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Wanted to start a thread to see why people rooted their phones.
I rooted my Moto x because of the severe volume warning. I like to use a battery bar instead of the stock indicator. I like the crt screen off function in gravity box. I like a reboot menu....sometimes I want to reboot, ok?
I do several things with my rooted phone, but my big 3 that I can't seem to live without.
1. Free Wifi Tethering
2. Uninstalling/Freezing bloatware and Greenifying the rest
3. Backing up app data and games
1. Removal of bloatware and greenify
2. Xposed framework
3. Geek cred
_MetalHead_ said:
1. Removal of bloatware and greenify
2. Xposed framework
3. Geek cred
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Whats is geek cred?
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Whats is geek cred?
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Just a little humor. Coolness factor among fellow geeks.
Finally decided to root, since jcase released post ota root method.
I wanted root to.
1) debloat/greenify
2) allow tasker to toggle GPS
3) xposed framework
4) separate volume controls ie. Separate ring and notification volume.
5) minor tweaks like center clock, battery icon, remove carrier logo etc...
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SubliminalME said:
Wanted to start a thread to see why people rooted their phones.
I rooted my Moto x because of the severe volume warning. I like to use a battery bar instead of the stock indicator. I like the crt screen off function in gravity box. I like a reboot menu....sometimes I want to reboot, ok?
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Battery bar? I've been looking for a way (xposed mod?) to get that thin 100% width line to show battery level. Is that what you're talking about?
1 - xposed framework, more specifically XUImod, listview animations and status bar colors
2 - TB
3 - debloat
To fix the wifi icon spacing and remove the carrier label.
to add the pull down quick settings from a right swipe
Strictly to get the idiotic att logo out of my status bar
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Inverted apps, gmail, calendar , Google now,MMS and exposed framworks
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SubliminalME said:
Wanted to start a thread to see why people rooted their phones.
I rooted my Moto x because of the severe volume warning. I like to use a battery bar instead of the stock indicator. I like the crt screen off function in gravity box. I like a reboot menu....sometimes I want to reboot, ok?
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How do you remove the sever volume warning?
Jexx11 said:
I do several things with my rooted phone, but my big 3 that I can't seem to live without.
1. Free Wifi Tethering
2. Uninstalling/Freezing bloatware and Greenifying the rest
3. Backing up app data and games
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Whose your network provider? I've been busted once by ATT on my old JB iphone (myWi) and I can't get caught again.
djdubw said:
How do you remove the sever volume warning?
Whose your network provider? I've been busted once by ATT on my old JB iphone (myWi) and I can't get caught again.
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Root, xposed framework install gravity box (from inside xposed) and it's under media tweaks.
FligMupple said:
Battery bar? I've been looking for a way (xposed mod?) to get that thin 100% width line to show battery level. Is that what you're talking about?
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Yeah, I root, install xposed framework, install gravity box, under status bar tweaks you can disable the battery icon and then install t.e.a.m. battery bar from google play.
Sixaxis app and gravity box for status bar tweaks and adding/rearranging quick settings.
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How did you guys get xposed to work. After using rockmymoto xposed says the installation failed because system was read only.
I tried root explorer to remount as r/w but no luck.
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How did you guys get xposed to work. After using rockmymoto xposed says the installation failed because system was read only.
I tried root explorer to remount as r/w but no luck.
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I believe you need to go into recovery and set the system r/w, so much easier when your boot loader is unlocked
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bozbeast said:
How did you guys get xposed to work. After using rockmymoto xposed says the installation failed because system was read only.
I tried root explorer to remount as r/w but no luck.
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i believe you have reboot recovery to make system writeable as with pwnmymoto. I haven't gotten this far yet to test. So, power off, hold vol down and power for 5 seconds, choose recovery with vol down, then vol up to select it. system should reboot r/w. hope this helps.
I rooted my phone because I use ad blocker, every once in a while I backup apps when switching ROMs and for some additional functions of Tasker.
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bozbeast said:
How did you guys get xposed to work. After using rockmymoto xposed says the installation failed because system was read only.
I tried root explorer to remount as r/w but no luck.
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I used rockmymoto and had no issues installing xposed.
