So, i want to root, but I have a couple of questions - Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I noticed that looking at a blank white page on my Nexus 4 that it wasn't as white as I would love. So I searched and found out I could calibrate it.
I prefer not to use a different kernel, so I would like to use this app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nexus4displaycontrol
Question #1: Is that app good? Like would it fix my problem?
Question #2: I would like to get updates from Google as well, how does that work with a rooted phone? Will I lose my calibration once I update?
That's all the questions I have.
Thanks!

thenerdal said:
I noticed that looking at a blank white page on my Nexus 4 that it wasn't as white as I would love. So I searched and found out I could calibrate it.
I prefer not to use a different kernel, so I would like to use this app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nexus4displaycontrol
Question #1: Is that app good? Like would it fix my problem?
Question #2: I would like to get updates from Google as well, how does that work with a rooted phone? Will I lose my calibration once I update?
That's all the questions I have.
Thanks!
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Yes, check his thread for the kernel a well. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2002782
A custom rom will probably give you the Google updates faster. But, you'll be able to get updates as well, yes.

Vangelis13 said:
Yes, check his thread for the kernel a well. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2002782
A custom rom will probably give you the Google updates faster. But, you'll be able to get updates as well, yes.
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What's a kernel? Is it like a Linux Kernel? This seems complicated to me. :| Like if I mess up, I'll mess up my phone. What does this kernel do?
And yeah, I was looking at custom rom's. cyanogenmod specifically, but they're doing nightly updates, so I'm worried that if I do use that rom, it'll be buggy and mess up my phone.

thenerdal said:
What's a kernel? Is it like a Linux Kernel? This seems complicated to me. :| Like if I mess up, I'll mess up my phone. What does this kernel do?
And yeah, I was looking at custom rom's. cyanogenmod specifically, but they're doing nightly updates, so I'm worried that if I do use that rom, it'll be buggy and mess up my phone.
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Oh boy, you have some catching up to do.. Start here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2010338
Roms aren't buggy nowadays, you'll be ok.

Vangelis13 said:
Oh boy, you have some catching up to do.. Start here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2010338
Roms aren't buggy nowadays, you'll be ok.
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I've decided to root, but not use a custom rom. Is that okay? I just want to use it to calibrate my screen using the app I saw. And Maybe. Maybe use roms later.
Excited about this.

thenerdal said:
I've decided to root, but not use a custom rom. Is that okay? I just want to use it to calibrate my screen using the app I saw. And Maybe. Maybe use roms later.
Excited about this.
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Ok, as in do you have our permission..?
He*l yeah mate, you decide what & how big steps forward you take!

Vangelis13 said:
Ok, as in do you have our permission..?
He*l yeah mate, you decide what & how big steps forward you take!
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One more question. I have tmobile insurance, if I root it, will they replace it still if something happens?

thenerdal said:
One more question. I have tmobile insurance, if I root it, will they replace it still if something happens?
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Can't answer that I'm not afraid.
You can always unroot though if phone works. Usually they care about the bootloader being unlocked..

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Can't answer that I'm not afraid.
You can always unroot though if phone works. Usually they care about the bootloader being unlocked..
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Damn, I know that. Just if the screen is unresponsive, is there a way they will be able to find out I rooted?

thenerdal said:
Damn, I know that. Just if the screen is unresponsive, is there a way they will be able to find out I rooted?
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If the phone turns on they can see if it is bootloader unlocked or not. If it doesn't, they can't tell.
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joshnichols189 said:
If the phone turns on they can see if it is bootloader unlocked or not. If it doesn't, they can't tell.
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Recommend me a way to root please. I tried this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=g88PPZyvfDI
But the when i plugged in my device in fastboot with usb debugging on, Windows 7 said it couldn't install the drivers correctly. So I didn't continue.

thenerdal said:
I noticed that looking at a blank white page on my Nexus 4 that it wasn't as white as I would love. So I searched and found out I could calibrate it.
I prefer not to use a different kernel, so I would like to use this app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nexus4displaycontrol
Question #1: Is that app good? Like would it fix my problem?
Question #2: I would like to get updates from Google as well, how does that work with a rooted phone? Will I lose my calibration once I update?
That's all the questions I have.
Thanks!
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you cant calibrate without a kernel. the google kernel does not expose the needed interfaces and rgb calibration will get you no where. so, no, it will most likely not fix your problem. if you install a custom kernel, then yes, it will solve your problems.
in case youre interested, i compiled a bunch of calibrated google stock kernels for 4.2.2:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2136295
with these simple rgb calibration will be enough.

