hangonsloopy
Posts: 1,291
Mar 23, 2013 9:26pm
I'm way behind but I'm finally gonna do this. Has anyone done this? What are the pros and cons?
TedSheckler
Posts: 3,974
Mar 23, 2013 9:38pm
I have an iPhone.
Hope....helps.
Hope....helps.
Midstate01
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Mar 23, 2013 10:37pm
I think it's the same as jail breaking an iPhone.
Midstate01
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Mar 23, 2013 10:38pm
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gut
Posts: 15,058
Mar 23, 2013 10:59pm
Main benefit is not having to wait for updates - roms with the latest Android are generally out pretty quick.
The other big benefit is underclocking when idle, which does wonders for your battery. Wireless tethering gives you a free work-around, which you can get with PDAnet but you have to pay for the premium version to access secure sites.
There are a lot more benefits, but I'm guessing if you've waited this long all the other tweaks won't interest you.
Drawbacks there really aren't any, other than some frustration if you screw something up and have to figure out how to fix it. The other, if you flash roms, is reloading your apps and settings (I suggest Titanium Backup for that task), and then setting up your home screens again.
The other big benefit is underclocking when idle, which does wonders for your battery. Wireless tethering gives you a free work-around, which you can get with PDAnet but you have to pay for the premium version to access secure sites.
There are a lot more benefits, but I'm guessing if you've waited this long all the other tweaks won't interest you.
Drawbacks there really aren't any, other than some frustration if you screw something up and have to figure out how to fix it. The other, if you flash roms, is reloading your apps and settings (I suggest Titanium Backup for that task), and then setting up your home screens again.
hangonsloopy
Posts: 1,291
Mar 23, 2013 11:09pm
Yeah I started to get into it, and it is way over my head. I really want to do it but it seems rather confusing. Guess I'm too dumb.gut;1412836 wrote:Main benefit is not having to wait for updates - roms with the latest Android are generally out pretty quick.
The other big benefit is underclocking when idle, which does wonders for your battery. Wireless tethering gives you a free work-around, which you can get with PDAnet but you have to pay for the premium version to access secure sites.
There are a lot more benefits, but I'm guessing if you've waited this long all the other tweaks won't interest you.
Drawbacks there really aren't any, other than some frustration if you screw something up and have to figure out how to fix it. The other, if you flash roms, is reloading your apps and settings (I suggest Titanium Backup for that task), and then setting up your home screens again.
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gut
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Mar 23, 2013 11:26pm
what kind of phone do you have?
Midstate01
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Mar 23, 2013 11:27pm
hangonsloopy;1412858 wrote:Yeah I started to get into it, and it is way over my head. I really want to do it but it seems rather confusing. Guess I'm too dumb.
I'm with you. And I'm afraid I'd screw it up badly.
Midstate01
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Mar 23, 2013 11:27pm
gut;1412869 wrote:what kind of phone do you have?
Note2
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gut
Posts: 15,058
Mar 23, 2013 11:40pm
Go to XDA forums. You should be able to find simple, easy to follow step-by-step directions to rooting, and then flashing roms if you so choose. If you're confused as to what roms, just start with CM10 (cyanogen mod).
It's pretty easy, really (once you find the step-by-step). The hardest part is probably installing ADB on your computer.
It could be even easier - lots of one-click root or automated apps to do it out there. Sorry I don't have the Note so I can't be much help.
You won't actually brick (which is the term for screwing it up beyond recovery) your phone, but you can definitely muck-up flashing roms and then get "stuck" trying to figure rout what you messed up.
It's pretty easy, really (once you find the step-by-step). The hardest part is probably installing ADB on your computer.
It could be even easier - lots of one-click root or automated apps to do it out there. Sorry I don't have the Note so I can't be much help.
You won't actually brick (which is the term for screwing it up beyond recovery) your phone, but you can definitely muck-up flashing roms and then get "stuck" trying to figure rout what you messed up.
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gut
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Mar 23, 2013 11:42pm
LMAO, to unlock my phone it took me 3-4 tries to "short" it out with a paper clip.
hangonsloopy
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Mar 24, 2013 12:10am
S3gut;1412869 wrote:what kind of phone do you have?
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gut
Posts: 15,058
Mar 24, 2013 12:14am
Both the Note2 and S3 have one-click root options available. Do a search - sometimes the carrier matters.
I've always said the battery savings alone are worth it. But bear in mind there is nothing special beyond the 3 main benefits I mentioned earlier - although battery life and latest Android version are huge.
I've always said the battery savings alone are worth it. But bear in mind there is nothing special beyond the 3 main benefits I mentioned earlier - although battery life and latest Android version are huge.
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gut
Posts: 15,058
Mar 24, 2013 12:20am
I'm feeling generous:
for the S3:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1746665
for the Note2:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1923956
for the S3:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1746665
for the Note2:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1923956
pmoney25
Posts: 1,787
Mar 24, 2013 7:20am
Gut pretty much explained everything. I think it is worth it. There are some great roms out there. I used to live on xda forums. Honestly with the one click roots its a piece of cake. It does void your warranty and insurance however you can always flash back to stock ROM and they will never know.
GoChiefs
Posts: 16,754
Mar 24, 2013 7:43am
Getting rid of bloatware alone made it worthwhile to me. I hate having shit on my phone that I don't want on there and not being able to delete it.
imex99
Posts: 4,927
Mar 24, 2013 8:37am
Rooting is pretty easy once u read through the xda and if u find a one click, even easier... Any questions, just ask and I'll try to assist, as will others.
I agree with using titanium to back up user apps but don't back data(rom related data, could conflict with another rom).
I recommend using go launcher or nova bc u can back up ur screens and less setup. ALWAYS do a nandroid backup of ur rom before flashing a new one.
I agree with using titanium to back up user apps but don't back data(rom related data, could conflict with another rom).
I recommend using go launcher or nova bc u can back up ur screens and less setup. ALWAYS do a nandroid backup of ur rom before flashing a new one.
hangonsloopy
Posts: 1,291
Mar 24, 2013 8:54am
Thanks guys. Maybe I'll give it another try this afternoon.
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Tiernan
Posts: 13,021
Mar 24, 2013 12:10pm
my android has been really sore lately even getting some kind of pus like seepage out of it occasionally.
hangonsloopy
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Mar 24, 2013 12:54pm
Any custon ROM recommendations?
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MontyBrunswick
Mar 24, 2013 12:55pm
Cyanogenmod is the big one that's out and about.hangonsloopy;1413061 wrote:Any custon ROM recommendations?
AOKP is another big one.
imex99
Posts: 4,927
Mar 24, 2013 1:47pm
hangonsloopy;1413061 wrote:Any custon ROM recommendations?
Verizon?
Did you get it rooted?
I'm borrowing my father in law original Kindle fire and rooted it... So much better rooted with CyanogenMod, much faster and smoother with the fires limited ram and storage.
hangonsloopy
Posts: 1,291
Mar 24, 2013 2:24pm
imex99;1413130 wrote:Verizon?
Did you get it rooted?
I'm borrowing my father in law original Kindle fire and rooted it... So much better rooted with CyanogenMod, much faster and smoother with the fires limited ram and storage.
Yeah I got it. Still confused on installing a rom though. Slowly trying to understand it. Lol
imex99
Posts: 4,927
Mar 24, 2013 2:57pm
Rom is very easy, if you have stock rooted rom now, see if you have power option to hold power down and load to recovery... Do you already have twrp or cwm recovery? If so, dl rom to ur phone, then boot to recovery and install rom.
hangonsloopy
Posts: 1,291
Mar 24, 2013 3:28pm
No all I've done is rooted it.imex99;1413337 wrote:Rom is very easy, if you have stock rooted rom now, see if you have power option to hold power down and load to recovery... Do you already have twrp or cwm recovery? If so, dl rom to ur phone, then boot to recovery and install rom.