New phone and unsure how to do what I want to do HTC EVO

[guitarest]

OK so I have a new Sprint EVO and I am quite good when it comes to PC's, Network design, etc since I am a MCSE but this phone rooting and such just plainly scares the crap out of me. I have gone through and read a great deal of information but I am unsure exactly what it is that I need to do to get where I want to be with my phone.

Basically I want to be able to either remove or just stop the startup of all the Sprint Bloatware on my new phone. I do not do Facebook, Flicker, Amazon etc so I have no need for these things to startup when I turn on the phone. I go through and shut down the aps but a few minutes later they restart. I own a IT Company in my area so battery life is very important to me to talk to techs and customers.

Is it possible to remove these apps from the start up like msconfig does on pc's with out actually removing the small programs or widgets? I have done allot of research and it appears that a program I purchased on my phone (root explorer) is a highly rated program. I can read and understand the process although with all the different websites that I have had to jump to its not as clear to root the phone as I would like.

Can any one help?

[amw1972]

ok...you're asking for what everyone wants...so you're not alone.

for root...I suggest you wait for unrevoked newest method (1 click) it makes the whole process painless. Unrevoked has come a long way since it first came out.

for uninstalling bloatware and system apps...such as Sprint crapware and/or Amazon MP3...I suggest using Titanium Backup. it allows you to back up your apps...AS WELL AS uninstalling apps (to include sys apps.) Your apps are backed up on the SDcard so life is good.

for battery life...you can cut down on the times that the phone updates such as friend stream, Google talk automatically signing itself in...etc. Once you have root, you can use JuiceDefender OR use Tasker to adjust when the phone connects for data and such. Ultimately, I think the best way to increase battery life is to flash a custom ROM...you can then underclock your phone while its sleeping, overclock your phone while you're using it...

all the above mentioned "fixes" are in these forums and XDA. Though I think XDA is currently down...so I'd do a thorough search of these forums for MORE detailed ideas/instructions. The apps I mentioned can all be had in the Marketplace...and for flashing custom ROMs...do search...its almost like Google

oh by the way, welcome to PPC Geeks...and I would absolutely suggest you learn to use the forum search function for what you're looking for first.

[Wizhk]

If you want to try root now (I just did 3 Evo's a couple days ago) you can head over to IRC to get the 1-click rooter and ask questions in the community. Freenode IRC servers chat room #unrevokedtest

Wizhk

[Sit Bits]

Originally Posted by guitarest

OK so I have a new Sprint EVO and I am quite good when it comes to PC's, Network design, etc since I am a MCSE but this phone rooting and such just plainly scares the crap out of me. I have gone through and read a great deal of information but I am unsure exactly what it is that I need to do to get where I want to be with my phone.

Basically I want to be able to either remove or just stop the startup of all the Sprint Bloatware on my new phone. I do not do Facebook, Flicker, Amazon etc so I have no need for these things to startup when I turn on the phone. I go through and shut down the aps but a few minutes later they restart. I own a IT Company in my area so battery life is very important to me to talk to techs and customers.

Is it possible to remove these apps from the start up like msconfig does on pc's with out actually removing the small programs or widgets? I have done allot of research and it appears that a program I purchased on my phone (root explorer) is a highly rated program. I can read and understand the process although with all the different websites that I have had to jump to its not as clear to root the phone as I would like.

Can any one help?

Just got my new Evo today, what a difference from the imagio.
Im with you on the shutting down apps thing.
I Dont know much about android yet, But let the learning begin.

[guitarest]

Thanks amw1972, I looked into unrevoked3 and its currently unavailable and I can't find it anywhere else on the net so it appears I will be dealing with stupid sprint bloatware until unrevoked3 is available again unless someone has a copy to share.

[black ice]

Originally Posted by guitarest

Thanks amw1972, I looked into unrevoked3 and its currently unavailable and I can't find it anywhere else on the net so it appears I will be dealing with stupid sprint bloatware until unrevoked3 is available again unless someone has a copy to share.

Follow this link, post #8 and sign on to IRC chat..
http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=133441

[aman1127]

1-click rooters blow. The "long" way is like 15mins or so

Sent from my fast as hell phone that you can only wish you had

[clockcycle]

Originally Posted by aman1127

1-click rooters blow. The "long" way is like 15mins or so

Sent from my fast as hell phone that you can only wish you had

I suggest you go the long way and learn the small parts. It will give you confidence in tackling tough situations with ease.

1 Click root best be used by someone rooting a friend's phone that already knows the long way and doesn't want to go through the process.

I you need to 1 click root, I would suggest against rooting.. Once rooted you can REALLY permanently damage your phone.

-CC

[guitarest]

would love too but dont do twitter, myspace or any of those sites. I have serious issues with their lack of security and my info all over the net. I guess I will wait till a better way to get the release is presented to me.

[guitarest]

Grabbed 3.2 on the net, omg so easy and removed all those apps that bothered me like all the sprint bloatware, football, news, facebook, peeps, twitter etc....

So since these apps have been removed what are the chances that sprint will do a update and reinstalled them?