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Hi all,
I am stock, rooted, and have TWRP. I have done the following:
mak213 said:
heres the FIX it easier than redoing ur phone to stock just go to terminal command in twrp and type
dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/fota
then hit enter
type
dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/misc
then hit enter and reboot.
EDIT: enjoy dont do the update also i wonder which OTA it is ?
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I am still getting the OTA Notification (and at one point, I lost my mobile data).
I do have Root Explorer, and from what I have read, it sounds like I should just use Root Explorer to delete the contents of /cache/fota? I see the files that were downloaded from last night, but there are others that have older file dates. Will this eliminate the annoying notification?
Thanks!
I'm in the same boat. The dd commands will remove the files, but as soon as I reboot, the OTA package downloads again, hence the reason it seems the commands don't work (but they do). Basically we need to disable auto-updates and then re-run the dd commands from TWRP.
I just can't find where to disable auto-updates so I'm either blind, stupid, or very possibly both.
settings, General, about phone, rest is self explanatory
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i too would love to know how to disable the OTA notification. It continues to pop up every time i turn on the screen. I hit back to get out of it but its quite annoying. There is no way to disable it from the phone settings. What app or process do we need to delete or freeze to fix kill this?
It should be as easy as changing a number or letter in the build.prop. If I could get screenshots of the build.prop of the updated and non updated I could write up a guide.
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Don't see anything in Settings > General > About phone > Software update that will allow me to disable OTA notifications.
I did end up using Root Explorer to delete all the fota files in /cache/fota; restarted my phone and haven't had any notifications yet, though it sounds like it will automatically download again in the future (?)
Change permissions?
Seems like once the files in the cache/fota folder are deleted or renamed you could change the permissions on the folder (remove 'W') and thus not allow any files to be written there. True?
Did anyone tried to disable app updates application?
Junetastic said:
Don't see anything in Settings > General > About phone > Software update that will allow me to disable OTA notifications.
I did end up using Root Explorer to delete all the fota files in /cache/fota; restarted my phone and haven't had any notifications yet, though it sounds like it will automatically download again in the future (?)
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you don't have update center there in app drawer>settings>about phone>update center>software update?
When you open software updates, then there is a checkbox for automatic?
Switch that off and delete the current downloaded one. via the methods previously discussed.Then you should never get the prompt, unless you factory reset and its on by default again.
bachera said:
you don't have update center there in app drawer>settings>about phone>update center>software update?
When you open software updates, then there is a checkbox for automatic?
Switch that off and delete the current downloaded one. via the methods previously discussed.Then you should never get the prompt, unless you factory reset and its on by default again.
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Ok, so it's not just me. I don't have "Update Center". Only option within About Phone is "Software update" which just checks for an update. I've got the Verizon LG G2 and am running 4.2.2 stock if that helps.
I've got a full backup and may just unroot, upgrade then reroot. Doesn't sound like I have a way of disabling. Changing permissions sounds a bit risky to me.
Just change the fingerprint in the build prop. Should say something like ...11a change the to the newest ...12b? And Verizon will think you are updated and stop pushing it to your phone.
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Alright, I've got the notification to stop popping up for me on Verizon by freezing the Software Update app. Did it 30 minutes ago, rebooted and still no pop up. I tried searching for what to freeze as I knew there had to be something, but kept coming up with instructions for the GS4. I looked at what I thought was every combination but not Software Update (Update, Verizon, System, but not Software... dur dur).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2567045 Post #4 for Verizon (I did it with MyBackup Pro)
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Alright, I've got the notification to stop popping up for me on Verizon by freezing the Software Update app. Did it 30 minutes ago, rebooted and still no pop up. I tried searching for what to freeze as I knew there had to be something, but kept coming up with instructions for the GS4. I looked at what I thought was every combination but not Software Update (Update, Verizon, System, but not Software... dur dur).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2567045 Post #4 for Verizon (I did it with MyBackup Pro)
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Maybe if you read my post page back.
well within software update you disable the automatic checking.... it's the same thing man, are you kidding me? you guys cannot be that dense
then delete the downloaded update and your set...
It won't check for an update anymore, and the deleted fota won't ask for installment anymore.
Its that simple
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bachera said:
well within software update you disable the automatic checking.... it's the same thing man, are you kidding me? you guys cannot be that dense
then delete the downloaded update and your set...
