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Originally Posted by landerson
I'm a less than a noob but I was able to follow FastRx8 videos and root my phone. I did not understand the process but I followed the videos as stated and I get wifi tethering. Now, I'm considering accepting the OTA update but I'm nervous about re-rooting my phone and keeping my settings. Is this possible? (I did read post 1015 but I just don't understand.)
Are there step-by-step directions or a video that explains this process for someone at my level, ie less than a noob?
Thanks in advance for any response
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STOP!!!!
DO NOT ACCEPT ANY OTA UPDATE. EVER.
Put down the phone and walk away slowly.
Was I clear enough?
While there is currently a root for the latest OTA you always run the risk of that process not working on your device.
Now that you have root you just need to find a ROM that is rooted that has the OTA updates built in. If you ever hear about another OTA then just wait-in most cases a matter of days-and a developer will crack it and put out a ROM that you can use and maintain root.
So your next step if you want the OTA benefits is to get them the proper way.
This link will give you the OTA and a Stock (rooted) ROM.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=715915
This is OMJ's ROM. While custom it is very stock-esque and rock solid.
http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=123534
I linked it because I use it and know it's great. Also aside from whitslacks Stock ROM it is the only custom ROM I know of atm, that updates the OTA files correctly.
This is Fast's video from Post #2. Watch the whole thing but the part about doing the Nand backup starts around 5:20
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oja2a6O96wQ
To restore you would do the exact same steps but if you needed to restore you would simply select that option in the menu. Remember restoring the whole Nand will put you back to where you started, it's not a way to restore you data.
If Post 1015 was over your head then once you get your ROM set up the way you like it you could use an app like Titanium Backup from the Market to backup/restore your apps and data.