First of all if you are on the updated 4.2.2 stock kernel you wont be able to use display control apps to change your gamma settings. Google removed access to change the gamma settings on the stock kernel. So you will have to flash a custom kernel.
You can flash a custom kernel and remain on the stock rom. But will have to return back to the stock kernel in order to receive the OTA updates. There are many kernels so just look around in the development sections or even better search videos.
In terms of rooting many will advise you to manually do it yourself as this is the best way and it will increase your understanding of how everything is done. However, not everyone is confident even after learning how everything is donw and would rather use toolkits to prevent mishaps. I would recommend Wugfresh's toolkit.

So the app i used worked! WAY BETTER. What does gamma do?
Also, I rooted. Now what? How do I backup? I want CyanogenMod, but the monthly version, wondering how I can do that.
Thanks.

thenerdal said:
So the app i used worked! WAY BETTER. What does gamma do?
Also, I rooted. Now what? How do I backup? I want CyanogenMod, but the monthly version, wondering how I can do that.
Thanks.
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I hate to have to say it like that, directly, but there's no other way around it; search & read up mate!
"Now what"..? :what:
No one is gonna hold your hand and walk you through it step by step, you have to do it yourself. There are guides everywhere, check the Stickies in General.

Vangelis13 said:
I hate to have to say it like that, directly, but there's no other way around it; search & read up mate!
"Now what"..? :what:
No one is gonna hold your hand and walk you through it step by step, you have to do it yourself. There are guides everywhere, check the Stickies in General.
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True, but sometimes guides miss somethings.

thenerdal said:
True, but sometimes guides miss somethings.
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No, they don't. The guides that you find in the Stickies are (for their purpose) complete.
It's a phone, won't bite you.. Play around a bit!

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[Q] Nexus 4 On-Screen buttons

