When you start working with the ones you're not sure about deleting or might need later. Just rename them. That way if something gets screwed up you can just change it back. I've just been attaching ".bin" to the end of ones I don't want to show up in the app drawer.
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Root Do we have root?
- Thread starter Breukdance
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When you start working with the ones you're not sure about deleting or might need later. Just rename them. That way if something gets screwed up you can just change it back. I've just been attaching ".bin" to the end of ones I don't want to show up in the app drawer.
I've been attaching .bak to mine, but I found some in data/app
So, new to rooting here (I've loaded ROMS on WinMo though).
What exactly happens after rooting? Does everything else work exactly the same? Like you can't tell it's even rooted until you do something that requires root?
I assume that if the phone is rooted, it could be easier to brick accidentally?
Once rooted, how do we actually remove the bloatware stuff?
When Moto/VZ issue further OTA updates, can that un-root the phone?
Can the phone be un-rooted easily?
I guess it'd be nice if there was a general rooting FAQ or something out there.
What exactly happens after rooting? Does everything else work exactly the same? Like you can't tell it's even rooted until you do something that requires root?
I assume that if the phone is rooted, it could be easier to brick accidentally?
Once rooted, how do we actually remove the bloatware stuff?
When Moto/VZ issue further OTA updates, can that un-root the phone?
Can the phone be un-rooted easily?
I guess it'd be nice if there was a general rooting FAQ or something out there.
Root allows you to change system files, delete, add, modify, so on. It also allows you to run apps from the market that require root (root explorer). Only an update will unroot you, and until the bootloader is cracked, root may not last long because of that.
maxwellimus
Member
If I root my phone, does that void my insurance plan that I purchased with Verizon? Not the extended warranty but the $6 one.
I guess? Technically. For right now, though, all you have to do is factory reset your phone and *boom* root is gone (I'm pretty sure). It's not a big deal at all.
Helicrewchief
Well-Known Member
The 6$ insurance one is insurance. Yes your warranty will be voided so you will not be able to go into Verizon and expect a new phone because yours "stop working". But if you have insurance, check your policy, it will cover you if your device gets lost, stolen, broken, fell into the bottom of a lake, or whatever. You can file a insurance claim, pay the 80$ and they will send you a new phone. So if you brick your phone you can "lose" your device. Be careful because you are only allowed 2 replacements a year.
tuanster1119
Well-Known Member
Is there a confirmed method to undo the root?
Yeah, factory restore.
Can someone post the files here. I can't download from there and they are taking forever to send the registration confirmation email
That's weird I didn't register. But I was also like the second person to download it
I can't upload the zip file here for some reason? I've never done that before.
VIO
Android Enthusiast
wow very simple root process for the X. Sure every device eventually gets root, some get it through weird near mystical processes (*cough* the Incredible).
It's alway nice to see a process that is as simple as rooting my DROID
Well played guys. Now onto the hard part, crack this BL so I can get an X
It's alway nice to see a process that is as simple as rooting my DROID
Well played guys. Now onto the hard part, crack this BL so I can get an X
jamor
Android Expert
The smart ones are saying "We knew the phone could root, but it will never be able to load custom roms or flashing."
I.E. Wouldn't be able to install a leaked Gingerbread.
Big difference. The truth still holds.
VIO
Android Enthusiast
I think most of those people (like myself) are less interested in having root than we are in the locked bootloader.
But Root is step 1 in the process to hacking this B!tch of a BL so, huzzah!
Also does anyone know if this is another Race condition exploit to root, like the incredible and eris root methods? if so it seems like they have really stumbled onto a more or less common method of root for android devices.
Vihzel
Destroying Balls Everyday
And hackers aren't smart enough to find a way around it? I wonder how many of them would actually be working on this. Breaking this would bring instant reputation.
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