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OTA RootKeeper – Updates and Root Heaven
Tested version: 2.0.3
Latest version: 2.0.3
Requires Android: from 1.5
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Summary
Smartphones updates can feel a little bit like Christmas morning—except for users with rooted phones, who tend to miss out on original updates.
This is why I felt a like a kid on Christmas morning when I stumbled across OTA RootKeeper. This crafty app has for its mission to help everyone – including root-ers – benefit from updates. Let's find out if the app lives up to expectations in today's review.
Features & Use
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Samsung Galaxy Note 2
Android version: 4.1.2
Root: Yes
Modifications: None
App details
Runs as of: 1.5
Size: Ca. 0.2 MB
Optimised for Ice Cream Sandwich/Jellybean: Yes
Permissions: None
As mentioned in the intro, updates are a Big Deal in the world of Android. In fact, a lot of Android users are miffed that updates for new devices are so far and few between. And this is what prompts many of us to opt for alternative ROMs, providing our devices with updates, which tend to be more frequent on custom ROMs. Still, the majority of users won't be quite so adventurous and prefer to stick with the stock operating system, which is why it's so important that developers update regularly. I mean, we all want to benefit from smooth controls, better security and new features.
Users who have rooted their devices in order to gain access to the system generally don't get to profit from developer updates. The only option is un-rooting the device, but that usually means having to start all over again from scratch.
I have perused forums galore reading up on what other users can recommend I do with my Galaxy Note 2. When updating, Samsung recognises that a device has root access. There is also a tool that tracks changes that are made to a device (root or custom ROM).
After much reading up on the subject, I finally found an app that can help in this department: OTA RootKeeper is an app that temporarily removes root access. Should issues with installing the update remain, use the app “[root] Triangle Away”.
OTA RootKeeper works on all devices whose system partition is formatted with ext2, ext3 or ext4. My advice would be to simple test it out to see if it works. OTA RootKeeper works on many devices.
OTA RootKeeper has another function and that is to maintain root access beyond the operating system updates. This can only work for devices whose system partition wasn't overwritten during the update.
Bottom line:
OTA RootKeeper will not work on every device, but my guess is that is can be of help to a lot of users out there. I was able to circumvent setting up my Galaxy Note 2 anew, though I did have to reroot it after the update—but this takes but a few minutes at most.
Please note: Root access and changes to the system should be done on one's own account. We wish to caution users not to make changes to the system unless they really know what they're doing. AndroidPIT and the AndroidPIT reviews will not be held accountable for any damage that is caused.
Screen & Controls
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OTA RootKeeper controls are child's play: Select “Protect Root” followed by “Temp. Un-root” in order to remove root access.
The app's interface is rather basic, making it easy to navigate.
Speed & Stability
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OTA RootKeeper performed fluidly, though its performance will vary from one device to the next.
Price/Performance Ratio
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OTA RootKeeper is completely free (of charge and ads) and available from Google Play.
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Market Comments
5thAgent, Jun 21, 2012
Why can't i pay for this? I feel like i owe someone money lol. Rockin app. Does just what it should.
Josh, Jun 21, 2012
Great App! This app saved root 100% on my transformer tf300. Updated from .29 to .30 and was able to restore root with no problems, wonderful app, makes life easy, 5 stars.
Wellington, Jun 19, 2012
Great Sweet app
Rimmir, Jun 18, 2012
Awesome Asus tried to take away root from my transformer prime, but this app was able to foil their attempts. 5/5.
Amir, Jun 18, 2012
100% perfect Does exactly what it says it would do! Thanks supercurio!
Joey, Jun 18, 2012
Bionic Thanks it worked bitchin!
Ethan, Jun 17, 2012
FIRST TIME USER And now I will be using this app everytime an update comes out. It was so simple to keep root with this program. Seriously :) <3
Kaution, Jun 17, 2012
Thanx! Excellent on hiding root for some apps that reject a rooted phone!
MATT, Jun 17, 2012
Used to work. Was able to watch movies on flixster a couple days ago with the help of this. Now it does not work. EVO 3d.
Derek, Jun 16, 2012
Works perfect Just updated my droid bionic to. 905 . Did a temp unroot. Updated then rerooted with one button. Great job developer! Thanks
Peter, Jun 14, 2012
Awesome Worked great on bionic .902 and. 905
Alexis, Jun 14, 2012
Great Works flawlessly. A must for any rooted phone. Just activate and watch streamed movies.
Kevin E, Jun 14, 2012
Updated to 905, Droid Bionic I downloaded, updated and never had to restore root. It was still rooted after update.
Anthony, Jun 14, 2012
Lost root Just updated to .905 and i lost root
Bfolks, Jun 14, 2012
This app rocks! Just got the Bionic OTA update and worked like a charm, saving tons of hassle.
andrew, Jun 12, 2012
Lets me use skygo but? Why does it say in the app that its usless with samsung roms updated with kies or odin? Im on samsung xxjw4 updated via odin and it works perfect for me
benjamin.shuhyta, Jun 10, 2012
google still says rooted I used this app to unroot. Root checker says device not rooted, but google movies still says my device is rooted. I love this app, but are you able to work around google movies/netflix problem?
Sami, Jun 10, 2012
At&t HTC One X Saved my root, did ota from 1.73 to 1.85. Thank you for this app!
Latrelle, Jun 8, 2012
Awesome Restored root after 5.9.905
falah, Jun 6, 2012
Works SG2 does exactly what is says on the tin.
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