Hello, I am new to XDA developers and this is my first post here. Now my question is rather simple, yet I have not found a solution for it on the forums here. Now the issue is, I have owned an LG Nexus 4 (E960) for about a month now, and when ever I play games, the on screen buttons always seem to get in my way. Now my question is, how do you disable/re-enable the on screen buttons without rooting? (The reason why I don't want to root is that I heard it voids the warranty). Please reply with any information you think might be useful, as I have found these buttons to be frustrating when I play any game.
Thanks in advance,
Android 9000
You need to root, but otherwise try shaking your phone vigorously for 5 seconds, with the screen turned to 69% brightness, to disable the soft keys.
MattyB123 said:
You need to root, but otherwise try shaking your phone vigorously for 5 seconds, with the screen turned to 69% brightness, to disable the soft keys.
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Funny, but not helpful. If I root is there a way to revert back to stock without google knowing I rooted the phone?
Well I use this app https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.tsorn.FullScreen but u need to be rooted. U can always unroot your device if u send it back in for warranty reasons.
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda premium
Android 9000 said:
Funny, but not helpful. If I root is there a way to revert back to stock without google knowing I rooted the phone?
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Use this guide to root, and you can also use it to return to stock should you need to for warranty reasons.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2010312
MattyB123 said:
Use this guide to root, and you can also use it to return to stock should you need to for warranty reasons.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2010312
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Also this is my first android phone, previously coming from a bad nokia phone so I have no idea how to root. Do you know what the easiest root is? When I jailbroke my iPod touch it just took a single click, no messing around with the command prompt and moving around files. So basically where would be the best place to get a root toolkit for my nexus 4 with something like a one click root, and a one click backup?
Android 9000 said:
Also this is my first android phone, previously coming from a bad nokia phone so I have no idea how to root. Do you know what the easiest root is? When I jailbroke my iPod touch it just took a single click, no messing around with the command prompt and moving around files. So basically where would be the best place to get a root toolkit for my nexus 4 with something like a one click root, and a one click backup?
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There is only 1 way to root a Nexus, unlocking the bootloader and flashing a custom recovery, it is very easy once you start and very unlikely to go wrong, it will wipe your data though.
And its even easier to return to stock as Google provide factory images.
Sent from my Jelly Nexus 4
DarkhShadow said:
There is only 1 way to root a Nexus, unlocking the bootloader and flashing a custom recovery, it is very easy once you start and very unlikely to go wrong, it will wipe your data though.
And its even easier to return to stock as Google provide factory images.
Sent from my Jelly Nexus 4
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So there is no "one click to root" tool kit for the nexus 4? All I want is those softkeys to get out of my way when I play games, other than that the phone is fine. I don't want to ruin my nexus 4 by getting it into a bootloop or bricking it, and since there are so many steps to unlock the bootloader and root the device, I am bound to mess up somewhere.
s10shane said:
Well I use this app https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.tsorn.FullScreen but u need to be rooted. U can always unroot your device if u send it back in for warranty reasons.
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda premium
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Do you know if this app will modify the system files and break OTA updates?
Android 9000 said:
So there is no "one click to root" tool kit for the nexus 4? All I want is those softkeys to get out of my way when I play games, other than that the phone is fine. I don't want to ruin my nexus 4 by getting it into a bootloop or bricking it, and since there are so many steps to unlock the bootloader and root the device, I am bound to mess up somewhere.
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you don't want to be using a one click... chances of boot loops and you won't be learning anything about rooting. Feel free to use the Nexus toolkit, but good luck solving that pesky boot loop. The guide I linked is really easy to follow, PM me and I'll write a really simple step by step, and if you get teamviewer i will watch you do it, and stop you going wrong.:fingers-crossed:
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Exodai said:
Do you know if this app will modify the system files and break OTA updates?
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Rooting with a custom recovery will break OTA, but the app won't. But since the app needs root, basically yeah
I think I will just wait until the next version of android comes out (version 5) so that I will not have to re-root, and for now I will just have to put up with those annoying softkeys. I would really want to see google include a gesture option for hiding/showing those buttons as I don't think I am the only one here that hates accidentally touching them during games.
Android 9000 said:
I think I will just wait until the next version of android comes out (version 5) so that I will not have to re-root, and for now I will just have to put up with those annoying softkeys. I would really want to see google include a gesture option for hiding/showing those buttons as I don't think I am the only one here that hates accidentally touching them during games.
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Well, that's not until May, and then you'll have to root anyway, so why not learn now?
MattyB123 said:
Well, that's not until May, and then you'll have to root anyway, so why not learn now?
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I guess I will try and learn now then.
you can root without flashing a custom recovery, it there in WUGS tool kit on this website
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2015469,
also you can use keep root after taking a OTA from google with this
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...m9yZy5wcm9qZWN0dm9vZG9vLm90YXJvb3RrZWVwZXIiXQ..
I used it twice on my N7, theres always a chance that it might not work. But if you atleast unlock the bootloader from there you should be able to push root agian from a tool kit if you want.
BrianDigital said:
you can root without flashing a custom recovery, it there in WUGS tool kit on this website
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2015469,
also you can use keep root after taking a OTA from google with this
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...m9yZy5wcm9qZWN0dm9vZG9vLm90YXJvb3RrZWVwZXIiXQ..
I used it twice on my N7, theres always a chance that it might not work. But if you atleast unlock the bootloader from there you should be able to push root agian from a tool kit if you want.
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I always advise against toolkits of any kind
Sent from my Jelly Nexus 4
DarkhShadow said:
I always advise against toolkits of any kind
Sent from my Jelly Nexus 4
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he was already asking for it and they do exist, and i really dont care how the next person roots their phone
Okay, I have now rooted my nexus 4 and everything seems to be working great. Thank you all for your help and suggestions, I appreciate how nice everyone here is on the XDA developer forums.
Android 9000 said:
Okay, I have now rooted my nexus 4 and everything seems to be working great. Thank you all for your help and suggestions, I appreciate how nice everyone here is on the XDA developer forums.
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we try to be, also try to keep atleast one rom on your device, say if you accidentally have a bad flash for whatever reason, you will have something you know that works, or keep a nandroid backup
Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk 2
Who cares about OTA, .zip will be in like minutes in here ready to flash it, even custom ROMS..

