Just to confirm before I go ahead...(rooting)

[Naith32]

Hi All

First of all, I just want to say a big thanks to everyone here who have contributed to this great site. It truly is a fantastic resource

So, I have just received my Note 10.1 2014 (P600) which I think is great. However, I need to root it so I can use ANY app in multi-window mode. So the question is, do I HAVE to root to enable ANY app to be used in multi-window mode? If so, I take it there is NO WAY of not tripping the KNOX counter? If that is the case, then I'll just have to bite the bullet and root...

When it comes to rooting my Note I can only see the following method as the way to go: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2490805. Am I correct in thinking that?

Just one more question while I'm here (!). Are there any advantages to using the 'Clean ROM'? I usually just stick with the stock ROM and use Nova Launcher.

Many thanks in advance

 

[benni_1994]

Try this before you root
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mobi.xperiacle.multiwindow.enable

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[Novakingwai]

Try this before you root
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mobi.xperiacle.multiwindow.enable

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That seems like a tedious process. You will have to run every app you want through that program, then reinstall the result. I think it would save time in the long run to just go ahead and root your device and enable any app to be multiwindow.

Rooting your Note is simple. Takes only a few minutes. Then you can do so much more with root access. My question to you is why wouldn't you root?

 

[benni_1994]

That seems like a tedious process. You will have to run every app you want through that program, then reinstall the result. I think it would save time in the long run to just go ahead and root your device and enable any app to be multiwindow.

Rooting your Note is simple. Takes only a few minutes. Then you can do so much more with root access. My question to you is why wouldn't you root?

Well actually I have rooted my Note as soon as I got it
Didnt know that this app was so complicated and thought it is worth a try

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[boudicea00]

That seems like a tedious process. You will have to run every app you want through that program, then reinstall the result. I think it would save time in the long run to just go ahead and root your device and enable any app to be multiwindow.

Rooting your Note is simple. Takes only a few minutes. Then you can do so much more with root access. My question to you is why wouldn't you root?

I know that rooting lets you explore system areas that are normally not accessible, but is there a list or website that goes through what other things that you can do with root? Do these additional things require additional apps to do? Once you root, how does one enable apps to be multiwindow?

 

[benni_1994]

I know that rooting lets you explore system areas that are normally not accessible, but is there a list or website that goes through what other things that you can do with root? Do these additional things require additional apps to do? Once you root, how does one enable apps to be multiwindow?

Well if you are rooted then you can do anything you want to do
I am using it to block ads with AdAway, make backups with TitaniumBackup, to controll the kernel with tricksterMod, add all Apps to the Multiwindow
with MW Apps Manager, make 4way multiwindow possible with MultiWindow Plus, hibernate apps with greenify, get rid of systemapps I dont use, to use the XposedFramework with a few Modules.

Hi All

First of all, I just want to say a big thanks to everyone here who have contributed to this great site. It truly is a fantastic resource

So, I have just received my Note 10.1 2014 (P600) which I think is great. However, I need to root it so I can use ANY app in multi-window mode. So the question is, do I HAVE to root to enable ANY app to be used in multi-window mode? If so, I take it there is NO WAY of not tripping the KNOX counter? If that is the case, then I'll just have to bite the bullet and root...

When it comes to rooting my Note I can only see the following method as the way to go: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2490805. Am I correct in thinking that?

Just one more question while I'm here (!). Are there any advantages to using the 'Clean ROM'? I usually just stick with the stock ROM and use Nova Launcher.

Many thanks in advance

Yes, there is currently no way to root without triggering knox. The thread you found is the right one
CleanRom is an optimized Stock rom without bloatware. You can give it a try if you want, but remember to do a backup of your stock rooted rom. I am using CleanRom with the multitouch-fix-kernel and it performs very good.

 

[Novakingwai]

I know that rooting lets you explore system areas that are normally not accessible, but is there a list or website that goes through what other things that you can do with root? Do these additional things require additional apps to do? Once you root, how does one enable apps to be multiwindow?

1st thing I suggest you do is Google "Must have root apps" or "reasons to root your phone." It will get you started on the possibilities of rooting.

I agree with what benni posted. For starters this is what I have:

Specific to the Note series:
1) MW manager: Let's you set any app to be in the multiwindow mode. By default there are only a few apps that work in it.
2) Multiwindow Plus: Let's you have more than 2 apps open at once.

Valid on a lot of Android phones:
1) Xposed Installer: This is a framework and does nothing by itself. What it does is let you download "modules" inside of itself that give your phone other features.
2) Winam Xposed (requires Xposed): Let's you customize a bunch of phone features. For example, the flashlight or "torch" option lets you press the Volume Up key for 1.5 seconds when the screen is off to turn on your camera's LED light to have a flashlight. Then touch Volume Down to turn it off, all without having to run a flashlight app. Or you can enable 4 way rotation which will make all your apps rotate in all directions.
3) Ad Away: Blocks a lot of in-app ads and YouTube ads too I believe. This app is not on the Google Play Store. You will need a 3rd party store. I got it from F-Droid store.
4) Titanium Backup: Let's you back up data from your phone and apps. You can use this with a syncing app so if you have multiple Android devices your data is synced. If you play a game on 1 device, you can backup your save to the other device so you will start at the same location.
5) XPrivacy (requires Xposed): You can deny permissions to individual apps. For example, you can block the Facebook app from having access to your phone, contacts, and SMS messages. It will give it fake info instead of just blocking it, as some apps force close when you block permissions.
6) Greenify: Highly rated battery saver.
7) Six-axis controller: Let's you use your PS3 controller to control your phone for games. Doesn't work on all devices. They have a free version in the store that you can test to see if your phone works with the controller first, then they have a paid version to actually use.

And so much more!

 

[Naith32]

Try this before you root
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mobi.xperiacle.multiwindow.enable

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Well, incredibly IT WORKED! :victory: Now I can multi-window (and even have multiple windows of the same app running) the apps that weren't available before.

The only reason I didn't want to root if possible was the KNOX situation. The tablet's only a couple of months old and it bugged me that I will most likely lose 22 months of the warranty thanks to Samsung's brilliant idea of utilising KNOX (which according to reports is a fairly naff security system anyway). Now my Note 10.1 can do what my Note 8 does and I'll simply install Nova, and life is good. Hopefully, in the near future some bright spark may be able to develop a way to root without tripping KNOX...

Thanks a bunch for all the input, guys

 

[benni_1994]

Nice to hear that it worked

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