Hi there, I recently got a Phone 1 and I want to root it, the modules I use are ones like Immersive Gesture, font zip modules, and cpu monitoring software
The question is, can i sideload system image or emergency recover system if any module causes it to brick?
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If I root my phone, does that introduce a potential threat from apps that will try to access and change the system files of the phone?
Basically, the only reason I want to root the phone is to be able to change a font to support my language - will I be able to unroot it afterwards?
So I just rooted using this tutorial on theunlockr
This is my first time rooting an android phone. I used to root the old iphones way back in 07 and 08 and it would put an app on homescreen to access apps.
I have no idea what to do now on the LG. Is there something else I download.
Where can I get apps?
What is this ROM Gummy stuff I keep reading about?
Thanks again
Rooting on Android is basically like getting 'administrator access'. Some applications require root access to perform certain functions. It doesn't really add a new 'app store' like Cydia. You can find applications in the form of .apk files and install them by copying them to your phone and running them (Google is your friend). You don't need root to actually install the application, but some apps require root access to function.
Some apps that need root access are Titanium Backup (for hiding/deleting un-installable apps like the AT&T/Verizon junk) or Xposed Framework. Xposed framework, along with the G2 Xposed app lets you tweak certain aspects of the UI - something that normally LG doesn't allow. You can change the Menu button to a Recent Apps button (more like stock Android) or remove the Volume/Brightness sliders from the Notification Slider since they take up a lot of visible space.
Alternatively, you can now follow the tutorial for installing TWRP recovery on your phone. TWRP is an enhanced recovery mode that will let you flash custom ROM's or other mods to your phone. It also has a handy backup function (commonly called a Nandroid backup) which basically saves an 'image' of your phone in its current state. This way if you screw up flashing a new ROM and end up on a blank screen with Android not loading, you can always boot into Recovery mode and restore the Nandroid backup to get your phone working again.
Flashing something through TWRP requires getting a zip file of the ROM/Mod, copying it your phone's storage and then booting into Recovery. From here you'll be able to flash the zip. You can find custom ROM's in the appropriate Android Development subforum. You can also find certain mods like the SplitWindow mod - which has been ported from another LG phone (and requires Root access). It basically lets you run two applications side-by-side in a split-screen view.
get exposed framework and add modules to change apps native dpi, change privacy options off apps.
Search on safe to delete bloatware and slim phone down.
but before all this nandroid plus backup efs everywhere.
if feeling daring, go custom roms and void warrantee even more
Sent from my LG-D802
Since having an xperia arc, I have used system tuner pro/es file explorer/titanium backup in order to remove system apps.
However in CM11, I have been having difficulty removing system apps, I get the messages "could not remove application" or "failed to remove application" etc etc depending what app I was trying to remove things with.
I've just discovered why this happens and how to solve it easily.
This may help others in same situation.
So... from googleing a bit I found this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2602670
Which led to this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2592456
Which led to this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2524485
So from what I've read, Kitkat has introduced some security features... I'll cut and paste the rest.
Remember to go say thanks to the dev!
"There are lots of folks around who already has KitKat on their devices. But kitkat comes with new secutity enhancement, SELinux, put into "enforcing mode". Maybe This thing is good from the point of security, but it breaks some Root Apps, like my Ultimate Dynamic Navbar, so I created this app.
What does it do? This app can change modes of SELinux:
Run app, give root access, select the mode you want SELinux to be in(permissive or enforcing) and that's all. Every time you reboot your device app will execute the script to change SELinux to the mode you've selected. Simple and stupid."
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2524485
Hello,
First I'm sorry to post in the S4 Section but the Forums for the S4 VE somehow don't accept any new posts.
I've rooted my GT-I9515 running Lollipop 5.0.1 a few days ago and am pretty happy with the features.
Seeing that my WhatsApp Media Folder takes to much space on sd0 I used Folder Mount to put it on ext.
It seemed fine till WhatsApp wasn't able to download Pictures anymore only showing the Thumbnail and stating the file is not on the SD.
This is a Bug with Folder Mount on Lollipop 5.0.1 and is fixable with setting the Security Enhanced Linux to "permissive".
I first tried that with the App for it, the author wrote that it doesn't work well with Knox.
I researched and frooze the Knox Application with Titanium (no effect), after that I removed them and rebooted my system (No effect but theyre not there anymore), as a last resort I downloaded Android Terminal Emulator and tried it with "su pm disable com.sec.knox.seandroid".
After the reboot I tried it with the App but it didn't work, I tried it via "su setenforce 0" but it also had no effect.
Right now it shows under About Device like the uploaded image.
i.imgur. com/RWNqtYw.png (Sorry for the format am new user!)
I don't know what to do, how can I remove Knox to set SE to permissive?
It still gets displayed under About Device.
Thanks for help!
Install a custom kernel, as the custom kernels are all set to permissive.
Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
Install a custom kernel, as the custom kernels are all set to permissive.
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I heard that I can only use the i9515 Kernel otherwise Touch, WiFi, Bluetooth and etc. won't work.
I only found a Kernel for the i9515 here (http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4/i9505-develop/kernel-s4-value-edition-i9515-t3031044) but it says it's a stock Kernel so I guess it wouldn't help me with my problem right?
Right. You'll need to find someone who can either modify the stock kernel so SELinux is permissive, or create a kernel from source.
Hello, Since I do a lot with Rom, I wanted to ask you for your knowledge, ...
My questions are:
1. How can I get the stick apps from the S5, such as Touchwiz, System UI, Settings, etc on an X-Any Rom, eg. Use LineageOS or an AOSP Rom? The question comes up, because I know many well-known, who use an S5 and find my Gemoddete Rom class. Eg. Private mode despite root I got, but the apps can not be run.
2. Root removed, all data left, all apps and features work, but the Samsung Browser (6.2 version only) detects the root and locks the Safe Mode, Does anyone know a fix? Possibly a moddet apk that can be used as a system app (no update)
3.How can I convert a twrp backup as a zip?
I thank everyone for their attention and hope for helpful answers