[Q] Cyanogenmod for ATT G2?

Any word a Nightly or M Snapshot for the ATT G2?
Symbian_Black said:
Any word a Nightly or M Snapshot for the ATT G2?
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ROMs take time to port. It isn't as simple as just changing a few config files and recompiling. There are proprietary drivers, etc. that have to be figured out first.
Be patient. It'll come.
Well no offense but until they create the port and include the features from stock your losing functionality not gaining speed.
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Methinks that we all need to show a little patience. Feel free to correct me if I am wrong, but it is my belief that until we can unlock our bootloaders, we cannot flash third-party ROMs, no?
MarkAtHome said:
Methinks that we all need to show a little patience. Feel free to correct me if I am wrong, but it is my belief that until we can unlock our bootloaders, we cannot flash third-party ROMs, no?
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We already have Loki, we can flash roms. IM currently running CleanRom on my G2.
tdevaughn said:
We already have Loki, we can flash roms. IM currently running CleanRom on my G2.
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We do? I will search for it, as I did not find it during my regular reading. Thanks.
MarkAtHome said:
We do? I will search for it, as I did not find it during my regular reading. Thanks.
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Look here, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2449670
part of the TWRP thread. The recovery is loki'd, but I kept the loki-master zip as well.. just to be safe
MarkAtHome said:
Methinks that we all need to show a little patience. Feel free to correct me if I am wrong, but it is my belief that until we can unlock our bootloaders, we cannot flash third-party ROMs, no?
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No.
Also there is already a CM10.1 alpha build available. It doesnt do anything though and you dont even have data on it. As others said we need to get proprietary drivers and such sorted out to have anything usable. It will happen, just takes time. Hopefully Nexus 5 rumors are true because if so we will have a ton of great AOSP support really easily on this phone then too since drivers would be nearly (completely?) identical.
Bout how long do you guys think? The S4 was pretty fast to get a stable Cyanogen mod up
screw cm Omnirom is coming lol

Int'l ROMs?

I found a *****en ROM named Nameless in the f/g variants of the Note 4. Was all psyched to flash it and play with it only to realize there's data issues. Is there any body who knows how to fix the data issue or maybe properly port this to our device?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3220738 there ya be sir
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kkeith said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3220738 there ya be sir
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I tried that and was unable to get it to get data. It really stumped me
Edit: Oh damn. I realized I flashed the wrong kernel and tried again. after flashing the data fix I got data for a second before the phone rebooted. I wiped everything but data when I flashed from my stock rom
Naturesretard said:
I tried that and was unable to get it to get data. It really stumped me
Edit: Oh damn. I realized I flashed the wrong kernel and tried again. after flashing the data fix I got data for a second before the phone rebooted. I wiped everything but data when I flashed from my stock rom
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I have managed to get the rom up and running.....for the most part. Only downside so far is I can't get Netflix to work. It just loads forever
Naturesretard said:
I have managed to get the rom up and running.....for the most part. Only downside so far is I can't get Netflix to work. It just loads forever
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Google will be your friend on that one, i cant remember off the top of my head but there is a file you need to delete
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kkeith said:
Google will be your friend on that one, i cant remember off the top of my head but there is a file you need to delete
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T_T I'm not sure of what to search for. For branded roms it's relatively easy, but as an INT'L ROM I'm not sure if my process would work. So it's just some obscure file? I was thinking it may be because I flashed something wrong. No chance you can remember where you think you may have seen it? Like xda or another site?
Naturesretard said:
T_T I'm not sure of what to search for. For branded roms it's relatively easy, but as an INT'L ROM I'm not sure if my process would work. So it's just some obscure file? I was thinking it may be because I flashed something wrong. No chance you can remember where you think you may have seen it? Like xda or another site?
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I went back to the beanstalk forum and just so happened across the fix just now haha
Go to system/vendor/lib and delete liboemcrypto.so and reboot
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kkeith said:
I went back to the beanstalk forum and just so happened across the fix just now haha
Go to system/vendor/lib and delete liboemcrypto.so and reboot
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OMG You're a lifesaver. It worked! Thanks!
Now to create some more threads or posts in the Nameless ROM section; Upon reflashing my backup to perform this fix, I now have random system information on my lockscreen and notification bar. Oh well.
Thanks again!
Naturesretard said:
OMG You're a lifesaver. It worked! Thanks!
Now to create some more threads or posts in the Nameless ROM section; Upon reflashing my backup to perform this fix, I now have random system information on my lockscreen and notification bar. Oh well.
Thanks again!
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I have been trying my hardest, asking on every forum i can find, to find out how to get the beta release of emotion kernel R24 for N910T. Not one single response.....but anyway. It is my understanding that the latest release of Emotion Revolution rom has r24 kernel as an option in aroma. My question is this; would it be possible to unzip the R23 kernel zip for N910T and replace only the R24 boot image from the emotion rom and leave all the other system files. Or would that be a really bad idea? Ha. I just want the kernel on Tekhds URv7. I know this is possible a really stupid question but I'm just now beginning to learn all the technical details of these things. And I will say ahead of time that any answer will be beneficial because I don't know much about how a N910T kernel differs from international as far as data is concerned or what the fix actually fixes when you flash it. But if it has any relwvance my phone is carrier unlocked and i dont even use tmobile. My goal is to learn something new everyday without hard bricking my baby like I did my N900A. I'm not by any means new to rooting but am very new to having a device that I can actually play with. Thanks in advance and us noobies appreciate everybodys patience.

