[joeykrim]

I haven't posted here enough to use links so sorry this post will be incomplete. Apparently have to post 10 times and I'm only at 7!

It is possible to use a custom kernel with root after applying this "official" sprint update but it is definitely more difficult.

A few features the custom kernel allows which i like are removing the silly stock sprint apps i will never use, the ability to take off standard stock apps i dont want to use, and adding programs like dropbear which allow me to ssh into my phone.

There is a method, which I prefer to load the important parts of the new "official" update, CL14 system and modem, onto the phone without having to reset the data or mess with the SBL.