Just got an S5 And would like to root it i wont be installing any custom roms or out like that i just want root access for certain apps
My question is has there been any reported problems with the battery after rooting because my battery is quite good and i don't want to risk it if there is
All i want root for is root access for files etc no custom roms or out so would i be OK in just rooting
Thanks in advance:good:
crazymanc said:
Just got an S5 And would like to root it i wont be installing any custom roms or out like that i just want root access for certain apps
My question is has there been any reported problems with the battery after rooting because my battery is quite good and i don't want to risk it if there is
All i want root for is root access for files etc no custom roms or out so would i be OK in just rooting
Thanks in advance:good:
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Usualy with the right settings applied batterylife should improve if you have root access.
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Hi, im fairly new here. Was wondering what are some stand out advantages of rooting the SGS, r.g things that arent available other wise, battery life, themes and such. And if possible a strsight forward how to guide. also, is the sirius xm app available on a rooted sgs. Thanks in advance
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=723596
I think you posted in the wrong section...
Anyway, if u root, u void warranty...
But if u don't root u can't install custom ROM's (which are wickedly cool btw), use Titanium Backup and such apps that need root permission, etc...
However, when u upgrade to newer stock ROMs (2.2.1) which are a lot better than 2.2 stock ROMs, I believe speed and stability will be "almost" the same...
Personally, I would go for rooting...
You Don't need root to flash custom ROMs.
If your using a 2.1 firmware, you can flash any custom ROMs straight onto your phone using the recovery (vol up + Home Button + power button)
The custom ROM will root your phone in the process.
Rooting gives you access to system files, and thus allow your phone to run things that require that access.
Custom Roms are usually deodexed, this in layman terms means that you can install custom themes =)
i just got my nexus 7 and i dont want to flash anything yet how can i make it as fast as it can be without root
Don't install anything..... I mean without rooting your pretty much limited by the apps you install and how many are running. But so far I find the stock rom to be quite snappy so I really rooted for the different roms/features not for a speed bump.
Hi guys! I got my Samsung galaxy s4 first day of release and I really like it, I had an iPhone before and I jailbroke it because it made it so much better, but the question is, is rooting just as good as jailbreaking? Should I root my galaxy s4? It can sometimes be a bit laggy on the home screen and was wondering if a custom rom would fix it?
Michael1290 said:
Hi guys! I got my Samsung galaxy s4 first day of release and I really like it, I had an iPhone before and I jailbroke it because it made it so much better, but the question is, is rooting just as good as jailbreaking? Should I root my galaxy s4? It can sometimes be a bit laggy on the home screen and was wondering if a custom rom would fix it?
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You don't need to root it, its already good enough and if the small lag bothers you, have you tried other launchers such as Nova launcher? It's almost lag free.
But if you want the best experience from your S4 then yes root it, try CF auto root, but remember you lose warranty and anything can go wrong, so try to follow instructions properly and always backup your important data.
Jason2k13 said:
You don't need to root it, its already good enough and if the small lag bothers you, have you tried other launchers such as Nova launcher? It's almost lag free.
But if you want the best experience from your S4 then yes root it, try CF auto root, but remember you lose warranty and anything can go wrong, so try to follow instructions properly and always backup your important data.
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Thanks for the reply, I did try go launcher but just couldn't get used to it so I went back, but will give nova launcher a go. If I did root is it easy to un root it if I don't like it?
Michael1290 said:
Thanks for the reply, I did try go launcher but just couldn't get used to it so I went back, but will give nova launcher a go. If I did root is it easy to un root it if I don't like it?
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Yes its very easy to un-root, you can always flash a stock rom via Odin, and some custom rom have an option to unroot your phone.
Jason2k13 said:
Yes its very easy to un-root, you can always flash a stock rom via Odin, and some custom rom have an option to unroot your phone.
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What about triangle away and resetting the binary counter back to zero? I think its not possible right now on i9500 variant.
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yes right now its not possible for the i9500
Rooting all depends on your usage.
The benefits being custom roms, but again it all depends if you want to keep flashing and ensuring you always maximize the phone to its full potential.
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super nice and very good !
THX
If you don't know exact reason why you want to root your phone then rooting just for rooting makes no sense. Root access by itself won't make your device any better. Also try to remember that there are many guys here that blow their phones by messing with them.
I've rooted my old sgs2 after few months and used it that way. After some time the only thing I needed root for was the possibility to move apps data to sdcard.
My sgs4 is not rooted for now because I don't need it. Playing with mods or "removing bloatware" is total nonsense to me as I prefer stable device. Also flashing custom roms is nor for me. So widely spoken app Titanium Backup I've used maybe twice in a year, the same I can say about clockwork mod. Just have no time to mess and repair all the time because I need working device as it helps me a lot in my work as smartphone and assistant, not as subject to experiments.
Guy from that video nicely explained what is root for and all of this is definitely true (part about security can be controversial because rooting and installing su does not patch security hole and permission prompt appear only when root access is achieved by su not by security hole), but for me in everyday use it turned to be as useful as towel for a fish.
