Anyone Root?

[eng333]

Has anyone been able to root their 14 (Ultra)?
How does that affect GPay and other banking apps?

I really only have one reason to root. I find the "privacy" green dot to be very annoying. It randomly turns on and is distracting like when you're reading something. I also like to do track recording so sometimes it will constantly be on. That gets annoying when you're trying to watch a movie. I also wonder if there might be some damage to the display if its always on. I THINK there is a way to disable it after rooting. I understand not giving apps the ability to turn this off but there should be a setting to allow users to turn it off, at least for specific apps.

SUGGESTION for ROM developers, add an option to disable

 

[Mark F]

Yes, rooted on 14 ultra EEA ROM. Main reason is because I like call recording, which is not available on Google phone app. I now use BCR for this.
I Pass safety net etc for gpay, banking apps and play protection. See screenshots for the modules I use. I do use kitsune magisk and lsposed.

 

[SuleymanYunus]

Yes, rooted on 14 ultra EEA ROM. Main reason is because I like call recording, which is not available on Google phone app. I now use BCR for this.
I Pass safety net etc for gpay, banking apps and play protection. See screenshots for the modules I use. I do use kitsune magisk and lsposed.

How can I root 14 Ultra? I can install Magisk. ? Is TWRP released for 14 ultra?

 

[Panas]

How can I root 14 Ultra? I can install Magisk. ? Is TWRP released for 14 ultra?

To install root you need to patch the init_boot.img file

 

[SuleymanYunus]

To install root you need to patch the init_boot.img file

I am patching the boot.img file, but root still does not work.

 

[SuleymanYunus]

To install root you need to patch the init_boot.img file

I was installing magisk with TWRP. I can't install it because there is no Twrp for 14 Ultra.

 

[Mark F]

Install magisk by APK, get init_boot.img, let it update it and then flash it back by fastboot. No twrp needed.

 

[eng333]

Back like a decade ago, I recall that it was a constant cat and mouse game and I had to reflash weekly or update magisk to keep up with google pay or other banking app updates detecting things. Is this still the case or are the "workarounds" able to make things work for pretty long periods of time.

Can you check if you are able to disable the "Green dot" while rooted? I don't want to go through the trouble and find out I still can't do it. (I think there is a magisk module)

As for call recording, aren't there other apps you can use that will allow for call recording?

 

[Mark F]

Not found any working permanent green dot removal. A few work untill reboot and the only lsposed module does not work on A14. Annoying but no great loss by having it unless you want status bar real estate space back.
There are no good working non root call recorder. They all say they work but most only record your voice via mic and not callers unless the mic picks it up. With root BCR is the simplest way, ACR and SKVALEX work well with root but have more time in to the phone app itself. There is a magisk module that removes Google phone and installs the Xiaomi version. This is I wanted but it just does not install, always says no busy box (various versions) found, even though it is, so for me, it's BCR.

 

[eng333]

Not found any working permanent green dot removal. A few work untill reboot and the only lsposed module does not work on A14. Annoying but no great loss by having it unless you want status bar real estate space back.

I guess if it works until reboot, thats ok. I can easily setup a tasker task or something to reapply it on boot.
I find it very distracting. I also sometimes run apps that maintain GPS for long periods of time so it would basically be on for hours. I wonder if having it on so long might damage the screen

 

[gogocar62]

wonder if having it on so long might damage the screen

Are you really worried about the display being damaged? Why aren't you worried about other, more permanent icons (icons in the dock, signal, wifi, etc.)? I find the obsession with removing the little green dot ridiculous.

 

[Mark F]

It is there for a reason. People moan about privacy yet moan more when they are notified about it. I would rather know an app is using sensitive parts of my phone than not.

 

[eng333]

Are you really worried about the display being damaged? Why aren't you worried about other, more permanent icons (icons in the dock, signal, wifi, etc.)? I find the obsession with removing the little green dot ridiculous.

