[Q] Best Root Apps for Xoom

[gqstatus0685]

Can we start a list of must have Root apps for the Xoom? I've rooted already and I only have a couple of apps. Looking for root only apps which are worth mentioning. Thanks.

 

[rschenck]

Well, remember that most root apps are going to be pretty dry and functional...after all you don't need root for games and such things. Therefore there is not a lot of sexy to be found in a root apps list.

However, the applications I always install first when I have rooted a device are as follows...

• Root Explorer - Absolutely essential for taking advantage of root access.
• Titanium Backup - The ability to freely backup your apps is almost justification all by itself for rooting. TB is still best of class, but MyBackup has many fans as well.
• Quickboot - If you are rooted, odds are you will be doing some kernel flashing and Quickboot makes it so much less of a pain when you need to reboot into Recovery several times a day, and for premium users the Hotboot feature lets you reboot the Android UI without rebooting the hardware.
• SetCPU - Another custom kernel essential on a tablet, SetCPU makes overclocking easy..maybe TOO easy.

 

[gqstatus0685]

Well, remember that most root apps are going to be pretty dry and functional...after all you don't need root for games and such things. Therefore there is not a lot of sexy to be found in a root apps list.

However, the applications I always install first when I have rooted a device are as follows...

• Root Explorer - Absolutely essential for taking advantage of root access.
• Titanium Backup - The ability to freely backup your apps is almost justification all by itself for rooting. TB is still best of class, but MyBackup has many fans as well.
• Quickboot - If you are rooted, odds are you will be doing some kernel flashing and Quickboot makes it so much less of a pain when you need to reboot into Recovery several times a day, and for premium users the Hotboot feature lets you reboot the Android UI without rebooting the hardware.
• SetCPU - Another custom kernel essential on a tablet, SetCPU makes overclocking easy..maybe TOO easy.

I currently own:

Root Explorer
Titanium Full Version
SetCPU full version

Isn't it kind of silly to underclock the Xoom when you have a kernel installed that does 1.5 or 1.6 ghz? I don't understand that but I'll download it anyway since I already payed for it.

 

[rschenck]

I currently own:

Root Explorer
Titanium Full Version
SetCPU full version

Isn't it kind of silly to underclock the Xoom when you have a kernel installed that does 1.5 or 1.6 ghz? I don't understand that but I'll download it anyway since I already payed for it.

There are lots of good reasons to underclock in certain situations, such as trying to conserve battery power...however some underVOLTING options would be very welcome.

 

[BeegPapi]

Been waitin' on this!

Well, remember that most root apps are going to be pretty dry and functional...after all you don't need root for games and such things. Therefore there is not a lot of sexy to be found in a root apps list.

However, the applications I always install first when I have rooted a device are as follows...

• Root Explorer - Absolutely essential for taking advantage of root access.
• Titanium Backup - The ability to freely backup your apps is almost justification all by itself for rooting. TB is still best of class, but MyBackup has many fans as well.
• Quickboot - If you are rooted, odds are you will be doing some kernel flashing and Quickboot makes it so much less of a pain when you need to reboot into Recovery several times a day, and for premium users the Hotboot feature lets you reboot the Android UI without rebooting the hardware.
• SetCPU - Another custom kernel essential on a tablet, SetCPU makes overclocking easy..maybe TOO easy.

Just got done rooting my MZ602 and am creating my "perfect" Xoom. :laugh:

Great app recommendations!


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Samsung Galaxy Note 2 (I605) – stock JB 4.1.1 (but not for long!)

 

[XxLordxX]

Another great app is Complete Linux Installer, which installs Linux distros (Ubuntu, Debian, Backtrack for free users, Fedora and ArchLinux for paid, plus the free ones) on Xoom, I have it and it runs Ubuntu 10 and Fedora 17 pretty well!
Also how can we forget the good old terminal, this is a must have for rooted users, I recommend Terminal IDE, which adds some cool commands not present in Android.
And at least Stick Mount, to mount external HDs and such. Instead of root explorer I prefer FX File Explorer with root add on, it's better IMHO. That's it from me

"This Story Ends Where It Began" - Octavarium (Dream Theater)

 

[BeegPapi]

Again, many thanks!

Another great app is Complete Linux Installer, which installs Linux distros (Ubuntu, Debian, Backtrack for free users, Fedora and ArchLinux for paid, plus the free ones) on Xoom, I have it and it runs Ubuntu 10 and Fedora 17 pretty well!
Also how can we forget the good old terminal, this is a must have for rooted users, I recommend Terminal IDE, which adds some cool commands not present in Android.
And at least Stick Mount, to mount external HDs and such. Instead of root explorer I prefer FX File Explorer with root add on, it's better IMHO. That's it from me

"This Story Ends Where It Began" - Octavarium (Dream Theater)

I'm looking forward to using the Linux Installer app. I'm getting back to working on my Linux/Win8 PC & this will be another chance to tinker.