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Rooting an Android
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Rooting an Android
Pros:
More control over your device and ability to remove bloat. More customization and software modifications. Over clocking and other system tweaks. There are a ton of pros...
Cons:
Voided manufacture warranty, possible bricks if you do something wrong, and possible instability with modifications.
Just my two sense.
Pros:
More control over your device and ability to remove bloat. More customization and software modifications. Over clocking and other system tweaks. There are a ton of pros...
Cons:
Voided manufacture warranty, possible bricks if you do something wrong, and possible instability with modifications.
Just my two sense.
Doubt the warranty thing is much of an issue since we are talking about a Galaxy S3.
Bricking an Android phone is extremely tough to do, unless you attempt to flash a file not designed for your phone.
Rooting itself does nothing to create instability. All it does is allow access to files normally invisible. Flashing a custom recovery, modems, different kernels and ROMs are what create potential instability. Just unlocking the bootloader and rooting though. Nada.
If you root it and remove a wrong file, you can soft brick. I agree, it's really easy to mod an Android and likely it'll be fine. It's just small things that can be done wrong that could cause inconveniences.
I'm the type who'll end up using a ROM/Kernel/etc.. I see rooting as the first step not the end result. I guess that would explain my view a little.
I'm the type who'll end up using a ROM/Kernel/etc.. I see rooting as the first step not the end result. I guess that would explain my view a little.
XDA-Developers is the best source for this sort of stuff. Here's a tutorial on how to root the Galaxy S3. http://www.xda-developers.com/android/how-to-root-the-samsung-galaxy-s-iii-xda-developer-tv/
EDIT: Why is i_s.gd blocked? (without the _)
Adaway
Betterbatterystats
Es file explorer
Greenify
Wakelock detector
Those are my root apps. I don't think I could enjoy android without them. Particularly adaway and greenify. I hate nonsense running in the background, greenify lets you control those apps with pesky background processes, while maintaining normal function.
Not all phones void warranty on root. Best example is moto x dev edition. Pretty sure rooting through fastboot recovery doesn't void warranty (my phones bootloader is still locked), but most phones don't have fastboot. Nexus, gpe... ??
Betterbatterystats
Es file explorer
Greenify
Wakelock detector
Those are my root apps. I don't think I could enjoy android without them. Particularly adaway and greenify. I hate nonsense running in the background, greenify lets you control those apps with pesky background processes, while maintaining normal function.
Not all phones void warranty on root. Best example is moto x dev edition. Pretty sure rooting through fastboot recovery doesn't void warranty (my phones bootloader is still locked), but most phones don't have fastboot. Nexus, gpe... ??
I have the unlocked version and after watching that website I still am unsure on how to proceed. Which links do I download?
Did a bit more searching and I found this automated tool that will help you root. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1957273
Some of the S3's and Note II's are still running pre-Knox. However, I tripped mine. I figure I've got insurance and going through Samsung for a warranty is a pain in the neck. If I brick it or something stops working, I'll just office space it if I can't fix it.
On xda I've read that samsung has been honoring warranty support on Knox tripped devices. Your mileage may vary of course.
Was unaware that it can effect Ota's. Ugh Knox
the apple-ification of samsung
Was unaware that it can effect Ota's. Ugh Knox
the apple-ification of samsung
On xda I've read that samsung has been honoring warranty support on Knox tripped devices. Your mileage may vary of course.
Was unaware that it can effect Ota's. Ugh Knox
No, this is much worse. Apple never permanently voided warranty or updateability. This is a new low across the whole industry and is one of the main reasons people need to stop buying Samsung's crap and start buying quality phones from other manufacturers.