Best way to go for more app space is urukdroid. Just install it and you have 1gb app space automatically.
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[INFO] What is root? How do I root my gen8 device? What can I do when I have root?
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Best way to go for more app space is urukdroid. Just install it and you have 1gb app space automatically.
If you need wifi geolocation like me you can´t use Uruk
Why? I've never had a problem with location services on any version of Uruk.
If you need wifi geolocation like me you can´t use Uruk
The earlier versions of uruk had problems with geolocation.. but this was solved by running kenyu's gapps installer after installing uruk. Might be worth trying if you're having problems...
AFAIK, there were no location services in stock OR Uruk until you use a gapps installer...Archos had the location setting in the menu, but it didn't do a damn thing.
AFAIK, there were no location services in stock OR Uruk until you use a gapps installer...Archos had the location setting in the menu, but it didn't do a damn thing.
True...from about 0.5 or 0.6, $auron released his own Google apps package - one of those .tbz packages that went into the data/urukupdate folder. What I meant was, even with that installed, geolocation wouldn't work until you'd also run the kenyu gapps installer over the top. Which was odd since $auron's package was based on kenyu's. Ah, the early days of Gen 8 modifications
use a game console controller with the help of archangel
hi there.
first of all, i apologize if i'm in the wrong place.
i have a archos 101 IT and i would like to be able to play the emulators (nes, snes, gameboy) with my xbox controller but i've seen in here that i have to root completely my tablet and and don't want to, i'm afraid to do something wrong.
is it possible to use archangel, since it's a temporary root, to install the game controller?
thanks in advance. and well done with this forum
hi there.
first of all, i apologize if i'm in the wrong place.
i have a archos 101 IT and i would like to be able to play the emulators (nes, snes, gameboy) with my xbox controller but i've seen in here that i have to root completely my tablet and and don't want to, i'm afraid to do something wrong.
is it possible to use archangel, since it's a temporary root, to install the game controller?
thanks in advance. and well done with this forum
Where the hell is thank button ?Thx just having some fun and I need to increase my thanks meter some more
If you have some suggestions they are always welcome.
I just got a brand new A70IT from warranty service because the touch screen of my previous device stopped responding for some reason. Lost all my apps and configurations but I can complain because now I have a fresh new tablet in my hands!
I'm just wondering if I should wait for a while to see how this one works before I root it? Has anyone had problems with warranty because of SDE installed? I had archangel and temp root in the previous archos but they obviously ignored it.
BTW. my device was under service for about a month so I'm lacking a newest info of what's going on in the dev section. I just registered and can't post over there yet so I have to ask from here. Where's the cyanogen developoment heading? Is there a solid version out yet or is it still under development? What about the latest urukdroid? Any good upgrades?
My hands are itching to start heavy hacking of my archos but I don't know where are we at with custom roms and stuff. Is urukdroid still the best custom rom we have? Cyanogen thread seems to be a little quiet nowadays. When it started there would appear several posts in a day. Now, nothing in weeks... Hopefully there still are people working with it!
I'm just wondering if I should wait for a while to see how this one works before I root it? Has anyone had problems with warranty because of SDE installed? I had archangel and temp root in the previous archos but they obviously ignored it.
BTW. my device was under service for about a month so I'm lacking a newest info of what's going on in the dev section. I just registered and can't post over there yet so I have to ask from here. Where's the cyanogen developoment heading? Is there a solid version out yet or is it still under development? What about the latest urukdroid? Any good upgrades?
My hands are itching to start heavy hacking of my archos but I don't know where are we at with custom roms and stuff. Is urukdroid still the best custom rom we have? Cyanogen thread seems to be a little quiet nowadays. When it started there would appear several posts in a day. Now, nothing in weeks... Hopefully there still are people working with it!
Thanks for taking the time to write this up! I still use one of these!
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So what is root exactly?
In the unix/linux world root is the super user that can do anything on the system. In the windows world the user is called Administrator. See here for a more detailed explanation.
Why should I need/want it?
This is a more difficult question than many people think. In the android world every app runs in its own sandbox, meaning every app can access it's own data and call the system to provide access to system resources but it can't access data from another app. This provides a very good protection against malware etc.....BUT it has disadvantages.
The first disadvantage that comes to mind is the possibility to backup the settings and private data of an app.
The second disadvantage is that for app A to be able to use the data from app B the app B must publish a programmers interface to it's data so the app A can access the data.
Both disadvantages can be overcome with root access.
root access can also overcome some limitations that are build in by the company (in this case Archos) that provided the software that runs on your device.
Read below for examples of what can be done.
Is it dangerous to have root?
