Finally gonna do it, Any suggestions?

[ztag100]

I'm finally gonna root my phone, I think I have every thing I need... does anyone have anything to say to warn me, before do it?

 

[sfhub]

This sounded like the title for a lose your virginity thread

Suggestion is to read over the threads and have all the files ready.

If your phone came with V9, then there is less to worry about. If your phone came with VC or VD, then there are more things that you should know about in advance. If your phone is a refurb, there are also specific warnings about that.

I would read the RED warnings in the revert thread.

 

[ztag100]

I read them and I am prepared (downloaded and setup screencast yesterday) however, probably a stupid question but... if I have usb debugging, and I revert useing kp500... is usb debugging still active?

 

[timkaetzel]

I read them and I am prepared (downloaded and setup screencast yesterday) however, probably a stupid question but... if I have usb debugging, and I revert useing kp500... is usb debugging still active?

Are you asking if USB debugging is active during or after kp500?

During, you're not going to be able to do anything. Afterwards, USB debugging functionality should remain intact.

 

[tirith]

yes

never had a problem after using KP500

 

[sfhub]

I read them and I am prepared (downloaded and setup screencast yesterday) however, probably a stupid question but... if I have usb debugging, and I revert useing kp500... is usb debugging still active?

Yes, USB debugging setting will be preserved across KP500 force flash as that setting is contained in your /data, which is preserved by KP500.

 

[ztag100]

thanks, I just wanted to make sure.

 

[sfhub]

thanks, I just wanted to make sure.

It is good to make sure, especially with USB debugging, because if you somehow turn it off Android Screencast won't work and it is a pain to turn it back on blindly (it is possible, just a pain)

 

[tirith]

Possible, almost as possible as a blind man using a touch-screen.... without any text-talk assistance

 

[og_president]

Make sure your Windows path's are set up right.

Swyped from my Gingerbread'ed Optimus S

 

[sfhub]

Also I would suggest you install Xionia CWMA for safety and compatibility. It works with the new LCD and it will not semi-brick your phone if you do ##786# or Privacy->Reset from within Android.

 

[ztag100]

I am going to be using xiona and... Thunderom to start, then will eventually set my self up with Scott pilgrim awesomenes

 

[CarrieK]

I knew I was going to have to refer to several sets of instructions so I printed all of the instructions and put them in order so I could check off as I went. Just thought I'd post in case you haven't done "it" yet

 

[ztag100]

I knew I was going to have to refer to several sets of instructions so I printed all of the instructions and put them in order so I could check off as I went. Just thought I'd post in case you haven't done "it" yet

Thanks, but I already did "it" and it was fun... but I did something similar to you, I had all instructions open on my tablet.

 

[tirith]

Doing it is always fun...


wait, we're talking about rooting a phone....

nevermind...

 

[CarrieK]

Thanks, but I already did "it" and it was fun... but I did something similar to you, I had all instructions open on my tablet.

If you thought doing "it" was fun, wait until you start experimenting

Seriously, now that you are rooted you will be able to do all kinds of neat things...changing kernels and ROMs, themes, boot animations...it'll be like having a new phone all the time! Lol, I mess with this one and my EVO way too much

 

[drewwalton19216801]

If you thought doing "it" was fun, wait until you start experimenting

Seriously, now that you are rooted you will be able to do all kinds of neat things...changing kernels and ROMs, themes, boot animations...it'll be like having a new phone all the time! Lol, I mess with this one and my EVO way too much

This forum needs either a "Like" or "+1" button, because I genuinely liked the above quoted post.

Seriously though you can do many cool, fun and even weird things with your phone now that you're rooted.
Suggestion: Edit your build.prop to spit out Android version 4.1.3 or something like that and watch your friends' reactions (and watch some apps fail too!).

 

[CarrieK]

This forum needs either a "Like" or "+1" button, because I genuinely liked the above quoted post.

Seriously though you can do many cool, fun and even weird things with your phone now that you're rooted.
Suggestion: Edit your build.prop to spit out Android version 4.1.3 or something like that and watch your friends' reactions (and watch some apps fail too!).

Haha Drew...rooting was just the beginning. It is the experimenting that has gotten me into trouble!

 

[sfhub]

Seeing which direction this is headed:

Please play this
Theme Song

and replace Discovery Channel with Android Central

 

[ztag100]

Seeing which direction this is headed:

Please play this
Theme Song

and replace Discovery Channel with Android Central

LOLZ! There must be something about people with Optimus Ses that make em AWESOME!