Nexus Root Help

[Hashim Ejaz]

I have Been Using my Nexus For 2-3 months Now and i am thinking of Rooting it . But some told me there is a Great risk in Rooting something about the Bootloop . AS i am a Complete NOOB at this . i Have some Questions !!

1). Should i Root ?
2). Benefits of root can i get a Better Life !?
3). How to Root ?
4). Best Rom For Galaxy Nexus ?

I dont want my Cell getting wasted so i need a Detail and AL-Most Risk Free Guide ! ..

 

[murtaza12]

I have Been Using my Nexus For 2-3 months Now and i am thinking of Rooting it . But some told me there is a Great risk in Rooting something about the Bootloop . AS i am a Complete NOOB at this . i Have some Questions !!

1). Should i Root ?
2). Benefits of root can i get a Better Life !?
3). How to Root ?
4). Best Rom For Galaxy Nexus ?

I dont want my Cell getting wasted so i need a Detail and AL-Most Risk Free Guide ! ..

I PM'd u. We can't post links here. Also ask [MENTION=229]Khawaja[/MENTION] how he did it. Cause he has a G.Nex also.

 

[my3m]

rooting will make it use EXT4 system which is faster
if u r bore with ur phone, u can install new roms.....
some applications need root access otherwise it has limited functionality...

 

[Hashim Ejaz]

Been Watching a Ton of videos and i think i Know how to root and install a ROM . But my question which ROM to install !?? ,.. And how to ppl customize there ROMs , Appearances and stuff ???

 

[REvoluTE]

Been Watching a Ton of videos and i think i Know how to root and install a ROM . But my question which ROM to install !?? ,.. And how to ppl customize there ROMs , Appearances and stuff ???

Try liquid rom(lots of customization) or MIUI

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

 

[Hashim Ejaz]

Try liquid rom(lots of customization) or MIUI

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

Which Rom do u have ? ? I saw ur screens , Nice Work !

 

[Thinker]

If you are a complete noob then do not use custom roms it is absolutely not necessary to use one. I have a rooted nexus S I mainly did it for giving some apps system access, voodoo sound, overcoming license verification of a few apps and ad-blocking. I use the stock rom as they are the most stable roms.

 

[Hashim Ejaz]

If you are a complete noob then do not use custom roms it is absolutely not necessary to use one. I have a rooted nexus S I mainly did it for giving some apps system access, voodoo sound, overcoming license verification of a few apps and ad-blocking. I use the stock rom as they are the most stable roms.

Customs ROMs do give More customization options and better battery Life !!

 

[REvoluTE]

Which Rom do u have ? ? I saw ur screens , Nice Work !

ahan....just google liquid smooth rom or MIUI rom and use it u'll get a se*y look for sure
btw em using MIUI rom nowadays but it has less customization then liquid...

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

 

[GrunT]

If you are a complete noob then do not use custom roms it is absolutely not necessary to use one. I have a rooted nexus S I mainly did it for giving some apps system access, voodoo sound, overcoming license verification of a few apps and ad-blocking. I use the stock rom as they are the most stable roms.

everyone was a noob once

 

[Thinker]

Using a custom rom isnt the benchmark for being "hardcore", custom roms can end up being a really tiring trial and error process where you are trying to find the more stable rom. Not everyone wants to go through that sure they offer more customization but a rooted stock phone is pretty customizable as it is. What I also find really annoying about custom roms is that a new version requires a factory wipe, no such thing with stock roms.

It also depends on the phone whether it is better to use custom rom or not. For the galaxy nexus I dont see a reason for a non-enthusiast right now.

 

[ahsan95]

it does void the warranty rite...

 

[Thinker]

it does void the warranty rite...

You can lock the bootloader and unroot if you want to give in warranty. If the phone goes in a state that you cant use it at all then yes you are out of luck.

 

[Hashim Ejaz]

Then whats the use simple Rooting then ??

 

[GrunT]

Using a custom rom isnt the benchmark for being "hardcore", custom roms can end up being a really tiring trial and error process where you are trying to find the more stable rom. Not everyone wants to go through that sure they offer more customization but a rooted stock phone is pretty customizable as it is. What I also find really annoying about custom roms is that a new version requires a factory wipe, no such thing with stock roms.

It also depends on the phone whether it is better to use custom rom or not. For the galaxy nexus I dont see a reason for a non-enthusiast right now.

1.All ROMs based on the stock ones are normally stable, since the G.Nexus is already using stock ICS and the sourcecodes are fully released, AOKP/CM9 will have the least bugs.
2.Not all custom ROMs require a factory wipe when upgrading to a newer version, its mentioned whether a full wipe is needed or not.
3.Some people want a change in the UI after a while or a bit more customization options, you don't need to be an enthusiast to do this and neither is the stock ICS experience so awesome that people wont want more.

Then whats the use simple Rooting then ??

simple rooting for using apps that require root such as titanium backup.

 

[Thinker]

Then whats the use simple Rooting then ??

I'll tell you the benefits I got on my phone from simple rooting.

Completely remove ads from applications.
Voodoo sound really enhances sound quality(not available for your phone).
I can give apex launcher root access which is necessary to be able to set widgets from the app drawer like you can with the stock launcher. I am sure other launchers would have their extra functionality with root.
I can reboot my phone with a single click which is handy for phones with 512MB Ram but may not be big deal on galaxy nexus.
Able to use applications like poweramp, magicbutt live wallpaper and TSF shell launcher without having to pay. You cant use any of those apps for free without root access.
I can backup all my app data which was not possible without root.

My advise to you is to go one step at a time. Root your phone and enjoy the power of superuser access. Once you are bored again then perhaps time to delve into custom roms.

1.All ROMs based on the stock ones are normally stable, since the G.Nexus is already using stock ICS and the sourcecodes are fully released, AOKP/CM9 will have the least bugs.
2.Not all custom ROMs require a factory wipe when upgrading to a newer version, its mentioned whether a full wipe is needed or not.
3.Some people want a change in the UI after a while or a bit more customization options, you don't need to be an enthusiast to do this and neither is the stock ICS experience so awesome that people wont want more.

1. The roms which use custom kernels for better battery and more performance etc are 90% of the time not nearly as stable as stock kernel. You will get a random reboot once in a while. Not every custom kernel works the same on every phone and it can take time to land the perfect one for your phone. Serious tweaking to the phone only really happens with kernels.

2. Most do especially significant upgrades.

3. You can use launchers if you are bored.

All I am saying is that it is not a good idea to suggest custom roms to someone who clearly doesnt feel very comfortable with all the things. He has never even rooted a phone...

 

[my3m]

Whn i bought galaxy s i installed custom rom after 1 month by myself.... its very easy...just follow the instructions...

If ur a pc literate...its easy bro...just like patching applications

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[Khawaja]

I have Been Using my Nexus For 2-3 months Now and i am thinking of Rooting it . But some told me there is a Great risk in Rooting something about the Bootloop . AS i am a Complete NOOB at this . i Have some Questions !!

1). Should i Root ?
2). Benefits of root can i get a Better Life !?
3). How to Root ?
4). Best Rom For Galaxy Nexus ?

I dont want my Cell getting wasted so i need a Detail and AL-Most Risk Free Guide ! ..

1.YES
2. YES, Better Battery Life(Depending on the ROM), Noticeable change in Performance and Better Audio Loudness
3. GNex Toolkit is all you need.
4. AOKP/CM9 but I am on Paranoid Android. Flashing takes a minute or two check the best one for your tastes

 

[dilawer]

Gnex toolkit all the way. it is the only thing you'll ever need. If you don't know how to use it then just drop me a PM and i'll be glad to help you.