ZF2 root

Hi, I'm a newcomer about modding.
I wanted to ask if is possible to root the zf2 (ze551ml) without hard resetting it.
I found this video, is it reliable? youtube[dot]com/watch?v=hkl15JIsAWY
Thanks
biondo_92 said:
Hi, I'm a newcomer about modding.
I wanted to ask if is possible to root the zf2 (ze551ml) without hard resetting it.
I found this video, is it reliable? youtube[dot]com/watch?v=hkl15JIsAWY
Thanks
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There are several root methods; I would suggest using the one click root method for your phone.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=61687944&postcount=4
As a precaution, I would download files directly from the owners post in XDA instead of following youtube links as they do alter the workings of your phone at a low level. You can find plenty of guides on the forum and rooting will not hard reset your phone.
cmendonc2 said:
There are several root methods; I would suggest using the one click root method for your phone.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=61687944&postcount=4
As a precaution, I would download files directly from the owners post in XDA instead of following youtube links as they do alter the workings of your phone at a low level. You can find plenty of guides on the forum and rooting will not hard reset your phone.
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Ok i Will do that.
Few questions:
what do i risk doing that?
My warranty will be valid if i unroot?
Ota will work?
I want to do that for the bloatware and for stop the background processes i dont want (hi Facebook), there is anything else cool i can do with a rooted device?
Thank you!
Edit: i even want to remove the energy saver application, is there any problem if i do that?
biondo_92 said:
Ok i Will do that.
Few questions:
what do i risk doing that?
My warranty will be valid if i unroot?
Ota will work?
I want to do that for the bloatware and for stop the background processes i dont want (hi Facebook), there is anything else cool i can do with a rooted device?
Thank you!
Edit: i even want to remove the energy saver application, is there any problem if i do that?
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Your warranty should be valid unless you unlock the bootloader, and even then I saw a thread about relocking it.
For OTA, i always unroot before then reroot after to prevent any incompatibility problems but most users don't have a problem.
As for uses of root, look around on XDA there are plenty of uses.
cmendonc2 said:
Your warranty should be valid unless you unlock the bootloader, and even then I saw a thread about relocking it.
For OTA, i always unroot before then reroot after to prevent any incompatibility problems but most users don't have a problem.
As for uses of root, look around on XDA there are plenty of uses.
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Thank you, i will do that. And what about the energy saver? Can i remove it in zf2?
Wait, why worry about OTA's unless you have a stock based rom, am I thinking right here?
Chocketbear said:
Wait, why worry about OTA's unless you have a stock based rom, am I thinking right here?
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Ive got the asus stock, i just want to get the root permissions
biondo_92 said:
Thank you, i will do that. And what about the energy saver? Can i remove it in zf2?
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energy mode you mean? its better have it in case you want update in the future (some missing apps can causes error when updating firmware)
Iqballoon said:
energy mode you mean? its better have it in case you want update in the future (some missing apps can causes error when updating firmware)
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Ok thank you all. Can you link here some thread with something you can do with root permissions?
http://rootmyandroid.org/things-to-do-after-rooting-android-smartphone.html/
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And if i ard reset, the root stays or i have to do it again?
Sorry for repost, since im going to play with cpu governors and other kernel stuff, is it possible to reset the kernel to factory settings? Just in case i do some damage, for go back to default settings
Doing a Hard Reset will remove your root so you need to startover and re-root again, if rooting alone satisfies you(eg: no custom rom, no xposed, no custom kernel) then you don't have to play with the kernel cause you need to unlock bootloader(hence you can always turn it back to default/factory settings thru relock)..
there are many ways to root, i recommend Tethered Recovery Method or One Click Root Method as if it is easy and fast, in my situation i use tethered recovery so i can flash xposed without unlocking bootloader. It's up to you what method would you prefer but beware if you did something wrong(Didn't follow the procedure correctly)with the process it may cause your device to brick.
Tapped from my Asus Zenfone 2 ZE551ML 4GB RAM (64GB)

