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[Shield Tablet General] def1003:
ive received the 4.4 ota update for my original us lte tablet
[Shield Tablet General] GreenGraffix:
My rooted OG WiFi Shield tablet is currently optimizing apps on the first boot into the 4.4 OTA update that I was able to DL a full version of as of today.
[Shield Tablet General] rkocour:
Did this work, cause the link i grabbed from the last page of the stock roms thread downloaded fine, but when i installed it, it didn't actually take me to 4.4. I still got the update notification, and my about device still showed 4.3.
[Shield Tablet General] GreenGraffix:
My update went smooth. Here is what I did...

I used the notifaction for update, go to advanced and check the full OTA box.

I let it download the full OTA (700mb or so)

When done downloading I use root explorer to locate the file (root\data\data\.com.nvidia.ota\app_download) the zip file will be named public something or other with lots of numbers. Move this file to the SD card. Also at this point make sure you have a SuperUser zip on the SD card and your xposed framework zip if you use that.

Next reboot into recovery (I use TWRP) and flash this zip file, when that is done flash SU.zip and also your xposed framework zip if you run that like I do.

After this it will take a few minutes on the first boot as it is optimizing apps but will be good to go when it boots all the way in.
[Shield Tablet General] sinichi21:
Can someone post the tegraota.apk I deleted mine thanks
[Shield Tablet General] MidgetMob:
It's a little tough to organize recovery images, OTAs, and utilities into an easy-to-read fashion without using those grey boxes. Managing literally hundreds of files (100GB+ worth of files is expensive to store anywhere but MEGA btw) is not an easy task and trying to shove all of them into a single post is a lot. I figured the section labeled "Downloads" was clear enough but maybe not. If you have a suggestion for a better format, I'll gladly listen. Seriously, not being snarky here.

Also, pCloud has proven to be faster than MEGA so I'd suggest using those links if you're having trouble.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Accessories] MannyNoela:
Hello,

I have just received my Bluetooth Headset (HBH-DS980), and it can't retrieve contacts information from my device. However, I can dial using voice tags.

I have applied the KaiserTweak and changed the settings to hide SIM contacts, but they keep on showing after a reset. How do you ensure that they are hidden completely.

I would appreciate any assistance,

sincerely, MN
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Accessories] Park City:
The HBH-DS980 doesnt connect flawlessly with the Kaiser..some functions just dont work. But if you install the Jetware Bluetooth Handsfree extensions you get more functionality.

You can access the call log.

Time appears on the HBH-DS980.

MS Voice Command works perfectly.

Even though there are a few drawbacks, this is the best stereo headset out there in my opinion. Battery life is incredible and audio levels auto adjust for your headphone and the speaker.

Brad
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Accessories] MannyNoela:
certainly, I agree. it is a lovely headset. I have installed the Jetware Bluetooth Handsfree extensions, and just love the additional functionality.

thanks for the suggestions...

rgds, MN
[Honor 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] kevinsaju:
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[Honor 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Jimlo:
i was cheat by the thread title
[Honor 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] vsriram92:
The thread to be deleted :(
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[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] skezza:
So for the first time in my Android life (which is now about 6 years), I am trying to persevere without root. Two reasons... Samsung are of course now refusing warranties for rooted devices.... something which I've previously hammered Apple for doing on their iPhone 3G. How the tables have turned eh? Samsung have almost become everything I hated about Apple.

Other reason, I want to see how much Android Pay enhances (or perhaps not) my life. We'll see whether it's worth keeping in a few weeks. Samsung Pay isn't available in the UK, but I'm not convinced it'll bring much to the party, Android Pay has worked everywhere I've tried so far......

So what lovely features have I lost by being unrooted. #

- Well, losing FolderMount is pissing me off a tad. I like all my WhatsApp junk to be automatically saved on my SD. Instead, I have to copy it periodically via Solid Explorer, a bit time consuming. I think I will also miss the fact I cannot run certain software from the SD card. Pain.

- I've lost the ability to tweak and noodle around with kernel settings etc, although perhaps I'm not missing much as I doubt there's much I would change so far. This phone doesn't seem to get hot and it's running fast enough that I don't think any tweaks to internal SDs etc are needed.

.....

Other than that I don't think I'm really missing it at all. Yeah, I would have liked a circle instead of a bloody bar for my battery and stuff, but grand scheme of things, I'm still able to customize the device loads (hence I'm running Now Launcher) and get it how I want it.

We'll see in a few weeks whether I'm still dancing the same tune, but so far, I'm holding on :D
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] SomethingCool:
To root or to not root is the question I have often!

I miss my lucky patch

I miss the hotspot mod

I moss clearing my bloatware rather than hiding it.