It won't check for an update anymore, and the deleted fota won't ask for installment anymore.
Its that simple
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Hi. See attached screenshot. Maybe i am dense but neither option allows me to disable notifications. Do you mean a different menu?
no I am the dense one, sorry,
I guess rooting and freezing is the only way.
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no I am the dense one, sorry,
I guess rooting and freezing is the only way.
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I'm on T-Mobile G2. I don't see the check box inside "System updates". It displays "Android System Update" with this update ready to be installed with a big message. Between I haven't installed the OTA
resurrecting old threads...
bachera said:
no I am the dense one, sorry,
I guess rooting and freezing is the only way.
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So... are you saying there's no hope for me disabling this stupid notification without rooting? I'm too chicken to root (please don't slap me) and from all the crappy reviews of Verizon's version of Kit Kat I don't want to "up"grade yet.
Hey guys i have the n8010 And i wanted to disable some of the stock apps like Google+ Google Games and so on.. but in App Manager it appears only the options Force Stop, Uninstall updates, Clear data/cache. I did disable them on my HTC device but here i cant...
Im running full stock and 4.1.2 Android, Shouldnt I be able to update to a further one or it isnt released yet?
Thanks
you are going to need root to freeze or uninstall the system apps
You have to uninstall the updates first. After that, the "Uninstall Updates" button will show "Disable" and you'll be able to disable them
Joey22688 said:
you are going to need root to freeze or uninstall the system apps
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They can be simply disabled without root as it was said by coyoteelab. But cannot be uninstalled. When they are disabled they dont start.
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enigma_x said:
They can be simply disabled without root as it was said by coyoteelab. But cannot be uninstalled. When they are disabled they dont start.
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how can i disable them?
kris234 said:
how can i disable them?
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As coyteelabs said... go to settings - applications - all apps - select the app you want to disable. Then..
1. If necessary, uninstall update first (select uninstall updates)
2. Then click disable (for some apps you need to uninstall updates first before you can disable them).
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enigma_x said:
As coyteelabs said... go to settings - applications - all apps - select the app you want to disable. Then..
1. If necessary, uninstall update first (select uninstall updates)
2. Then click disable (for some apps you need to uninstall updates first before you can disable them).
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Thank You ! It worked i disabled those many unecessery stock apps ;D
Many people have been having a problem with the SystemUpdateService Wakelock from Google Play Services on their OnePlus One. On other custom roms people have been able to fix it by disabling Wakeup in Google play services in Privacy Guard. I tried that using appops using Xposed but the wakelock was still there even after disabling Wakeup to Google Play services.
Looking at how CM12 Nightlies fixed the issue I learned how to fix it on Oxygen OS.
Method 1 (Tasker)- credit Dimitris Psallidas
* Tasker and Root required
** tested and survives reboot
1. Create a profile based on "Event > System > Device Boot"
2. Add a "Run Shell" action with the command
"pm enable com.google.android.gms/.update.SystemUpdateService"
and tick the "Use Root" option
3. Add a "Run Shell" action with the command
"pm disable com.google.android.gms/.update.SystemUpdateService"
and tick the "Use Root" option
https://plus.google.com/112425488314892935797/posts/VqubRkcTpEE
Method 2 - credit Calkulin
This method fixes the problem at the source by flashing a zip file through your custom recovery. It will fix the wakelock until play services updates. Then you will have to flash a new updated zip. Find it here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/one...mod-google-play-services-update-wake-t3078082
Method 3
First, you need to download Disable Service from the Play Store, it requires root. Then under the System tab you need to go to Google Play Services and enable SystemUpdateService. That will fix your wakelock. You will notice that there is another SystemUpdateService under Google Services Framework, but leave that one disabled. -
This method is a Temporary Fix. You must enable that service again after a Reboot. OxygenOS disables it by default on boot which causes the wakelock.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/optimus-l9/general/carbonrom-wakelock-systemupdateservice-t3059218
Already posted it on the Ox OS thread.
jdtimothy said:
Does anyone no now to enable the service on boot with Tasker? I don't know if a terminal command or a script could be used to enable that service.
