Finally took the plunge and rooted

**topinate** · 11-03-2011, 10:30 PM

Well, I finally took the plunge and rooted. I must admit I was fairly fearful of what might happen. I am currently running Das bamf forever 1.0.9 and I must say that I agree that the Thunderbolt should have come with that software native from HTC and Verizon. I got tired of waiting for HTC and Verizon to get their head straight about software and such. I am a rooter for life.

Thanks all for the encouragement.

Quietly Rooted!

**defcon999** · 11-03-2011, 10:46 PM

Uh oh.....you have entered the danger zone......bet you will flash 2 more times before next week.........Lolol......I have flashed 3 times this week.

Welcome to the family

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**dragonsamus** · 11-03-2011, 11:11 PM

Congrats on making things happen for yourself! ;-) Some root apps I use are Titanium Back Up (back up all apps and app data) and Wifi Tether (find it through Google).

**Forgetful** · 11-04-2011, 01:46 AM

My backup root is your friend.

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**tfrank10** · 11-04-2011, 06:46 AM

If you're feeling saucy, try checking out one of the AOSP Roms. It's a nice change of pace. Have fun!

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**mikejeski** · 11-04-2011, 11:09 AM

well done topinate, I need to take the plunge as well.

**Mordecaidrake** · 11-04-2011, 11:11 AM

You won't regret it!

**Ed Witles** · 11-04-2011, 11:57 AM

I would flash 3x week (wifey always rolls eyes) but now I am settled on G3D 1.07 for now.

**Slapnpop826** · 11-04-2011, 01:46 PM

G3D 1.07 right now for me. works great.

**ipb_11** · 11-04-2011, 01:48 PM

Is it really worth it? I'm scared that I might screw it up. But everyone seems to love it once it's rooted...why? What is better about it once you root the phone?

**Mordecaidrake** · 11-04-2011, 01:54 PM

Originally Posted by ipb_11

Is it really worth it? I'm scared that I might screw it up. But everyone seems to love it once it's rooted...why? What is better about it once you root the phone?

The phone runs better on the after market software than the crap Verizon pushes out to us. Plus it's nice to over clock it and put in better kernels so the phone runs even better. It's all a little scary at first but the tutorials make it a breeze!

**KJ78** · 11-04-2011, 02:27 PM

i haven't rooted yet but i'm starting to see some benefits. any other benefits not mentioned yet?

**PJnc284** · 11-04-2011, 02:49 PM

BAMF, BAMF, BAMF, BAMF....did I mention BAMF?

**Mordecaidrake** · 11-04-2011, 02:55 PM

Originally Posted by makinthemagic

i haven't rooted yet but i'm starting to see some benefits. any other benefits not mentioned yet?

Being able to take screen shots and tether are what make it worth it for me. But I love tinkering too, so being able to swap out the kernels and overclock it so I can really maximize my phones power is quite nice.

**recDNA** · 11-04-2011, 03:05 PM

If u like animated screen effects you've got to try bamf cubed.

**recDNA** · 11-04-2011, 03:07 PM

I wish there were a way to load my 2 favorite roms and with a single command switch between them. Every time I use a nandroid it takes a while to get everythin g syncing properly and one rom ain't enough!

**drummerj80** · 11-04-2011, 03:31 PM

I rooted a few weeks ago and flashed the pre-loaded BAMF cubed 1.0.5. Loved it, so I upgraded. Went over to Gingeritis 3D and have fallen back in love with this phone. I see why it was such a big deal when root was found so quickly. Contemplating on flashing an AOSP rom. I'm so new to this, I don't know what I want my phone to be!!

I do however like the LG homescreen. Anybody know if it's possible to get a theme like that on the TBolt?

**Mordecaidrake** · 11-04-2011, 03:35 PM

Originally Posted by recDNA

I wish there were a way to load my 2 favorite roms and with a single command switch between them. Every time I use a nandroid it takes a while to get everythin g syncing properly and one rom ain't enough!

**slimc84** · 11-04-2011, 05:30 PM

Originally Posted by ipb_11

Is it really worth it? I'm scared that I might screw it up. But everyone seems to love it once it's rooted...why? What is better about it once you root the phone?

battery life, speed and operation of phone, customizing, using different versions of sense...etc... it is definitely worth it...i was scared too but i downloaded the one click root and it worked like a charm...took me a lil while to figure out how to flash roms and radios but the members of androidcentral and teambamf are amazing and will help you every step of the way if you need it....currently using soab 1.03 and imo 5.0.3 for my kernel along with depinker....

**Comineeyeaha** · 11-04-2011, 05:31 PM

Originally Posted by drummerj80

I rooted a few weeks ago and flashed the pre-loaded BAMF cubed 1.0.5. Loved it, so I upgraded. Went over to Gingeritis 3D and have fallen back in love with this phone. I see why it was such a big deal when root was found so quickly. Contemplating on flashing an AOSP rom. I'm so new to this, I don't know what I want my phone to be!!

I do however like the LG homescreen. Anybody know if it's possible to get a theme like that on the TBolt?

While I'm not specifically familiar with the LG UI, the best way to get the experience you want is with a good launcher replacement. I'm using Go Launcher EX right now, but other popular ones are LauncherPro, ADW, and Zeam. With GO Launcher, I have a pretty great ICS theme right now.

**defcon999** · 11-04-2011, 06:07 PM

Originally Posted by ipb_11

Is it really worth it? I'm scared that I might screw it up. But everyone seems to love it once it's rooted...why? What is better about it once you root the phone?

It's like being afraid of going on a rollercoaster, once you go on it, you want to go on more and more.

Once you are rooted, you get freedom on your phone. Things run faster, all the bloatware that Verizon puts on there is gone....nations embrace each other, hate stops and everyone has a job.....LOLOL

**Synycalwon** · 11-04-2011, 06:17 PM

You could also find yourself single again! LOL My girl already complains a bit that I pay too much attention to my phone and Android forums.

**Droid_Evo_8** · 11-04-2011, 06:43 PM

Originally Posted by ipb_11

Is it really worth it? I'm scared that I might screw it up. But everyone seems to love it once it's rooted...why? What is better about it once you root the phone?

Take a look at this first if you're still concerned about rooting. I rooted my Bolt a week after it's release and never looked back (to stock, that is)

**willis936** · 11-04-2011, 06:57 PM

During Christmas break when I have some free time and the updates have slowed down I'll consider joining the root community. I've feel right st home with the advanced users and software developers but I just fear that $100 deductible.