The answer to that question is yes if you don't know what you are doing.
If you use root to execute command think twice before executing it. If you are following instructions always try to follow instructions to the letter. If you are not sure about something ask someone who knows about the subject.
If you use apps that require root always read the instructions and if you're not sure try to read about the program in question.
PS: Even the competent root user can make mistakes. I've nuke a few systems in my early years and will never make that mistake twice.
What is su and SuperUser.apk and how do they work?
The su binary is used by other apps to get root access. The SuperUser.apk is a front end to give the user some control over what app can have root.
Whenever the su binary is used by an app it will call upon the SuperUser.apk to pop up a question to Allow/Deny access to that app.18What can I do when I have root?
Good now that you have rooted your device here are some cool things you can do with it.
Every app or modification you can do with root will have the above rooting methods indicated with the following colors.
- Green Can be done.
- Red Can NOT be done.
- Blue Build-In.
- Orange In development.
Apps- Titanium Backup ★ root Archangel, chulri's root, UrukDroid
- FBSync for FBReader ** Root ** Archangel, chulri's root, UrukDroid
- CifsManager Archangel here, chulri's root (Module download), UrukDroid
- Swapper 2 (for Root users) Archangel*, chulri's root*, UrukDroid (* Internal Swap needs to be disabled)
- Scripter Archangel, chulri's root, UrukDroid
- LCD Density Changer Archangel (free version only), chulri's root, UrukDroid
- SetCPU $ Archangel, chulri's root, UrukDroid
- Root Explorer (File Manager) $ Archangel, chulri's root, UrukDroid
- AppWidgetPicker Archangel, chulri's root, UrukDroid
- Enabling Facebook sync Archangel, chulri's root, UrukDroid
- Notion Ink Adam apps Archangel, chulri's root, Urukdroid
- themed Market apks Archangel, chulri's root, Urukdroid
- full Market Protected App access Archangel, chulri's root, UrukDroid
- Disable swap for 2.1.02-2.1.08 Archangel, chulri's root, UrukDroid
- DVB USB stick support for Live TV Archangel, chulri's root, UrukDroid
- Increase of System Storage Archangel, chulri's root (Coming soon), UrukDroid
- Enable hidden settings Archangel, chulri's root, UrukDroid
- un-mirror the camera image Archangel, chulri's root, UrukDroid
- Move Soft Buttons to Notification Area Archangel, chulri's root, UrukDroid
- IPV6 Support Archangel, chulri's root, UrukDroid (This is specific to the chulri's root)
- Blackberry tethering Archangel, chulri's root, UrukDroid For Archangel users look here.
- Ad-Hoc Wifi and AR-DRONE Archangel, chulri's root, UrukDroid (Only changes in /data/ are needed so Archangel should work)
- Remap Hardware Buttons Archangel, chulri's root, UrukDroid
- [THEME] Fisha21 custom framework and apps Archangel, chulri's root, Urukdroid
- [THEME] LithiumMod Blueberry port Archangel, chulri's root, Urukdroid
- [MOD] Battery Icon Mod for gen8 Archangel, chulri's root, Urukdroid
- Custom boot animation Archangel, chulri's root, Urukdroid
11How do I root my gen8 device?
Good now we can get our hands dirty and go to work rooting our device.
At the moment there are 3 different ways to root your device with different levels of control and possibilities
Archangel one-click (temporary) root for firmware 2.0.71, 2.1.02, 2.1.03, 2.1.04, 2.1.08
This method is a simple app that can be installed through the normal method of app installation and provides a temporary root (root will disappear after reboot) There is also an option called Permanent root (Should be named Reacquire root after reboot)
The rooting is applied after the OS has booted completely so there is no effective way to change system files/apps. Also the file-system is still read-only so modification can only be done in a difficult way. For more information about how to do that go see here.
chulri's root
This method requires the installation of the SDE (Special Developer Edition) of Archos and the installation of the extracted kernel and modified initramfs of the stock firmware.
chulri has provided 2 different sets for each firmware version.
The first is with a temporary read-write file-system. So with the tmproot version you can experiment with making changes to the file-system and if they don't work out you can simply reboot to revert to the original state.
If you are confident about making changes you can install the rw sysroot version where the changes you make are permanent.
At the moment there are no changes done to the partitioning of the data and storage area. chulri is working on that now so that the /data space can be enlarged.
UrukDroid
This method requires the installation of the SDE (Special Developer Edition) of Archos and a full custom build kernel and file-system.
For more information about UrukDroid please read here.9A huge "thumbs up!" for you! This is an awesome information thread
Thx just having some fun and I need to increase my thanks meter some more
If you have some suggestions they are always welcome.
