[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] RichMD:
Why I am pushing this so much

Thanks,

There are a couple of reasons I really want this. I'm not at all sure if the primary reason will work or not but I really want to be able to run the Enterprise Good email client on my phone so I can see which meeting is next and where, etc. I am constantly on the go at work so it would be very helpful. However, it detects root very well (hiding root doesn't work). I am "hoping" that flashing a custom ROM and configuring it like I want and then removing root access will work. I don't fully understand what "root" capability is part of the kernel and would remain but maybe removing superuser, etc might be enough. Our Good policy enforces a phone password and other restrictions that I just find too annoying for when I am not at work.

I also am somewhat of a flash addict and I really want to be able to flash other ROMs while having a stable "daily driver" only a reboot away. Yes, I know I can do a nandroid backup each time (to not lose changes) and then a nandroid restore but that just takes too much time.

Also, it also became somewhat of a philosophical point for me. I have always understood nosympathy's point and others that are concerned that a DEV could "take the money and run" even though they had a lot of thanks that made them look good. However, there is a "flip" side where there are capabilities that we may really want as users and their are DEVs with the talent, time, and desire to deliver them. The only problem is they don't have the funds to get another device which is a "requirement" to make that a reality when working on kernels. I have tried searching for Joelz's profile or threads where he posted, etc since I wanted to see for myself if I would have been "suspicious" of donating to him. I can't find a single post by him or his profile at this point so I assume his account is gone. I am "assuming" that anyone that enjoys developing for phones and has been doing it for a while and making some $ in donations would not try what he did because their reputation and the opportunity to make some $ doing what they enjoy would be eliminated. My point is that I do understand there are risks. However, if you want the new capability, would you consider a small donation "risk" knowing that if you are "taken" like the Joelz fiasco then the DEV will lose any future income and their reputation will be trashed. I don't think that is very likely although it CAN happen.

Lastly, I don't want to offend any DEVs but I do consider DEVs who develop kernels and ROMs as a bit different. They provide more value since the kernel can be used in many ROMs. DerTeufel1980 fits that category and he also has successfully created dual-boot for a different device. I originally didn't realize it was supposed to be against the rules to open these kind of threads. I never saw the fiasco that happened in this forum. Since my threads have not been shut down, my "assumption" is that the MODs don't really want to ban these since they can be helpful but they also want to protect the users. I am thinking that they are watching how this goes as a "test". Sorry for the very long post but I wanted to lay out my reasoning. Maybe some will think it foolish but maybe it will also make some think a bit differently. :fingers-crossed: