apps, not 100% sure though..

A simple google search would answer your question: http://lmgtfy.com/?q=hide+root+access+android+xposed+module
But any ways here is the right module: http://repo.xposed.info/module/com.devadvance.rootcloak
It's called rootcloak. Remember: you need the Xposed Framework!

flopower1996 said:
A simple google search would answer your question: http://lmgtfy.com/?q=hide+root+access+android+xposed+module
But any ways here is the right module: http://repo.xposed.info/module/com.devadvance.rootcloak
It's called rootcloak. Remember: you need the Xposed Framework!
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Still not working with the above, shame I just don't want to lose root.

jb.traveller said:
Still not working with the above, shame I just don't want to lose root.
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hide su from google play works

1eyedmonster said:
hide su from google play works
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Hi mate, could you give me a run down to what you did as I still can't get it to work.
Thanks.

1eyedmonster said:
hide su from google play works
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I couldn't even find the app?

4.4.2 and towelroot

has anyone tried this yet and does it work

Yes it does if you're on nc1 firmware
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I have tried this and everything says that the phone is rooted, however, when I open apps they are not asking for permission. Is there something else that I need to do? Apps that work only on rooted phones are working fine so I am kind of stumped. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks.

bigtymehokie said:
I have tried this and everything says that the phone is rooted, however, when I open apps they are not asking for permission. Is there something else that I need to do? Apps that work only on rooted phones are working fine so I am kind of stumped. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks.
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That's the way it works and part of the reason the exploit is scary, apps don't ask for permission.
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I have SuperSu installed and I do get prompts for granting or denying apps permission, but yeah if you don't have a Superuser access management tool, apps are granted root permissions immediately. If you don't want that custom boot logo and that's why you uninstalled SuperSu (if you even had it), you can use Wanam exposed and Xposed framework to fake system status and set it to official.

bigtymehokie said:
I have tried this and everything says that the phone is rooted, however, when I open apps they are not asking for permission. Is there something else that I need to do? Apps that work only on rooted phones are working fine so I am kind of stumped. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks.
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Install SuperSu.

~wolverine~ said:
Install SuperSu.
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I have SuperSU installed and that is what is confusing me. Sometimes it asks me to grant permission for apps I open and then other apps will open without asking any permissions.

bigtymehokie said:
I have SuperSU installed and that is what is confusing me. Sometimes it asks me to grant permission for apps I open and then other apps will open without asking any permissions.
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Do the apps that open without notification need root permission? If they don't they won't ask for it.
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jd1639 said:
Do the apps that open without notification need root permission? If they don't they won't ask for it.
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Here is what i am trying to do...I used to be able to get music from Google Play to Doubletwist with my rooted phone. I had to unroot it and then root it again. Doubletwist used to ask for permission, however now does not. Nor will the music move over. Long story short, that is what I am working on. Unsuccessfully, I might add. Last time I rooted the phone, I used the SD Card method and this time I used towelroot. Not sure if that would make a difference or not.

Android pay?

Anyone have this working? I'm rooted ,vzn, stock.
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Search these forums. A thread on this topic already exists.
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I can't seem to find anything useful... Mind enlightening me? Do I have to use a root cloak or something?
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I have the app but it crashes every tie I try to add a card

Jay794 said:
I have the app but it crashes every tie I try to add a card
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Ive been trying for weeks...nothing seems to work...all threads come up with nothing...someone should be able to figure this out

My girlfriend used an app on her rooted s6 to hide root during the initial setup. it allowed her to go through the whole setup. then once it was loaded and working, she unhid root and deleted the app
Mileage may vary, and afterwards, worst case scenario, you may need to reflash supersu in twrp. Not likely though
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.amphoras.hidemyroot

You can add cards 'rooted' (turn off SU, add card, turn SU back on) but you can't use it to tap and pay

Bootup said:
You can add cards 'rooted' (turn off SU, add card, turn SU back on) but you can't use it to tap and pay
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There was/is a big thread on this. Once your phone is rooted, you can't use the phone to tap and pay with Android Pay. Even if you unroot. Confirmed by a Google employee who worked on Android Pay.
See discussion here and here.

I have had it working by using the su program to remove root . then reboot phone. Tap and pay then works. Not sure if everyone had the same results. But this worked for me. When I needed root back i just used su and put it back.
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In superSU I just hid root and then I was able to add the cards that were already in my Google wallet account. Haven't tried tap and pay but I can do that tomorrow to confirm. I was afraid that the unlocked bootloader was gonna be a problem beyond the root issue but so far it isn't.
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Hide my root will hide the SU binary and allow Android Pay to work but it not only hides the SU it disables ROOT until you unhide it...so any apps that need root will not work while this is hidden. If you hide the SU binary...you have to reboot before android pay will work....tap and pay...not fun...frustrating