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First, I've only had this phone for about a week and I love it So far everything just works. I'm coming from The Incredible, Rezound, Gs3, GS4. I'm not saying I don't miss root because I do. I miss Tasker, Xsposed, Wifi Hotspot Xposed Module, root explorer and safestrap (for the times I want to play with a rom).
Life without root
Tasker Sub - Smart Connect - I found a sweet little app called "Smart Connect" in the Google Play Store . https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sonyericsson.extras.liveware&hl=en - Previously I would use takser to for certain conditions - example I would have tasker launch waze when I'm attached to my car Bluetooth. Smart connect does this along with many more option just like tasker.
Wifi Hotspot - I have unlimited data so the hotspot doesn't work for me - I searched and searched and can't find anything but PDA connect that works with USB tether - This is probably the main reason I miss root, especially on vacation with the family. IF ANYONE FINDS A BETTER WORK AROUND PLEASE POST! THANKS
Root explorer - It still works but without root you can't write to existing files. I always like the cloud storage tabs feature, you can add dropbox and other services as a tab and it all still works. Copy and paste still work. I use this a lot for Moto 360 watch faces. I download them to dropbox and then use Root explorer to move them to a folder that Watchface and Facer can use. Works Great!
Please list other work arounds here, I like to see what everyone else is doing.
Thanks
Hopefully this thread will be temporary!!
Have a great day!
You can replace stock equalizer with this one without root.
Bass boost and surround effects don't seem to work but everything else does and it works over Bluetooth audio.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.smartandroidapps.equalizer
Hello,
notification widget without root, workin for me!
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.painless.pc
This app recommended by @LordBass is working great to add percentage to the battery icon on the notification drawer.
poncespr said:
This app recommended by @LordBass is working great to add percentage to the battery icon on the notification drawer.
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Works even better on Lollipop (soak test)
LordBass said:
Works even better on Lollipop (soak test)
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Yes it does.
Thank you for sharing this.
rsalas187 said:
First, I've only had this phone for about a week and I love it So far everything just works. I'm coming from The Incredible, Rezound, Gs3, GS4. I'm not saying I don't miss root because I do. I miss Tasker, Xsposed, Wifi Hotspot Xposed Module, root explorer and safestrap (for the times I want to play with a rom).
Life without root
Tasker Sub - Smart Connect - I found a sweet little app called "Smart Connect" in the Google Play Store . https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sonyericsson.extras.liveware&hl=en - Previously I would use takser to for certain conditions - example I would have tasker launch waze when I'm attached to my car Bluetooth. Smart connect does this along with many more option just like tasker.
Wifi Hotspot - I have unlimited data so the hotspot doesn't work for me - I searched and searched and can't find anything but PDA connect that works with USB tether - This is probably the main reason I miss root, especially on vacation with the family. IF ANYONE FINDS A BETTER WORK AROUND PLEASE POST! THANKS
Root explorer - It still works but without root you can't write to existing files. I always like the cloud storage tabs feature, you can add dropbox and other services as a tab and it all still works. Copy and paste still work. I use this a lot for Moto 360 watch faces. I download them to dropbox and then use Root explorer to move them to a folder that Watchface and Facer can use. Works Great!
Please list other work arounds here, I like to see what everyone else is doing.
Thanks
Hopefully this thread will be temporary!!
Have a great day!
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I hear a lot of people talking about WiFi Hotspot not working, and I ignore it. I'm wondering whether it works fine for me because I'm in the UK on a different carrier?
What the hell phone are you using. That soak test lollipop on thats not a droid turbo is it?
poncespr said:
You can replace stock equalizer with this one without root.
Bass boost and surround effects don't seem to work but everything else does and it works over Bluetooth audio.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.smartandroidapps.equalizer
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I'd avoid this app. It doesn't consistently work. Most times I was having to FC and restart the app to get any of the settings to actually work. It would work for a day and then I'd have to start the process all over again. Their customer support sucks too since It has been over 2 months since I sent them an email and no response.
Diego1751 said:
What the hell phone are you using. That soak test lollipop on thats not a droid turbo is it?
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Prolly the Moto Maxx.
Diego1751 said:
What the hell phone are you using. That soak test lollipop on thats not a droid turbo is it?
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Moto Max
upther said:
I'd avoid this app. It doesn't consistently work. Most times I was having to FC and restart the app to get any of the settings to actually work. It would work for a day and then I'd have to start the process all over again. Their customer support sucks too since It has been over 2 months since I sent them an email and no response.
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What phone?
I don't have those issues (Moto Maxx on lollipop).
