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.
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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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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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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.
What do I need to enable to stop the 4.2 update constantly asking me to upgrade now or later? Usually you can just have the option to skip it no?
I know my phone won't ask unless I search under software updates.
This one pops up on the constant and happy with 4.1.2. Not feeling the terrible reviews on 4.2 so just want to skip it for now or till a more stable one comes out.
appreciate any help.
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Check out this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1998378
[INFO] Stop OTA update nagging
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The suggestions in the reply above are the best but they all require a rooted Nexus. Until you root your tablet try on Google Services Framework in Settings - Apps - All column:
1. Disable Notifications - fewer update reminders.
2. Clear Data - forgets an update is ready but may just re-download one.
3. Disable GSF - stops reminders but breaks Google Play Store and others.
I use number 3 as JB 4.1.2 works perfectly.
I have got similar prob but I am on 4.2. hoping this will work.
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You can long press the notification and go to app info and uncheck the show notification box as well.
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Thanks for the replies guys. Really don't understand why its setup this way. Wish it was like my S3.
Not really wanting to root this yet, but if the above don't work, may have too.
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efan3719 said:
You can long press the notification and go to app info and uncheck the show notification box as well.
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I think that is the solution for unrooted tablets!
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Hi Folks,
My first post on N4 section.
Ive just upgraded from a HTC Sensation that I've been running for two years, mostly using CM9 & CM10 on it, so Im well aware of all the benefits to root.
Even been lucky enough to have some of the excellent Devs cooking in this section over at Sensation workbench too, like Showp's kernel with Sweep2wake.
So far, my Nexus has not been rooted, and although I miss custom Rom-ing, im very excited to say that not rooting means that some apps like SkyGo and Barclays Mobile banking & Barclays PingIt are working very nicely for me indeed, something that never happened on my Sensation.
Since my go-to rom on Sensation was AOSP anyway, Im pleased with my stock Android for now, and it just seems that some of the apps I can use now are pushing me into the non-root territory.... for now.
Anyone with any thoughts on my current predicament?
I don't see anything wrong with it although you are going to lose data the moment you decide to root. Unlocking the bootloader would wipe data off your phone if I remember correctly. (Nexus noob as I came from Desire.)
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Agreed, I rooted my xperia, HTC evo and HP touchpad just to run AOSP. My nexus is staying stock for a long time, like you its very convenient to use the Barclays apps, only thing that might tempt me to root is to block ads....
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I was in your boat with my HTC vivid. That thing had to be rooted to make it actually useful. But with the N4, I have no need to root. Ironic, don't you think? We finally get the phone that screams to mod it with how easy it is to root and yet we don't...
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While I respect all of your decisions to hold off on rooting, I will recommend that even if you don't root, unlock your boot loader ASAP because as mentioned above, your data IS wiped when you do so and it is necessary to do so if you ever decide to root in the future.
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I have taken a look at the nexus 4 toolkit by mskip and you backup apps and data before unlocking then restore.... So I don't think it really matters.
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stankyou said:
I don't see anything wrong with it although you are going to lose data the moment you decide to root. Unlocking the bootloader would wipe data off your phone if I remember correctly. (Nexus noob as I came from Desire.)
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Hmm I didn't lose data when I rooted..
Also without root you can't make the most of your battery with under clicking, screen off profiles, cpu sleeper, etc.
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VoiD_Dweller said:
Hmm I didn't lose data when I rooted..
Also without root you can't make the most of your battery with under clicking, screen off profiles, cpu sleeper, etc.
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As soon as I unlock the bootloader, my data is wiped. Maybe you used toolkits and such like what the other guy said and had that option to save stuff. As for me I prefer command lines as much as possible.
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I'm in the same place as you. One of my main reasons for using custom ROMs was because I loved the look of AOSP. Now I have AOSP, I'm less tempted to flash anything or root, because everything works and looks good.
stankyou said:
As soon as I unlock the bootloader, my data is wiped. Maybe you used toolkits and such like what the other guy said and had that option to save stuff. As for me I prefer command lines as much as possible.
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Guide stickied in this forum has a how-to on ADB Backups.
Perform the backup as outlined and unlock...
Restore as outlined and it's as though nothing ever happened...all data restored.
Well, had the Evo V before this and I rooted/modded it to look/run like this phone runs out of the box so I don't plan on rooting at all.
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While I respect all of your decisions to hold off on rooting, I will recommend that even if you don't root, unlock your boot loader ASAP because as mentioned above, your data IS wiped when you do so and it is necessary to do so if you ever decide to root in the future.
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Will unlocking Bootloader mean apps that don't work on Root phones stop functioning?
No unlocked DOES NOT equal root
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Stopping & clearing google service framework to update N4
YES!
Don't do it. You'll screw up the ability to download apps, so you'll have to remove your Google account and re-enter it all. And some say that still doesn't fix the problem.
Just side load the OTA. It's so easy, you'll be surprised. It'll seriously take you longer to download the file and the SDK than it will to update the phone.
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gotzaDroid said:
YES!
Don't do it. You'll screw up the ability to download apps, so you'll have to remove your Google account and re-enter it all. And some say that still doesn't fix the problem.
Just side load the OTA. It's so easy, you'll be surprised. It'll seriously take you longer to download the file and the SDK than it will to update the phone.
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How do I do that & do i gotta be rooted cause i'm not
No root needed and follow the directions here:
http://www.droid-life.com/2013/07/25/android-4-3-update/
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