Shantz Posted September 17, 2010 Report Share Posted September 17, 2010 @snake: You need root if you want to do anything out of the below: - Uninstall default apps - Apply custom ROMs or any special kernels or apply any fixes that require root - Use the phone like a linux machine - And since you are on 2.1, if you want to have usb/wi-fi tethering Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bird Bird Bird Posted September 17, 2010 Report Share Posted September 17, 2010 Was jk !!.. But yes, there def are more ways for safe sex.. Dunno about rooting though ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solitaire Posted September 17, 2010 Report Share Posted September 17, 2010 Yes you are wrong. There are other methods of safe sex too you condom cocker Was jk !!.. But yes, there def are more ways for safe sex.. Dunno about rooting though ! No there ain't.. not unless you want to catch something really scary I have done much research into this (Theory of course, not practicals as far as hookers go ) and come out with the universally known conclusion "Don't be silly, protect your willy" @snake: You need root if you want to do anything out of the below: - Uninstall default apps - Apply custom ROMs or any special kernels or apply any fixes that require root - Use the phone like a linux machine - And since you are on 2.1, if you want to have usb/wi-fi tethering Now this would be a very good reason. Don't know about the Wildfire, but atleast with the SGS and other Android phones, there seem to be new ROMs flying forth every few weeks. If I were you, I'd root just to try each one out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Posted September 17, 2010 Report Share Posted September 17, 2010 So how do i go about this rooting thingamjig Also how do i get all those badass screens,icons and shiz!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bird Bird Bird Posted September 17, 2010 Report Share Posted September 17, 2010 No there ain't.. not unless you want to catch something really scary I have done much research into this (Theory of course, not practicals as far as hookers go ) and come out with the universally known conclusion "Don't be silly, protect your willy" Male condoms Female Condoms Diaphragms Vaginal Sponges All are barriers against STDs Enough OT now !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shantz Posted September 17, 2010 Report Share Posted September 17, 2010 ^^ oh yeah forgot.. rooting is needed also for extreme customization and theming.. @gaurav: It depends on the custom rom scene for any given device and what you are seeking to get from them..The custom rom scene is the best for N1 out there and as weird it may sound, I still haven't rooted. That is the best part of Android that you do not absolutely "need" rooting (except maybe onold devices where you are not getting updates or galaxy devices or where there are some issues that need rooting to be solved).. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Posted September 17, 2010 Report Share Posted September 17, 2010 so will u guys help me or what?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shantz Posted September 17, 2010 Report Share Posted September 17, 2010 (edited) ^^ Snake: Rooting process is different for every phone. You gotta look at your phone model's specific forum over at xda-developers.com Edit: Some links for you: Wildfire subsection at xda: http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=678 Perma root: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=764495 Temp root: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=757191 Edited September 17, 2010 by Shantz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solitaire Posted September 17, 2010 Report Share Posted September 17, 2010 ^^ oh yeah forgot.. rooting is needed also for extreme customization and theming.. @gaurav: It depends on the custom rom scene for any given device and what you are seeking to get from them..The custom rom scene is the best for N1 out there and as weird it may sound, I still haven't rooted. That is the best part of Android that you do not absolutely "need" rooting (except maybe onold devices where you are not getting updates or galaxy devices or where there are some issues that need rooting to be solved).. No way! You, of all people! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Posted September 17, 2010 Report Share Posted September 17, 2010 thanks Shantz +1 to u Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cash Posted September 17, 2010 Report Share Posted September 17, 2010 Shantz Bro i need to root My HTC Legend... to get the Wifi Tethering thing and i use Mac Can you help me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shantz Posted September 17, 2010 Report Share Posted September 17, 2010 No way! You, of all people! what can I say.. I get everything I need from the phone without rooting..not much into theming and stuff (even if I do want it I can just do that by installing a new launcher)..plus all the great features are already in stock ROM plus battery life and performance balance is best with N1 stock ROM. This coupled with the fact that WP7 made my life hell and didn't leave me any time, I couldn't afford to tinker much with custom ROMs. Shantz Bro i need to root My HTC Legend... to get the Wifi Tethering thing and i use Mac Can you help me? Same as snake, look for the HTC Legend sub section at xda-developers. They will have a sticky for it definitely either in the General Q&A or development sub-sub forum of your phone model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Death Stryke Posted September 17, 2010 Report Share Posted September 17, 2010 The SGS has package deals. Root+lagfix in one update.zip package . Like he said, root is required to backup some protected apps, delete bloatware etc. @Snake. its pretty easy to root. Though be careful with custom roms. Actually with a little care, absolutely nothing can go wrong. You can try launcherpro for custom icons, and some cool widgets. Though HTC's Sense has a decent set of widgets too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Posted September 17, 2010 Report Share Posted September 17, 2010 THIS rEVOked3 thing is just not working...i followed everything to the letter..yet it stuck on connect device Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shantz Posted September 17, 2010 Report Share Posted September 17, 2010 ^^ Did you check your firmware version? Rooting apps might not work on all firmware versions, especially if you have a very recent build as the exploit might have been patched.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Posted September 17, 2010 Report Share Posted September 17, 2010 nah..it worked...it needed the damn ADB driver...fking HTC was so slow...then i found out after and hr that the driver required is in the SD card itself........RRRRRRRRRAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGGGGGEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaztin Posted September 17, 2010 Report Share Posted September 17, 2010 FroYo for SGS is not officially out right guys? I installed it but faced lag issues on SGS so shifted back to Eclair, but now Kies gives me message " This device cannot be updated " am I doing something wrong? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaztin Posted September 17, 2010 Report Share Posted September 17, 2010 FroYo for SGS is not officially out right guys? I installed it but faced lag issues on SGS so shifted back to Eclair, but now Kies gives me message " This device cannot be updated " am I doing something wrong? It seems no one on IVG likes to offer help anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noctis Posted September 17, 2010 Report Share Posted September 17, 2010 I updated it via Kies, so it should be out officially. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaztin Posted September 17, 2010 Report Share Posted September 17, 2010 I updated it via Kies, so it should be out officially. Thanks check pm Anyone getting " This device's version cannot be updated " error while upgrading to FroYo from Kies? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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