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I would root it. If not for the simple fact there are apps you will install that have annoying ads! When rooted, you can run an app called adfree to eliminate them, therefore keeping your phone from slowing down. I have the latest VIPERrom (Android 2.2 DK2
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is adfree in the market or do i need to search the net for it? and what is the latest version if i got to hunt it down...?
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@tkjames, im also waiting for the official 2.2 update. Clockworkmod will only work if ur phone is rooted. Its not gonna hurt anything. However...does the custom 2.2 have the same improvements that the official update will have?(flash 10.1, etc)
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Ok, this is where I get a bit confused. So it's possible to root the phone without having to install a custom ROM? Rooting is just the Android version of unlocking....meaning it won't uninstall or erase the stock ROM, just make it possible to do some tweaks and install apps that require a rooted phone? When I root, will I lose any settings or information (am finally getting this phone set up just the way I like it!).
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analogies
unrooted: your work laptop that you can't install anything on rooted: you have admin privileges clockworkmod: gives you BIOS-like abilities to backup/update the phone when you boot up. |
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Cool. So I can root and then just wait for the official Froyo update, then decide from there if I want to install custom ROMS...sounds like a plan.
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"Root or wait for FROYO?"
Its has been promised for 6 months already, dont hold your breath. the custom Froyo roms are already better than whatever they end up releasing officially anyway. Its easy as pie to root, dont hesitate. The one click root already has Clockwork, so if you can double click your mouse, you can root your Epic. http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/sprint-epi...ckworkmod.html
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I said screw it and rooted mine the other day, I was sick and tired of waiting. I figured if I put 2.2 on my phone Froyo would come out soon after that (thats they way my luck is) so I am just speeding up the process!
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Go ahead and root and flash Froyo. I really like the midNIGHT ROM (click below and it will take you right to it). **EDIT: I would stick to the RFS version until you have had time to learn about EXT4. Scroll down to where it says "midNIGHT ROM v2.8 (DUAL) EXT4/RFS (Use this if you DO NOT want EXT4)". Last edited by Johnny.Bravo; 01-15-2011 at 11:54 PM. |
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