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fatalsaint	2010-01-12 , 16:02
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Originally Posted by CrashandDie

Or they could just back up and reflash. There is a reason backup exists. root isn't required to have this phone function correctly.

Seriously? Your answer is to force a user to reflash their device when a simple:

Code:

sudo gainroot
rm -f /var/lib/apt/lists/*

Will save them? You're talking a quick 5-minute or less copy/paste job to a:
1) connect to computer
2) press magic buttons
3) download this tool
4) Run this tool against your device that erases most your stuff

Oh yeah.. and don't forget to be either Administrator, or Root on your desktop too!

There needs to be a way to independently gain root on the device without a third party app-manager or even internet connectivity. R&D mode would be a possibility.. except that it also turns a bunch of other crap on that is unnecessary and I hear eats the battery. I would even accept a small "mini" flash of sorts that doesn't erase a users settings or the phone.. and simple ticks whatever magic item it is that makes sudo gainroot work. Like R&D.. except without the added crap. Sole purpose is to gain root.

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Last edited by fatalsaint; 2010-01-12 at 16:06.

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