How is everyone doing without root?

[bp3dots]

I do not get the point... you will give someone a new phone for 99 dollars if they drop it like an *****... But you wont give them a new phone if they unlock the bootloader and drop it...heres a hint; its the drop either way. Everyone would be better with the ability to root and flash because ultimately the extra CPU's on the X8 platform are probably 95% under utilized and could be the host for real creativity and testing by the multitudes if we could just get the same phone as the "developer edition" up front. All companies like Samsung, Motorola, HTC etc hire the dumbest people to create the UI's and ignore what the geniuses do for fun with AOSP... If your going to lock my bootloader then allow me to choose between official ROMs UI / Clean and just put root in the developer options. Stop forcing it in dry at a 45 degree angle while I am gagged and crying. Not fun

Wrong, if you have insurance, everything (even self inflicted software damage) is covered, Thus the extra cost and dedcutible.

If you don't then yes, they will not honor your manufacturer's warranty, becase the problem may not be a mmanufacturers defect. (Drops wouldn't be covered either, onr any other accidental damage)

As for the drop being the issue, plenty of people would "drop" the phone to sidestep the rooted/rommed issue if they needed a new device.

 

[tonymhoffman]

I bought the phone cause I wouldn't have to. I don't miss CM one bit. Constant updating.. not near as stable as this release and the features here don't make me wanting for more. Root is cool just not that cool when this stock Rom is better than the cm versions I've used.

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[KevLar72]

Like?

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Like TRIM support
Yet Another Reason to Update to Android 4.3: TRIM Support ? xda-developers

I wont buy a new device without 4.3 !

 

[guesswhat_567]

Like TRIM support
Yet Another Reason to Update to Android 4.3: TRIM Support ? xda-developers

I wont buy a new device without 4.3 !

Moto x already has a advanced and more optmized form of trim implemented already by motorola..thats one of the many reasons why moto x is buttery smooth without lag compared to other android phones out there. Check Anand Tech review for more details on that ..

 

[Slusho64]

I've never owned a mobile device that didn't get hacked, even when the device wasn't that popular. I'm fine without root for now, but I do want it, the sooner the better. I'm coming from a CM ROM, and the things I miss most are multiple volume controls on the popup and quick reply to text messages. I also miss being able to pull the notification bar up from anywhere in the tray (not just the bottom), having a flashlight quick toggle, being able to press on the WiFi toggle to turn it off and hold to go to settings, and pressing on the notification tray's clock to go to the clock app or the date to go to the calendar. It's a bunch of small things, but they all improve Android.

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[GMC MaXx]

Coming from a Galaxy Nexus that was flashed to hell and back, I can definitely say I'm fine without root. I like AdAway, but I'll live without it.

I don't miss ROMs right now. Towards the end with my Galaxy Nexus, it seemed like I was just chasing an imaginary, better experience that couldn't actually be had.

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This is exactly me. I just got burnt out on flashing a couple months ago and settled for stock. 3+ years of flashing. I'm done now.

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[KWKSLVR]

I've never owned a mobile device that didn't get hacked, even when the device wasn't that popular. I'm fine without root for now, but I do want it, the sooner the better. I'm coming from a CM ROM, and the things I miss most are multiple volume controls on the popup and quick reply to text messages. I also miss being able to pull the notification bar up from anywhere in the tray (not just the bottom), having a flashlight quick toggle, being able to press on the WiFi toggle to turn it off and hold to go to settings, and pressing on the notification tray's clock to go to the clock app or the date to go to the calendar. It's a bunch of small things, but they all improve Android.

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See, this is me to a "T". The only thing I never messed with was when I briefly owned an iFone 3Gs. I remember hacking the stew out of my original razr and turning on "Party Lights" and thinking it was the coolest thing ever. That was like 7 or 8 years ago. I probably still have some videos some where. I've always tinkered with stuff. I like the little things in CyanogenMod, mainly the quick toggles. I use them a LOT. I've used them since my original SGS so going away from them means I change the way I use Android, which is fine in the long run, it's just a change.

 

[KWKSLVR]

Not to hijack my own thread, but I dug up a Party Lights video. You guys think cracked bootloaders, rooting and custom roms are where it's at? Man, no way! This was where it's at! Note, this is totally NWS or PG-13 due to song selection which is a song from Team America World Police. If posting it here crosses the line, I apologize. I know we're largely PG13 here.

I was real hip back then with my hacked TIVO and hacked flip phone.
Party Lights on my old original Motorola RAZR - YouTube

 

[snookasnoo]

I'm fine without root. It's stock Android after all. Plus I like the security since there is so much Android malware out there.

 

[tortex73]

I don't know if anyone here pays attention over at xda but a VERY big post was just made in the bounty thread

 

[ultravisitor]

I don't know if anyone here pays attention over at xda but a VERY big post was just made in the bounty thread

Fantastic.

Also: jcase is saying that if you want root, don't update your Moto X.

 

[JungleLarry]

 

[davidnc]

Im thinking of picking up the Moto X.I also have had Rooted and custom Roms for the last four phones I have had (OG Dinc,Moto Dx,GNexus,GS3)..But had wondered what everyone thought ,having read this thread tho ,now I got a better ideal.

 

[NoYankees44]

I'm fine without root. It's stock Android after all. Plus I like the security since there is so much Android malware out there.

Maybe I am ignorant, but what malware? All my devices are rooted and not a single piece of unwanted anything has come through...

 

[hokiesteve]

In fine without root now. It's more secure. I think cyanogenmod's decision to default to no root says a lot about the need for it these days.

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[tortex73]

Maybe I am ignorant, but what malware? All my devices are rooted and not a single piece of unwanted anything has come through...

The best protection against Android malware is common sense.