Android by itself is very good in terms of functionality and far from being restricted in a apple way. You cannot compare root to jailbreak because jb on iphone is needed to get some basic functions. Android has all of this out of the box.
Remember also that rooted phone looses OTA upgrade possibility.
Everything depends on how you use your phone - there is the answer to your question
I am the complete opposite. If I have a device running an os, whether it be a computer, smartphone or whatever, I want full control of the device and it's os as it should be. I want full axx, full power of it.
edit: forgot why I came here in the first place, to the OP, glad you liked the vid and also glad my post wasn't wasted space like the majority of posts I see on here all the time, take it easy.
Rooting all depends on your need while using s4
If you're asking yourself that question then no, you shouldn't root it.
My s5 has continually gotten slower and slower. I would like to do root and install the fastest, cleanest least bloat and most stable Rom possible to speed it up again. I've. Never done this before on an s5 so am asking for advice and help. I am on the Verizon network and use my phone for business so I really do not want to lose any data on my sd card thanks appreciate all the help!
Bump anyone appreciate the help
Ask in the Q&A forum
K thanks this is q & a forum! Help appreciated or you tube guide
Ok...so you say it's a business device......does that mean it connects to a secure (enterprise) business nerwork? If it does, then root is NOT for your device. The network will discover root access and prevent connection.
http://i.imgur.com/rVnFwJM.jpg
Pivo187 said:
K thanks this is q & a forum!
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No keith it does not connect to a business or enterprise network. I use it for work mostly meaning: internet surfing, email, and taking pictures for work related projects. I own my own business. As I said above I like the S5 but it seems to be getting slower with all these new updates & Ive read by rooting & installing a ROM you can debloat it & speed up the phone. Appreciate the responses.
You can root and debloat without flashing a custom rom, I assume your device is running lollipop? That being the case, you can use CF Root or TWRP / SuperSU combo to gain root, then use Titanium Backup to debloat.....
Here's a 'step by step' for the TWRP root method........
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=64961009
Edit....just seen that you are with Verizon....that complicates things as they lock their bootloaders.....AFAIK, root methods for Verizon devices running lollipop don't exist.....although don't quote me on that....I've not had to deal with Verizon devices, so I haven't researched them.....
http://i.imgur.com/rVnFwJM.jpg
So that means there is no way to root or install a faster custom Rom with Verizon? I'd anyone else can chime in I would appreciate it.
Pivo187 said:
So that means there is no way to root or install a faster custom Rom with Verizon? I'd anyone else can chime in I would appreciate it.
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Depending on your lollipop version, yes. Go check the Verizon s5 section.
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So, now that I got the thing rooted, what to do? Install a custom ROM? Or just some root-needing apps like Titanium Backup to make life a bit better?
What did you do with your note Note after getting the root, and would you recommend it to others?
After rooting it we tell you congratulations. Then you search the forums for what to do after rooting a phone. Why root it if you dont know why to root your phone.
Search will find identical posts .
Why root unless you need root ???What do you actually want to do with your phone ??
Root is of use for TB backups .Personally i use it to edit system files .
Basic Faqs and Guides .
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-3/general/samsung-galaxy-note-3-sticky-roll-t3237249
JJEgan said:
Search will find identical posts .
Why root unless you need root ???What do you actually want to do with your phone ??
Root is of use for TB backups .Personally i use it to edit system files .
Basic Faqs and Guides .
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-3/general/samsung-galaxy-note-3-sticky-roll-t3237249
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Neither of the faqs/guides there answers my question, but I guess I should've known better than to ask for help at XDA. I 've asked and received a plenty of helpful responses at reddit, fortunately.
You are asking what did user do once they have rooted .
I replied in effect you don't root just to root .
What do you do well simply you rooted to do something otherwise why root its silly voids warranty for starters .
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Just lol. Please delete this thread.
I don't know why I feel this belongs more on the "General" forum as I feel this is more of a discussion than asking for help (unless I misunderstood the question).
But hey, I can answer your question, sure why not.
I rooted basically to update from the boring old stock Lollipop ROM that the Note 3 got stuck on, kinda felt that it ran its course.
Also because I like the look of Marshmallow over LP.
Also tried using apps like Greenify, Amplify, etc... to improve battery life but didn't notice much of an improvement. I figured I drain my battery way too fast because I like one particular power-hungry game and no battery-optimization is going to change that lol.
All the Android phones I've ever had have always been rooted, I recommend it for people who are bored of stock (this is why I prefer Android over iOS, I see iOS as just staying stuck with stock)
Mostly because of custom ROMs, though they do have their downsides of course.
I've even rooted my work's phone with fresh warranty voided haha, like I care.
Anyway, yeah. I don't know what you're looking for exactly, maybe you're trying to find cool things to do with a rooted phone or something.
For that I say, browse through xposed modules and there are interesting things you discover you can do with your phone