I miss a lot
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] pp085ster:
I'm with you on this one Skezza, I was/am mainly holding out for Samsung Pay as I like the integration into the lockscreen so as to avoid having to unlock the phone first. I am in Spain and even though some Banks accept it, mine so far has not :/

Features I am missing from rooting?

Viper4Android!!! Would love to up the sound quality as currently headphone jack output is pretty useless. Using PowerAMP which helps some but its nothing jaw dropping.

Wifi tethering with VPN as I was able to do previously through the app "Wifi Tether Router".

Aside from that, as you say, there is not much else that I would tweak as the phone runs just fine without any performance modding. I would like to edit some visuals here and there such as toggles and battery icon but I can live with the stock look too so no biggie.

Glad to hear that I am not the only one with this dilemma! haha
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] NJ72:
I have been using root for a while, but have reverted to stock for Android Pay and other non-root features.

I find myself tinkering with the OS less and less as time goes by. I have a bose stereo which makes up for the 'poor' standard output and most of the rooted tweaks I used were cosmetic. There are solutions to most things out there that don't involve root these days too.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] Mr.R™:
I got mine Wednesday at 1pm, was rooted with a custom rom by half past :D

I'm not worried about the whole custom rom = warranty void issue, i dare them to not replace my phone for a hardware issue i really do, it was the same with the z2, unlock the bootloader = warranty void yet i had mine replaced by Sony 3 times due to hardware issues with no problem. I expect Samsung to do the same, a hardware issue is a hardware issue irrelevant of software

I am using SupermanRom with Magisk currently, Android Pay works for me, FolderMount however does not so i might try out one of the other roms when i have time/ can be bothered :)
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] Eddie Hicks:
My S7 Edge is my first Android device that I don't feel the need to root and I have had quite a few. I'm satisfied with the performance the way it is. The only thing I miss is Titanium Backup and no bloat ROMs. I really like Samsung Pay and I'm using it more and more often. Also my understanding is that if you have a hardware issue not related to rooting, they cannot deny your warranty.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] skezza:
Have to be careful mentioning LP, although I do miss that too. Not for nefarious reasons either. LP had a great feature in-which it could detach Amazon apps from the Amazon appstore.... I refuse to use the Amazon appstore, but it has apps that Play doesn't :(

What's the hotspot mod? Surely they've not blocked hotspots on your phone. I thought those days were long gone.

As for bloatware, I've not actually cleared bloatware since the days of the S1, so not sure if I miss that at all.... yet :fingers-crossed:

It is a genuine dilemma for me too haha :D and many others I guess. The first thing I felt when I got the phone was not "oooooh wow yay, I've got a new phone" it was "****, do I root it or not", and about an hour of thinking whether I should or shouldn't.

Hopefully your bank will get it soon. NFC debit/credit cards are still convenient of course, it's just nice to know that say I walked out the house to get some shopping and whoops, I forgot my wallet, that I could still pay with my phone. I don't know how Samsung Pay works yet, I'll check it out. For Android Pay you have to hold your finger on the scanner then hold the phone to the NFC device.

Funny you mention Viper, I never used it on my S4 (which I ran custom ROMs on from day one). That said, the sound quality was unimpressive. I often listen to music on my phone though.

WiFi Tethering with VPN, very specific feature I guess. I assume there's no unrooted way of doing that then?

I think that's my feeling too. I wanted to see how root was actually helping me, and actually, I've found that perhaps I didn't require root as much as I actually believed. I do remember on the S4 having to hack the telephony file to unlock certain settings for my network operator, but for some reason, they're already unlocked with the S7 Edge so I can simply edit them from the settings menu. There are other things I might have used root for, but in reality, it was merely a convenience as opposed to a requirement. I'm doing alright without it :D Touch wood. Fingers crossed haha.

Ahhh haha, fair do man. :D I was like that with my S4, but I noted before rooting that the S4 had a 8/10 repair-ability rating on iFixit. The Edge is just 3/10. Even replacing the USB port is a horrid task, so the need for that warranty is a bit more apparent. Your problem is that Samsung have written it into their T&C's. Root your phone, they can reject warranty claims. Whether they do is a different matter. HTC were very willing to fix my girlfriends phone, despite the fact it was rooted and had the bootloader unlocked. So it does seem to be on a company by company basis. I don't know how Samsung handle warranty claims when a Knox flag has been triggered.

It's an interesting topic of debate though.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] skezza:
Two interesting points. I also missed TB but I've actually realized many of the features I used TB for were actually completely achievable via an unrooted app or two. A good example, I used to use TB to carry my SMS messages from one phone to another. I've done this for years and have SMS going back as far as 2011. Originally, TB was the only way you could do it, as the tools around that time (like Sprite backup) were utter crap.

