Best Apps for Rooted Android Phones (And some questions...)

xShane · Jan 11, 2013

Hey,

I just (successfully) rooted my Android phone. I have an LG Optimus V. It's *way* out of warranty, anyhow (and over 2+ years old). Back to the main point...

Since I successfully rooted my Android phone (don't worry, I made backups, and followed instructions *very* carefully), I was wondering:

- Which are some *must* have apps for root-users? I want to really take advantage of this (i.e. force installing apps to SD card, tethering data from my rooted phone to my MBP, etc.)?
- Is rooting my phone safe, in regards to my information (i.e. texts I send, emails I send/receive, passwords I enter)? Safe meaning, is it likely that the software used to root my phone and the custom ROMs will "keylog" me and/or my data (check link below). I *only* used software within the guide (and 'ROM Manager' which includes 'Clockworkmod (Recovery)').

Here's the guide I used (includes links to ROMs, '.apk's, and other downloads).

Shane

siiip5 · Jan 11, 2013

xShane said:
Hey,

I just (successfully) rooted my Android phone. I have an LG Optimus V. It's *way* out of warranty, anyhow (and over 2+ years old). Back to the main point...

Since I successfully rooted my Android phone (don't worry, I made backups, and followed instructions *very* carefully), I was wondering:

- Which are some *must* have apps for root-users? I want to really take advantage of this (i.e. force installing apps to SD card, tethering data from my rooted phone to my MBP, etc.)?
- Is rooting my phone safe, in regards to my information (i.e. texts I send, emails I send/receive, passwords I enter)? Safe meaning, is it likely that the software used to root my phone and the custom ROMs will "keylog" me and/or my data (check link below). I *only* used software within the guide (and 'ROM Manager' which includes 'Clockworkmod (Recovery)').

Here's the guide I used (includes links to ROMs, '.apk's, and other downloads).

Shane

You do know that "rooting" is nothing more than giving you access to your "root" files within the system and be able to make changes (or allow an app to make changes). This is why you have to be rooted for apps like Titanium Backup.
It is not the root that is dangerous, it is software you download that now has access to the root data that can be dangerous.

Must have apps after root are:
Titanium Backup
ROM Manager
Root Explorer
FX File Manager (main reason is for the FX Text Editor for when you need to change files)
Game Emulators (like Nintendo)
Busybox

You may not use these apps right away, but if you start rom'ing a lot, you will want them. (Download Goo Manager as well).

xShane · Jan 11, 2013

siiip5 said:
You do know that "rooting" is nothing more than giving you access to your "root" files within the system and be able to make changes (or allow an app to make changes). This is why you have to be rooted for apps like Titanium Backup.
It is not the root that is dangerous, it is software you download that now has access to the root data that can be dangerous.

Must have apps after root are:
Titanium Backup
ROM Manager
Root Explorer
FX File Manager (main reason is for the FX Text Editor for when you need to change files)
Game Emulators (like Nintendo)
Busybox

You may not use these apps right away, but if you start rom'ing a lot, you will want them. (Download Goo Manager as well).

Yes, I understand. Thanks for the info. Also, I noticed that I don't have the Google Play store anymore (so I can't download apps). How do I reinstall it?

xShane · Jan 11, 2013

Also, is it safe to enter my Google account information and password? I have to "flash" the Gapps (to get Google Play and other important Google apps). I don't want any of my accounts to get "hacked".

3bs · Jan 11, 2013

xShane said:
Also, is it safe to enter my Google account information and password? I have to "flash" the Gapps (to get Google Play and other important Google apps). I don't want any of my accounts to get "hacked".

Yes it's safe as far as I know I've been doing it for a while now and you have to use gapps with custom AOSP ROMs.

Check out: Titanium backup, ROM Toolbox, AdAway, GMD gesture control to name a few off the top of my head.

Tinmania · Jan 11, 2013

xShane said:
Also, is it safe to enter my Google account information and password? I have to "flash" the Gapps (to get Google Play and other important Google apps). I don't want any of my accounts to get "hacked".

Did you just root or install a custom rom?

Mike

Stooby Mcdoobie · Jan 11, 2013

Triangle Away is a must for Samsung users.

xShane · Jan 11, 2013

Tinmania said:
Did you just root or install a custom rom?

Mike

I rooted and then installed a ROM (custom I believe; it's in the link in my original post).

viskon · Jan 11, 2013

xShane said:
I rooted and then installed a ROM (custom I believe; it's in the link in my original post).

If you have installed a custom ROM (like CyanogenMod) , you might have to flash the Google Apps ( gapps) package. The Play Store is part of the gapps package. There is a link to gapps in the post that you linked to in the OP.

xShane · Jan 11, 2013

viskon said:
If you have installed a custom ROM (like CyanogenMod) , you might have to flash the Google Apps ( gapps) package. The Play Store is part of the gapps package. There is a link to gapps in the post that you linked to in the OP.

I'm pretty sure it was CyanogenMod (sounds familiar). Is it safe to log in/use my Google account information on Google appes from the Gapps package?

Ericcc · Jan 11, 2013

Adfree. Block ads everywhere in your OS.

http://lifehacker.com/5806135/the-10-best-android-apps-that-make-rooting-your-phone-worth-the-hassle

viskon · Jan 12, 2013

xShane said:
I'm pretty sure it was CyanogenMod (sounds familiar). Is it safe to log in/use my Google account information on Google appes from the Gapps package?

If you go to Settings>About Phone , it should show you what ROM you are using, as well as Android version.

After you verify your Android version , you can download the corresponding gapps from goo.im/gapps. Refer the table on the goo.im website.

The gapps from goo.im are generally considered safe.

xShane · Jan 12, 2013

viskon said:
If you go to Settings>About Phone , it should show you what ROM you are using, as well as Android version.

After you verify your Android version , you can download the corresponding gapps from goo.im/gapps. Refer the table on the goo.im website.

The gapps from goo.im are generally considered safe.

Okay thank you.

bairdedwiin · Oct 28, 2013

Rooting your Android phone is the first path towards customizing your phone for optimum use. Once you have your device rooted, you will not only be able to use certain apps, you can also remove bloatware, boost battery life, make your Android work snappier and faster plus further customize the internal systems for better performance you wont be able to get from a non-rooted phone.

lighthouse_man · Oct 28, 2013

Here is a few more:
Air audio/air stream to airplay your music (to airport express for example).
Avast firewall will now be able to work.
Greenify will force apps that run in the background to hibernate.
Stickmount will make your USB port read from and write to external drives.
Ultimate Sound Countrol will make you change your system default sounds.

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