Santilli
Hairy Aussie
- Joined
- Jan 27, 2002
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I've rooted my Samsung Mega 6.3.
It's been a great move for the following reasons:
Software that can have root access can either remove, or freeze applications I don't use, that are draining resources.
Most of my data downloads are programs updating themselves, programs I would remove if I had access, or freeze.
I use Rom Tool Box Pro.
This allows me a list of programs, and the ability to freeze the program.
By looking at my data usage by program, a major offender is Costco's app. 30% of my useage, though I use it rarely, and, it runs constantly in the background, sapping my battery, even when the screen is locked. It, and a controller program, AllShare Cast Dongle S/W are now frozen, thanks to root access.
Another great program feature is the ability to change the cpu speed range. I've set it to a minimum 384MHz, which still gets me everything I need to do, and stretchs my 3200 battery out to a matter of days. If I need more power, I just slide it up, and use the maximum 1728 Mhz that the phone is capable of running.
Rooting the phone has made a huge difference in controlling the phone, and what's on it.
Another great program is DU Battery Saver. With it, I can hit one button when charging, and it pretty much shuts the background programs down, minimizing cpu load.
It's been a great move for the following reasons:
Software that can have root access can either remove, or freeze applications I don't use, that are draining resources.
Most of my data downloads are programs updating themselves, programs I would remove if I had access, or freeze.
I use Rom Tool Box Pro.
This allows me a list of programs, and the ability to freeze the program.
By looking at my data usage by program, a major offender is Costco's app. 30% of my useage, though I use it rarely, and, it runs constantly in the background, sapping my battery, even when the screen is locked. It, and a controller program, AllShare Cast Dongle S/W are now frozen, thanks to root access.
Another great program feature is the ability to change the cpu speed range. I've set it to a minimum 384MHz, which still gets me everything I need to do, and stretchs my 3200 battery out to a matter of days. If I need more power, I just slide it up, and use the maximum 1728 Mhz that the phone is capable of running.
Rooting the phone has made a huge difference in controlling the phone, and what's on it.
Another great program is DU Battery Saver. With it, I can hit one button when charging, and it pretty much shuts the background programs down, minimizing cpu load.