I used SMS Backup and Restore, free from the Play Store. Within a few seconds, it had transferred 4600 messages perfectly. No need for TB.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] thedarkmunk:
This is the first device I've ever owned that I've not rooted, which seems incredible given my track history! Having come from the HTC Hero to the Sensation to multiples of Galaxys S2/S3/S4/S6, the Notes 3 and 4, the Nexus 6P and now the S7 Edge.

The S7 Edge is the only one I've never rooted, simply because I didn't need to with 4GB of RAM.

The lag I am experiencing is of my own making (thousands of images and 4K videos).

Even though I'd like the latest in ROM innovation from the frankly fantastic developers here on XDA, I also want to be part of the power-users who don't root and get their OTA updates.

It's oddly pleasing.

Just my two cents.

I couldn't care less about Samsung/Android Pay, it personally holds no interest for me, but that's just me.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] sourabh.note:
I'm w/o root on my s7 edge, and I don't miss the rooting days even a bit.

I don't use nfc payment, and frankly speaking, Samsung cloud is top notch for backup purpose. Also, touchwiz never bothered me. Rather, I liked it over Nexus interface due to its functionality.

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I had rooted my s4. Bricked the phone due to my own fault. Samsung replaced the motherboard in warranty.

P.S.- I told them I was updating the phone via Kies and it suddenly stopped working.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] Eddie Hicks:
I have found some non-root apps that kind of does some of the things that Titanium backup does. Like Package Disabler that can freeze apps you don't need but can't delete. So I'm getting use to not rooting. I like just using the phone and not spending so much time and energy screwing around with ROM's and recoveries and constantly flashing this and that.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] gock:
I rooted my S7 edge because of Pokemon - yeah Im here for the blames.

and I do regret it often, my s7 edge was working absolutely great without the need of rooting.

Yeah, I do hate bloat apps that I have to hide instead of remove but I could live with that, and also the performance even with those bloat just hiding is still top north.

Now Im officially out from using Samsung Pay..which is a huge letdown.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] :
For audio, just use poweramp beta with direct hardware output enabled.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] Hansoliv:
Good day.

I am too trying to not root.

After recently softbricked my phone, with knox tripped, and had to send to Samsung for repairs (fortunately, Samsung repaired it without charging anything).

Miss Titanium backup, lucky patcher, xposed for greenify and mass storage enabler.

Right now i really wanted to go back to ACP8 firmware, but i don't want to lose all the data from my apps and games.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] skezza:
So perhaps Samsung are less ruthless than I thought?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] nitrous²:
It really depends on your location how Samsung's service partner or Samsung is going to handle your warranty claim.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] max.android:
got my s7 edge yesterday ... and haven't rooted it yet..usually all my mobiles are rooted within an hour of getting it :D

planning to be un-rooted for a while..lets see how long i can resist the temptation :D :D
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] Beefheart:
I can't live without root, so my S7E is rooted and the flag tripped, and has been since about a week after I purchased it in March. I've had numerous Samsung devices and generally they've been pretty resilient, hopefully that continues.

However, saying that, Samsung's deliberate decision to effectively refuse warranty repairs if a phone is rooted (as these days it's virtually impossible to root these things without tripping Knox) means this is definitely my last Samsung phone.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] tom0927:
I'm using this as my work phone as well, so I have Airwatch installed. I'm trying not to root so that I don't have to mess with Root Cloak or be afraid of the possibility that Airwatch will have an update in the future which breaks the root cloak apps.

So far, I miss:

1) Adaway - tried the non-root option where it opens a VPN connection to block ads, I found it slowed down my internet too much to use it 24/7.

2) Moving apps and their obbs to SD - having only 24+gb, have to be picky on how many games I have installed or I'll run out of space very soon.

3) TiBu - Helium is a good alternative, just don't like that I have to connect it to my PC before Helium will start

4) Ability to power off/reboot the phone via an app. I have visions of wearing down the power button too much.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] TheCuriousOne:
Excellent suggestion, thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] r-l:
Android without root isn't Android :cool:

After a hour i bought my phone i flashed a custom rom and custom kernel :p
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] jj03:
still not rooted. not goin to bother..turned off quite bit of the crap that comes with the phone and getting great battery life.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] Max195:
ive had this thing for just about half a year now and i managed to not root it yet

still really miss viper4android though, the ****ty samsung 6 band eq is just nothing against viper

possibly some xposed mods too like gravitybox

so far i managed though
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] skezza:
Meh, not sure I agree with that. Android is Android, root just gives some extra options. Personally, I'm not missing it. Yet.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] nitrous²:
I'm really getting there. I know I'm gonna root someday, again. It's like a tremor behind your eyes and ears. Always pushing. Now I can't block ads on YouTube anymore. No matter what version I use. There was a server side update and all I see are intrusive, eye-raping ads...I'm gonna root someday.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] sutty86:
I'm in the same boat I've always rooted previous phones like the Op started at HTC hero..

