Hi I want to know wich is better to root a mojo with towelroot v1.0 or mm3 superboot?
I know towelroot v1.0 is easier to use but is it safe to use?and dose it have any more advantageous over mm3 superboot? Or Is mm3 superboot the best one to use to root mojo since madcatz recommended to use that one and are there any benefits over towelroot v1.0? Or are they both the same?and if so where can I find safe place to download towelroot v1.0 and how do I install it what do I need to do?
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Hello everyone
As you can probably guess, i don't know much about this topic.
I recently got an app that didn't function because of no root access.
So I am on HC 3.2.1. If I root, will I still get the ICS update once it's released?
I do not plan on installing any ROMs (although any suggestions are welcome!)
So If it is possible to root, how is it done for my Iconia? Is it easy? Is it worth it?
How risky is it? I know a lot about jailbreaking iDevices.. Is rooting similar, or harder?
thanks
Rooting an android device has equally same benefits as rooting idevice - full access and control of the file system.many advanced tools on the android market place require root access. For the safest and error free rooting I would recommend you to read this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1307539
Rooting is mainly for installing and testing custom roms and tweaks (if you are a developer)and being able to do full backup and restore of all partitions using CWM (clockwork mod tool)There are many neat custom roms for Iconia tab and this was my main reason to abandon the acer's factory rom hence rooting my device... oh and as a bonus you will get your GPS lock fixed and perhaps being able to watch hulu as well as hardware mp4 1080p playback or just change the menu design (things that are just not possible yet with the stock rom )
Hi all,
I have UK SG312 on Andorid 4.3 rooted with SuperSU already installed .....
I have Phab7 installed via Xposed Installer and also a few other UI customisations via gravity box such as custom battery status .. but the main reason was to get the tablet mode UI option enabled so that the Back & Home .. etc buttons/icons are positioned in the more tablet friendly bottom left of the screen.
Is it possible to update to the official latest Android release (lollipop 5.1 - ROM 10.6.A.0.454) and keep my root, so that Phab7 / Xposed will still work .. or is it impossible to have legacy tablet mode ui on Lollipop ... is there an alternative to Xposed & Pahb7 that works for lollipop ?
I seem to remember that it was possible to update from 4.0 to 4.X and keep root using the OTA updates as long as SuperSU was installed and its binaries updated prior to running the update...
Does this method still work and will Phab7 still work ? ... do i need to do something with Phab7 or Xposed first ?
I tried to find the answers on the forum but couldn't find anything that matched my situation ....
Sorry all but i am about two years out of date with current Android unlock/root methods .... I've been happy with 4.3 so far ....
is it actually worth updating to 5.1 ?, is there a performance hit ?
So many questions ... any suggestion or advice greatly appreciated ...
Cheers
Jay
I'm on a SGP321 (LTE/4G) running 10.7.A.0.222 (LP 5.1.1).
10.7.A.0.228 has just been released, but is still vulnerable to stagefright.
Installing the Xposed framework on LP+ requires you to flash a zip file in recovery. You cannot install it through Android like before.
I'm running v78 sdk22 with Xposed Installer 3.0 alpha 4.
Is your device out of warranty?
If so, I'd recommend you unlock your bootloader to gain access to recovery.
You won't have to deal with losing root, and you can make system backups.
No need to unlock as there are working root exploits. See RootKit's post.
I too was reluctant to upgrade when Sony decided to remove the tablet mode.
I liked the nav bar on the left and notifications on the bottom right.
There was an Xposed module for KK4.4 which enabled the Tablet UI layout for the system called TabletKat. I used that while on KK. (repo.xposed.info/module/org.exalm.tabletkat)
But in Android 5+, they seemed to have totally removed the Tablet UI layout from SystemUI (as described here: ykkfive.blogspot.com.au/2013/11/real-original-xperia-tablet-ui-mode-for.html).
However, there is another module called "Xperia/AOSP NavBar Buttons" (repo.xposed.info/module/com.gzplanet.xposed.xperianavbarbuttons)
which allows you to add margin to the right to reposition the buttons. See attached screenshots.
It does not move the notifications to the bottom right.
Yes, there are ways to keep root but I've never needed to as I have unlocked my bootloader and have recovery.