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Yup. This was posted for CM back when it had the same wakelock: https://plus.google.com/112425488314892935797/posts/VqubRkcTpEE
Thanks, those methods work great for automatically taking care of the problem.
It's by far easier:
- Xposed
- Install "Wakelock Terminator" from the Play Store
- Search for the Play Services, filter the wakelock "SystemUpdateService"
kurtextrem said:
It's by far easier:
- Xposed
- Install "Wakelock Terminator" from the Play Store
- Search for the Play Services, filter the wakelock "SystemUpdateService"
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Not working with oxygen os (5.0.2)
I did this Tasker fix on mine and holy crap what a difference. Back to similar battery life as when I was running stock 4.4.4.
denyo81 said:
Not working with oxygen os (5.0.2)
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You need to download xposed for 5.0
Jgard said:
I did this Tasker fix on mine and holy crap what a difference. Back to similar battery life as when I was running stock 4.4.4.
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Can you guide me configuring tasker ? I never used it actually. Please tell me a step by step procedure as I am a total noob in this.
I pretty much haven't ever gotten Tasker to work because it requires a lot of effort. But if you follow the OP, it's really easy to figure out. (this is my way of saying I barely know what I'm doing and don't feel qualified to explain how to do it)
jdtimothy said:
Many people have been having a problem with the SystemUpdateService Wakelock from Google Play Services on their OnePlus One. On other custom roms people have been able to fix it by disabling Wakeup in Google play services in Privacy Guard. I tried that using appops using Xposed but the wakelock was still there even after disabling Wakeup to Google Play services.
Looking at how CM12 Nightlies fixed the issue I learned how to fix it on Oxygen OS.
Method 1 (Tasker)- credit Dimitris Psallidas
* Tasker and Root required
** tested and survives reboot
1. Create a profile based on "Event > System > Device Boot"
2. Add a "Run Shell" action with the command
"pm enable com.google.android.gms/.update.SystemUpdateService"
and tick the "Use Root" option
3. Add a "Run Shell" action with the command
"pm disable com.google.android.gms/.update.SystemUpdateService"
and tick the "Use Root" option
https://plus.google.com/112425488314892935797/posts/VqubRkcTpEE
Method 2
First, you need to download Disable Service from the Play Store, it requires root. Then under the System tab you need to go to Google Play Services and enable SystemUpdateService. That will fix your wakelock. You will notice that there is another SystemUpdateService under Google Services Framework, but leave that one disabled. -
This method is a Temporary Fix. You must enable that service again after a Reboot. OxygenOS disables it by default on boot which causes the wakelock.
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Works like a charm thank you very much
HUGE THUMBS UP! This totally fixed my battery issue! Thank you so much!!!
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Any fix without root. I can't root for work apps on phone.
What a difference this makes... Loving oxygen with xposed... It does everything I want and rock solid stable. Thanks for this fix!
A.VOID said:
Any fix without root. I can't root for work apps on phone.
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This will work for you but you need a custom recovery to flash
http://forum.xda-developers.com/one...mod-google-play-services-update-wake-t3078082
Calkulin said:
This will work for you but you need a custom recovery to flash
http://forum.xda-developers.com/one...mod-google-play-services-update-wake-t3078082
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Was there another non-root solution? The two methods in the op speak to root.
I have twrp recovery installed now
I haven't seen any that don't require root but then again, I didn't really look since I fixed the source of the issue the first time I saw it on my phone
Calkulin said:
I haven't seen any that don't require root but then again, I didn't really look since I fixed the source of the issue the first time I saw it on my phone
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I posted your fix as a method on the original post. Thanks for your contribution.
works great thanks
I disabled and stopped the process, but Skype still appeared in Updates. I then went to developer options and set it to Inactive. Is this sufficient?
Ohto said:
I disabled and stopped the process, but Skype still appeared in Updates. I then went to developer options and set it to Inactive. Is this sufficient?
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If you want to permanently uninstall it, then download Link2SD (works faster than Titanium Backup) and uninstall it there. Reboot your device and it should be gone. If the app is still there uninstall it again from the Link2SD app and then reboot again. It should be gone by then.
Give me a thumbs up if I helped.
It says it requires root.
Ohto said:
It says it requires root.
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U need root to uninstall it. Otherwise u can only disable it.
How do I root it?