The main thing I miss is adaway and YouTube ad blocker via xposed.

Anyone know a work around for ad blocker
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] sand1303:
The 2 things i usually rooted for was the adblock and the hotspot hack. Ever since samsung pay has been around i have held off rooting. I actually think its really convenient and dont want to be without it
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] luly:
Oh I can not live without root!

And in my country there are a lot of payment providers more developed than Android Pay.

I do not use them anyway, my old Visa/Mastercard and pin code will do for another 10 years or so :)
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] Kannan.Balasubramanian:
The only need I had for rooting was to remove the bloatware and customising performance. Now since the "Package Disabler Pro" can do that and Samsung is working on performance profiles no rooting for now. I guess I may not need it as well.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] luly:
If you don't root your Android you are a ''secret-Apple -fanboy'' :)
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] sparksd:
No root here. Though I've rooted lots of devices and I'm a retired s/w engineer with the time & expertise, I just don't feel any need (or burning desire) to root my S7E. I really like this phone as it is.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] CuBz90:
I recently received a replacement S7 Edge for my damaged one from my insurance and have held out on rooting it. The one thing I miss is not being able to install the Sound Mod for louder volume. My S7 edge now sounds very quiet in comparison.

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That's strange reasoning. I haven't rooted and I

hate

iOS
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] Galactus:
For me, I rooted for better battery life (Since everything after March firmware has android system drain) and for louder headphone volume.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] CuBz90:
I've never had battery issues. Lasts me way longer than I need it to.

Also, are you on Exynos as I am and have never had Adnooid system drain since I purchased in March. Not on any of the 3 S7 edge devices I have owned.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] Achraf4X:
I'm usually a root-fan did that with all my earlier android phones, but for the S7E I resisted because I want to have Samsung Pay when it launches... But I find it harder and harder to resist the root call
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] Schrotty35:
On the S7e i dont use root but on my latest Phones i used root. I miss only Titanium and Theme Hack. The S7e is a great Phone.

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[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] Galactus:
When I say Android System drain, I simply mean it is a lot higher in newer firmware. March firmware, it would never cross 10%. Everything after, it uses 15-20%. Even people with good battery life simply have even better battery life on March firmware. My battery life is good, but it was exceptional on March firmware. Exynos device
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] tsquad:
I have not found the need to root my phone since my s1. I only did it then to unlock the free hotspot so i could use my laptop at my grandmas house lol
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] edan1979:
the last device was my note5 since i was frustrated that i had to return my note7 =_= it was on official for the whole time i use it since root is no longer my concern since i value functionality of Samsung apps. now s7edge is official as well since i use samsung pay.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] saurabh808:
i have rooted and flashed custom rom on every android phone in the past but not this s7 edge, i love it the way it is
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] Ausboy 2011:
Rooted. No need to since note 4 really but any Samsung phone before note 4 really benefited from root especially the s1 s2 s3
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] demon2112:
only thing i hate is the low volume and not that rich sound in speaker and headphones. i miss viper4android and dual stereospeaker mod
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] djclark25:
I've rooted every android phone I've had since the HTC desire HD and used custom ROM's and tweaked to the limits.

Got the S7 edge not knowing about Knox and not wanting to loose my warranty I have left it alone until the warranty runs out in July. I thought I would hate not having root considering I've always had it but to be honest, it's been fine!!! I've surprised myself as thought I would be saying "stuff the warranty, I'm rooting!!" within a matter of weeks!
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] Im_Gumby:
I'm right there with you.

The only things I'm missing about not having root are: removing the annoying "high volume" warning, inability to add sounds to /system/media/notifications to get around poor programming in Outlook for Android, inability to force Chrome to open in desktop mode by default, and the inability to remove (rather than hide) bloat.

Unlike the SG4 I just came from, those minor inconveniences are easily suffered to keep warranty.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] shiner66:
I'm staying unrooted just because i want to try SPay once it comes out in Italy. Seems to be soon.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] dollar7:
I don't fell the root is necessary on s7edge even tho I have been rooting every samsung I had before s7. I miss xposed framework only. Disabling bloatware is even better than deleting it permanently in case of deleting something useful. I'm no longer a student so rooting, trying new roms, kernels don't really make me fun anymore. The phone is so fast itself, it doesn't need any mods, warranty is what I need now.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] BarajaVLC:
Rooted all my phone till the S7Edge because I use NFC payments and I don't want to search with every update how to keep using them.

uBlock for Firefox and Package disabler is all I need :p