For me, surround and bass options do nothing, but everything else works.
Not the greatest eq, but for people without root that want to use something else than
stock audiofx might be helpful.
poncespr said:
What phone?
I don't have those issues (Moto Maxx on lollipop).
For me, surround and bass options do nothing, but everything else works.
Not the greatest eq, but for people without root that want to use something else than
stock audiofx might be helpful.
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I'm on the Turbo. I can change to any EQ setting or try my own and nothing changes until I FC and restart the app. Then it will work for a bit until I go to change something again.
Wiggz said:
I hear a lot of people talking about WiFi Hotspot not working, and I ignore it. I'm wondering whether it works fine for me because I'm in the UK on a different carrier?
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Verizon Unlimited data grandfathered users are complaining, It's not turned on for us.
I forgot the Google Now Launcher to me is so much better than the Motorola default one https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.launcher
rsalas187 said:
I forgot the Google Now Launcher to me is so much better than the Motorola default one https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.launcher
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Yeah if you like huge icons.
adrynalyne said:
Yeah if you like huge icons.
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I do!
adrynalyne said:
Yeah if you like huge icons.
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Agreed. The google Now launcher looks silly.
thegrants82 said:
Agreed. The google Now launcher looks silly.
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When you start losing your eyesight because of age like I do, larger
icons are a plus
poncespr said:
When you start losing your eyesight because of age like I do, larger
icons are a plus
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You can always you Nova and resize the icons. I really don't like the GNL.
The ads make google chrome crawl it's do damn laggy , I switched to UC browser and the scrolling is sooo smooth , I couldn't believe, but I missed the google now recommendations ( pulled from my browser history ) and also I like being able to open the tabs I was using on my phone on my laptop , so I thought about getting just an adblock, Ive heard adway it's pretty awesome but it's root only and I don't want to root, specially now with the monthly security updates, any recommendations?
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The ads make google chrome crawl it's do damn laggy , I switched to UC browser and the scrolling is sooo smooth , I couldn't believe, but I missed the google now recommendations ( pulled from my browser history ) and also I like being able to open the tabs I was using on my phone on my laptop , so I thought about getting just an adblock, Ive heard adway it's pretty awesome but it's root only and I don't want to root, specially now with the monthly security updates, any recommendations?
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This is the best one I've found so far. Been using it for months. http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/adguard-ad-blocker-doesnt-require-root-t2958895
AndrasLOHF said:
This is the best one I've found so far. Been using it for months. http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/adguard-ad-blocker-doesnt-require-root-t2958895
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Thanks! I just gave it a try it seems to work but I feel like webpages now take longer to load ? Or am I being paranoid? How do you get rid of the "key" icon on the notification bar? It I pull down the notification bar I get a warning saying that my network is probably being surveiled :/
Chad_Petree said:
Thanks! I just gave it a try it seems to work but I feel like webpages now take longer to load ? Or am I being paranoid? How do you get rid of the "key" icon on the notification bar? It I pull down the notification bar I get a warning saying that my network is probably being surveiled :/
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You cant do anything about that, it will say that for all non root Adblockers. The slower page loading is because the Adblocker has to remove the ads first before showing you the site, which results in a delay. So theres not really a way around it.
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You cant do anything about that, it will say that for all non root Adblockers. The slower page loading is because the Adblocker has to remove the ads first before showing you the site, which results in a delay. So theres not really a way around it.
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OK thank you for the explanation! what really confuses me , is why the "key" icon still shows up even if I don't have chrome opened :/
Your explanation of the delay sounds quite convincing , but still have to ask , do we also get the delay with ablockers with root access ?
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Chad_Petree said:
OK thank you for the explanation! what really confuses me , is why the "key" icon still shows up even if I don't have chrome opened :/
Your explanation of the delay sounds quite convincing , but still have to ask , do we also get the delay with ablockers with root access ?
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No, in fact AdAway makes webpages load faster as the ad server is never even reached. HOSTS file blocking is more seamless than a makeshift VPN for blocking ads over the web and in apps. Also no key icon issues.
Chad_Petree said:
Thanks! I just gave it a try it seems to work but I feel like webpages now take longer to load ? Or am I being paranoid? How do you get rid of the "key" icon on the notification bar? It I pull down the notification bar I get a warning saying that my network is probably being surveiled :/
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The way these non-root adblockers work is by using a local VPN. That's what the key icon is for. It means you're connected to a VPN. Your traffic is being routed through this local VPN and that's how they remove the ads.
Hey, have you tried Firefox mobile? Their adblock add on works well, I found.
