Guest LilBambi Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 WEll, low instance isn't enough for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil P Posted May 12, 2013 Author Share Posted May 12, 2013 Is it worth it to root? I know you're a big fan, securitybreach! But what are the practical uses for it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
securitybreach Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 We;; there are lots of reason to root your device but here is a good list: http://gizmodo.com/5982287/reasons-to-root-your-android-device http://www.redmondpie.com/why-should-i-root-my-android-smartphone-or-tablet/ http://www.tomsguide.com/us/Root-Your-Android-Phone,review-1688.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LilBambi Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 I would be very frustrated with not being able to do some pretty normal computer type things that can't be done on Android if it is not 'rooted'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
securitybreach Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 I would be very frustrated with not being able to do some pretty normal computer type things that can't be done on Android if it is not 'rooted'. Like what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LilBambi Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 Well, here's a few: 1. Titanium Backup 2. Gemini App Manager (extra features) 3. Adblock Plus for Android (extra features) There are several others including a file manager that wouldn't do all it does if it wasn't rooted. Here are some other good reasons: 3 Cool things you can do with a Rooted Android Device - makeuseof (Guide) (Beginners) You have rooted your phone, now what can you do - xda developer forum 10 Apps for Rooted Android Phones - How Stuff Works 10 cool things you can do with a rooted Android smartphone - phone arena 8 Reasons to Root Your Android Device - Gizmodo The Best Apps and Mods for Rooted Android Devices - IGN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
securitybreach Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 Well I know about all of those.... I just figured you had a specific reason. Also, you mentioned Gemini but task managers are a huge no no on Android and will lead to slower performance... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil P Posted May 16, 2013 Author Share Posted May 16, 2013 You can't Adblock on iOS, rooted or not. At least you get the option with Android. Although I don't find a need to block ads on mobile (though I block ads on my computer), as I like to support free apps. I guess it's somewhat hypocritical to not do the same for websites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
securitybreach Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 Well I figure if you never click on any of the ads, why should you have to see them? The developer's doesn't make any money unless you click on the links... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
securitybreach Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 Re: the task manager comment above: http://lifehacker.com/5650894/android-task-killers-explained-what-they-do-and-why-you-shouldnt-use-them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LilBambi Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Well I know about all of those.... I just figured you had a specific reason. Also, you mentioned Gemini but task managers are a huge no no on Android and will lead to slower performance... That's not all Gemini does. But certainly good to reiterate that it's not wise to use the task killers. However, I have found that there are times when I need to kill some stuff off on my tablet with little memory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
securitybreach Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 However, I have found that there are times when I need to kill some stuff off on my tablet with little memory. Well you can close apps by swiping them away but yeah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LilBambi Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Well you can close apps by swiping them away but yeah. Not always. Sometimes I even have to restart the tablet to get them to go away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
securitybreach Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Not always. Sometimes I even have to restart the tablet to get them to go away. Odd, I have never had to do that in a really long time, Some applications require you click settings and quit so it could be that,. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LilBambi Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 Well, this is not the Nexus 7. This is a very nice tablet and I like it a lot -- great gift. But I haven't tried to get it past the rooted ICS that it came with. Plays our home videos from USB very well in vlc player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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