What does Root/unlocking bootloader add currently to the OP5?

[J03llV]

Hey,

Have got my OP5 for almost a week now and its superb imo! Now all my previous android phones I rooted, some early on, some when I had owned them for a year or so. What does it add in terms of functionality to the OP5 right now? OS is already fast AF, battery is amazing etc.

 

[HueleSnaiL]

As far as I can tell not much besides a couple of OOS based custom ROM's and kernels. In terms of extra battery life or performance, you might get a very slight gain when flashing a custom ROM and kernel and mess with it's settings but for me so far the stock ROM and kernel give me everything I need in terms of battery life and performance.
The main reason I rooted was to get Adaway. Maybe in a couple of days I'll mess around with substratum and play around with a theme or two.

 

[yubimusubi]

Same reasons for rooting any other Android device

I rooted for Titanium Backup and AdAway. Also for audio mod (Viper4ARISE). Another good reason is debloating, but with OOS there's not much bloat! If you plan on keeping the stock rom, it's still interesting to try other kernels.

 

[Vlad_z]

Freedom... It's your phone you should have root access to it. In Samsung and other world - for debloting OS (does not need in OP5)... Ability to install hosts file - hate all those pesky ads sticking in your face goods you don't need/want etc.

 

[J03llV]

So, I rooted my device today! But I can't get V4A to work, it freezes on driver installation for a while and then says its installed, I reboot and no driver is installed.. Also, where do you keep your Titanium backup? Doesnt a full wipe in TWRP erase the internal storage?

 

[J03llV]

Exactly what I did right now, Adaway, Tit backup, kernel and substratum with a nice dark theme!

 

[Eric214]

Agreed. I root my phones after any OS updates need installed after opening the box. In this case I was rooted 20 min after opening the box. I root because, well it's what you do with android right? Seriously, I root for Titanium Backup and adaway. Also for things like EX kernel since I can on the fly adjust max volume and vibration intensity. I can never notice/feel vibration on a phone out of the box, kind of annoying.

The stock ROM is just about what i need so no real need for my in the way of custom ROMs, at least not right now. Especially when I'm already getting 8.5 to 10 hours of SOT on med to heavy use.

 

[yubimusubi]

Typically a wipe through TWRP will keep the data partition intact unless you select to wipe it explicitly. You can also just copy the Titanium Backup directory onto a PC or OTG drive if you are paranoid. I restored a number of apps + data from my old phone and it worked just fine.

Viper is fairly sensitive on how it's flashed and what order, etc. I had to re-read the installation instructions several times. There is another thread on Viper, it might be helpful: https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-5/help/viper-audio-t3627717

 

[dugzino]

To install Pixel Launcher. Got way too used to it. Can't live without it.

 

[netsonic]

Which Titanium Backup version are you using?
I have some issue with TB and root:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-5/help/apps-root-access-rooted-using-supersu-t3630528

 

[Eric214]

The latest on the play store since I bought the pro key I just keep it up to date. I think 8.0.2