Verizon Lg v20 root is it worth it?

I have been reading about people bricking there devices trying to root. Are they doing something wrong or is it just not stable? I have rooted a few phones before but what i am reading is scaring me from rooting this one. Any input would be appreciated thanks.
I use my phone often. Not much gaming. And go to bed with usually 60+% battery. I'm currently using Weta Rom but they all are good. Its a trickier root than normal however I think this may be the new normal so just follow directions carefully and you will be fine.
Bubba Fett said:
I use my phone often. Not much gaming. And go to bed with usually 60+% battery. I'm currently using Weta Rom but they all are good. Its a trickier root than normal however I think this may be the new normal so just follow directions carefully and you will be fine.
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Debating it . i dont have a back up phone in case something goes wrong........ I cant even find the thread on how to root now lol.
pcwizkid1994 said:
Debating it . i dont have a back up phone in case something goes wrong........ I cant even find the thread on how to root now lol.
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Here is a great tutorial with pics that I and few others followed https://android.gadgethacks.com/how-to/root-your-t-mobile-lg-v20-using-dirty-cow-0175329/ . I was kinda overwhelmed with info esp the horror stories about rooting as well. That tut made life much easier.
2muchspl said:
Here is a great tutorial with pics that I and few others followed https://android.gadgethacks.com/how-to/root-your-t-mobile-lg-v20-using-dirty-cow-0175329/ . I was kinda overwhelmed with info esp the horror stories about rooting as well. That tut made life much easier.
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Will that work for the verizon one?? It says its for the t-mobile one
pcwizkid1994 said:
Will that work for the verizon one?? It says its for the t-mobile one
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Not sure, the previous link is basically Jcadduono instructions in pic form for the H918,H830 and US996 https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/development/h918-recowvery-unlock-v20-root-shell-t3490594
sorry I couldn't help more
2muchspl said:
Not sure, the previous link is basically Jcadduono instructions in pic form for the H918,H830 and US996 https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/development/h918-recowvery-unlock-v20-root-shell-t3490594
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No thats fine. i appreciate any help.
Rocking VS995 here. Followed the Dirty Santa steps and it worked easily. Been flashing everything I could on this device and settled on Weta because of the sound mods and still having all the stock features. I've gotten 8hrs SoT with a Blacked Out theme, Substratum themeing, no lag, and Deep Sleep like it's in a coma. Rooting the v20 is a must really at this point. The only downside I've come across is it vibrating during boot up while it's connected to a charger. Otherwise I've rooted, flashed, and been living the life.
pcwizkid1994 said:
Debating it . i dont have a back up phone in case something goes wrong........ I cant even find the thread on how to root now lol.
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Do not follow any of the above guides that are posted you will kill your phone with those methods. Please follow every detail of this threat to a T to root your verizon v20 https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/development/ls997vs995h910-dirtysanta-bootloader-t3519410
It has been done guys. i thought i bricked it a few times but i am up and running on stock again with super su and root chaecker saying i am rooted
I am still debating on rooting myself I prefer to keep it root free for at least 6 months in cause something goes wrong with the hardware.
Main reason I root is so I can control what runs and what doesn't which should be a default ability in android in my opinion. I don't root to use custom roms I am always concerned about security of 3rd party roms
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KittySparkles said:
Rocking VS995 here. Followed the Dirty Santa steps and it worked easily. Been flashing everything I could on this device and settled on Weta because of the sound mods and still having all the stock features. I've gotten 8hrs SoT with a Blacked Out theme, Substratum themeing, no lag, and Deep Sleep like it's in a coma. Rooting the v20 is a must really at this point. The only downside I've come across is it vibrating during boot up while it's connected to a charger. Otherwise I've rooted, flashed, and been living the life.