Only problem I think is that Firefox mobile will sync with Firefox desktop only as I understand it. That might be a problem if you like Chrome on desktop too.
kipue said:
Hey, have you tried Firefox mobile? Their adblock add on works well, I found.
Only problem I think is that Firefox mobile will sync with Firefox desktop only as I understand it. That might be a problem if you like Chrome on desktop too.
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I just downloaded firefox, and i swear to you I cannot find the block ads settings, and it's not on by default because I see ads, do I need to download a plugin or something?
Chad_Petree said:
I just downloaded firefox, and i swear to you I cannot find the block ads settings, and it's not on by default because I see ads, do I need to download a plugin or something?
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Yeah not by default. I don't have it here to check first hand, but look around in the menus, there is an option to install add ons or plug-ins not sure how they call it.
Once there search "adblock", you'll find what you need.
It works well when I need it, some websites are absolutely not usable if the pop-ups and other sh*t isn't blocked.
Chad_Petree said:
The ads make google chrome crawl it's do damn laggy , I switched to UC browser and the scrolling is sooo smooth , I couldn't believe, but I missed the google now recommendations ( pulled from my browser history ) and also I like being able to open the tabs I was using on my phone on my laptop , so I thought about getting just an adblock, Ive heard adway it's pretty awesome but it's root only and I don't want to root, specially now with the monthly security updates, any recommendations?
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Try Adguard. It's the best one I've used. It even blocked ads in apps so you don't have to pay for ad free versions.
https://adguard.com/en/adguard-android/overview.html
https://block-this.com/
By far the best non-root adblocker I have ever tried (on my S7) and it takes a lot to impress me. Give it a spin, see how it works for you. It blocks ads everywhere. Browser, apps, etc.,.
As for the key that you see in the notifications, it's only there to alert you that you're connected and all traffic is being routed through the VPN (your adblocker is active).
Paradoxumical said:
https://block-this.com/
By far the best non-root adblocker I have ever tried (on my S7) and it takes a lot to impress me. Give it a spin, see how it works for you. It blocks ads everywhere. Browser, apps, etc.,.
As for the key that you see in the notifications, it's only there to alert you that you're connected and all traffic is being routed through the VPN (your adblocker is active).
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What type of impact does it have on battery life for you?
jaysus145 said:
What type of impact does it have on battery life for you?
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Beyond minimal, it doesn't even show up on any of my battery readings.
Paradoxumical said:
https://block-this.com/
By far the best non-root adblocker I have ever tried (on my S7) and it takes a lot to impress me. Give it a spin, see how it works for you. It blocks ads everywhere. Browser, apps, etc.,.
As for the key that you see in the notifications, it's only there to alert you that you're connected and all traffic is being routed through the VPN (your adblocker is active).
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I actually like this much better than Adguard battery wise. Really amazing that way. The only problem is that I use Unotelly DNS on my phone and this messes it up.
I'm giving firefox a try for now, but I know I will go back to chrome so I'm pretty sure I'll give a try
Paradoxumical said:
https://block-this.com/
By far the best non-root adblocker I have ever tried (on my S7) and it takes a lot to impress me. Give it a spin, see how it works for you. It blocks ads everywhere. Browser, apps, etc.,.
As for the key that you see in the notifications, it's only there to alert you that you're connected and all traffic is being routed through the VPN (your adblocker is active).
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Chad_Petree said:
I'm giving firefox a try for now, but I know I will go back to chrome so I'm pretty sure I'll give a try
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Why don't you root your phone, install Adaway, and unroot again? Seems to be the best solution.
Techno Peter said:
Why don't you root your phone, install Adaway, and unroot again? Seems to be the best solution.
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But then I won't be able to update the app
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Chad_Petree said:
But then I won't be able to update the app
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Updates are not coming out often, it's enough to update it around every 6 months.
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Updates are not coming out often, it's enough to update it around every 6 months.
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Oh ok thank you! You've convinced me! That didnt take that long hahaha
Anyone was able to install adaway on rooted phone. If yes, please be so kind and give us some help.
Thx
netgar said:
Anyone was able to install adaway on rooted phone. If yes, please be so kind and give us some help.
Thx
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2190753&page=747
netgar said:
Anyone was able to install adaway on rooted phone. If yes, please be so kind and give us some help.
Thx
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Yes, see below.
tourbound129 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2190753&page=747
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Download the app from the above link, once installed open the menu options in the top right of the app and choose preferences and select Enable systemless mode.
Thank you guys...
I use Adguard (go to website to download). For free it blocks all ads on websites, $10/yr removes ads from apps as well. Well worth the money, I'm not counting on getting root anytime soon on my Verizon model.