I just said I "wonder" since it could be on for hours. At least the dock icons go away when you go full screen. To me, it's equiv to buying a TV and finding a green stuck pixel that is either constantly on or flashes at you randomly. I really just find it distracting and annoying. Just because you don't, it doesn't mean others dont or it's ridiculous. On a site devoted to custom ROMs, I think it would be clear that some people would like to CUSTOMize their phone more to get rid of annoyances.

It is there for a reason. People moan about privacy yet moan more when they are notified about it. I would rather know an app is using sensitive parts of my phone than not.

If you would like to know, that's fine. Other's don't care. It should be an option, not forced on you. If I'm recording a gps track, or using cellmapper/net monster or in the camera app, I know those are using GPS or camera, I don't need a green dot to be constantly be on to remind me. If some other random app decides to access location/mic, etc, it is obscured because the dot is already on. It would be alot more useful to have the ability to ignore specific apps that you obviously know are running in the background or foreground so it can tell you about the ones you don't expect. I'd find that useful. The way it's implemented now is pretty useless for me and a distraction. I've actually worked with human factors design. If you have an indicator that gives too many false alarms, it becomes an annoyance and masks real issues. Anyways, thanks for the info

 

[Bamn09]

In using Pengeek Lsposed module which is working fine hiding the green dot!

 

[eng333]

In using Pengeek Lsposed module which is working fine hiding the green dot!

Thanks. I've still got another week or two before my 30 days is up before I can unlock.

 

[Mark F]

It is the only one to withstand a reboot.

 

[UNF416]

Yes, rooted on 14 ultra EEA ROM. Main reason is because I like call recording, which is not available on Google phone app. I now use BCR for this.
I Pass safety net etc for gpay, banking apps and play protection. See screenshots for the modules I use. I do use kitsune magisk and lsposed.

So, You can pay via NFC from Google Wallet any shop? Thanks and regards

 

[Mark F]

Currently yes, but they do keep changing things to stop you. Doesn't take long to get around it but if you rely on it, don't root or it will end up being a pain. I rarely use it, I use physical payment cards or cash.

 

[eng333]

I see you have installed Pengeek and Hyperceiler. The number of mod options is overwhelming. I'm curious, what made you install those two? What's the main difference between them?

Also, did you find MagiskHide Props config to be useful? it looks like its no longer maintained

 

[Mark F]

The latest pengeek from telegram has the privacy green dot hiding if you want to get rid. Most of my use is to move clock and icons about for personal preference. A few other system changes too. I use KernelSU due to one bank app able to see Magisk and kitsune. This way I don't need hide module. I have added all modules needed, then uninstalled KernelSU manager to further hide root.

 

[eng333]

Thanks, I havent started up all my apps again yet to test root compatibility but I've tried all my banking apps. HMA and Shamiko have taken care of them thus far.

Other than the Privacy Dot, I found another reason to have root. I think. Getting around scoped storage. I used rsync wrapper to sync a folder structure and also need to set folder dates. Though there are probably other apps (that are actually updated) that can do this too. AdAway is nice too. I've been using blokada but it hasnt worked as well and I suspect it eats up more battery.

 

[Schwarzzu]

Tried flashing magisk patched init_boot.img on houji, ended up with a softbrick to fastboot, tried 27 and latest alpha, no change. Should I try with kitsune or am I missing something?

 

[davecotefilm]

Yes, rooted on 14 ultra EEA ROM. Main reason is because I like call recording, which is not available on Google phone app. I now use BCR for this.
I Pass safety net etc for gpay, banking apps and play protection. See screenshots for the modules I use. I do use kitsune magisk and lsposed.

When device is rooted, does camera have any problems?

 

[eng333]

When device is rooted, does camera have any problems?

I've noticed no difference

 

[Mark F]

When device is rooted, does camera have any problems?

No, nothing different. There is no reason why it should.