Reading all about people who've rooted their devices it almost sounds like it's this earth-shattering experience that completely alters the way you view your cell phone forever. People seem to be so obsessed with rooting, even going to the lengths of pestering companies on Facebook to unlock their bootloader and boycotting HTC at the slightest hint that perhaps the company is releasing a phone that (gasp!) isn't rootable. The obsession with rooting baffles me. The fervor around it is almost messianic.
Someone please, please tell me what all the fuss is about. I have an HTC Desire HD. I really like it. I really don't think rooting it will change my life forever. It already has a bunch of features I love and enjoy. I don't need to tether my device. I'm fine with the pre-installed apps, and they don't take up too much space. So far, I've been able to download everything I want without rooting the phone. So why should I do it? Can someone give me a *good* reason? A good reason is not saying, vaguely, "customization" or "cynaogenmod." A real reason will explain the tangible, measurable benefits.
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Android Addict  
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Why Should I Root My Perfectly Acceptable Phone? created on Jun 9, 2011 2:38:58 PM — modified on Jun 9, 2011 2:42:07 PM |
Ryan Erickson Rank: School President Posts: 93 Join date: Jun 14, 2010 |
RE: Why Should I Root My Perfectly Acceptable Phone? created on Jun 15, 2011 8:34:54 PM (via AndroidPIT app)
Not everybody feels the same, but I rooted my droid x primarily for wifi tethering. I did not want to pay an additional 30 dollars a month. And what you may see as not a big deal, such as flashing custom roms like you mentioned, may be a big deal to others. I have received a significant speed increase due to flashing the rubix focused rom and this to me is a big deal. Like I said not everybody feels the same way just my opinion.
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Steven Blum
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RE: Why Should I Root My Perfectly Acceptable Phone? created on Jun 16, 2011 10:21:42 AM
Benefits....
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Max Turner Rank: Andryo Posts: 1 Join date: Jul 7, 2011 |
RE: Why Should I Root My Perfectly Acceptable Phone? created on Jul 7, 2011 2:58:42 AM
I have an unlocked HTC Desire (Carphone Warehouse's phones in the UK generally tend to be unlocked), and it allows me to use it as a WiFi hotspot/tether for other devices. I can install non-Android Market apps if I want. So, what would I gain from rooting it?
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Android Addict
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RE: Why Should I Root My Perfectly Acceptable Phone? created on Jul 8, 2011 11:10:53 AM
@Max:
If you want root access then you'll have to do something to your system - unlocked simply means that the bootloader is unlocked, allowing you to flash unsigned roms. The standard android rom from HTC does not include the software you need to run as root, but it doesn't try to stop you either. Which means that rooting an unlocked HTC desire is a pretty simple exercise, and can be done using the standard tools. |
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Joshua Lanuza Rank: Andryo Posts: 1 Join date: Jul 13, 2011 |
RE: Why Should I Root My Perfectly Acceptable Phone? created on Jul 13, 2011 11:33:44 PM — modified on Jul 13, 2011 11:35:48 PM
I think my phone is perfectly fine performance wise. I have the Samsung Droid charge. I joined this website just to answer this question. I watched a review on youtube on my phone about a guy who gummycharged the phone (rooted). He says that he gets about 6 hours of usage. which is about the same as my unrooted charge. He says that it seems smoother. Mine's still just as smooth (unrooted). I think the reason he made a video is to profit through the rom that is being given out through donations. These are things i just see. I know nothing about droid and the apps and the jargon of it. I'm just like the guy who made this thread. The main reason I would truly root my phone is to save battery life and that's it. I think they should make a brightness app that would make the phone dimmer than most apps on the android market. I think this would save battery a lot. Bottom line I'm still waiting for a someone to truly give me a reason to why i should root my phone. I hoped this helped android addict.
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Davidwills Rank: Android Junior Posts: 8 Join date: Aug 30, 2011 |
RE: Why Should I Root My Perfectly Acceptable Phone? created on Aug 30, 2011 8:01:30 AM
well i guess Increase memory, Increase performance, No-cost WiFi tethering
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justJay
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RE: Why Should I Root My Perfectly Acceptable Phone? created on Aug 31, 2011 1:34:17 AM (via AndroidPIT app) — modified on Aug 31, 2011 1:37:05 AM
To root or not to root... this is one of those debates that always seems somewhat pointless to some degree. For most.. rooting is probably unnecessary. But for some of us.. it's fun to push the envelope and to squeeze every ounce of performance gain we can out of our beloved Android devices.
Another reason to to prolong the life of your Android device. Most Android devices only get one or two updates then its forgotten forever by your cellular network. By rooting; you can install "a ported Rom" (which is the operating system of a newer Android device).. so it's like getting a newer device. And it has already been said, but worth repeating: Tethering! I already pay $30 extra dollars to have unlimited data.. but I also have an Android Tablet.. the 10" ASUS Eee Transformer Tab (which by the way is better then any Android experience to date). So being able to broadcast a WiFi signal from my HTC Droid Incredible's Data plan to my Tablet not only make sense.. it saves me 3000 cents or so a month. :-)
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Lan Pazi Rank: Andryo Posts: 1 Join date: Aug 30, 2011 |
RE: Why Should I Root My Perfectly Acceptable Phone? created on Sep 26, 2011 4:07:06 PM (via AndroidPIT app)
I am surprised to not see the most important reason even mentioned. You cannot have a true backup without rooting. I bought My Backup Pro, a very good backup app. After a crash I could recover apps, but I needed to reinstall if I wanted market updates. Passwords and settings were not saved. It took me days to recover.
Now with Titanium I do not have to worry about recovery. Even My Backup Pro does a much better job on a rooted phone. Rooting is required for a complete backup. |
Aaron Tilton
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RE: Why Should I Root My Perfectly Acceptable Phone? created on Sep 26, 2011 4:14:43 PM
How does rooting allow the programs to better back up your system? Can they just make a copy of the complete install state and then load it back on to the phone? Or do they just save the apps but none of the associated files?
I've never really done much with back-up before so any info. would be really helpful. Thanks!
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kane follis Rank: Android Junior Posts: 5 Join date: Apr 8, 2012 |
RE: Why Should I Root My Perfectly Acceptable Phone? created on Apr 16, 2012 6:42:13 PM (via AndroidPIT app) Aaron Tilton How does rooting allow the programs to better back up your system? Can they just make a copy of the complete install state and then load it back on to the phone? Or do they just save the apps but none of the associated files? I've never really done much with back-up before so any info. would be really helpful. Thanks! ok if your rooted you can back up everything as the back up utility now has access to the entire phone and can make a complete disc image so everything including apps and app data and your personal files are backed up.in unrooted it cannot do that which is like the guy said in the post above yours the best reason for rooting |
Eric McBride
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RE: Why Should I Root My Perfectly Acceptable Phone? created on Apr 17, 2012 3:14:57 PM
I have rooted every Android device I have ever owned (over 10) and heres why I feel its worth it:
-overclocking your processor to increase performance and optimize battery life -ability to back up your entire system, not just apps -ability to install custom ROMS with performance enhancements and removed bloatware -to run stock Android instead of having to use a skin and to have the CHOICE of using a skin or not -not having to wait for official Android updates (I had Ice Cream Sandwich on my old Sensation MONTHS before official release) Those are just a FEW reasons. To me, rooting demonstrates fully what Android is truly capable of. |
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