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I can not get weta to boot for some reason. I get static on the screen when booting and when its on set up screen.
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I can not get weta to boot for some reason. I get static on the screen when booting and when its on set up screen.
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Hit the power button to turn the screen off. Then hold your hand over the proximity speaker to turn off the second screen. When they're both black, you can use the phone regularly. It explains all this in the Dirty Santa root method thread.
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I can not get weta to boot for some reason. I get static on the screen when booting and when its on set up screen.
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If you want the static to go away. @BackCheck made a stock verizon kernel that works just a good as the konverged kernel. I get the same battery life as I did on the konvergered kernel and plus its more stable Just do a backup in twrp. Then hit wipe, advanced wipe, and check mark cache and dalvik and then go back and flash the restock kernel. The first boot take a bit of time so make sure your phone is charged a bit! You wont lose data or anything so dont worry.
Any chance you know how to get apps that cheack for saftynet to work on rooted phones?
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Any chance you know how to get apps that cheack for saftynet to work on rooted phones?
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I can't answer this - my question to you, however, has to do with your experiences in rooting.
I have the Verizon V20, non-rooted. The software version (it has taken one update since I bought this a few weeks ago) is VS99513A.
Can you confirm that this was the software version you had (have) when rooting?
And you said you thought you had bricked the phone a few times - what, specifically, are you referring to? I've read enough of the DirtySanta rooting thread to see some of the issues people have run into (static, long wait for first boot, etc.).
One of the unfortunate problems with a universal carrier rooting thread is that it doesn't delineate any one specific carrier and issues with rooting that might be particular to that carrier among all the posts. You have to wade your way through, lol, to find specific Verizon issues, for example. (That said, I'm very happy there's a rooting thread!)
It seems that from what I've read in the DirtySanta thread, many issues came up because people didn't explicitly follow the guide.
So, can you comment on your software version (13A?) before rooting, and what, specifically, gave you pause during the process and what I should be prepared for?
(By the way, the major thing I want from rooting is to be able to get hotspot wifi capability without having to pay Verizon for it. I'm on the grandfathered unlimited data and have not been convinced that it's in my interests to switch to their new "unlimited", particularly since I can't use my corporate discounts, and will potentially run into hotspot throttling after a certain limit, etc.)
Thanks!
pcwizkid1994 said:
Any chance you know how to get apps that cheack for saftynet to work on rooted phones?
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This is possible with a rooted phone that has a kernel patched to bypass boot state verification (most kernels have this now) and using something like SU hide + Root Switch. I am currently running this setup and can use root switch to turn off root on the fly, use AndroidPay and then turn root back on when done.
I'll admit, I have yet to actually pay for anything with Android pay......but using this approach, I was able to add my credit card as well as bypass all checks with the SafetyNet helper app.
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Any chance you know how to get apps that cheack for saftynet to work on rooted phones?
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Some of the roms like notsostock have people explaining how to pass the checks and all the apps used.
You can run the exploit on 13a without any problems. If you still don't believe me or whatever just use the kdz to downgrade to 12a then do the exploit.
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is there a Developer that I can pay to root my T-Mobile v20

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