The methods usually rely on software bugs, which usually get patched. So this may not be doable for LP.
Subjectively, Lollipop feels snappier, but that could just be because I started with a fresh copy of android.
All the root apps I use and most of my Xposed modules work, so I'm happy on 5.1.1.
Regardless, I would recommend you upgrade as there are many security vulnerabilities patched between 4.3 and 5.1.
If and when Sony finally decides to patch Stagefright, you should definitely upgrade.
Jay_Monkey_Droid said:
Is it possible to update to the official latest Android release (lollipop 5.1 - ROM 10.6.A.0.454) and keep my root, so that Phab7 / Xposed will still work .. or is it impossible to have legacy tablet mode ui on Lollipop ... is there an alternative to Xposed & Pahb7 that works for lollipop ?
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You can update to 5.1.1 (not .454 as it is Android 5.0.2, but 10.7.A.0.222 or 10.7.A.0.228 firmware versions) via flashing PreRooted firmware via XZDR recovery. (TWRP preferrable) and maintain Root&Recovery&Xposed, but Tablet Kat won't work. Though it's creator promised to adapt it to LP.
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is it actually worth updating to 5.1 ?, is there a performance hit ?
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Actually yes, the rom is one of the smoothest on device. Also there is a slight performance boost (see Antutu or Quadrant), because of the good optimization.
Xposed and many modules like Gravity Box are working good. So i see no reason to stay on older ROMs like 4.3 or .4.4.x.
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If so, I'd recommend you unlock your bootloader to gain access to recovery.
You won't have to deal with losing root, and you can make system backups.
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By unlocking he will wipe TA partition with DRM keys which is unrecoverable. Furthermore, unlocking bootloader doesn't give you access to recovery cause Sony devices don't have stock recovery like Nexus or Samsung, so he will need to flash recovery to FOTA partition or use kernel with built-in one.
So instead, it's easier and safer to install XZDR recovery on bootloader locked Sony stock rooted ROM.
Also from it you can install Stock PreRooted ROM (like .454 or .222 or whatever you like ROMs), so you will keep root and bootloader locked at the same time.
So, your advice is a bit obsolete.
Hello dear forum!
After my nexus 5 broke, I decided to buy the cheapest phone in a similar spec range, and ended up with a used galaxy s4 (i9505). But I really wanted to keep the stock android experience as good as it gets, so my questions are simple: How do I root and install a custom recovery (if needed), and what would be the best rom (if possible with easy updates)?
Also on a side note, is it normal for the screen, when the brightness is set to minimum, to look really weird (i.e. text fades) when scrolling?
Use Odin to root and install a custom recovery. Since you want to change roms you just need to install the recovery. Go to the TWRP site and get the recovery for I9505 and follow the Odin install instrunctions on the site. I recommend using Odin 3.09, since it always worked for me.
Since you want a stock android experience you might try the Marshmallow AOSP rom by the JDCTeam.
It's been quite a few years since I've done any installs of Roms etc so could do with some help.
I'm looking to upgrade the os on my rooted note 4 on stock rom to a marshmallow rom however I'm looking into using magisk for a systemless root instead of full access.
I'm considering sticking to a stock touchwiz rom unless there is a good one out there i can use instead. I want to stick with touchwiz specifically as I like the multi window feature and wish to be able to use this on other apps other than the ones created for it.
Firstly is there a way to update to a stock rom or decent touchwiz one without odin.
Secondly if I use a custom rom can I install magisk to it so I can use android pay and pokemon go without it causing issues.
Thirdly what limits are there for systemless root? what folders are blocked from access?
Thanks in advance
Sent from my Mind
Hi guys,
Odd question here, but I'm running OnTheEdgeLite 3.3 ROM, but have no real need for root. As such I'm wondering if there is a way to unroot this ROM to work with Android Pay.
I have done the full uninstall of SuperSU and it still comes up with the error saying it can't validate the operating system on my device - is this because it is a custom ROM, or is there a way to get around this?
Thanks in advance.
Safety Net checks for custom rom as well as root. People have gotten different things to work at various points but Google always updates to fix those exploits.
I was afraid that might be the answer...