I'm trying to understand the root process as it currently exists.

Keep in mind that my current device is a Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 model SM-T800. It's a wifi device without cellular capabilities, so it is not through a carrier.

My first Android device was an Asus Transformer. I could get root because there were exploits (particularly regarding PDF if I remember right) that could grant root privileges. Of course, OTA updates would undo it and fix the security hole that allowed it.

Currently, it seems to no longer be a feasible method.

To make sure I'm understanding things correctly, please correct my understanding (or lack of) below.

The current preferred root for most devices is cf-auto-root. It will grant superuser (root) privileges and then flash the stock image from the device manufacturer. Alternatively, you can flash a custom recovery image. Do I understand this correctly?

Assuming that is correct, are OTA updates possible? Will those OTA updates break root?

Dear brothers
You download this special
rom phone GT-S5360 :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...2441647&page=1
I want to own kernel link Entered on this page:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2176015
But I did not know the
download
Question:
How do I download your kernel this rom.?
I want the link
QUESTION:
Is kernel format zip or tar.?

Hi buddies,
1. Do you have any success regarding installig Google apps on Chinese version (M9wp)?
2. May be someone knows how to replace chinese search engine Hidi with google search?

Hey guys, this is my first HTC device. I've been reading through the threads here and in the intl forum and I just wanted to get a little info in one place as to what we can flash for this device. I sent mine off to someone with a Java Card, so now that I'm good to go, I wanted to see what all I (and other VZW users) can do at this early stage in the game. I know that until there is an easier way to S-Off/root/etc than sending your device to someone it is still kinda rocky as to development on this particular device, but I've heard mixed reviews on what ROMs/kernels are good to flash.

I assume that as long as I've got a custom recovery, flashing ROMs on this device would be the same as the other devices I've used... just pick the file in TWRP and flash, right?

As far as ROMs go, I've read that ViperOne works, along with InsertCoin with nothing extra.. just flash and go apparently. As for other ROMs, a little editing and some files from the stock VZW ROM should make them work, right? What files exactly would be needed?

Basically, if you've flashed anything, post your results here. What works, what doesn't, anything I should do before I start flashing myself. Any good threads I should read before I jump in. Thanks guys!

So, i know that you cant update Android OS through OTA if you are rooted because it checks the device for files that were modificated...

But, can you install an update (with recovery, obviously) with an OTA ZIP file while being rooted ? Does it work this way ? Does it bypass the systrm check ?