Side note, the constant view in the notification bar can be disabled by long pressing and selecting never show (as opposed to doing this in app, which could cause issues). I havent had any issues with it allowing ads as a result. If something does get through just disable/enable and it's back to flawless.
tgtoys said:
I use Adguard (go to website to download). For free it blocks all ads on websites, $10/yr removes ads from apps as well. Well worth the money, I'm not counting on getting root anytime soon on my Verizon model.
Side note, the constant view in the notification bar can be disabled by long pressing and selecting never show (as opposed to doing this in app, which could cause issues). I havent had any issues with it allowing ads as a result. If something does get through just disable/enable and it's back to flawless.
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Root coming soon
Hi, all i am searching for a free or paid adblock app for the phone i tried Blockada and DNS66, but with them soon or late my internet stops wifi or 4G i don't know why. Until now i was using Adaway on my rooted Pixel XL works perfectly. Please suggest something.Thank you.
hi,
why not use sabs or adhell 3 ?
I'm using sabs it's ok for me everything works like it should
with mmotty host file
dalle3 said:
hi,
why not use sabs or adhell 3 ?
I'm using sabs it's ok for me everything works like it should
with mmotty host file
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Thank you i will try tomorrow and see how it works.
veskostoev said:
Hi, all i am searching for a free or paid adblock app for the phone i tried Blockada and DNS66, but with them soon or late my internet stops wifi or 4G i don't know why. Until now i was using Adaway on my rooted Pixel XL works perfectly. Please suggest something.Thank you.
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it does the same to me i wanted to go disconnect pro, not running on vpn so shouldn't have that affect.
Only problem is that is $33.
Will try to find sabs and use that.
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tdoto said:
it does the same to me i wanted to go disconnect pro, not running on vpn so shouldn't have that affect.
Only problem is that is $33.
Will try to find sabs and use that.
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okay...looks like SAB is discontinued and banned. Also too complicated with the samsung key.
Any other options besides adhell, SAB, blokada and disconnect pro?
dalle3 said:
hi,
why not use sabs or adhell 3 ?
I'm using sabs it's ok for me everything works like it should
with mmotty host file
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tdoto said:
it does the same to me i wanted to go disconnect pro, not running on vpn so shouldn't have that affect.
Only problem is that is $33.
Will try to find sabs and use that.
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okay...looks like SAB is discontinued and banned. Also too complicated with the samsung key.
Any other options besides adhell, SAB, blokada and disconnect pro?
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I am trying now AdGuard pro for a week free then cost 23 euro approximately for android. After will try Adhell.
it's not too difficult to make sabs to ,you need to download apk ,change package name with apk editor and register as developer to get your knox key .
For adhell is little different but I'm sure you will find instructions on the net ,I'm not sure it is allowed to link pages here where to download or instructions.
i have paid app disconnect pro & ad guard pro lifetime license but i like and i use only sabs .
cheers
Blokada is the most easy one with in-app ad block.
dalle3 said:
it's not too difficult to make sabs to ,you need to download apk ,change package name with apk editor and register as developer to get your knox key .
For adhell is little different but I'm sure you will find instructions on the net ,I'm not sure it is allowed to link pages here where to download or instructions.
i have paid app disconnect pro & ad guard pro lifetime license but i like and i use only sabs .
cheers
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Yes it will take barely 5 min to setup sabs. i always prefer sabs over disconnect pro. 100% times better
Quicksilver said:
Yes it will take barely 5 min to setup sabs. i always prefer sabs over disconnect pro. 100% times better
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Hi, is it every 3 month Samsung licence expired and need to be renew and register again the Sabs or just need once forever. Thank you.
By the way installed Adhell 3,1 works perfectly and block also Chrome ads.
Thank you.
Hi, someone get Adhell 3 to work with Pie i cant activate it with ELM key and i not see a option for KLM key on Samsung website. Please help me. Thank you.
Are you checking under this link?
https://seap.samsung.com/enrollment#section-knox-sdk
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Are you checking under this link?
https://seap.samsung.com/enrollment#section-knox-sdk
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Hi, thank you. Samsung had problems with keys last few days also i read in official forum and now is fixed i think few hours ago. Now everything is ok.
dns filtering.
its not addhell but its fast and simple to apply.
hello i did root my op6t
and there is an app called
MAgisk
what does it do ? I mean I am an Apple IOS guy ...
could you help me ? also it says update it mine is (7.2.0) latest 7.3.2
thanks a lot
Rooting your phone without reading up about it before hand is a dangerous game to play.
