Android rooting

Discussion in 'polls' started by Sampei Nihira, Dec 27, 2013.

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Do you use the android rooting in your device ?

  1. No

    24 vote(s)
    42.9%
  2. Yes

    26 vote(s)
    46.4%
  3. I don't use the android system

    6 vote(s)
    10.7%
  1. roger_m

    roger_m Registered Member

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    I root all of my Android phones and tablets. I don't do so to let me use software to secure my system more or block anything - I have other reasons.

    I use Du Battery Saver and have it setup to underclock my phone to save battery power when it is locked. Also, it allows for the various 3rd party app stores I have installed to silently install app updates. There are probably other reason I can't think of right now too.
     
  2. Noob

    Noob Registered Member

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    Yes to be able to use Avast! advanced features and also to install custom ROMs. (SlimRoms)
     
  3. NGRhodes

    NGRhodes Registered Member

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    How ?
     
  4. ZeroDay

    ZeroDay Registered Member

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    I've recently ordered a Nexus 5 and I'm undecided whether or not I'm going to root the device. I'm coming from iOS so maybe I want need to root lol.
     
  5. ance

    ance formerly: fmon

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    I second that! ;) It's like admin and UAC, no problems at all. After removing all crap I really like my phone.
     
  6. roger_m

    roger_m Registered Member

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    Good point. Unless you blindly grant permission for any app which requires Super User access your phone will remain secure.
     
  7. roger_m

    roger_m Registered Member

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    Some of my Android phones and tablets have actually come from the manufacturer with roms that are already rooted.
     
  8. atomomega

    atomomega Registered Member

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    Rooting is like saying to Google: 'Shut up, I know what I'm doing'.
    Therefore, I rooted my phone and my tablet.
     
  9. zapjb

    zapjb Registered Member

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    Now the poll is shaping up more like I thought it would 43% yes 43% no.

    So basically 50/50.
     
  10. sukarof

    sukarof Registered Member

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    Thansk for the clarification, I have always been curious why one would want to root their phone (also Nexus). Never did that on my earlier phones since it seemed to be too much hassle (even though I hated all the bloatware on HTCs phone I had) But now I have pure Nexus so I dont see any need to root.

     
  11. FleischmannTV

    FleischmannTV Registered Member

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    No, even tough I could, but currently it is only possible officially through Motorola and I have to sign a waiver, voiding my warranty.
     
  12. ZeroDay

    ZeroDay Registered Member

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    I've rooted my Nexus 5 and flashed Cataclysm ROM. I'm very happy with the results. I've also flashed a custom host file to block ads.
     
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