The fact that unlocking it "may" void your warranty sounds like it doesn't otherwise it would say "does"?
OK, I've used Android for a while but never rooted and really the main reason I'm considering it is to do full backups including app data. I think this is one of Android's main deficiencies anyone should be able to backup their phone without being rooted.
The fact that unlocking it "may" void your warranty sounds like it doesn't otherwise it would say "does"?
I have an app whose terms and conditions state that I shouldn't be rooted (not sure if it checks). The next step is probably to root after unlocking the boot loader, can the rooting be temporary applied (and if so easily) so I can keep the app happy
Thanks for any info.
Once you unlock the bootloader, and root the phone will an OTA update relock the bootloader and remove root?
OTA's will not have any effect on the bootloader. Usually you will lose root, though. This can be prevented by installing and using OTA Rootkeeper from the Play Store beforehand ; but if you forget, rooting the phone again after the OTA will be just as easy as the first time, just flashing the superuser.zip file.
Thanks. Are there root instructions for the phone yet?
OTAs will not work if any changes to the system files have been made though, right? I'm curious as to what qualifies as such a change - would Titanium Backup, Adblock Plus, LMT Launcher or GMD GestureControl affect the ability to update OTA?OTA's will not have any effect on the bootloader. Usually you will lose root, though.
Can the google search on the home screen bar be removed without root?
Does the home screens have infinite scrolling?
Just to clarify, so you have to use a launcher in order to remove the google search bar and to have infinite home screen scrolling?
Thanks for the help. Is there any way I could hide the soft keys (I am planning to use LMT / GMD as a substitute) without affecting it?