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hawk82, what is 'rooting the phone'?


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Originally Posted by Lightninghorse
hawk82, what is 'rooting the phone'?


Essentially, you install a modified software, which will allow for more control over the phones capabilities, than the original software which was approved/releases by the carrier.

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While I enjoy rooting my phone to add more functionality, battery life and speed, also be aware that rooting does void the manufacturer's warranty.


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Well I have my new Droid, its amazing. I'd call you guys but i haven't figured out how to make a call yet.

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All I did was root my phone, not install a custom ROM. And I can easily remove the root if needed by reinstalling the OS. My reason to root was to remove the junk apps that came from the carrier (tone room deluxe, amazon apps, etc). I still have the stock ROM on it since it does the job.

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hitechcomm, that 'DROID' fun to play and other apps like solitaire are more interesting than talking to the spouse? smile


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Originally Posted by hawk82
All I did was root my phone, not install a custom ROM. And I can easily remove the root if needed by reinstalling the OS. My reason to root was to remove the junk apps that came from the carrier (tone room deluxe, amazon apps, etc). I still have the stock ROM on it since it does the job.

I like my phone, but I didn't enjoy the stock apps, the theme, and the fact that Samsung JUST released a Gingerbread update. I've loaded custom ROMs to my phone, but just like you said I keep the stock version handy in case I have an issue. Wish all droids came rooted just to save the extra 2 minutes it takes to do so to get rid of those BS apps.


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I have iPhone 4 and I am enjoying it! Hmm.. iPhone is fast in releasing new iPhone units. Every time a new one comes out, I feel like I wanted to buy it.

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In my very limited experience with my new Droid, it out does iphone according to friends who use iphone. For me i'm still trying to make a phone call.

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Well if it's a Samsung there's a good chance it's the same green phone icon that the iPhone uses and have been sued on for patent infringement on :P

I came from an iPhone 3G to my Samsung Infuse and I couldn't believe the difference. Now when I look back on what I actually gained from the switch it wasn't much. A bigger screen and faster processor were the big highlights, but the limitations that AT&T puts on the stock versions of the phone are rediculous; practically forcing you to root the phone to add some more functionality.

I'm half way through my 2 year contract and could upgrade again for 50% of the phone cost and re-up for another two years, although I have better things to spend $300 on. I was waiting for the iPhone 5 release to see if Apple would catch up to the curve on the camera, processor and capabilities and I think they did. Of course give it 3 months and droids will leap ahead again, as is the nature with these phones.

I'll give it another 6 months-year before upgrading again, and I'll probably go back to an iPhone, but I'm going to let them fix the bugs in the iOS first (and the lackluster map app).


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