There is plenty, and I mean plenty of information about Magisk out there, a simple search will go a long way.
yahaa08 said:
hello i did root my op6t
and there is an app called
MAgisk
what does it do ? I mean I am an Apple IOS guy ...
could you help me ? also it says update it mine is (7.2.0) latest 7.3.2
thanks a lot
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Jager said:
Rooting your phone without reading up about it before hand is a dangerous game to play.
There is plenty, and I mean plenty of information about Magisk out there, a simple search will go a long way.
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thanks a lot for your advice
is it like Apple
like root it and then delete it make it original again? :good:
[somehow posted answer on wrong thread!?]
I suggest you to stay away from root until you've read enough about it...
Nothing is like iPhone here we're Android
Ehhh, like Linux, if you don't break Android once or twice, you aren't really going to learn anything.
IF you are already rooted and Magisk is installed find the OxyTweaker for Magisk module ( search this site) and install it. It is Viagra for your battery. Install Titanium and pay for the premium version......well worth it.....and AppOps and get to work on you phone.
I recommend the "freeze" option with Titanium until you actually know what you are doing. I also only grant temporary super user rights to both apps. Play around with removing google apps and getting a grip on app permissions.
I am a long time Apple Baby that converted in Feb this year. I can't see me ever going back to an Iphone. Just too much customization and control with Android.
All the best, JC
PattayaGlock said:
Ehhh, like Linux, if you don't break Android once or twice, you aren't really going to learn anything.
IF you are already rooted and Magisk is installed find the OxyTweaker for Magisk module ( search this site) and install it. It is Viagra for your battery. Install Titanium and pay for the premium version......well worth it.....and AppOps and get to work on you phone.
I recommend the "freeze" option with Titanium until you actually know what you are doing. I also only grant temporary super user rights to both apps. Play around with removing google apps and getting a grip on app permissions.
I am a long time Apple Baby that converted in Feb this year. I can't see me ever going back to an Iphone. Just too much customization and control with Android.
All the best, JC
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i have tried but still, i think its kinda hard, I am trying to install YouTube Vanced but I couldn't I did everything right on here :
link couldn't post it
I still need time and a lot of education vids
thanks a lot
Main reason that I rooted my phone is to block ads via block list instead of vpn. Second and probably better is that if you have a car or truck with android auto and want to use real GPS instead of Waze or Google maps. I love aa mirror + as phenotype changer. Which will mirror your phone and thus be able to use osmAnd from fdroid. Also being rooted you can use carstream to watch videos in your cars head unit. Also with magisk there are a few useful modules WiFi bonding and bromite come to mind.
Once you root YouTube vanced can be installed via magisk but also you can can download the apk and install that way too.
I been rooting phones since 2008 and fail to see how it is dangerous. Although some people due believe education is dangerous. Root never harmed me or my family and never threatened me or my health. A boot loop here or there a few soft bricks and a dozen or so voided warranties but no danger.
can I update my OP6t without losing my root ?
yahaa08 said:
can I update my OP6t without losing my root ?
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You WILL LOSE Root. There is a Guide in the Guides Section. Read that. Or if you need further help just ask.
I think there is a module with a script to do that. Just search update and keep root on the forum.
could you please provide me a link of that thread?
Thanks
Nope, but you should be able to search and find it. Saw it, but did not book mark it.
yahaa08 said:
can I update my OP6t without losing my root ?
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Yes. The first 3 posts in this thread have the info you seek:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-6t/how-to/official-oxygenos-9-0-4-ota-oneplus-6t-t3860953
jp0469 said:
Yes. The first 3 posts in this thread have the info you seek:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-6t/how-to/official-oxygenos-9-0-4-ota-oneplus-6t-t3860953
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thanks a i did it without losing my root
i have a question please
if i double tap on the screen it won't open the device like iPhone ?
it only shows the time
can I install, for ex. any add on
to enable double tap to open my deive and log me in
:good:
yahaa08 said:
thanks a i did it without losing my root
i have a question please
if i double tap on the screen it won't open the device like iPhone ?
it only shows the time
can I install, for ex. any add on
to enable double tap to open my deive and log me in
:good:
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If you're on the stock ROM (Out of box OS). You can go into settings and search double at the top of the settings menu. There you should see double tap to wake as a search result and from there you can enable double tap to wake. Hope this was what you meant by double tap.
yahaa08 said:
thanks a i did it without losing my root
i have a question please
if i double tap on the screen it won't open the device like iPhone ?
it only shows the time
can I install, for ex. any add on
to enable double tap to open my deive and log me in
:good:
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Thanks so much i found it. :good: :good: