Scott204 1 Posted August 2, 2012 as the title says just wondering if anyone ever rooted their cell phone. I just want to know it worth it before I possibly destroy it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fumanchu182 23 Posted August 2, 2012 I have rooted my HTC EVO 4G. I used to have the stock roms. If you have any questions head over to XDA developers. http://www.xda-developers.com/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RubberBullets 65 Posted August 2, 2012 Ive rooted both my OG droids and my Bionic. Its worth it if you intend on using the features you will able to unlock with it. I've run plenty of roms and themes, OC'd kernels etc. There's a lot of customization to be had and the sense of freedom that comes with it. If I may ask... what phone? Most one click root methods make it really easy nowadays instead of doing it the old fashion way. Either way, the best advice is to read the instructions AHEAD of time and go step by step whilst rooting. Phones dont magically brick while properly following an established root method. 99.9% of the time it is user error that destroys a phone. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
One_crazy_dude 1 Posted August 2, 2012 I jailbreak iPhones/iPads. I like it for a few things jail breaking allowes. Like theams, tethering and a few others. Like app killers and modding colors. Here som pic' of my iPhone Here is my lock screen Hat my apps look like I've changed my music player skin Skinned my keyboard to look like the MacBook pro Nd can change colors of notification center There are so many tweaks I can't name them all. I would start off reading online, sing up in a forum that has a lot of info on rooting and tweaks. What kind of phone you have and what operating system you are running? I could find a few places that might help you out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anselmo 87 Posted August 2, 2012 I rooted an old GPS unit that was running a windows mobile o/s. Learned a lot doing it but I tend to get more entertainment/satisfaction from rooting and hacking then from the actual use of the modified piece of electronics. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian Day 1 Posted August 2, 2012 rooted my thunderbolt and havent looked back since. Biggest gain was the increased battery life Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
this_is_nascar 162 Posted August 2, 2012 I rooted my Android Motorola Razr Maxx a few weeks ago. I rooted it because I wanted to use Titanium Backup to freeze the OTA updates from occurring for ICS. I prefer Gingerbread and didn't want ICS to be applied. It worked perfectly, although I was nervous doing it. Let me know if you need more info. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom-NJ2AS 31 Posted August 2, 2012 i still use the original droid incredible running 2.3.4 It looks like i am SOL for doing mine one click unless someone has found a way to do it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
njluger 5 Posted August 2, 2012 Yep, definitely worthwhile. I root all of my Android devices. Gives you complete control over what to do with the platform (as it should since it's YOUR hardware!). In addition to all of the cool apps you can then install and use, i.e. tethering, backup, and endless other "tweaks", you are also get a choice of your favorite ROMs to run. Maybe nice open source ones out there that get rid of the bloat that usually comes preloaded on phones from your service provider. Like someone else mentioned, xda-developers forum is the place to get the latest and greatest bits and info. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Socom 19 Posted August 2, 2012 I've done it with my iPhone opens up a new bunch of amazing possibilities Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daedalus 19 Posted August 4, 2012 Man - do I feel old! WTF???? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
heaterbob 53 Posted August 4, 2012 Man - do I feel old! WTF???? me too Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlueLineFish 615 Posted August 4, 2012 I have heard of this. No idea how to do it. No idea what i would do after doing it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites